The Game Breaker 2 is exactly as advertised and is as good as the original.
I have been a fan of the 10.7 coverstock in most cases since the release of The One, and the V2 core, even the new enhanced version, never disappoints.
The core shape finally allowed me to try a new layout, recommended by a very successful friend. We drilled this one Rico (45 x 4.5 x 95 with an extra hole).
I find the reaction down the lane to be very strong, sometimes a little too strong or unpredictable, depending on the pattern.
I have worked with the surface quite a bit. It comes at (500, 2000 Abralon), but I wanted to see what the different surfaces would do, as it was unpredictable/over-under for me at times.
Adding more surface gives the Game Breaker 2 plenty of teeth and shape and allows me to move right (I’m left-handed) on heavier patters or slicker oils. With this drilling, it still has plenty of pop on the backend, so it doesn’t labor downlane when I’m playing more right to left.
With a little less surface on the same heavier oil, I like to move left and play straighter. The ball goes longer and is very angular at the end of the pattern.
When it’s shiny, I like the GB2 on a house pattern. The checkmark shape allows me to move right and throw it at the breakpoint. It definitely helps create some area. If I had to pick a favorite option, it would be this one. It’s longer and straighter than the Honor and allows me to keep my speed up.
Matt Cannizzaro
Ebonite Regional Staff
