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bradl

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Ebonite Mission Unknown
« on: August 25, 2016, 08:24:23 PM »

Just got the email blast on this, and it is all over Ebonite's FB page.

Interesting bit of marketing on this one. They're treating it like the launch day of a new series of gaming cards (read: Yu-Gi-Oh, World of Warcraft, etc.) with a contest on top of it to boot.

Looks like they are all going to have the same specs, regardless of color of the ball: GB 12.7 coverstock, Mission core, 500/1000 Abralon polished, asymmetric core.

They marketed the contest as not even EBI knows what is packed into what, let alone who gets what, with Black being common, Red being rare (less than 10% of the balls made were red), and Gold being ultra-rare (less than 1% of the balls made were gold). If you get gold, you get a free Black Unknown and a jacket.

WWRD: 9/20/2016. Video is below.


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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #31 on: August 27, 2016, 01:51:12 AM »
Quote from: suhoney24 on August 26, 2016, 09:33:05 AM
Quote from: billdozer on August 26, 2016, 09:17:49 AM
I'm just happy that there's effort involved by a manufacturer.

Instead of HERE IS A BALL. IT IS NEW. 

why cant u guys appreciate it? I do
if I could pick my pin I'm in, I'm not plunking down $135 on the chance I get a 1-2 pin...if I want to spend that much I'll get something the way I want it

I'm sure u can ask in the comments section of your order
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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #32 on: August 27, 2016, 11:11:02 AM »
I just went to bowlerx, you can pick your specs there
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Balldoctor

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #33 on: August 28, 2016, 07:16:28 PM »
If you order a pallet, you get 100 balls. There is a Gold and 10 red in every pallet. I ordered 12 balls. 5 are sold. I will order 4 more tomorrow. Looks like all the info on here is correct. Lucky enough to buddy up to  a Pro Shop Owner, you can view the live feed.
Weight and pin distance is on the label. Serial number is not.
You can not peek in the box. Good Luck to all in getting the Golden Egg.
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bowlingman817

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #34 on: August 29, 2016, 12:34:06 AM »
Quote from: Balldoctor on August 28, 2016, 07:16:28 PM
If you order a pallet, you get 100 balls. There is a Gold and 10 red in every pallet. I ordered 12 balls. 5 are sold. I will order 4 more tomorrow. Looks like all the info on here is correct. Lucky enough to buddy up to  a Pro Shop Owner, you can view the live feed.
Weight and pin distance is on the label. Serial number is not.
You can not peek in the box. Good Luck to all in getting the Golden Egg.
Is one pallet all the same weight or is it all mixed up with 14, 15 and 16 lbs?
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itsallaboutme

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #35 on: August 29, 2016, 06:40:48 AM »
weight breakdown is supposed to be 20-72-8
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bowlingman817

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #36 on: August 29, 2016, 10:21:06 AM »
Quote from: itsallaboutme on August 29, 2016, 06:40:48 AM
weight breakdown is supposed to be 20-72-8
I wonder how many golds they made in each weight. I'm assuming the bulk of them are in 15 pounds.
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Balldoctor

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #37 on: August 29, 2016, 09:09:12 PM »
Received my Black Mission today. The ball is in a red poly bag, no peeking. Media kit also came in later today.  7 pre sold. Ordered another 4in 15 lbs. Come on Gold!
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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #38 on: August 30, 2016, 11:04:21 AM »
Have not seen anybody mention this yet.Received a email from Bowlersmart stating this.
 Opening a ball box has never been this exciting before! This is a limited production run product and is called Mission Unknown for a reason. The Mission Unknown will come in a box completely sealed so nobody will know what is inside until it is opened to reveal one of three versions: black, red, or the ultra-rare gold.

 Less than 1% of balls produced are the ultra rare GOLD while less than 10% of produced balls will be the rare RED

 Here's where it gets interesting...

 If you get the GOLD ball, we will Refund Your Purchase and Jason Couch will personally call you to chat bowling!

