Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Coverstock: XL1200 Reactive
- Weight Block: Mission 1.0
- Ball Color: Red Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 500, 1000, 2000 Abralon Sanded Surface
- Hook Potential: 48 (scale of 1–50)
- Length: 21 (scale of 1–50, early to late)
- Flare Potential: Medium High
- Break Point Angle: 14.95
- Reaction: Length, with strong backend continuation
- RG Differential: 16# - .049, 15# - .050, 14# - .052
- RG Rating: 16# - 2.48, 15# -2.48, 14# - 2.50
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium and Heavy Oil Patterns
- Description:The all new Ebonite Mission is the latest Ebonite High Performance Product. The Mission is the most tested product the brand has ever released. With an array of styles and on the widest variety of lane conditions and surfaces available, the Mission has been thoroughly tested and is ready for Launch!
The Ebonite Mission has a new core, Mission 1.0. The Mission 1.0 core design offers dynamic properties that all bowlers look for, Medium RG levels, Medium high differential with a strong intermediate (Mass Bias) potential. With our new cover, XL1200, we have worked very hard with our R & D Department in order to bring to market a cover that not only performs at a high level, but is able to maintain performance longer in the environments that we experience today. To assist us with achieving these performance criteria, we are using an all new finishing process, 500, 1000, 2000 Abralon Sanded. This procedure yields better performance, for a longer period of time.
Post by: Wadney on January 13, 2010, 01:10:07 PM
Post by: Steve O on January 16, 2010, 05:42:05 PM
Steve O
B & S Pro Shops
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Post by: Chandler834 on January 22, 2010, 12:47:35 PM
Drilled one for Ebonite Amateur Staff Member Sean Ferrell last week. Sean is a high rev player, I drilled his Mission 5x55. It's really smooth and has a really nice continuous motion on the backend.
This is definatley a head turner in my neck of the woods. Nice work Ebonite!
Chris Chandler
Post by: Hammer Jim on January 23, 2010, 10:25:51 PM
I am very surprised how this combination that Ebonite has created. This ball has the length,recovery and carry all rolled into one. I only really throw Hammer and when my Rep gave me a Mission to try, I was very suspect as Ebonite really hasn't held their own as of late. This ball is very clean through the front end and awesome recovery and carry. This ball will get Ebonite back on the right path again. If I was to compare it against my Hammer equipment it would be the length of the Black Vibe, recovery of the Nasty and carry of the JigSaw Corner.
Well Done Ebonite.... Well done!!!
Post by: strikingresults-atl on January 24, 2010, 09:18:47 PM
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Post by: dna300x on January 26, 2010, 08:51:48 PM
I have drilled 2 Missions so far.
Mission 1:
Layout: Pin 4.5" from PAP, 1" from VAL, MB at 60 degrees. Extra hole on PAP with 29/32 bit 3" deep.
Surface: 4000 grit Abralon
Purpose: I really like my Magic Action a lot. Please read my review on that ball for more info. I was seeking to just make the Mission a little stronger, but keep the ball motion very similar. I achieved that with this layout and surface prep. My Mission is about 4-5 boards stronger than the Magic Action w/ even more backend continuation than the M.A. This is my go to piece when I have to get inside on the lane and create a lot of angle. The ball always recovers.
Mission 2:
Layout: 70 X 5 X 70. Extra hole from center of grip through cg extended to my VAL. Drill bit was 19/32, 3" deep.
Surface: 2000 grit Abralon (box finish)
Purpose: This is one of my favorite layouts and I use it to read the lanes. It is smooth, and predictable. This Mission checks up about 3-4 feet sooner than Mission 1, but offers just as much in the backend. I wanted to use this one for earlier in the tournaments esp. on the fresh.
*Some may be asking, Why is that ball/drilling good then if the backend motion is so strong? The answer is predictable power. The ball reads the lanes the same exact way shot after shot. It is very easy to read the ball's reaction and make the proper adjustments.
This is one of Ebonite's best! I couldn't be more thrilled with the quality product produced. Mr. Gallagher has really thought this one through and has a real winner for sure.
As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
If you don't have a Mission in your bag, then you're not bowling 2 win!
