Author Topic: Whats so good about Ebonite? (Read 11570 times)

Gixer · « **on:** January 17, 2009, 09:01:18 PM »

To all the people who throw Ebonite exclusively, what is it about Ebonite that keeps you interested in their equipment? I read alot of negative posts regarding Ebonite more so than any other company. I was just wondering because its time for me to get another ball and I always seem to migrate towards purchasing an Ebonite ball. Last year I did however purchase a Hammer BWP but I didn't like it. I swore to myself that I would stay away from Ebonite and go with either Storm or Brunswick but here I am getting ready to purchase a Gamebreaker and Playmaker. Why can't I stay away from Ebonite? Does anybody else have this problem?

dolbydigital · « **Reply #46 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:16:20 PM »

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well whats so good about Lane #1 then?
not trying to do any Lane #1 bashing but than just cant stand people bashing others

There's really nothing THAT good about Lane #1, that was my original point I was making in my response to the question posed by the OP. I have no problem with the equipment Lane #1 makes, my problems are A) Their marketing techniques and deception, and B) The Lane #1 fanboys. They bow down at the alter of Richie the Great, and whatever he says is gospel. Richie could send out a newsletter tomorrow saying that hexagons are a better carrying core shape than diamonds, and the fanboys would all line up for a whole new Lane #1 arsenal and sell off their old "saws" for about $400 each (they're all gems, you know). Let me explain in detail so you can see where I am coming from:

You have seen the typical Lane #1 fanboy in your league, there are plenty of them roaming around. He's the one who thinks he is a THS god, but couldn't hit 140 on a sport shot, yet he doesn't worry about that because he stays away from those tournaments and conditions like they're the plague. He will be wearing some form of Lane #1 gear, usually a flaming collared shirt or a t-shirt with some retarded Lane #1 slogan on it. He sprays the ball all over the place like he's applying a base coat of house primer with a Wagner Power Painter, but he'll tell you he was splitting boards all night if you ask him. The dude couldn't split arrows, never mind boards, on the lane. If he shoots big, you'll know all about it, he'll make sure of that, and if he bowls terrible he'll leave so fast you'll swear he teleported out to his car. He will come over and explain in detail which "saw" he used each game to "cut 'em down with" and explain to you that you need to switch to Lane #1 also. If you don't, then you're missing out on the scoring gravy train son. Every one of these guys think they are a reincarnation of Rudy Revs or Kelly Coffman, too bad "stand left - throw right" is all you need to do on a THS anyway. Lastly, no matter what night of the week they bowl on, if they shot a huge number, it was always on a night where the house was playing "tough" for everyone, as if to say that they're superior equipment and bowling knowledge were enough to overcome even the toughest of shots (even though there were probably 10 other guys who shot 750 plus for the night). Do you know these guys? I bet you do.

These type of guys think that Lane #1 is the SOLE reason their average went up 10 sticks. Never mind the fact that ANY new ball they would have bought would have jumped them up that much over the 20 year old U-Dot they were using. The group thinking is scary with these fellows, and if you see one, don't try to rehabilitate him, just walk away. If he's spewing the Lane #1 mantra about 20% better carry, or how diamonds are the ultimate core shape, or how more 800's and 300's are bowled with Lane #1 equipment than anyone else, it is already too late to save him. Just don't let yourself get sucked in too, buy equipment based on informed decisions, product information, and your past experiences with a certain company's equipment. Pretty pathetic, huh? You're welcome, no thanks are required.

To stay on topic, the Gamebreaker is a GREAT piece of equipment.

thanks for enlightening me on that.
well over here at our part of the globe we do not have that many a Lane #1 bowlers as the equipment is around 100 bucks more than the other brand of balls(comparing the high end ball prices that is )

and well,after reading what you posted its kinda true,those pple i see bowling exclusive Lane #1 balls at my side here seem to be kinda coc*y and arroga*t...
anyways thats besides the point.

back to Ebo.
i have a raid cos i am fascinated with the Y core and it is a great piece of equipment,nvr like the NV series though.
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master_shake · « **Reply #47 on:** January 30, 2009, 03:43:26 AM »

I still have an old Ebonite Riptide that I started using again. It works pretty well I think being one of the first particle balls Ebonite made. I some years ago went with a cheaper ball on ebay that I got drilled at pro shop which was my riptide. I though about not buying ebonite.I always wanted a Visonary Ball and thought the Executioner looked cool. I though the idea behind Visionary was actually making a few good balls and not mass producing balls.

I might buy another Ebonite ball but would stay away from Brunswick. I got the impression that Brunswick Mass Produces Balls. I remember K-Mart having the Headhunter ball by Brunswick. The best ball they had which was just a Urethane Ball. It has a skull on it and stuff. Just go to their website they have 5 different levels of performance. The groove urethane, affordable performance, advanced performance, high performance and pro performance. Plus between 5 different categories they have 14 balls total. I mean do you need the Twisted Fury, Twisted Fury Solid, and Twisted Fury Destruction?

ambi1 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 04, 2009, 08:25:30 PM »

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gamebreaker and playmaker are the best one two punch on the market right now IMO. Im just a fan of the core and cover but they are both just great bowling balls. have had no dying whatsoever, I say get them and try them out, you wont be sorry.

Add the PINSLASHER and bring along some abralon pads and you are ready for just about anything.

As for dying, I still have to see anyball die, carry percentage goes down. But some of the complaints of having the ball died down to become a spare ball is just too unbelievable.
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jls · « **Reply #49 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:07:05 PM »

The "Magic"

This could be the ball that rivals the Cells!!!!!

May be the "Ball of the Year"

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MikeIII · « **Reply #50 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:20:02 PM »

I'm not exclusive to Ebonite but recently I purchased the One Pearl and The Bash within a day of each other. They both hit as good as anything I have thrown to date. The first time out with the lower end ball the Bash I rolled 788 my highest series yet. The One Pearl is stronger so I haven't used it as much but it's a great ball and easily replaced my benchmark ball The Bite. The only other Ebonite ball I've owned was The Big One and that was a great ball for me. I do good with Storm and Hammer as well, Track and Brunswick not so much. I have no complaints with any of the 3 Ebonite balls I've purchased and I'm expecting good things with these 2 new ones. I wouldn't hesitate to buy Ebonite again based on my experiences, it's hard to base a ball purchase off of someone elses.

Author Topic: Whats so good about Ebonite? (Read 11570 times)

Gixer

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dolbydigital

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master_shake

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ambi1

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jls

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