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Title: Infinite One
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Reactions: Designed to be longer than the Big One, with increased backend ball reaction.

Coverstock: GB 12.1 sanded with 500-grit Abralon

Core: Inverted Centrex Symmetrical Mass Bias

Length: 24
Hook: 45
Break Point Angle : 12.75
Mass Bias Rating : 0.027




Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Jeff Ussery on June 20, 2006, 01:35:10 PM
Pin to PAP Distance: 4 3/4"
Preferred Spin Axis to PAP Distance: 5"
Balance Hole: None
Surface Preparation: Box Condition

What I Was Looking For in this Ball and Layout:

In my preparation for the Mini-Eliminator, High Roller, and True Amateur Tournament in Las Vegas, I was looking for a ball that just flat out hooked. No better way to find this than to drill the newest, most hooking ball on the market in a fairly aggressive position. I chose the Infinite One due to its coverstock aggressiveness and differential.

What I Ended Up With in this Ball and Layout:

I ended up with exactly what I wanted, which isn't too hard to predict given the ball that I drilled. The Infinite One is very aggressive in the front part of the lane and needs sufficient head oil to clear the front. I've chosen to leave my Infinite One in the box condition for the tournament swing coming up. My impression is that the ball may get through the heads slightly easier with some coverstock tuning. But this coverstock is simply aggressive and should only be thrown in heavier amounts of head oil.

I placed the pin in a 4 3/4" location from my positive axis point to ensure that the ball flared plenty. My goal is to use this reaction on the fresh conditions in Las Vegas when you need all the hook you can get. The Infinite One flares approximately 7" for me with this pin position. Consequently, this ball tends to make a smoother transition at the breakpoint as it is losing axis rotation quickly. I placed the preferred spin axis in a 5" position to create a smooth look down lane and to help retain axis rotation as much as possible. When you are looking at drilling aggressive surface balls with aggressive pin position, always make sure to use a slightly weaker preferred spin axis position to make sure the ball does not hit the pocket dead on arrival.

The Infinite One hooks far more than anything else in my bag. It is a few boards more than my Big One, and is arrows more than my One and Big Time series balls. If you are looking for the newest, most hooking ball that still has pop at the end of the lane, the Infinite One is the ball you are looking for.

Length from 1-10 (Early to Late)
2.0

Breakpoint Move from 1-10 (Smooth to Sharp)
5.5

Overall Hook from 1-10 (Low to High)
9.0

A picture of this ball and the layout can be viewed on our website if you are interested.

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Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Training Clinics
www.proshoptraining.com
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: strikingresults-atl on July 03, 2006, 01:42:10 AM
Pin- 4 1/4 from pap 3 1/4 above midline
mb 5" or 70 deg
weight hole 4 1/2 over on midline 25/32 hole

I know allot of people have questioned whether this ball will clear the fronts at 500abralon.It will.It really surprised me that it did.
The lane condition that i tested the Infinite One on is not a very long pattern.I put 1000 abralon onit.It cleared the fronts very well and was very contionous on the backend.I compared it to my Sr300.It read the lane a little sooner,but was not as angular as the Sr300, but it did cover more boards.As i went up in abralon pads the length increased, but the ball motion was the same.It never jerked on the back just real continious.The last surface i tried was sanding it to 4000 abralon and then applying Factory finish polish on it.It was very clean through the fronts, but still very controllable on the back.This is one of the cleanest balls through the front part of the lane if have thrown.I think  the surface i liked the most was 1000 abralon.
The infinite was is something special.
Please dont doubt if this ball will clear the fronts at 500 abralon until you try it.I think you will be surprised.
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Dannial Cohen
 Ebonite Regional staffer/turbo
 
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: DoubleD300 on July 05, 2006, 04:36:17 PM
I am a tweener who thinks I have the ability to rev it or play with a soft hand when necessary.

I drilled this ball exactly as the yellow label suggested, and this ball does exactly what Ebonite promises!  Box finish is 500 abralon and it clears the heads very well and makes a very nice continuous (infinite???) turn on the backend.

Just like the orignal One, I find that this ball reads very true and consistent.  It's consistency makes it very versatile and it reacts very predictably to changes in the release.