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Darren Andretta
Long Island, New York
Ebonite Amateur Staff Member
Bowl 2 Win
www.ebonite.com
Post by: Hammer Jim on January 28, 2010, 08:07:21 AM
Post by: genario on January 28, 2010, 03:56:42 PM
Post by: Brew3157 on January 29, 2010, 12:31:34 PM
Post by: Mike Dias on January 29, 2010, 09:28:32 PM
The first ball almost rolls like a pin down ball, due to the strength of the mid-lane reaction in the ball. However, at the back of the lane there is plenty of back-end and PHENOMENAL carry.
The second ball provided a distinctly different look. It was MUCH STRONGER in the mid-lane, with softer but very continuous motion at the back. Like most balls, when the pin up wants to over-react at the back I can pick up the pin down and get back control of the pocket. Unlike most balls, when I make this move with the Mission I go from good reaction with one ball to having the whole lane with the other ball.
These two balls both share the common characteristics of being VERY STRONG in the mid-lane and both had incredible hit and carry at the back. The Mission provides a new and very distinct look on the lanes. It is very, very driller friendly and should be very versatile with different layouts. It's also a very nice ball on sport patterns due to the response it provides in the mid-lane.
The other interesting thing about this ball is how quickly it will burn a spot on the lane. When I have bowled about 2-3 games with one of these on a pair I can literally pull any ball out of my bag and find significant friction. As long as you stay on top of the moves with this ball, you will strike A LOT with it!
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Ebonite Staff
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Post by: Jim Lewis on February 03, 2010, 08:58:17 AM
I have drilled two Missions. Using the dual angle layout technique the first one is 40 degrees by 4 ½ inches by 50 degrees with the pin 3 ¼ inches above the midline. The pin is above the bridge and mass bias swung 2 inches right of the thumb with no balance hole. The second Mission is 55 degrees by 5 ½ inches by 65 degrees with the pin 2 ¼ inches above the midline. That puts the pin inside the middle finger hole and the mass bias 1 inch right of the thumb hole, with no balance hole. Both Missions have been used in box condition, with no surface changes.
The two lane condition environments I have bowled on are a 38 ft league condition with heavy applied oil to 24 ft on HPL lanes with ripping backend, and 40 ft US Open pattern on Brunswick Pro Anvillane. The lanes are done immediately prior to bowling with no settling time for the patterns prior to bowling.
The condition on the HPL surface is dominated by friction and I have not yet been able to use either of the two Mission’s effectively in game 1, even the milder layout is too strong. In games 2 and 3, I have been able to far to the left and pump the ball with higher speed and not worry about recovery. The reaction in game 3 has been awesome both times with the best looking strong hook to slight set motion one can have and strike.
The US Open condition requires play at the second arrow zone to start and then migrated left as the lane busted open somewhat. The Mission with the 5 ½ layout carried a bit too far down the lane before recovering compared to the 4 ½ layout, but it was still effective. The stronger 4 ½ layout allowed me to attack the US Open pattern like it was almost a league shot. It recovered within a 3 board zone to the right of the break point especially in games 2 and 3.
For those that have previously used Ebonite equipment, I would say the Mission handles oil very well and has a stronger and more predictable motion than either the Angular One or Magic Action. The Mission’s strength is it’s recoverability. In today’s ball market there are MANY very good ball releases, and occasionally one of the companies hits the home run. The balls that are home runs have WOW factor, they do something more or differently than the other good new releases.
The Mission is one of those.
Jim Lewis
Ebonite Regional Staff
Post by: Zack Pelton300 on February 03, 2010, 02:12:34 PM
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Zack Pelton
Olathe, Kansas
Ebonite Amateur Staff
Ebonite Bowl 2 Win
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Post by: completebowler on February 04, 2010, 09:13:46 AM
Looks like a gamechanger for Ebonite....talked it up to a couple guys I bowl with that HATE Ebonite and both said they already have one on order.
Gonna go practice with it today (I felt like I left 30-40 pins out there last night) and may add to this later if I see anything new.
