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Title: NVS
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Coverstock: Traxion Reactive 0.39
Weight Block: Spike Core Version 1A
Ball Color: Black/Red/Gold All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon and Powerhouse Factory Finish Ball Polish
Hook Potential: ? (scale of 1-50, least to most)
Length: ? (scale of 1-50, early to late)
RG Differential: ?(?) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: ? (?) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil Conditions
Description: More Traxion - Creates more friction. Stronger than the Total NV in the mid-lane and backend. Pearl cover that is VERY strong and EXTREMELY versatile. Change the surface and change the ball motion.

Title: Re: NVS
Post by: AverageJoesProShopcom on August 05, 2007, 09:22:42 PM
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Likes: Ball rolled really smooth and made a nice turn on the backend. Picked up a strong roll as it was making its turn. Stored lots of energy.

Dislikes: Seemed like sometimes the waited too long to pick up its roll. Never had this problem with the TotalNV. Not sure if its the modified core or surface..

I was pretty excited when we got the new Ebonite NVS in this past Tuesday so of course I had to try one. From what Ebonite was aying it was going to be a great ball and if it performed like the Total NV it would be.

Ebonite says that the NVS is stronger than the Total NV and since I like stuff to get down the lane I decided to drill this one pin above the bridge, cg out about 1.5" from center of my grip and cg 2" right of my thumb. My PAP os 4 3/4" right and 1/2 up.

I wanted to see what the NVS would do on a fresh house shot so right after thet oiled the lanes I put on my shoes. The first couple of pitches I played about 20 out to around 8 and to my surprise the NVS had trouble making it back to the hole. I thought that maybe they hadn't stripped the lanes when they ran them so I got out my Total NV and played the same shot. The Total NV rolled just like it always had a ripped the rack. So I went back to the NVS and moved 5 right and used the same target. This time the NVS held its line and crushed the hole. I had pretty good success playing he NVS straight up but when I moved left and tried to swing it it acted like it didn't want to make the turn on the backend. It would get two thirds of the way down the lane and start to pick up its roll and then just sputter and roll out.

Ebonite had marketed the NVS to be more aggressive than the Total NV but in my testing I found that this is not the case. If you are trying to decided whether to get a Total NV or an NVS I would suggest staying with the Total NV. It is a more versatile ball that you can play almost any angle with and score. If you already have the Total NV I would suggest drilling a No Mercy Beat'n for a more aggressive reaction or a Cherry Vibe for a less aggressive one.

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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: cros843 on August 11, 2007, 12:18:57 AM
WOW! this is an awesome ball. drilled the ball w/ a 4 1/2 in pin to pap w/ the mb 3 1/2 in from the pap. the pin is also 1 1/2 in from the val above and right of ring fngr. the ball picks up a STRONG roll in the late mid-lane and makes a immediate move when it hits friction. i've also used it on the scorpion pattern and the back-end is even stronger. i've drilled a few blk widow prls and the nvs goes longer w/a stronger move on the back. i also have total nv and it is more roll and arc for me and 4-5 boards less hook on the scorpion and 2-3 boards on ths.
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: THEICEMAN on August 17, 2007, 10:16:55 AM
I picked up my NVS last night from my ball driller.  With wanting a comparison to my TNV I had knocked the surface off that the night before and gave it a couple of good hot water baths to get the oil out of the shell.  When I picked up the NVS then I took the TNV and went 1000 and then 2000 Abralon then hit it with Storms second step of polishes to shine it up.  Last night I threw on wood lanes that had just been resurfaced last week and pattern was there typical house shot.  I know from experience that my TNV's needed a few games to "wake up" and I expected this from the NVS as well.  Was I wrong...  Both balls are drilled layout 1, both are 2000 and polished.  I can't tell you my target at the arrows because I throw at the breakpoint which this house was kind enough to add with this resurfacing.  I started at about 35 with my feet and threw to the outside point and the ball really revs up nice in the midlane and has unbelievable continuation through the pins. I left 1 ten pin on a ball I got in a little but shot 257 for the game.  I'm not one that normally takes a ball right out of the box and throws a number like that so I was pretty pleased.  Expecting the next game to see some need for adjustment I would normally just move deeper and throw harder at the same mark.  But for a couple reasons I did not do that last night.  One, with the resurface everything as most of you know tends to be a bit dusty for a couple weeks which leads to slick approaches so it was tough to plant and throw harder.  Two, I did want to compare with my TNV.  After 3 or 4 frames I started to get an early turn left.  I bumped left a couple boards and it still really wanted to go early so I switched to the TNV and went back right those two boards and nailed the pocket the last 4 shots without having to be overly concious of being sure to make as aggressive of shot as possible given the slicker approaches.  With that, at this moment I'd have to say the NVS is about 4 to 6 boards stronger than the TNV.  It still gets through to the mids well and when it starts to go left it has awesome continuation.  Since I bowl on Pro Anvil at two different houses during the season I am ancious to see how they compare on that surface.  I'll post that next week as I'll probably practice Monday as well as Wednesday.  