This is truly a high-performance ball!  Another ONE for Ebonite!
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Ron Ware on July 14, 2006, 04:35:10 PM
I've had The Infinite One for the past three weeks and during this time I've had four 300s, one 299, and an 858 series in three different houses.  I've drilled it 4 1/2 PIN/PAP and have thrown the same ball out of the box (500 Abralon) and with 1000 factory polish shined.  You must have the speed to throw it dull on a house condition and believe me, this is a hooker!  I've found the versatility with it shined where it is adaptive to those strokers that like to go straight up the boards or others who rev it more and create all that area with the bend and get you that awesome entry angle.

I've been bowling for a long time and I can honestly say that I've never felt so confident in my game since I had this ball.  My problem now is that I'm trying to "force" the ball to any condition I encounter which takes me out of my normal game.  But by doing so, I've added more consistency to different shots and enabled me to recognize other dimensions in attacking the lanes with what I thought was my "B" game.  In the past, I always changed balls and stuck to my "A" game.

Believe me, this ball will make you think twice about what you "thought" you knew about ball reaction and carry.  The Infinite One will put you on the course for that One Ball addiction!  Solution.......buy more than one and tweak the drilling and coverstock to give you more options.  Whatever the case, one thing for sure.....no other ball out there hits like this INFINITE ONE!!!




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Ron Ware
Ebonite Amateur Staff
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: kdeuce300rev on July 14, 2006, 08:15:27 PM
Pin to PAP Distance 4 1/2"
PSA to PAP Distance 5"
PIN HEIGHT 2.25 "
Box Condition 500 Grit

I wanted to get all of this One and test its hook ability in a flood and boy did I ever get what I was looking for. This ball likes to start up early so make sure you got plenty in the heads. I tested this ball from multiple angles and different breakpoints and for a 500 grit ball it makes a very sharp change of direction down the lane and the hit is incredible. The reaction shape can really open up the lane if you've got some speed on a house shot. If you don't the surface can be easily adjusted. A great piece for heavy oil. Probably the truest rolling heavy oil ball I have ever thrown. Bowl to Win.  
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Keith Boyd
Ebonite Regional Staff Member
revsproshop@comcast.net
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: ChrisH on July 15, 2006, 04:15:16 PM
Drilling: Pin 4-3/4 from PAP with MB @ 45 degrees.

Condition: House shot (heavy inside dry outside) 40 feet

This is a very good compliment to the ONE series. With the 500 Abralon surface I found the ball a little too strong for my style. Sanded the surface to 1000 Abralon and BINGO! This is the perfect surface for me. The ball is clean through the heads and strong when it turns the corner. I really like the pin action that the INFINITE ONE gives me. It keeps the pins really low and mixes the light hits very well. It appears to be 3-4 boards stronger than my BIG ONE. Get yourself one and see what all the hype is about!
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Chris Hayes
McCorvey's Pro Shop
www.mccorveysproshop.com
IBPSIA certified
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: TBW on July 26, 2006, 02:13:45 AM
the infite one is amazing i swear on my life best ball i have ever thrown im 15 and i was at junior gold and i will be going to teen masters this coming week. last weeknd the 23rd and 24th i was at a bowling camp with many pros there.. anyways i must have bowled for about 7 hours each day with about 20-30 games a day..... its now tuesday and i probably have 60 games on it and not to mention the camp was all sport shot 44 feet or something like that and the ball STILL clears the the heads and hits like a new ball. I have the big one and the one and they do not compare to this ball.. i suggest everyone get this ball.. im buying another and drilling it diffrent thats how good it is.





my first 3 games for 44 foot pattern.... 212 221 196... like i said no matter where u through it it will hit the pocket..
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: romchip on July 28, 2006, 12:56:33 AM
Excellent piece from Ebonite.  My specs are listed...

Pin to PAP - 5 1/2
MB Angle - 75 degrees (just left of and below thumbhole)
Pin 3" above midplane

This ball was surfaced with 1000 then lightly polished with Factory Finish.  No balance hole was necessary.

First off, let me say that I liked but didn't love the One.  I found it to be very quick off the friction and it would squirt/stop if used on the wrong patterns.  The Big One was much better for me because it was more controllable and continuous than the One.  The Infinite One creates all of the midlane that the Big One had with incredible continuation and hit.  On all three patterns that I've used it so far, it forced my feet deeper with a more angular recovery than anything else in my bag no matter what surface I had.  I did end up hitting the back flares a bit to slow it down off the friction and now it's a solid go-to piece for heavy, longer, and pushed patterns.