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Post by: BOWLAHOLIC300 on February 06, 2010, 07:24:34 AM
The house I bowled in generally has a lot of back end and are not heavily oiled. I practiced with this ball for 2 games on a broken down pair with good carry down. The Mission was rolling ok but burning up a bit in the front. So I took it and put a light polish on it.
Time for the pot games
Game 1 started 12 to about 7 ball shot 229. good for 2nd getting use to the reaction and shape.
Game 2 shot 278 I grabbed the ball in the 8th frame. Won pot.
moved left 5 and 2
Game 3 shot 279 ringing 10. Won pot
Game 4 shot 279 Stone 8 in the 9th. Won pot
Game 5 shot 257. Won Pot.
I literally broke up the pot games. Guys where starting to quit. All 3 of my side action bailed on me.
Great ball ebonite.
I will punch another and keep it out of box for heavier oil Just in case I see any.
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Post by: Michael Hill on February 10, 2010, 05:42:21 PM
I have used the ball in league three times since release and have yet to score under 750. Tossing a 300 with it last night. I highly recomment the Mission for anyone's arsenal as it will make a tremendous fit, no matter your revolution style.
Post by: Mike Hymas on February 16, 2010, 04:19:38 PM
The 2nd i stacked with the pin 3 1/2 inches from my PAP and left the cover factory finished for heavy oil patterns. Once again the result was pure awesome. What oil i have ran into this ball seems to have no problem. It reads the midlane amazing and gives an amazing continued backend reaction.
Way to go EBONITE TEAM keep up the great work and i so look forward to the next amazing release.
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Michael Hymas
Ebonite Amateur staff
SLC, Utah
Post by: sduplantis on February 18, 2010, 06:03:03 PM
Mine is drilled with the pin above the middle finger and the CG kicked right. The MB is drilled about an inch away from the thumb hole . No weight hole needed. I kept the OOB finish.
I have used the ball on synthetic and wood lanes and have had a great reaction. The ball gives me more versatility as the lane conditions change.
I highly recommend this ball to all bowlers.
Ebonite......MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!
Post by: toomanytenpins on February 18, 2010, 10:05:47 PM
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Post by: Tim Paul Jr on February 19, 2010, 06:15:23 PM
I would recommend the Mission to any bowler no matter their revolutions/style. The Mission has already proven its self to be very effective with all styles of players and on a variety of lane conditions. Just look at the last 3 or 4 PBA shows. You have seen the Mission in the hands of Kelly Kulick, Mike Fagan, Mike Scroggins, and Mika Koivuniemi. Within the last month, the Mission has won two Lumber Liquidators Tour events including the historic PBA Tournament of Champions.
It is a very exciting time to be a Regional Staff member and know that I have a superior ball over my competition in my arsenal.
If your Mission is to dominate your competition in league and tournament play, then you must have a Mission in your bag!
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Tim Paul Jr
Ebonite Regional Staff
Bloomington, IL
Post by: ChrisH on February 20, 2010, 02:08:11 PM
Surface:OOB
Drilling
in 5-1/2", MB 60 degreesLane condition:THS
The Mission has the same layout as my Magic Action just a different surface. Both are OOB. The Mission starts hooking just a touch sooner and finishes about 2 boards stronger than the Magic Action. The backend continuation and carry are great.
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Post by: Wallshot on February 21, 2010, 11:22:31 PM
My two practice games were 245 and 268. Yes, it's a soft shot, high scoring house but the Mission's carry and powerful but controllable characteristics is what caught my eye. I think think this ball is going to be a God send for strokers that need a powerfull reaction without sacrificing control. Tweeners, like myself, will love it for it's versatility and crankers might not have to use that 6th arrow quite as much. This is a great offering from Ebonite that lives up to all the hype.
Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on February 23, 2010, 10:55:44 AM
Righty
Tweener
Lots of speed
Decent revs and axis tilt
PAP = 5" right from center of grip
House:
ProAnvils
42' THS
Ball:
Mission
OOB finish
Pin next to and even with ring 3.5" from PAP
CG kicked right 1" from PAP
MB about 1.25" right of thumb in a strong position
No x-hole
I got this puppy drilled about a week or so before my Total Bedlam (which I also reviewed). I was skeptical at punching either of these up because of my repeated dislike of anything made by Ebonite. I just didn't matchup well with them and had tried a bunch. Anywho, I gave the Mission a try because I liked what I saw on the PBA telecasts and what I read on the internet.