theiceman
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: Aloarjr810 on August 17, 2007, 11:51:31 PM
EBONITE NVS
Reactive Pearl

Ball Spec's
Ball weight-15.12# gr.wt.
Pin Length-3 3/4"

BALL LAYOUT
Pin to PAP is 3" with the MB at 80 degrees almost in the thumbhole.
CG to PAP is 4 1/2" with the CG located 1 1/2" right of the grip
centerline and 1/2" below the midline.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO (http://"http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w89/aloarjr810/bowlingballs/ebo_nvs.jpg")

BOWLER STYLE
RH, Medium Rev's, High Track, speed 17 mph.
PAP is 5 7/8' x 5/8"up.

SURFACE PREP.
O.O.B 2000 Abralon Polished w/ Powerhouse Factory Finish

Lane condition
Brunswick Pro Anvil lanes medium pattern 38' buffed to 41'
Brunswick Pro Anvil lanes low volume pattern 38' buffed to 41'
Mendez Synthetics House Pattern (not fresh) open bowling


BALL REACTION (low volume/open bowling)
To start this ball is not for dry conditions, unless you have high speed
and/or a weak layout. It's too much ball there are balls better suited
for the dry shots.

That being said on the dryer conditions this ball still got good length,
it was very clean thru the heads.

The midlane read was just a little early and it had a strong consistant
roll. Surprising was the continuation! it didn't rollout on the dry.
Backend was very strong do to all the retained energy it had.

BALL REACTION (Fresh Mediums)
The NVS was clean through the heads with the midlane read alittle later
as compared to my Rotogrip Horizon Solid, later than that of the Storm
Pyro.

Recovery was excellent with strong continuation. The ball was very
predictible also.

COMMENTS
Overall the NVS is a very strong pearl. I can see the extreme wet or
alot
of carrydown being a problem, a surface change could help with this.
Also if the lanes have dried out, this will get to be too much ball
fast.

Starting on the fresh Med. pattern the ball just got better as the night
went on.






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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: bobo1 on August 18, 2007, 01:19:14 PM
sarasota lanes house shot,lots of oil inside of 8. Mabe 36 ft. I have a high track and varry my speed a lot. I put the pin over my ring finger and kicked the CG out. The ball is long and strong. Dosn't like dry wood. If you arn't deep enough you will get average hit, and some over under. Carries the high hit exceptionaly well. The ball rolls longer and harder than enything else I am throwing right now. Oponants complained about my carry. Teammates like me again.
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: THEICEMAN on August 24, 2007, 11:34:35 AM
Well, as promised I'd post my thoughts on the NVS once I had a chance to throw it on Pro anvil.  I threw twice this week, Monday night and again on Wednesday.
Can say I wasn't overly excited Monday and held off reviewing until I had the chance after throwing it Wednesday again.  Entirely different from wood for sure.  Super Bowl seems to be putting out a modifeied house shot right now with a bit less in the centers and a bit more from about 7 out.  With just two of us throwing on Monday I had a decent look the first couple games and shot 257-234 pretty much standing about 35 and throwing at the outside break point indicators.  If you missed wide it hung though as my buddy bowling with me found out more than once.  Once that line burned up and I had to move left the ball started to push wide and hang out there though and I fought to shoot 190.  Figured I wasn't going to get too paniky yet since open play shots aren't always league shots.  Wednesday they had their VIP party and I threw again, this time with 5 others.  Some out of bounds was there again and with the extra bodies the track burned up quicker yet.  Made my normal move and got the same thing as Monday, push right and hang.  Moved deeper yet and tried really swatting at the ball and I got rid of the push but if I pinched in it went left to quick.  Might not be the case on the normal house shot but I do know when I switched to the Total NV the last game I never missed the hole.  Seemed to recover better from a little wider shot and held pocket on a little in. Don't know if I want to hit it with 2000 before we start league or wait and see.  I suppose since I do have a decent look twith the TNV I could scuff the NVS to be safe knowing I can re-polish it.  As it is right now though on the pattern they are laying down it doesn't match up well as it did on woods last week.  Next week I'll try it in Green Bay on the Pro anvils I bowl on Wednesdays up there to see if it is any different before I scuff it though.

