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Salute
« on: October 20, 2014, 01:03:14 PM »
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Description: The upper-mid performance Ebonite Salute bowling ball uses the Adrenaline core that was originally featured in high performance balls from Ebonite. The strong symmetric shape of this core helps produce long and strong motion on medium oil conditions. The Big Time Hybrid coverstock on this ball is comprised of 80% silver pearl and 20% black solid blend. This blend assists in providing easy length and strong motion in the mid-lane and back end.
Features: - Color: Black Solid/Silver Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Reaction: Super Continuous
- Finish: 500/1000 Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish
- Coverstock: Big Time Hybrid 80/20
- Core: Adrenaline (symmetric)
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
- RG: 2.50 (for 15#)
- Diff: .056 (for 15#)
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Re: Salute
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2014, 11:06:48 AM »
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.0
Ball Weight: 15
 
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:  5.5
CG to PAP:  3.5
X Hole (if there is one):  no weight hole
 
BOWLER STYLE:  RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate:  280
Ball Speed: 17-18
PAP/Track:  PAP:  4 11/16” and 7/8" up
 
SURFACE PREP
Box Finish
 
LANE CONDITION

 House

 COMMENTS

 If you’re looking for a ball that saves its hook for the back end, then the Salute by Ebonite is the answer.  The drill pattern I used for this ball is one that typically allows me to  play straighter angles from the track to the gutter.  I was not expecting the sharp back end move that this ball gave me.  I have to make sure to give this ball a little room to keep it in the pocket.  I may add some surface to mellow it out a bit at some point.  The Salute is also a very versatile ball.  You can create different shapes and reactions by changing the drilling.  I plan to drill a second one with the pin down. You’ll be hard pressed to find better performance at this price point. If you haven’t thrown an Ebonite ball for a while, take a good look at the Salute.  You won’t be disappointed.

RJ Alman
Ebonite Regional/Amateur Staff
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hiflush

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Re: Salute
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2014, 02:56:06 PM »
BALL:
15lb 3oz
PIN 2-3"
3.00oz Top Wt.

LAYOUT: 4 x 4 from my axis
PIN: next to ring finger.
CG: right of palm.
EXTRA HOLE: None.

REVIEW:
This ball out of the box provides moderate length and a strong move in the back-end. With the box finish and that layout, the ball has good length and a strong reaction in the back end. For me, this ball is a step down from the Out of Box (OOB) GameBreaker2 but much stronger than a cyclone. Compared to a polished GB2 it's about 3-5 feet longer down the lane. It's certainly not intended for heavy oil but if you have a lot of hand or two-handed, this ball could be ideal. The core stands up well as it enters the pocket and it hits well too. It's about 4 boards right on the approach and 2 right with the eyes weaker than a polished GB2 which has a 5.5 by 5.5 drill 4" PIN. I recommend this ball for medium length patterns. For me it wasn't ideal on the longer ones especially the wet/dry. There are other options for that.  Pick one up today and conquer the competition.
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Re: Salute
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2015, 02:23:51 AM »
Quote from: RJA300 on November 30, 2014, 11:06:48 AM
REVIEW:
This ball out of the box provides moderate length and a strong move in the back-end. With the box finish and that layout, the ball has good length and a strong reaction in the back end. For me, this ball is a step down from the Out of Box (OOB) GameBreaker2 but much stronger than a cyclone. Compared to a polished GB2 it's about 3-5 feet longer down the lane. It's certainly not intended for heavy oil but if you have a lot of hand or two-handed, this ball could be ideal. The core stands up well as it enters the pocket and it hits well too. It's about 4 boards right on the approach and 2 right with the eyes weaker than a polished GB2 which has a 5.5 by 5.5 drill 4" PIN. I recommend this ball for medium length patterns. For me it wasn't ideal on the longer ones especially the wet/dry. There are other options for that.

Could a tweener use this ball on say, Abbey Road?
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Re: Salute
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2015, 09:24:24 AM »
Pin Length:  3 to 4
Starting Top Weight:  3.0
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP:   5” (above ring finger
CG:  3 ½” from PAP
X Hole (if there is one):  5” over and 1”up from midline

BOWLER STYLE:  RH - tweener
Rev Rate:  320
Ball Speed:  16.5
PAP/Track:  PAP:  5 5/8”  and 1" up
 

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish:  500/1000 w/factory polish
Other:  3000 abralon

 
LANE CONDITION
House Shot – Several
Sport  Shot - (41 ft, medium volume)
Surface – “new” Brunswick ProLane

COMMENTS
The Adrenaline was one of my favorite symmetric cores that I have thrown by Ebonite.  When I heard from R & D that this core was going to be reintroduced, I was very excited.  The SALUTE has lived up to its predecessor (Adrenaline) and then some. Out of the box it is very angular at your breakpoint.  The adrenaline core eliminates the over-under found in some company’s symmetric cores.  The SALUTE still slows down in the midlane but maintains its strong response at the breakpoint.  Ebonite’s R & D team matched the core to the new hybrid cover perfectly.  I also modified the cover from the factory polish to a 3000 abralon pad surface for heavier oil environments and it still had that same look at the breakpoint but picked up the midlane sooner.  This ball is versatile, continuous at the breakpoint and it performs on a multitude of environments.  Great job Ebonite!
« Last Edit: February 16, 2015, 09:34:23 AM by Shades »
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Re: Salute
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2015, 11:50:47 AM »
Tough question to answer.  It depends on your style and on how that pattern plays where you're going to bowl.  Based on my experience with Abby Road, on the fresh The Salute could be somewhat over/under off the end of the pattern.  The Salute could be a great option to move to after transition takes place and the lanes open up a little.  Hope this helps.  Good Luck!
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