Ebonite TPC Player Bowling Ball

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-Strong roll in the midlane
-Strong breakpoint
-Same coverstock as the legendary V2 Sanded

Coverstock: Pearlized Trimax Reactive Resin (same as the legendary V2 sanded) with PET sparkles sanded with 1000-grit Abralon
Core: Driller-friendly asymmeteric Propeller core, same as the Shooter and Shooter XL, allows ball reactions to be fine-tuned.
Reactions: Strong roll in the midlane Strong Breakpoint
Target Line: Inside and outside angles, and the track area Weights.
RG. Differential
16. 2.50 0.058
15. 2.51 0.062
14. 2.50 0.061

Length Rating: 9.5 (scale of 1-30, early to late)
Overall Hook Rating: 25.5 (scale of 1-30, least to most)
Breakpoint Angle: 7.5 (scale of 1-10, smooth to sharp)

Line TPC
Color Violet/Green Pearl
Coverstock Reactive Pearl
Core 2-piece Asymmeterical
RG 2.51
Differential 0.062
Intermediate Diff 0.004
Factory finish 1000 grit
Weights 14 thru 16lbs
   

9 Reviews

  • gnamor2000

    Posted by gnamor2000 on Nov 1st 2005

    I have the ball drilled with pin under ring finger and cg stacked under that with the psa just a little right of the thumb hole. This ball makes a smooth strong arc to the pocket and keeps the pins low raising my carry percentage. One of the best balls I own, wish I had another. Never thought a pearalized ball would go thru oil like this. The midlane hook is good for those that like to play the inside line away from everyone else. Once the lanes start to dry the ball is useless, put it back in the bag. A very very good oil ball.

  • TheBelsch

    Posted by TheBelsch on Mar 2nd 2005

    I am right handed, but I drilled this ball label leverage for a left hander. Pin is about 6 1/4 from my PAP. Even with a weak drilling, this ball likes to roll early. It hits the pins incredibly hard, but I do have a hard time keeping the ball in the 1-3 pocket. I flatten my wrist most of the time when throwing this ball, but it still hooks quite a bit. I will say that on a positive side when I can throw this ball, it doesn't leave much standing. I just need more oil than usual and there aren't many centers around that put that much oil out. This is also my first Ebonite ball. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with higher revs or dry lanes, but this bowl would be great for anyone in between.

  • tondaj66

    Posted by tondaj66 on Sep 6th 2004

    Got it drilled with the pin under the ring finger and a balance hole had to be added because of the PSA placement. Shot 8 practice games (on wood) and was inpressed with the reaction. Used this ball on wood (league play) that same night and it was a little agressive with the dry back end. The next day I used it on synthetic and the back was a little dry but I was able to adjust and the ball carried whether it was brook or in the pocket. My boyfriend has the same ball drilled with the pin under the ring finger (but no balance hole) and he got the same results on synthetic. This ball is discontinued but can be found on a few websites. I got this ball for $59.95 w/free shipping and got it drilled for $25. Can't beat that! If you can find one - GET IT!

  • MarkJohnson

    Posted by MarkJohnson on Jun 14th 2004

    I drilled 2 Players because I liked the Warrior and the V2. The player has the propeller core and the V2 cover. The first one I drilled with a 5” pin above the ring finger and the PSA in my track, 105* drilling. This drilling revs up early in the midlane and is smooth in the backend. The second has a 4 ½ “ pin with the PSA 1” to the right of my thumb, 75* drilling, with the hole 1’ below my PAP. This ball goes farther down the lane and has a stronger backend reaction. I am a big fan of the propeller core and putting the versatile V2 cover on it is fantastic. I would recommend this ball to anyone.

  • odddood

    Posted by odddood on May 4th 2004

    Strong ball drill 10:30 mb strong and play it on the 2nd arrow on reverse and I can stroke it all night long. I can't beleveid this ball is so cheap on eaby. It the best deal on a high end ball for a plastic price. Everyone should have one of these. Can't go wrong with this ball. Good control and hit like a mac truck. carry all hits. as long as you get it to the pocket. Why 100 words min? gee this is not so cool I wish mod change this. la la la la la la lal llalala lalalala lallalal llalalala llalala llalalla lllaa

  • rf79756

    Posted by rf79756 on Feb 11th 2004

    I had the ball drilled with the pin 2" below the ringfinger, cg kicked out 3" to the right. There is a weight hole drilled on the pap at an angle. This ball will turn!!! I stand on or about the 23-25th board an throw over the 10-11 board. WOW.... I play about the same stance and line as my first TPC Player. Man it is nice to have a choice when the lanes are wet. This ball hates dry or wall shots. It will recover, but will hit the pocket a little weak. Stay in the oil....

  • OnEaNdOnLy

    Posted by OnEaNdOnLy on Jan 25th 2004

    Ok, got this drilled farely strong with a lot of midlane roll.. Normally this ball is good, it just isnt the most consistent ball in world...It had great midLane roll when i could actually get it down that far without it rolling already, but by the time it got passed the midlane, i always had to think if it was going to carry. Ball got me my First 300.. but thats it.. Its a good ball, just not the greatest one in the world.. When it was Dull it just happened to NEVER carry, so i had it highly polished and as long as i got some turn on the ball it carried.

  • rf79756

    Posted by rf79756 on Jan 17th 2004

    This ball hits like a mac truck and keeps going. It rolls clean through the heads and midlane. I usually stand between the 25th to 30th board and throw on the second arrow or 1 board left of the second arrow (not including any minor adjustmensts), I've thrown it 4 or more boards wide (almost in the gutter) and it came back to give me a strike on a few frames and pulled it alittle off the mark and it still did the job. I have the ball drilled finger tip with the pin centered 1/2" below the finger holes and the cg centered in between the ring finger and thumb hole and kicked out alittle right. This ball will hook 25+ boards so lookout!!! My ball speed is between 14.80-15.35 ........ I've thrown two games with it so far 200 and 205. The first game was with my matrix conquest....not so good 158. It lost its zip after a resurface :( rf79756 get this ball and you won't be dissapointed.........

  • JDubie2003

    Posted by JDubie2003 on Aug 19th 2003

    The ball was drilled just like i selected, like my Ebonite Savage Pearl, which i sold about a month ago and reacted just near bout like it. Long length, and very sharp backend. Even though the oil on the lanes were fresh, it took me a game or 2 to find my spot for the player. It is a very good ball though. It is the first TPC ball i got fron Ebonite and I'm very impressed with it. If only the colors were a little different, then I might would like it just a little bit more. However, the ball is a great addition 2 my lineup.