THEICEMAN
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: Jeff Ussery on September 04, 2007, 05:48:53 PM
Ball Review: NVS
Bowler: Jeff Ussery
Date: 8/30/07

Coverstock - Traxion Reactive 0.39
RG - 2.51”
Differential - .051”

Pin to PAP - 4 3/4”
Mass Bias Position - 50 Degrees
Balance Hole - 27/32” Hole x 2” Deep - 4” over from Grip Center and 1/2" Up from Midline

Surface Preparation - 2000 Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish Ball Polish

What I Was Looking For In This Ball and Layout:
During the last season, the Total NV became the staple ball in my arsenal for heavier oil and midlane roll.  With thicker oils, and particularly with the PBA experience league that I'm bowling on, I needed some help on heavier volume patterns.  I do have a Gamebreaker that is nice on slicker lanes, but I wanted a polished ball that would pick up better in the midlane.

What I Ended Up With In This Ball and Layout:
The NVS scoots through the front part of the lane with ease on most lane patterns.  When there is anything from medium to heavier volumes, the NVS has no trouble getting through the fronts.  Drier heads can prove to be a little more challenging.  But lets face it.  If you were looking for something to clear dry heads, this probably wouldn't be your choice anyway.  The NVS matches up in the front part of the lane just as the user should expect.  Great read in medium to heavier volumes without that squirt that some polished balls can give.

The midlane is where you'll really see the NVS perform different than past balls.  I'll admit that I actually didn't like this ball a whole lot at first.  And that was 100% my fault.  If you're expecting the NVS to be a stronger version of the Total NV, you're partly right, but also partly wrong.  The NVS has much more midlane roll than the Total NV, and that creates a different type of backend motion.  I'll admit that when I first threw this ball, I was trying to make it do what my Total NV does.  The NVS just isn't built for that.  It's designed for more friction in the midlane with a continuous backend shape.  That's exactly what it gives the user.  In fact, I was ready to give up on this ball entirely until I took it to my last practice session.  I went in with an open mind, looking for the beneficial time to throw this ball.  What I finally noticed after several practice sessions with this ball is that difference in ball motion.  Once I finally saw that and adjusted my angles accordingly, the NVS quickly became my favorite ball.

With that better midlane traction in the NVS, expect more of a "hard arc" shape in the backend of the lane.  You may have seen Total NVs go down the lane and exhibit that skid/snap type motion.  The NVS has a higher surface texture rating, giving it more friction in the heavier oil early on the lane.  This is the main reason that you'll see something a little closer to an arc motion in the backend with the NVS.

In the end, I hope this is a reminder to you that it's never good to drill a new ball and have preconceived notions about it.  I know that I've learned from myself with this ball, and I hope that you can take away something positive from my experience.  Good luck this season, and Bowl to Win!

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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: thefunnierman on September 13, 2007, 05:35:33 PM
THE NVS...