Boy am I glad I bought the Mission! This ball is money. Is clears the heads with ease, revs hard in the mids, and just charges through the pins. The ball does need oil though so don't try using it on medium to drier lanes unless you have very firm ball speed. Pin action is fantastic as previously stated here by other reviewers of this ball. The core is asymmetric in design, but symmetric in nature which I really like. Less over/under but still retains the recovery and aggressiveness. I really don't know what else to say about this ball other than it's the real deal. Happy bowling.
Post by: Hold That on February 23, 2010, 01:56:51 PM
Post by: Bowler103859 on February 23, 2010, 03:08:41 PM
This ball has really impressed me. From what I've seen It seems to react better on dry lanes, or lanes with light to medium oil. If the lanes are burnt out Expect this ball react too much and come in too hard. If there's too much oil on the lanes Don't expect much reaction from the ball.
On ideal lane conditions, this ball will go long and come back strong.
All in all, I am very happy with this ball and recommend this ball to anyone.
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J.D.
Wilmington, NC
Post by: matunjt on March 01, 2010, 06:22:32 PM
This ball is the first out of the bag for me. Corners like nothing else I have seen. Needs some resemblance oil with out of box surface. Shot 300 / 804, carries very well, put it away when they are drier (in my opinion).
I have been a fan of the Ebonite Magic series and this is a great follow up.
Post by: Miltown EboStaff on March 06, 2010, 09:29:02 AM
Pin to PAP distance: 4.5â€, MB to PAP distance: 5â€, pin above middle finger and 3†above midline. Low hole 3" over 3" down from CG with 1" bit and 3" deep.
This balls is absolutely amazing. Hits very hard with a absolutely great pin carry. This can be attributed to it's strong continuation through the pins. The biggest selling point with this ball is the versatility you can have with this ball from the drilling alone, not to mention the coverstock tweaks make this some ball. You can really tell that the guys at Ebonite put a lot of time and work into this piece. It is really nice to have such a great buzz about the Ebonite Family once again
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Amateur Ebonite Staff
Milwaukee, WI
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Post by: dolfan849 on March 07, 2010, 11:06:00 AM
Layout 50x5x30 with no hole and box finish. Clean through the front part of the lane strong in the mid-lane, continuous, and has great recovery.
Mission #2
Layout 35x5x30 with a hole on my axis and box finish. Still clean through the front part of the lane, picks up the lane earlier than Mission #1, continuous, and still allows me to go around it when needed.
The Mission gives me a completely different look than any of our other high end products. It is strong with predictable ball motion. This ball is very versatile and looks great for power players to straighter players and everyone in between. The other thing I have taken notice to, not only with mine but all the Missions I have seen, is how it goes through the pins. The MISSION is really unbelievable!
Terry Miller
Ebonite Regional Staff
York, PA
Post by: i_throw_strikes on March 07, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
layout: 4x4 2000 polished with motiv power gel
lanes: fresh house shot
this ball is the first ebonite ball i have drilled for myself since the complete NV. this ball is really a interesting piece for me i can really manipulate the reaction i get and the breakpoint. drilled this up 3 weeks ago and in my scratch league after a 209 game ran back to back 300's 809 series first night out. lets say i was impressed wish had moved a game earlier but since then shot another 300 last week. ball clears and reads like no other ebonite i have ever seen and the pin action is what impressed me to drill this ball up.
pbax: scorpion
all i can say is this ball for me kills it on this pattern opens up makes it feel like a over hyped house shot had a 4 game set of 1027 my personal best on this pattern
final review:
after roughly 35 games with this ball it is the first one i grab on house shot the ball is really awsome and is amazing how easy it is to find a line with. from a pro shop stand point the ball is probably the biggest sailing ball we've had since the cell. also good looking ball has shelf appeal. would recommend to anyone.