 The 10 lucky recipients of the Red Mission Unknown will receive a signed autographed Ebonite loomed towel from Jason Couch.
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bradl

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #39 on: August 30, 2016, 03:08:32 PM »
Quote from: BowlingforSoup on August 30, 2016, 11:04:21 AM
Have not seen anybody mention this yet.Received a email from Bowlersmart stating this.
 Opening a ball box has never been this exciting before! This is a limited production run product and is called Mission Unknown for a reason. The Mission Unknown will come in a box completely sealed so nobody will know what is inside until it is opened to reveal one of three versions: black, red, or the ultra-rare gold.

 Less than 1% of balls produced are the ultra rare GOLD while less than 10% of produced balls will be the rare RED

 Here's where it gets interesting...

 If you get the GOLD ball, we will Refund Your Purchase and Jason Couch will personally call you to chat bowling!

 The 10 lucky recipients of the Red Mission Unknown will receive a signed autographed Ebonite loomed towel from Jason Couch.

I did receive this, and this is a really good deal if you get it. So when you think about it, if you pull the gold, you:

  • get refunded the cost of your Mission Unknown,
  • get a call from Jason Couch to talk shop,
  • get a free Black Mission Unknown, and
  • get the Mission Unknown jacket.

So basically, you get 2 balls, your money back for the cost of 1 ball, a jacket, and a call from Couch.*

Not a bad deal.

BL.

*all assuming BowlersMart gets a Gold Unknown.
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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #40 on: August 30, 2016, 05:23:58 PM »
Would anyone buy 1 if not for the gimmick? I have to say, marketing well done by ebonite.
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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #41 on: August 30, 2016, 05:36:57 PM »
Quote from: tkkshop on August 30, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
Would anyone buy 1 if not for the gimmick? I have to say, marketing well done by ebonite.

If my Warrior cracked right now, I'd probably consider the Unknown as a replacement
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Balldoctor

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #42 on: August 30, 2016, 08:58:37 PM »
Bowlers Mart purchased at least 1 pallet with 100 balls on it. They are guaranteed  to get 10 Red and 1 Gold. Eighty Pallets world wide. 6500 balls for the US, 1500 OVERSEAS. And yes, talking to Couch is a hoot.
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bradl

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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #43 on: August 31, 2016, 04:41:08 PM »
Quote from: Balldoctor on August 30, 2016, 08:58:37 PM
Bowlers Mart purchased at least 1 pallet with 100 balls on it. They are guaranteed  to get 10 Red and 1 Gold. Eighty Pallets world wide. 6500 balls for the US, 1500 OVERSEAS. And yes, talking to Couch is a hoot.

That brings up a question. Is Bowlersmart set up in a way that if they were in town, another local pro shop would have to order from Bowlersmart if a customer wanted a ball from that local pro shop?

For example, here in the Sacramento area, a given pro shop may have to order the ball from Steve Cook's supply, who would be getting the pallet.

I ask, because I know that Bowlersmart has set up shop in the Las Vegas area, an didn't know if any other shop would have to subsequently order from them to get the balls in for the customer.

Is Bowlersmart set up that way?

BL.
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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #44 on: August 31, 2016, 04:45:53 PM »
Quote from: tkkshop on August 30, 2016, 05:23:58 PM
Would anyone buy 1 if not for the gimmick? I have to say, marketing well done by ebonite.

I can't imagine why they wouldn't, especially if they are an Ebonite fan. The original Mission was one hell of a good ball.
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Re: Ebonite Mission Unknown
« Reply #45 on: August 31, 2016, 05:39:00 PM »
Ebonite's marketing department has hit a homerun on this marketing idea.  I mainly throw Storm and Roto Grip and I have been very tempted to try my luck and purchase one.  The only reason I haven't pulled the trigger is I keep having trouble justifying spending $135+drilling when I tell myself no for an online bowling raffle selling tickets for $15/$20 each.
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