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The NVS is just the strongest pearl I have ever thrown. And I'm not saying that in a good way. Its a great ball if the lanes are beat up and you just cant get anything to come back to the pocket or if you need more backend movement for longer patterns. I never use this ball on a house shot, or anything under 40 ft. The ball has decent length and a huge backend reaction.
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-205 avg
-In the bag: Black Widow Pearl, NVS, Shift,  Special Agent, T-Road solid, Tropical Storm, WD

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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: BowlStud on September 28, 2007, 03:37:07 PM
Used this on House Conditions, where the corners are tough to get out.
Pin, Cg and Bomb are in line, with the Pin under the fingers, Ball comes out to having 1/2 thumb. Changed the surface to 2000 and used Particle Polish. Out the box I shot 752 with a 299 in the middle game. This is a great ball for reading the Mids and was clean thru the heads. My break point was very smooth. I would recommend this ball be in you arsenal
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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: NYHoosier on October 01, 2007, 11:41:08 AM
For anyone who liked the Total NV, they will really like the NVS. The NVS provides a stronger and more aggressive look in the mid-lane in addition to providing a stronger, more continuous motion at the breakpoint compared to the Total NV. The NVS surface, like the Total NV surface, is extremely manageable. I have been able to make alterations without losing any hitting power, and control on the lane.

Last season, I had drilled 3 different Total NV’s, and while motion was slightly different in each, dependent on the pattern I was bowling on, I found there to be one common theme in the Total NV that has been modified (for the better) in the NVS. When the lane began to carry-down, the Total NV had the tendency to “wiggle” and not make the motion needed at the spot often resulting in a 2-pin or a 2-10. Typically the move would be right, but the Total NV would start up to early and it would not read early enough when moving in to the oil. The NVS, however, has no problem wanting to start up and read the lane when having to move in to the oil in the middle of the lane. Additionally, the NVS is much stronger on the back-end then the Total NV removing the “wiggle” previously mentioned.

In my testing and demo experience I found the difference in my feet-to-target amount to be 6-3 (left) between the NVS and the Total NV. I have had the most success with this ball on patterns that have medium to heavy oil patterns and when I have had the ability to go straight through the front and middle part of the lane with a weaker hand position.

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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: djbrady on January 04, 2008, 12:22:30 PM
This ball is one of the better balls i've owned.  I will tell you right now i'm not the greatest bowler, i'm not a huge cranker and my favorite shot is down and in.  But to try and play this ball through the oil on the outside of the lane is impossible.  It is very disappointing in that aspect.  But since i've gotten this ball i'm playing the middle of the lane more and sending out to where i normally like to play and this ball come back like a mac truck.  You can be as far as 2-3 boards out and it will still come back strong, i've had no problem with carry as of yet.  If you take away the angle and go straighter or harder of course carry changes but otherwise i have no faults with this ball.
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: NVS300 on February 21, 2008, 06:27:40 PM
WOW! JUST 100% WOW BOUGHT THE BALL ON 2/20/08 AND HAVE ALREADY BEATEN MY HIGH SCORE OF 253 IT IS NOW A 255! I DONT KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT THATS GOOD FOR A 14 YEAR OLD! BUT I WOULD RECOMMEND IT WITH THE HIGHEST HOOKING BALL ON THE MARKET TODAY SO COME GET YOURS!
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: RLangton on February 26, 2008, 08:48:15 AM
For all Tweeners: this ball is by far the best for when you have to circle the lane. The ball pick ups the roll about 2 feet sooner than the total NV and has a very strong back end movement. My pin is up above the fingers in the middle, MB 1 inch to the right of the thumb. I have played with the cover and I find the 4000 pad with ebonite shine creates the best result for this cover. On a house pattern to don't be afraid to get in deep and swing it.

Richard Langton
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: ramon hilferink on March 08, 2008, 05:11:45 AM
I have my nvs drilled with the pin 1 inch above the fingerhole 2000 matt.
It rolles big and comes very late, but has al lot of power at the backend. I can't throw the bal inside --> outide but it's a great ball for the track and the outside area. It also is a great bal for short patterns!!!
I average about 210 with this bal (sport and house patterns).
But it isn't a ball where I throw a lot with because of the drilling.
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Ramon Hilferink(15)
the Netherlands