The length is not easy if the heads are breaking down.  You'll have to stay left of the pack.  The midlane is a perfect combination of catch and roll, and the backend is incredible, even in the presence of some low to medium volume carrydown.  When switching to the Passion with the same surface, I was forced to move 4-5 boards right with my feet and had to contend with more head friction and less backend recovery.  When switching to the SR300, Paradigm, Pyro, and Nitro R/2, none of the balls would catch the midlane without major speed and hand adjustments.  Simply stated, it opens up longer and heavier patterns more than anything I currently own... particle or not.

I have a pictoral posted on my site, with video comparisons to the Passion, etc to come in the following days.

Good job on a summer release from Ed and the boys in H-ville.
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Tom
Angular Acceleration Pro Shop
www.TunedBallMotion.com


Right Handed, PAP 5" right, 16mph, 350rpm, 20 degrees axis rotation, 30 degrees tilt with normal release

Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Mike Austin on August 02, 2006, 02:51:58 AM
I drilled my Infinite One for heavy oil, specifically PBA Regional Pattern 5.  We bowled on this pattern earlier this year on Pro Anvil Lane, I finished second.  The last few games were really a struggle to get the ball to hook on the right part of the lane. My Scorchin Inferno was too long, actually finished the tournament with my One, with very heavy red scotch brite finish by hand.

Well, two weeks ago, we bowled on Pattern 5 on Pro Anvil Lane again in Abilene, TX. We were told that there was LESS volume than the Angleton tournament, but there was still a ton of oil.  I made the round of 8 losing to Paul Fleming, who was also throwing the Infinite One.

I was really worried about this ball not finishing if I went with the pin under the fingers and/or low in my grip.  I went with the pin just above right of my ring finger, the MB marker is about 1.5 inches right of my thumb.  The ball had a 2" pin out, and it was out of line to the right, which gave me too much finger and side weight after drilling.  I used a small high hole to get the ball back to legal static weights.  The pin is 4" from my PAP with MB about 90 degree angle.

I did hit it with the 500 Abralon pad that comes with the ball on Sunday, I cleaned the ball to get the gunk off from that stupid sticker they put on the ball from the factory.  This cleaning actually shined the ball some.  It was okay, made the ball more playable at the beginning of the tournament.  I was able to start left, and get the ball to the pocket from left of 4th arrow, and my break point around 13-14.

This ball is a heavy oil monster.  Great hitting power.  Hooks more than both of my Scorchin Infernos, early and very continuous.  The lanes in Abilene did not break down the same as Angleton.  Angleton created unlimited hold in the middle with OB outside of about 10-12.  In Abilene the OB was there, but the hold down the lane was not there, making the shot much lower scoring.  In Angleton I had the absolute nuts, and could have won that tournament.  In Abilene, I bowled well, but Paul was better that day.

The Infinite One is a heavy oil ball only.  Don't bother polishing it, why?  You could probably be better off with one of the other Ones.  Straight players are gonna love this ball, still need some oil, but will get more use, specially if you have good ball speed.  Tweeners are gonna like this ball, will love how continuous this ball is.  Crankers are gonna need a flood to use this ball, but when they do, watch out.  Good hitting power, rolls great.  This ball should do well for players that have an arsenal.  If you only have a couple balls, you may not need this much ball.
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Houston, TX

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"So Many Balls, only ONE drill press!!"

Chuck Norris is the only person to ever count to infinity..........twice!
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: jonbowler298 on August 03, 2006, 03:56:25 PM
15lbs 02oz
2 3/4 top
4 inch pin

drilled it with the pin bout 1 inch above the bridge, with the CG stacked, no weight hole. its out of the box and the ball is very strong, clean threw the head and sweet backend, i wanted to drill it so it would go a little long and save its energy towards the end, and it did. I can stand on about 35-40 and get its out over 20-25 to bout 12-8 it will come back smooth, im a tweener/cranker, rev 400-425 and speeds about 17-19. I really like the one series and i see how differences between the balls, and i think you could def. make an arsenal out of these ball and maybe get the doom or hawg series in there and your good lol. Great ball A++

jonathan nask
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Kegel training center is the way to go....
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Tim on August 04, 2006, 04:12:04 AM
With the success of The One and Big One, all of us at the shop were eager to punch these up, I was the lucky one to do so.

