Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Core: Empire Symmetric
- Ball Color: Turquoise/Purple All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 800 Abranet, 1500 Abranet
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Hook Potential: 47.95 (scale of 1–50)
- Length: 26 (scale of 1–50, early to late)
- Flare Potential: High
- Break Point Angle: 14.95
- Reaction: Strong Mid Lane Continuation
- RG Differential: 16# - .048, 15# - .056, 14# - .057
- RG Rating: 16# - 2.52, 15# -2.51, 14# - 2.51
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil Patterns
- Description:The Pursuit Series is a Dual introduction, with a very unique perspective on marketing and merchandising to Pro Shops and, most importantly, to the bowling consumer! Let’s talk about the product first and foremost: Core: The Pursuit is a Mass Bias bowling ball, with a Mass Bias Rating of .008. The Pursuit core is named the Empire Core. The Pursuit S is the Symmetric version of the Pursuit core, with a Mass Bias Rating of .000 and will be named the Empire S Core design. 1) Mass Property Modulation Core Design - This allows Pro Shop Technicians the opportunity to change Mass Bias properties in the drilling process to match the shape the bowler is looking for on the lane. 2) Advanced Drilling Stability - As a result of the unique shape of the Empire core, you will change the values of RG and Differential at the same rate when drilling. Cover: This is the most exciting part of the new Pursuit Series, the new chemistry! When discussing the Ebonite Brand, there are a few known qualities . . . the large negative quality the brand has had to deal with for years is longevity. We have a few items that we know will positively address this: 1) Chemically Treated Surface – As each Pursuit ball makes its way off of the finish line, each ball is treated chemically in order to open the pores and achieve optimal performance. 2) Ultra Robust Surfacing – Through the testing phase, we worked on multiple surface options that would allow the Pursuit balls to maintain length, but still offer strong backend continuation. The best possible surface that we tested is 800 Abralon and 1500 Abranet. 3) Hyper Branched MDI Technology – This new cover system offers more performance, longer than any other industry MDI covers currently used. 4) All New Components – The Ebonite Pursuit Product Line is using materials that NO OTHER BOWLING BALLS are currently using! Concept: In bowling, we all know that there are bowlers that are able to take advantage of the latest and greatest cores each Brand releases to the market. At Ebonite, we have long been known for developing some of the very best cores the industry has ever used . . . but, as we all know, the cover is the most important part of the equation when we talk about creating ball motion. With Rev Rates of some players being so high, they really have been a segment of the market that has been neglected. That is where the Pursuit S comes into play! Finally, Players that have High Rev Rates have a ball with the absolute latest cover technology! So, the question becomes; are you “Down and In” or are you “Coast to Coast”???? Either way, the Ebonite Pursuit or Pursuit S will offer you the absolute best performance in the market to date!
Post by: ChrisH on March 13, 2012, 08:10:14 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2-1/2"
Starting Top Weight:3oz
Ball Weight:15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:5"
CG to PAP:5"
X Hole (if there is one):none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:High, 400 ish
Ball Speed:17 mph
PAP/Track:4-3/4 x 0
SURFACE PREP
Grit: out of box 1500 Abranet
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
LANE CONDITION
Length:40
Volume:Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
BALL REACTION
Length:Good length for dull finish
Back End:Strong finish
Overall Hook:More than any other ball I have
Midlane Read:Good
Breakpoint Shape:Very strong arc/almost a snap
COMMENTS
Likes:Good length for a dull ball. Great continuation and pin carry.
Dislikes: Nothing so far.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Chris Hayes
McCorvey's Pro Shop
www.mccorveysproshop.com
IBPSIA certified
Ebonite Bowl to Win
Post by: DeadWood Pro Shop on March 15, 2012, 04:01:28 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length - 3-4
Starting Top Weight - 3 oz
Ball Weight -15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP - 4.5 inches
MB Location - 55 degrees
VAL Angle - 35 degrees
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - 350
Ball Speed - 16-17
PAP/Track - 4 3/4 right 5/8 up
PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGGT_mjMS0I&hd=1 SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - 2000 grit
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - sanded and then polish
LANE CONDITION
Length - 35ft
Volume - medium
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - house shot
BALL REACTION
OOB
Length -6/10
Back End - 9/10
Overall Hook -9/10
Midlane Read - 8/10
Breakpoint Shape - midlane read with strong back end
Polished
Length -8/10
Back End - 9/10
Overall Hook -7/10
Midlane Read - 5/10
Breakpoint Shape - Ultra angular
COMMENTS
Carry - This is the hardest hitting Ebonite Ball that I have thrown in a while.