I throw 16 mph and 375 rpm's
power stroker

arsenal:
circle: spare ball
storm: jolt
lane masters: world class particle pearl
ebonite: NVS
hammer: black widow bite
lane masters: big-r bang
lane masters: terminator
lane masters: dynamic
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: batbowler on July 18, 2008, 12:51:02 AM
The ball is flat out amazing! Mine had a 2-3" pin and I wanted pin above fingers, because I have a pin below ring finger. I placed the pin above ring finger and the mb is 2" right of the thumb. The great thing is the cg is just below and right of ring finger, so I drilled the fingers deeper and didn't need a weight hole. Tonight in league I go 268, 235 I missed one shot and left a split, and 300 = 803. That's my second 300 and second 800 in this summer league. This ball flat out rocks!!! I had 731 in Monday night league, 721 last Thursday night and 763 last Monday night. I was playing 22 to 12 and didn't hit up on the ball just smooth release, I'm a down and in stroker and had a get read all night! Great ball, too bad it's been discontinued, but I tested the NVD last week and it's a stronger version of this ball! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: Drillmn300 on August 10, 2008, 11:27:07 PM
Hook-ingest pearl for 2008 and I can not see another ball out hooking it for a pearl. It doesn't push as far as I would like to see it but if you have slicker lanes it can't be touched. Lay-ed the first one out with a 4.5" pin and 70 degree MB just to find it too strong and I could not get far enough left ( I am limited to about 25 ). Lay-ed the second one out with a 5" pin out and 80 degree MB and it was the ticket for most house conditions. Plan on playing around 15 out as anything farther right and it will hook too much. Great ball for those slicker lanes you run into.
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: brunswick93 on December 23, 2008, 04:20:29 PM
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Great ball. i recently bought to replace my angular one. what a difference. this ball has more power behind it than the angular. it hooks in the medium to medium heavy shots and its amazing. its the only ball i use now. you can hook the lanes or you can throw a Walter Ray shot, down and in. the thing you have to do with this ball is keep your speed up. if you get slow with your speed, it will go through the nose, and if you throw it too  fast, it will still react but leave a weak 10 pin. great ball would reccommend to anyone who can throw the ball and can find it.
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: HAMMERDOWN103 on February 08, 2009, 10:48:52 AM
Sarge Easter Grips w/IT thumb. 15lb with a 3.5" pin. Drilled this one with the pin above the bridge and mb 1.5" right of my thumb. Initially i didnt get much reaction out of this ball. I thought this might be the dud everyone was talking about. Didn't touch the surface and all of sudden it just started turning the corner for me. This is a real awesome piece for my equipment because it gives me the same length as my Angular One but has about five boards more hook and you see it all on the backend! Thanks to Monty Stratton of Bowlers Depot Oceanside.
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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: nd300 on February 28, 2009, 12:39:15 PM
Weight--16 lbs
Drill Pattern-----#1 on the sheet---pin above the bridge, Cg kicked out with a weight hole above the grip midline.
Coverstock---started OOB,but later taken down to 1000 Abralon.
Lane Conditions---THS
Lanes---Brunswick Pro Anvil Lanes
 I was basically given this ball---long story that I won't relate now.
 
 Once I got used to letting this ball go and not trying to point it into the pocket,it was very forgiving. It easily handled the THS I bowl on. On target shots sent all ten into the pit.Shots sent right of target recovered well,but too light resulted in 7 pins on occasion. Tugged shots held in the oil and carried more often than not. Carrydown wasn't much of a problem for the ball--it was usually operator error.                                                 OOB was NOT a very good ball reaction---I seemed to get over under,but taking it down to 1000 Abralon was the trick for my style of bowling.               Shot multiple 700's with this ball,including 300 in April of 2008.
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Title: Re: NVS
Post by: Woody1 on August 12, 2009, 03:58:37 PM
This ball has been beat up in many reviews and I can’t figure out why. I got one for a good price on eBay and it has treated me well when I throw it right.  It hasn’t died as some have noted and still packs a real punch.  True I am a stroker with a down and in game, but bowling is bowling, right. Sure does seem like a lot of folks just want to give up on a ball just so they can get a new one.  Some simple ball maintenance after you are done goes a long way.  I clean it with Ebonite energizer after each night of bowling and hit it with a 2000 abralon pad once a month.  Hope this helps the novices like me, as for the pros out there I could only dream to afford a new ball every 6 months or less.
Title: Re: NVS
Post by: bowler316 on January 14, 2010, 08:11:32 PM
Ok I got this ball when it came out. Honestly I hated it. However I started using it again and have come to like the way it rolls. In Heavier oil it kinda dies out and doesnt come up with alot of punch but in a dryer lane it comes up nicely.