I didn't put an overly aggressive layout, I wanted to see what this ball had to offer. On the 41 ft sport shot, this ball was a monster. The outer part of the lane was flooded. I was able to stay in the track area, and have some room to the right with this ball, it almost made it seem like our house shot. On the house shot, which has an 80-90 unit flood in the middle, I was truly impressed. I have used balls that are supposed to be hook monsters, but only the Infinite One can conquer the middle. And if I sent it a little wide to the right, it came SCREAMING back, blowing the rack. I was truly impressed with the backend reaction being so strong, especially for a dull surfaced bowling ball. I am going to try it with some polish, and will update after I do so. I see this ball being a popular one for quite some time.

Bowler's PAP: 4 3/4" over, no up/down

Layout Used: 4 1/2" pin x 4 3/4" MB to PAP, Pin 2 inches above midline of my grip, weight hole was required, 63/64 drill bit, on my axis point, 2.25" deep

Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy oil

Any questions feel free to email me at mtgurza@yahoo.com or call any one of us at the shop, 1-866-717-7772

8/11/06 UPDATE

I've gotten a few emails from people asking about if it was polished, how it would react, so I decided to throw it back to 500 grit and apply some Ebonite Factory Finish Polish to it. I was a big fan of the ball before, now I am a HUGE fan. The only problem with the Infinite One before was that it was very aggressive in the heads. After applying some polish, I noticed a huge difference. The ball was much more predictable through the heads and still had the same booming backend that it had before. Ebonite claims the Infinite One to be the most versitile ball in the One series of balls, and now I firmly believe it.

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Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: raven0920 on September 02, 2006, 11:23:41 AM
The worst ball I've tried on demo day!


This ball might work for straight ballers. But for those who likes to hook their ball, this ball doesn't work. I don't know what Ebonite did with the coverstock but it just has no energy after hitting the pocket. I tried three different infinite ones.... but I still get the same early roll... and very poor pin action. I mean, compare it with the XXXcel ...and the new Black Widow, the Pain Raw Hammer .... this ball is a great disappointment. It just looses its energy. And the funny  thing, even if our center was newly oiled. This ball is still dead. I went around asking people how the Infinite One performed for them... even the most high seasoned players were disappointed... except for one... he said he bought the ball only because he couldn't admit that he can't get the ball working ... I saw him the following day, he never used the ball in our tournament... He went for the black widow instead... So, if you plan to buy the infinite one ... I hope you'ld think again ....
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Mr Ten Pin on September 03, 2006, 11:39:34 AM
Hi I have been bowling for over forty years and used over 60 balls Strom,brunswick,columbia,track,hammer,moRich,and they are all good balls,now I am using Ebonite,I have all three Ones. The One is set up for dry lanes. The Big One is set for Med oil, and The Infinite is set up for heavy oil.I just got the Infinite One and out of the Box rolled 258,256,256 for 770 now that consistent. I used Ebonite #1 Drilling long and strong for me it works. my ball speed is around 15 and med rev, I like a controlled roll the moves about three to four boards my ball weight is 15 lb Ebonite you have put out great balls for my style Thank You.
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Mr Ten Pin
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: freakit on September 03, 2006, 03:40:14 PM
well raven i disagree with you on the infinate one. the ball is very strong into the pocket and it destroys the pins. i have also thrown the black widow and yes it is powerful but the infinate one is still stronger and more agressive, its a great ball for any type of bowler whether you throw a big hook or a down and in, you will enjoy this ball
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Bugteeth on September 15, 2006, 03:35:39 AM
I bought the Infinite One to use on heavier oil.  I threw it a couple of times when I first got it but I couldn't really find a mark to shoot from.  On Tuesday this week I pulled her out again.  I had the proshop tech sand the thumb hole a little and bevel the front edge for better comfort.  I shot a 199, 198, 300. This ball is awesome in my opinion.  I think ball speed really made the difference. I normally throw at 18mph, I slowed to 15mph and I couldn't miss my last game.  
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: kdeuce300rev on September 25, 2006, 10:16:45 PM
This is my second review on this ball. I just had to tell all of you bowlers out there how destructive this ball is. Punched this one different than the last. Gave this one a 4 x 4 layout with a 1" hole 2.5 inches deep on my axis. Hit the surface with 1000, then 2000, then 4000 abralon and some factory finish polish and BINGO. I just got off the lanes. 248, 279, 300 for 827. Undeniably the strongest ball I have ever thrown. A very strong but predictable ball motion. I threw 8 messengers in my 300. Those pins didnt have a chance. I would recommend this ball for anyone looking for a heavy oil ball with a very adjustable surface. Get the Infinite One. You cant go wrong. Guaranteed. Bowl to Win.
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Keith Boyd
Ebonite Regional Staff Member
VISE Regional Staff Member
revsproshop@comcast.net
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: APheLion on October 01, 2006, 03:49:24 PM
this ball is definitely the first one out of my bag for fresh THS conditions.

