Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews 09/20/2007 13:38

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The Ebonite Gamebreaker brings The One coverstock and the popular V2 Sanded core to their Silver Level performance group.

Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 5"
Mass Bias Position - N/A
CG Placement - 1 1/2" right of grip center
Balance Hole - none

Surface Preparation - Out of Box Finish (2000 Abralon)

What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Unfortunately do to issues on my own part I do not have the ball to show you photos of the layout. Trust me I will be drilling another one of these balls identically and I will get the images up as soon as I can.

I was very interested in what this ball would bring to my arsenal. One of the best balls on the market ever was the V2 Sanded and one of the best more recent balls was The One. This brought those two balls together. I wanted something for early on in the night or if the lanes were really oily that would allow me to stay in my comfort area on the lane and still get the reaction I like to see. I always think it is smart to try and find balls to fit in your bag that keep you in areas on the lane that you are comfortable playing in. It makes no sense to drill a ball that will cause you to have to do something or play in a part of the lane you don't like or maybe that you can not play.

What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
Exactly what I wanted. This was not a ball that I can throw all night or even every night for that matter. The Gamebreaker was extremely strong in the front part of the lane. Even from my limited time throwing the ball I could tell there would never be too much oil to use this ball on. As long as there is at least a medium amount of oil on the lane the Gamebreaker stays strong but clean through the front part of the lane.

In the middle part of the lane the Gamebreaker stays really strong and picks up so much roll due to the coverstock and surface finish and the core in the ball. As a fellow reviewer of mine said this is one of those balls that when you throw you feel like you can get it back from anywhere. I don't know if any of you have ever had one of those balls before, but every once in a while you get a ball that makes the right side of the lane seem like you own it. I don't care how hard I tried to throw the ball or what I did with my hand position it came back.

Even with how strong this ball is in the heads and the mid lane it stays strong in the back no matter what. I love throwing balls like this when I can because I never feel like I have to back off of the ball or do anything weird with my hand to keep it on line. This is a great feeling because you can make very strong, aggressive, quality shots every time and know you are going to get the ball where it needs to be at the pins.

For the price the Gamebreaker is exactly what they offer, the best of two of Ebonite's best selling balls brought into one great package. Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

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Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: bowlingball.com staff review by Shawn Ryan 07/22/2008 11:45

Pin length from axis point is 4 ½ inches and below fingers. The Gamebreaker is very smooth out of the box with a nice controlled arc shape, but as with every ball that has had The One (GB 10.7) coverstock on it, with a little polish it becomes a different ball with a stronger move at the breakpoint. This is going to be the ball of 2008 and if you are considering an extremely versatile ball, this should be your first choice.

Shawn Ryan
2005 Jr. Team USA Member
Manager
Striking Advantage Pro Shop
River Lanes
Titusville, Florida
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Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: Waitin on you... 01/03/2009 11:54

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I recently got back into bowling and the Gamebreaker was recommended to me because it was the best all around ball on the market. It has served me very well. I have been at least 35 pins over my average every game I have used it. It breaks very consistently and hits the pins very hard.



I highly recommend this ball to anyone looking for a ball to perform in all conditions. Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

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Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: RiverLanesFinest 08/25/2007 20:13

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
The ball is it. Smooth roll with amazing hit. It has a rice consistent finish. I have the factory polish with the pin about 1" above the bridge to keep it a tad more mellow and I love it. It never jumps and with the old V2 core. WOW!!! This ball is almost a cheater ball, if you tug it, it'll hold and if you let it out too far it will roll that extra little bit. I wish someone would have told me just how strong this ball was. I bought for a house shot and all I can use it as is my big oil ball. You can swing it or play up the pines. This would be a great ball for any level bowler. Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: The Kaos 01/19/2009 05:46

I got this ball drilled to #6 on the drilling sheet, and even though it is short in length it still does wonders. I bowled my first games in the 250's with this ball and as long as there is oil on the lane it hooks consistantly and hits hard. I don't seem to get alot of pin action with this ball but if they all fall down then who cares. Great ball for it's price. Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

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Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: Altamonte pro shop 09/09/2008 15:47

IF you are looking for a great all around ball this is the one for you.IT works great on a variety of lane conditions and it does not cost a lot. Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

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Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: tonyjav 09/05/2008 12:34

Just purchased a 15 lb. Gamebreaker last week, threw it the bag, and pulled it out for the first league night of the season. Shot a 639 with it without any effort. This ball is fantastic. It rolls beautifully through the middle of the lane with a nice strong hook in the back end. And it hits like a freight train. Being a once a week bowler, I hadn't purchased a new ball for over 10 years (my old ball is an Ebonite Sea Wolf believe it or not), but now I can say I'm glad I waited for the Gamebreaker. They call this a Silver level ball (mid level) ball, but I can't image a Platinum level ball being any better. I can't imagine a better ball for the money. The guys on my team are Black Widow Byte believers, but even they were impressed with the Gamebreaker. The only word of caution with this ball is to be aggressive and keep the speed up, because it will snap too hard if thrown too slow. Looking forward to the rest of the season with the Gamebreaker. Thank you Ebonite! Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: Whackem300 05/23/2008 07:47

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Ebonite Game Breaker Reviewed by: DD143637 04/10/2008 05:36

Before the 07-08 season I haven't bowled on a league in 16 years. I was a Straight bowler, I was throwing the Ebonite Tornado Warning when I started the season, which is a great ball for bowlers that don't throw a hook, and I talked to my pro shop and they told me the Gamebreaker was a great all around ball. The night I got it the other team that we played one of the members had a Gamebreaker and he bowled a 700 series. My average was only a 126, now after having it for 4 weeks now my average is around a 170 and hopefully be in the 200s by the start of the 08-09 season. If your are looking for a great starting ball with some great pin action this IS it, this ball is for you. Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

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