Post by: Southern_Info on March 09, 2010, 08:34:15 AM
Post by: manhart on March 10, 2010, 08:52:23 AM
While they have similar layouts, both have very different ball reactions. The Mission is an extremely strong ball w/ a consistent reaction, shot after shot. Ball one rolls up sooner than ball two. Ball two is quite a bit longer than ball one and has a very big breakpoint reaction. Ball one has a great midlane roll w/ a strong motion towards the pocket. Both balls are very continuous and their power is also very impressive. I will be drilling a third Mission w/ the pin below the fingers in the future.
Living in Minnesota, Storm/Roto Grip have a firm grip on the market. However, I have been noticing several Missions wherever I go. More and more people are buying this ball. I suggest everyone have a Mission in their arsenal.
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Doug Manhart
Ebonite Amateur Staff
Minnesota
Post by: SuperNuker300 on March 11, 2010, 02:40:03 PM
-Ray Edwards
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-Ray Edwards
Ebonite Regional Staff
Post by: rpieratt on March 11, 2010, 06:04:21 PM
Post by: kwspear300 on March 14, 2010, 01:36:00 AM
Post by: dark_rising76 on March 30, 2010, 12:03:32 AM
Rev Rate: 250-275 rpm
Ball Speed: 16-16.5 mph
Ball Layout Pic: http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq98/marc_kingpin/kdk_0172.jpg
OOB Finish: The box finish on the Mission is probably one of the strongest I've ever used on a pearl ball. The ball reaction reminds me alot of the Complete NV and the Track Mean Machine. This one has a very strong midlane read and the duller finish lets the Mission handle more volume of oil well. But with me being a medium speed thrower I found at times the finish to be way too strong for me. One thing I can't complain is how consistent this ball is when finding its way to the pocket. The carry is excellent no matter if I play down and in or swing it out though with the OOB it leaves alot of 9 and 10 pins when the lanes starts to get alittle dry. The backend is strong but I wanted to add some polish to save some energy on the Mission and give it more pop at the end.
2000 abralon w/polish: For this surface adjustment, I get alot more length as well as plenty of backend that's nearly more skid/flip than the strong arc from the box finish. Playing it up the 10-12 board was done with ease though it does help to watch the speed thrown on this one. Can get a little erratic or over/under but that's typical for using a pearl ball on a fresh shot. But in a three-game series the Mission is just a devestating ball to use in the 2nd and 3rd game. Play it more inside around the 18 board to about the 6 at breakpoint and you will find a ball that will no doubt turn left off the dry. The polish helps get the ball further down and with that strong backend it keeps the ball continuous without burning up and rewards with better carry percentage. It's also a very forgiving ball with lots of room for error if you miss your mark.
Rate this ball: 9.5 out of 10
Both my polished Mission and Evolve is nearly similar by length but the Mission has a stronger backend and abit more angular. This is a very outstanding ball that can used for league and tougher tournament conditions. The Mission really does stand up to the hype that Ebonite gave it.
Post by: Viper36543 on April 01, 2010, 08:28:31 PM
Post by: LeftyBRs on April 06, 2010, 10:58:37 PM
Layout:
70 degrees by 2 ¾†by 45 degrees. Placed an X-hole down and in off my VAL to make sure I didn’t flare over it. This ball had a pretty insane amount of flare.
The first thing I noticed about the Mission drilled this way is that it has a very strong mid-lane, really wants to get into a roll but still manages to save a lot for the back. Most other balls for me that see the mid-lane this way sacrifice more on the back.
On a 40 ft. typical house shot (THS), the Mission with Out Of Box (OOB) surface just wanted to pick up a little earlier then what I liked to see. That just forced me to get in pretty deep to ensure it got through the front part of the lane. However that is what I expected out of this High-performance piece, I didn’t really want it specifically for a THS, but more for higher volume shots and some sport shots.
With that being said, I think if you have a lower rev rate or have a very high ball speed you would enjoy the ball with the OOB surface.
In an attempt to get a better and more controllable look on the THS, I added Factory Finish polish to the OOB surface and this is where the ball started to shine-pun intended. Adding the polish enabled me to close down my angles and get it through the front part of the lane a lot easier. This also added more backend motion and power at the pins. I was really impressed with the minor tweak to the cover what it enabled me to do.