ball drilled with ping above the ring finger and cg in middle of span with a lil xhole.

this ball is 14lb and with golden pins is not too good... at least from what i can see. i ve been hitting the pocket very consistently but always leaving some pin/s standing. however with normal pins, i have a higher probability of striking.

so far nothing in my bag hit as hard as the infinite one from the angle im playing.
this ball would be the one(not THE ONE ) for any player who wants aggresiveness on the back. i ve seen a full roller using this ball and it just digs into the pins. Im a 2hand bowler, high revs and med speed (getting faster tho) and so far i have not found a lane that can make this ball go long.
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I go two-handed, and i hate stupid 10pins! cuz my 12lb spare ball hooks too much!
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: master of the lanes on October 03, 2006, 01:28:03 AM
biggest waste money right here ball sux ass
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on October 24, 2006, 12:46:52 AM
Ebonite Infinite One

Ball Specs
The ball being drilled was a 3” pin out with 3.00 oz top weight.
Drilling: Pin 4 1/2" from PAP and Mb 45 degree angle. Pin is Above Ring finger, 3" above grip midline. Weight Hole on VAL and Midline. Factory Sanded 500.

Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10 1/2.
PAP is measured at 5 1/4 over and 3/8" up.
Average ball speed (foul line to head pin) is 17 mph.
Axis rotation is typically 90 degrees
Initial rev rate is typically 300 rpm, "Tweener"
Lane Condition and Pattern:
AMF Bowlero, HPL 9000 Panel. Oil Pattern: Medium Heavy Oil and slightly clean back ends. Fairly Flat condition from edge board to edge board.

REVIEW:
I thought when this ball came out, how is Ebonite going to improve on this ball from the original One series. But they did. Used on Heavier oiled lanes this ball performed better than any other sanded ball I have thrown this year. Bowlero so far this year has flooded the lanes and this ball has saved my butt several times with a high series of 689. Definitely intended for medium to heavy oiled lanes. Do not use this ball on medium to dry lanes at the factory 500 grit unless you throw the ball 20 miles per hour. Ball can be shined for drier conditions.

The only thing I don't like about the ball and this goes for all balls sanded at 1000 grit or rougher is that this ball needs to be constantly sanded with the provided 500 grit abralon pad to maintain the hook. I also don't like how the lettering gets dirty quick and after sanding seems to disappear. I wish Ebonite had a better engraving system.

Ron Hickland continues to impress me with his constant improvement of Ebonite's and Hammer's line. And this ball is just an example of that.

Thanks for reading my review.
Dwight
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: rapdoo on November 10, 2006, 11:39:14 AM
This ball is wonderful!  I have only been bowling for about a year now, so my opinion may not mean much.  However, I have to say that this ball hits harder than any ball I have ever thrown or seen thrown.  I had my pro shop drill it #1 with the pin above the ring finger.  My guy also put some polish on it because I was looking for it to go a little long.  I got it in the middle of a league night and shot the last game on it. Now, mind you, my average is only 139; I shot a 193 first game on it.  Obviously, I would have done better if my release was more consistant.  This ball was very forgiving.  If I missed a few boards in either direction it compensated and HAMMERED the pocket.  I will never try to save money by buying a cheaper ball.  This ball is all it anyone needs.
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: smurfeeey on November 11, 2006, 08:40:15 PM
had it drilled last week first had trouble controlling it at first but very forgiving ball hits as hard as my hammers ever have
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: ROBALTH79 on November 16, 2006, 09:41:19 AM
I got this ball when it first came out i have thrown 75 games with it and i love it. The past 3 years i have a avg of 210,212,207. Last year i had alot of problems with carry. This year i have had no problems with it in 3 leagues my low avg is 216. It is made for heavy oil and i have had the lanes break down on me in the third game but alittle more speed and move a couple boards and it worked great. I just bought the new One ball the 4th one in the series. I will write back with how that ball handled. I am hoping for when the lanes break down to be able to threw the new one and get the same great scores. I will always be a ebonite man for life!!!
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Frank The Tank on November 19, 2006, 12:15:08 PM
1st ball
Drilled just like Drilling #1 but MB is between 45 to 75 degress
Based off from my style I recently experimented with the 45 and 75 degrees I do better off at MB between 45 to 75 degrees here's why

45 may cause little burn on front end with not much stored energy and cause little or no hooking action on the backend.