Likes -I had a hard time keeping the ball right when it was dull. So i shined up the ball, and it the ball became like a crankers version of the jet black. Ultra clean through the fronts, then all the energy turned into backend motion. Leave the ball dull, and I think this ball will be great for heavier patterns
Dislikes - As with all super dull balls, this ball soaks up oil like a sponge. It can definitely destroy an oil pattern depending on how it is used.
Other - This ball definitely Hooks a bunch. If the ball lasts longer than the Mission X, this ball could definitely be the first ball out of my bag for the flood.
The Dead Wood Pro Shop Staff
Not on any manufacturer staff, just a pro shop owner that wants the best equipment in my bag
DeadWood Pro Shop
9307 Boone Road
Houston, TX 77099
http://www.facebook.com/DeadWoodproshop
Post by: perfectshot300 on April 01, 2012, 10:45:21 PM
I have drilled two of these balls. They hook alittle less than the pursuit but more angular and more continuous. The layouts i used were
I am ebonite
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60 x 5 x 40
box finish with light polish with factory finish polish
great reaction even in around fifth arrow,
70 x 5 x 70
box finish with high shine with factory finish polish
great on everything
what a one two punch ebonite has with the pursuit and pursuit s.
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Post by: Jim Lewis on April 08, 2012, 02:24:29 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3 inches
Starting Top Weight:2.5 ounces
Ball Weight:15 pounds
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:pin under ring, 70 degrees by 3.75 by 75 degrees Dual Angle
CG to PAP:3.5 inches
X Hole (if there is one):3 inches below PAP
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:330 rpm
Ball Speed:17 mph
PAP/Track:4 5/8 by 1 up. 10 degrees tilt
SURFACE PREP
Grit:box surface
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):sanded
LANE CONDITION
Length:39 ft Middle Road, 41 ft Scorpion, and 42 ft 2:1 ratio with 25 ml
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
BALL REACTION
Length:early read on the lane
Back End:rolling back end
Overall Hook:moderate to large overall hook
Midlane Read:strong early midlane motion
Breakpoint Shape:banana shape breakpoint
COMMENTS
Likes:A great ball choice for players with moderate to higher rev rates, this is a predictable ball with a great coverstock for heavier oil volumes.
Dislikes: none
Jim Lewis
Sports Plus/Carmen Don Pro Shop
Ebonite Amateur Staff
I am Ebonite
Bowl To Win
Post by: Shades on April 09, 2012, 09:22:02 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 1.5
Ball Weight: 16
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5"
CG to PAP: 3 1/2"
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 300
Ball Speed: 17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 5/8 and 1" up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000 abralon
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Abralon
LANE CONDITION
Length: 39' & 42' (medium-long)
Volume: 25.5 micros
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS (House Pattern) and Sport
Surface: Wood & Synthetic
BALL REACTION
Length: Ball is very, very clean through the front end.
Midlane: Very clean and moderate response in midlane
Breakpoint: Very strong and angular
COMMENTS
The PURSUIT S is very, very clean through the front part of the lane. This ball flares very, very little due to the modification of the core (PURSUIT). Most balls that flare this little usually create over/under for me. The PURSUIT S will respond in high volumes and longer patterns. This is what amazed me about this ball - the strength of the ball motion with a symmetric core. This shows just how strong the cover is in the PURSUIT series.
I really like the versatility of the PURSUIT S. I can modify my rev rate, tilts and speeds and this ball will respond perfectly. The cover can be changed to any grit and/or polish. I originally thought this ball would be targeted for only higher rev and slower ball speed players, but I was wrong. I believe this could be a "bench mark" ball for most players. The combination of the cover and core is that good.
I think every competitive player should have the PURSUIT S in their bag. This ball is that good. Great job Ebonite. This is truly a GREAT ball.
Post by: sduplantis on May 14, 2012, 02:48:13 PM
Pin to right side even with ring finger / CG approx. 3inches from Pin (directly underneath)
Out of box surface
Right Handed
The Pursuit S goes a bit longer for me than the Pursuit and has a controlled back end reaction. It is very clean through the heads and midlane. Due to my style of game, the Pursuit is more versatile for me. However, when the lanes begin to break down, I can use this ball to get through the heads further before exerting its energy.
Post by: bowl 2 win on September 14, 2013, 03:02:16 PM
Length:40
Volume:med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
I drilled my staff ball 50 x 5 1/4 x 30 and left it at box surface. This ball is fun! I don't know how else to describe it, I have more fun throwing this ball than any other. I can go straight, hook it, loft it, kill it, bang on it, anything and the ball still goes through the pins the right way. I've used it on any pattern you can think of with no problems. If you need a benchmark ball in your bag, this is it. I hope there is more in the future with this strong symmetrical core stuff. Very happy with this ball, 4 sitting in the bag :)
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