With the Mission polished it works wonderfully on a fresh THS for me, and would probably be very useful on some heavier volume house shots.
Overall I really liked what I saw with the Mission. I was pretty impressed with how aggressive it was OOB, yet still retained a strong backend motion. Adding the polish was the magic ingredient for the THS for my game. I really think this ball will be very versatile for me and be able to handle a lot of different oil patterns. I can’t wait to get onto some longer or higher volume patterns, take the shine back off and see the Mission open up the lane for me.
Please check out the video ball review I compiled by following this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K0rw_Oj5mY
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Post by: batbowler on April 25, 2010, 11:17:46 PM
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Post by: Bulbous on April 26, 2010, 04:39:54 PM
I thought this ball would roll of my hand and that is just not the case with this one, the shape it has is clean in the front and picks up late mid-lane and does not stop. If you think this ball will skid/snap look into something else,I practiced a few games with it and did not like it. This ball wants to roll very heavy with continuation at the pins. BALL HITS VERY HARD
As I said in my review of my 505A,the Mission is one of four new balls for me and I bowled league last week with it and used it all three games to see what she could do. I started out with 209, then went 235,211 for 655,not bad for the first time out. For those of you whom are thinking of getting this ball, remember to use the ball for what it was intended for and I think you will be happy with it.
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Post by: rgrig1701c on May 17, 2010, 02:39:28 PM
Post by: arsenalbowling on July 07, 2010, 02:53:14 PM
Bowler Information
Jimmie Gibson
Hand – Right
Style – Tweener
PAP - 5 5/8 right and 3/8 down
Layout
Pin above ring finger with mass bias places about 2†to the right of the thumb.
Expectations / Reaction
Move over storm because ebonite just took ball of the year with this gem. After seeing the NV line and the Evolve I expected another average high performance ball from ebonite, all of those balls were good but there wasn’t anything special about them. Ebonite broke through with this release offering an unprecedented amount of control with a strong arching backend in a high performance package. The recovery that this ball gave me was unbelievable. Every company has one ball that has a spot in everyone’s bag and this is one of those balls. From flooded lanes playing up the boards to second shift leagues playing fifth arrow the mission offers a strong predictable motion down lane with a tremendous amount of recovery and hitting power.
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Post by: stc067 on August 08, 2010, 12:16:03 AM
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Post by: TamerBowling on August 19, 2010, 10:27:15 PM
The ball was drilled pin above ring finger, mass bias on the strong side, with a weight hole in the PAP. Won't spend much time on drilling. I suggest to work with your local pro to find what best works for you.
First Impressions
It's a performance ball, but more versatile than most balls at the high end. Most of those balls are heavy oil balls, which aren't typically very versatile.
I was surprised I was able to use it on a fresh medium-light THS. It has a strong backend, even on these conditions when most heavy oil balls burn up.
The specs on the core are 2.48 and .050 with a .013 mass bias. The core likes to rev up early but there is a good combination with the coverstock which allows the ball to be relatively clean through the fronts. It reads the later midlane well and has a strong backend reaction.
The OOB cover is 2000 abralon. It works reasonably well on a fresh medium-light THS and much better on what it was intended, a heavier THS.
On the heavier shot, you can tell that the energy transfer is further down lane which allows it to be explosive at the pins.
I found the backend reaction to be much more consistent on the heavier condition which makes sense.
It will fill the most aggressive slot in your back, especially if your used to balls with strong backend. There are more aggressive covers like the RotoGrip Cell, but these balls will be less angular than the Mission.
Carry was good on both conditions so nothing to complain about here.
Overall I gave the ball an 8.5/10. It is very versatile for a high end ball. It has a strong reaction overall and very strong backend. It's pretty clean through the fronts, more so than most heavy oil balls. It is actually quite readable and not a jumpy ball. It's aggressive but transitions through it's phases well.
Entry angles are pretty steep with this ball. On a heavier condition, it could be a benchmark ball for a lot of people.