75 may cause too much backend on fresh lane conditions with little too much length on carrydown.

- Drilled pin above ringfinger
- CG kicked out 1-2 Inches to put the MB at 2 1/2 inches from the thumb between 45 to 75 degrees
- Weight hole needed to be placed because it was over an ounce of side weight we cut it down to 15/16 ounces of side weight
- Pin Placement was 3-4 Inches Pin to CG was 3.5"
- Top Weight was 3.5 ounces
- Finger Weight was 1/4 ounces
- Side Weight was 15/16 ounces

Lane conditions was Medium with fresh backends

I shot with this ball lots of times I shot almost a 700 leaving a 672 with the ball this ball is clean through the heads with stored amout of energy with strong move on the backend it works ok with carrydown but not great at times. What I also like from this ball is that it has tremendous amount of pin carry and pin action you cannot go wrong with the Infinite One you'll be happy with this ball trust me.

The other one was drilled by Drilling #3 with no weight hole and side weight is 7/8 ounces

Finger weight was 1/4 ounces

Pin to CG was 3 Inches
Pin Placement was 2-3 didn't need no weight hole

This ball hooks good on carrydown and strong off the backend part of the lane good amount of stored energy and hard off from backend I need this ball whenever my other Infinite One doesn't hook on Carrydown so this one is useful in situations like this.

I'm planning on getting the Angular One sometime soon stay tuned

Way to go Ebonite keep up the good work
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Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Bob Hanson on December 07, 2006, 10:20:48 PM
I have been pretty much a Brunswick guy for the last few years, and Ebonite was always at the bottom of my list.  I tried the Infinite One at a Demo days, and was so impressed that I drilled one up.  Pin was 5inches to PAP, above the fingers, and MB was 3 inches to PAP in thumb quadrant.  This in one of the smoothers rolling balls I have thrown, with no quit off the dry, while still clean through the heads.  Cover is holding up very well which has always been my pet peeve with Ebonite.  

Great ball for higher speed strokers who like to roll the ball and not cover every board in the house.
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: fozzybates52 on December 14, 2006, 10:34:53 AM
Not big on this ball.  This ball doesn't really do a whole lot and personally I have left a lot of taps with it.  It carries when it ones to and finishes nice, but I jsut haven't had anything to brag about with it.  Not like the Big One or the new Angular One.  

Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Storm Frenzy on January 11, 2007, 01:02:03 PM
Haven't had an Ebonite ball since the days of the cat series. There seems to be a lot of good hype about the ONE series, so I drilled up an INFINITE ONE.
My Stats are...
Right handed
3 leagues current averages are 235,229,220
Years bowling=36
Cranker and stroker (can play many lines)
Former pro shop owner and manager of 40 lane establishment.
300 games  13
800 series  2
PAP is 4 3/16"
Drilled up a 15# INFINITE ONE with #2 drilling on suggested drilling patterns sheet. PIN was placed above and between fingers. CG WAS KICKED OUT TO THE RIGHT A LITTLE and mass bias even with thumb, about 3 inches to the right. Ball is very dull out of box, so I put it down to 600 grit and polished it with 3M Finesse-It polish.
      Threw this ball for 5 minutes in practice and could do no wrong. Must have thrown 15 shots, 14 were strikes. Did this with different lines. Ball EASILY clears the heads and revs up like no other ball I've ever seen. TRUST THIS BALL! It will come back from the outside. The lanes I bowl on are oiled 38 feet, buffed to 42. This ball hits HARD! keeps pins low for more pin action on light hits. So...My first night scores were...
276+237+276=789
Blew the 300 and the 800 in 10th frame, but it was my stupidity.
I HIGHLY recommend this ball for medium to heavy oil.
Good luck and Good bowling!!!
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Bigmike on February 14, 2007, 07:15:31 AM
See stats for profile.

Lay Out: 5" from PAP(over edge of ring finger), 80deg angle. 1" Wt hole, on axis and 1.5" deep so as only to remove side weight and not to hit the core.

Surface: Box (500abr)

Purpose: To give myself a arsenal gap ball that I could use on longer and higher oil volume patterns until they opened up enough to use my Big One.

