This was the very first Optyx Skulll. It has a yellowish/brownish tint to it. Ebonite knew it was time to dig up another Super Fun Ball™ and what Ebonite came up with is super spooky. In November of 1999, the Skull Ball™, a bowling ball scarier than all the rest, was introduced. It was an absolute scream to watch the reactions of bowlers (and non-bowlers) as this ball was unveiled. The production run of the Skull Ball is limited. Ebonite's exclusive Everclear™ polyester was used to create a bowling ball with a realistic, gruesome skull in the middle. But don’t be fearful of its performance on the lanes. This ball, like the other Fun™ and Super Fun balls, rolls predictably straight. Factory Finish: Polished translucent Everclear ™ polyester Hardness: Sur-D rating of 85-87 D Colors: Clear with white skull inside RG rating: Scale 1 to 10 (center to cover heavy) 6.39 Differential: Scale 1 to 10 (low to high):1.0 Flare potential: Medium Length: Scale 1 to 10 (early to late) with factory finish: 10.0 Backend: Scale 1 to 10 (least to most): 1.0 Overall Hook: Scale 1 to 20 (least to most) dull/shiny: 3.0 dull / 1.0 shiny Hook trajectory: Straight Best lane conditions: Dry to light oil, spare shooting Weights: 14-16 lbs.

Line	Fun Ball
Color	Clear
Coverstock	Polyester
Core	2-piece Asymmeterical
RG
Differential
Intermediate Diff	n/a
Factory finish	Polished
Weights	14 thru 16lbs
Cleared USBC	Yes

3 Reviews

Mighty Vesa

Posted by Mighty Vesa on Sep 6th 2019

I also have great comments on that ball wherever i go the people looked at my skull ball and even myself i'm impresse! Back in 2001 i saw that ball on television and it was soo coool to watch! After 18 years I've finally have that skull ball for 80$ and it was great!!
Winger83

Posted by Winger83 on Apr 23rd 2005

Mine is drilled stright up with no inserts. Used it for a first ball on a night when nothing was going. Threw a 10 bagger off the corner. Takes the oil out of play. You just have to be accurate. If you miss you are screwed, but thats with most balls. I get a lot of laughs from guys who think they know what they are talking about. They dont think that a plastic ball can carry. I have narrowed down my balls to 2 at the moment. The Skull and a blue pearl Rhino Pro. They all laugh.......untill they start leaving 10 pins and my line holds all night. This ball is awsome for spears and strikes. It beates my Phenom, Reaction Roll, and my Angle Evolution hands down.
jonnxn

Posted by jonnxn on Mar 18th 2003

I have had a lot of compliments on this ball. It is a great conversation piece and a collector's item. I always wanted a clear ball ever since I was little and Ebonite made my dream come true. I wish they would have made more of them. It would help a lot of lonely people start a conversation. This ball doesn't hook which is ideal for someone who leaves a lot of 10 pins. If you throw a big hook and can't make the 1 pin spares then this ball is the answer. Ebonite makes good plastic balls!

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Ebonite Optyx Skull Ball Bowling Ball - Yellow