For my detailed review, check out the link with video:
http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/ebonite-mission/
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Post by: batbowler on August 22, 2010, 10:54:56 PM
I drilled another Mission and I learned from the first one. I used the dual angle layout of 45deg X 3 X 25deg cause I wanted the mb to be close to my val with a higher pin and shorter pin buffer. The ball is cleaner through the heads than my pin down Mission, but this one has a sharper angle at the break point. I used it today in the last 4 games of qualifying at a SASBA tournament and went +115 for the four games to make the finals. I'm really liking what I saw from my new Mission today and look forward to using more! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Post by: stc067 on August 30, 2010, 04:22:21 PM
Post by: Lady Ebonite on September 02, 2010, 02:21:25 PM
I first threw the MISSION pin up on the USBC white pattern, I averaged 244 over the first 15 games of the tournament(Bacardi Classic-Cleveland). I added a little clean and dull to the surface so that it would grip the lanes a hair sooner and this ball gave me the WORLD!!
An excellent purchase if you are looking for one ball that can do it all!
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Ebonite Staff Member
Bowl To Win!!!
Post by: Bob Hanson on November 02, 2010, 02:04:55 PM
I drilled this one pin under the ring finger at 4.25 inches to PAP, no extra hole. Ball was a winner right out of the bag. Strong heavy roll with smooth continuous move to the pocket. Seems like a great control ball on flatter conditions, that still hase good hitting power.
Post by: aframetiny3047 on January 21, 2011, 01:42:40 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes:love this one i got it in september and my average went up 10 pins great backend hook
Dislikes:
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Post by: HebrewHammer on January 25, 2011, 07:11:15 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:39ft
Volume:40u
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):house
COMMENTS
Likes:This ball is just fantastic. I am a 200 average bowler and i used this on our house condition even though the ball does not go very long the way i had it drilled when i moved inside it just sat and obliterated the pins every shot it works great on heavier oil conditions and should be in almost ever tournament bowlers bags.
Dislikes: hooks too much somethimes
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Post by: HowToBowlBetter on February 02, 2011, 08:09:15 AM
LANE CONDITION
House Oil
COMMENTS
Likes: I use this ball as my "go to ball" as oil is carried down the lane. I cuts though the oil mercifully and reacts well.
Dislikes: It's too much ball for my first game. Works better as oil is carried down the lane.
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Post by: perfectshot300 on May 14, 2011, 03:03:20 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:
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Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes:
Great ball I have pretty high rev rate so I polished my missin with ebonites factory finish polish and its unbelievable. LAYOUT is 5x40 pin down. great compliment to the vital sign just alittle less overall hook and cleaner through the front part of the lane.
Dislikes:
Dislikes:
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Post by: Terry49 on December 06, 2011, 10:24:42 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:41 ft.
Volume:med/hvy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: very smooth off the break point. hits like a truck, keeping pins low with lots of messengers.
Dislikes: Ebonite doesn't make them anymore, but I have 2 undrilled in my basement.
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Post by: ithinkican on December 27, 2011, 11:51:04 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2.5
Starting Top Weight: 2oz
Ball Weight: 15lb 5oz
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4
RG to PAP: 4
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: high
Ball Speed: 17-17.5
PAP/Track: 5 over and 1/16 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: OOB
LANE CONDITION
Length:41ft
Volume: 26 units
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 1-10 i would say about 6
Back End: smooth arch great finish
Overall Hook: 1-10. 6
COMMENTS
Likes: I was very excited to try the mission. i had always wanted one. especially after i watch a youth bowler who only averaged a 140 improve his average to 200 in just one season with this ball. i finally got one month. and im very disappointed. not in the ball but myself. i cant believe it took me two years to get such an outstanding ball. i havent been this impressed since the cell. but anyways. i lay the ball across the 14 board and it travels out 6-8 and if i mess up and push it out it reads the pattern so well that it comes back. and if i pull it just a little it holds. last night, my first time throwing it in league i post my second highest series of the season with 789. 245, 244, 300. a few ten pins and a weird 4,7,9,10 got me good but i think ill do very well with this ball. i feel like i will improve my average with this ball. i currently average 222. hopefully it will help me establish a 230 benchmark. great ball. more than impressed