Observations: I have tried this so far on a freshly oiled THS that is close to 40', but medium volume. This pattern is no match as I ended up way left and had to go away from the pocket to give the ball a chance to work. Out of the box, this is way too much ball for the condition. If I was going to see nothing slicker than this, it appeared I could smooth the surface up and still get a good hard-charging reaction. Even with that being the case, the ball did still hook and hit very hard when I gave it enough room. I tried to practice like they were hooking and I had to go away from the pocket from a deep angle to get the ball in the hole. This ball on a fresh shot gave me that look to practice on.

Final thoughts: My thought on laying this ball out was a pretty stable, safe drilling and letting the ball be surface/cover dominant and not core dominant like some of the One series balls can be.
I think I have found the ball to fill the gap that I was looking for. I plan on joining the PBA regional program and already bowl on some tougher tournament conditions and long, thick patterns force me to slow my ball speed down so the ball will read. The early look is that will not have to be the case with the Infinite One.
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Mike Craig-Columbus, OH
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: BenDover on February 14, 2007, 06:17:05 PM
I GOT THE BALL LAST YEAR IN NOVEMBER.REALLY LOVED THE BALL AS I HAD IT DRILLED UP WITH THE NUMBER TWO DRILLING.IT DID DIE OUT AFTER A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF GAMES. HAD REJUVED,SANDED AND REPOLISHED AND COULDN'T GET IT BACK TO THE POCKET.TOOK IT DOWN TO 500 AND IT WAS BETTER ,THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER IT DIES AGAIN.STARTED PLAYING A STRAIGHT DOWN AND IN SHOT JUST TO GET THE BALL THE WORK.I AM ON A MEDIUM OIL SHOT AND A SHOT I HAVE BOWLED ON FOR YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS.WILL BE TAKING THE BALL OUT OF THE BAG AS I AM HAVING A TOTAL NV DRILLED UP ON THURSDAY. CAN'T WAIT TO REV IT UP COME THE WEEKEND.ALSO GOT A TOURNAMENT TO BOWL IN AND HOPEFULLY WHEN I PULL IT OUT I CAN DOMINATE.AVERAGE 215 ON A MEDIUM OIL SHOT. GOT ONE GUT BETTERTHAN ME IN THE LEAGUE AVERGING 222. HE HAS TONS OR POWER AND REVS. LOOKS LIKE TOMMY JONES OUT THERE ON THE LANES.
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: tomknierim on April 21, 2007, 12:21:24 AM
Tried the Ebonite Infinite One.
 

AS I am normally a pearlized ball roller, the ball took some getting used to.

 That said I feel that med to heavy oil with concentration on proper mechanics
works best for me with this ball. Keep speed medium to avoid either rollout or
over-skidding through the heads.

 It does hit very well.
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Bigtoona805 on April 23, 2007, 10:42:10 AM
Just bought off of Ebay and was drilled strong leverage. Bowled 225-290-234=749was impressed with ball it was exactly what i was looking for  an oil shot.Very versatile shot making with it. I thought i would have shot better bytt good enough for first time.
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: APheLion on April 29, 2007, 09:01:10 PM
this is my second review of this ball, its been few months and my game changed a lot (no more 2hand because of 2 reasons: 1-theres not enough oil, 2-my lower back was killing me). Also, i left this ball at home for a good amount of time but i somehow tried it during the week and i used it today for my gold pin league, results were unbelievable.

my spec: tweener, about 19-20 km/h (not sure but thats what the lane says)
pap: last time measured it was 3 right and 1 up (at least on this ball)

ball: didnt plug and redrill, so its still the same, ping above the bridge and cg in the palm. xhole about 4 inch to the right of the center of grip (driller didnt measure my pap at that time, just put a hole there to balance), OOB with some factory polish (i dont have spinner so put the polish with hand )

pattern: 38-40 feet, with good amount of oil in the middle and dry outside 8, pretty much THS, freshly oiled for our league.

line played: i usually start playing it around 10-4, 10-3, whenever i see it moving too much i move left according how i feel atm.

game 1: practiced for 15 mins (warm up) and decided to go with this ball. It readed good, and made a very aggressive move to the pocket. started little bit to the left side of my practice line, playing around 12-4, 12-5. The midlane had oil so it skid for about 42 feet and bang! had some marging of error, so i could miss little bit on the break point and still hit pocket, it was one of those games that i just couldnt miss the pocket. front 7, bad shot leaving 3 pins on the 8th and striked out for 277

game 2: against the left wall, plus a very sticky ground at the foul line, the infinite one was hooking out of the house, but still had a good look. Had to move out of my comfort zone, wanted to put it away but i knew it was more mental than ball problem. few splits and i ended with a 165. It was one of the games that the ball was not the problem but i was, but i couldnt do much since if i move left, i'll kick the wall on my left and if i stay i wouldnt be able to keep it on the left of the headpin.

game 3: back to my comfort zone (lanewise, since theres no wall on my left side) the lanes were breaking down for me faster than what i thought, so after one shot i immediately moved left a big step. Then i was playing 15-4, 15-5, pretty much the same shot as in the game1, but with carry down i was seeing some over/under reaction, but the infinite one was very forgiving this time. No splits and consistent with spares gave me a 213.

game 4: b4 i step on the lanes, the other team's low bowler went for his first shot and got stuck on the approach, my partner (low bowler) went for his shot and also got stuck, with both of them playing a similar line, i knew i was going to stuck if i go around that area, so i went for a inside angle, playing 20-4, 20-5. i got a very nice look out there, but after few shots i realized i didnt have that much hand to make it back. few ppl asked me why i was giving up such a nice line and i told em, i was not feeling comfortable with it after 5 frames. took my storm recharge and it was hitting nothing close to my infinite one, but i was getting strikes somehow, so i stayed with it (struck the last 6/7 shots leaving a 10 in the last one) 238 for the last game

i never imagined that i was going to have such a nice look with the infinite one, from the initial line and all the way to the left it was just very hard turn into the pocket, forgiving when i pulled it and missed inside. When i thought i just lost the reaction on the infinite one, i came back and shot my highest series of the whole season (223 average in 4 games)

if u do have some hand and looking for a versatile ball, this will amaze u.
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When a house bowler misses the mark, misses the break point and strike, for many ppl its called a wallshot. When a pro does that its call adjustment

When a house bowler gets his finger stuck in the ball and fall on the lanes, for many ppl its called lame bowler. When a pro does that its called the Machuga flop! ha i like this one.
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Lefty210 on May 25, 2007, 08:28:37 PM
Kept the ball at its box state, 500 abralon, and I must say for a sanded ball it stores energy very well. It has a strong roll drill on it; the pin, cg, and mass bias all inline. Definitely is my choice for the heavier conditions. The roll is extremely heavy and the hit is evern harder. Had an opportunity to play on the Shark pattern and it gave me a good look when everything else was not reading. It takes well to those who have faster speeds, as I do. One of the strongest balls I have ever thrown.
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If it isn't EBONITE it isn't bowling........
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: rockerbowler18 on July 16, 2007, 06:43:53 PM
I love this ball: provided the backends are fried and the heads and mids are flooded.

It hits like a truck when these conditions are present, but when it's anything different, this ball hits so dead that I'd be better off throwing plastic.
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Ebonite: The One, The Infinite One, Smash Time
Lane #1: Enriched Uranium
Brunswick: Radical Inferno
AMF: Angle

Average: 202
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: Will07 on November 01, 2007, 05:32:55 PM
The infinite one is a very strong ball
Since my style “cranker” I throw about 420-450 rpm at about 17 mph and I need a weaker drilling so such a strong ball can get down the lane.

Drilling:
4" Pin 90° BOMB

Pin Placement: 4" from bowler’s PAP, located on a line from the PAP to the ring finger. If PAP is not known, place pin next to ring finger

BOMB Placement: In, or near, the thumbhole (approximately 5 1/2" from the PAP)

A Somewhat weaker drilling
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    Mb in thumb hole

I brought the surface to 4000 grit and polished it with black magic polish

The ball seems to clear the heads well with a solid backend kick…carry is amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axd3aatzBGQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m0oP5rzZ70
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'Its All About The Sound Of The Strike'
Title: Re: Infinite One
Post by: richkotite on November 06, 2007, 08:07:35 PM
I got the ball last year, and had some trouble with it, so I stayed away from it. Recently, I took a green scotch brite pad to it, removed the shine, dulled it up, and I its a different ball. I went with it in my league and went 235-225-196. For the first two games, every ball was in the pocket. Left some ten's. It was impressive because one of the guys on the other team asked me what ball it was!!!!!