Ball NPS Score: Not Available
# Coverstock: GB 10.7
# Color: Black/Purple/Silver Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
# Core: VII
# RG Rating (Actual): 16# - 2.45 15# -2.45 14# - 2.44
# Differential (Actual): 16# - .046 15# - .051 14# - .058
# Length: scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 24
# Hook Potential: scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 39
# Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil

# Description: The Playmaker combines two of the most popular features of recent history, the core of the VII and the cover of The One... The Playmaker is a pearlized version of the Gamebreaker. The Playmaker will provide greater length out of the box vs. the Gamebreaker while still providing a strong mid-lane roll with backend continuation.

I was very impressed with the gamebreaker and was very eager to see the reaction that i get from the playmaker.
specs:
rev dominant tweener, rh, high tracker, pap- 5 3/16 X 1/2^ ,15-16 mph
playmaker:
2oz tw, 2" pin, ----O-O----
                ------P----
                -----CG----
                -----O-----

Impression:
 I kept it at oob and is much more angular than the solid counter part, but stayed true by not snapping off of the breakpoint. This ball has a very good midlane read w/ a strong and predictable move. Now i decided to take it to 1k w/ some polish and that "was what the doctor ordered" skids through the heads very easily and gave me a stronger move off the BP that i much prefer. So far its coming close to be my favorite pearl ( at top is the Absolute Inferno). The coverstock is quite versatile and if you pleased with the look u recieved w/ the gamebreaker the playmaker will not disappoint u.

I bought this for the wife as she used to love her Vortex sanded but could not locate one when she changed from 12 to 14 pound balls. Had it drilled 5x3 with the pin over the bridge. She only throws 12.5 mph and has a 160 ave. This ball works well for her.
Clean through the heads it picks up a late roll then snaps hard. On med conditions this ball is great for her. She finally broke 500 this year(not first time ever, lol) and is looking for 550 to 600 anytime.
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In memory of the Fallen at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Savannah, GA.
My friends and coworkers, May God be with you!
February 7, 2008

BALL SPECS
Pin Length -4"
Starting Top Weight - 3.0
Ball Weight - 15lb


DRILL PATTERN

RICO


BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - not sure of rev rate, but I am medium/high rev player
Ball Speed - 18mph




SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - OOB
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Polished


LANE CONDITION
Length - Very Good
Volume - Medium Heavy
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - THS


BALL REACTION
Length - Very good length even on some burnt up heads
Back End - surprising back end reaction with the RICO layout, almost snappy.
Overall Hook - About average
Midlane Read -very little
Breakpoint Shape - angular to snappy


COMMENTS
Carry - excellent, left very few corners
Likes - excellent lenght but very good recovery. I can get way in to 25 and swing it without an issue.
Dislikes - None at the present time



Overall, I am very impressed with the PLAYMAKER. I don't know if it's the RICO drilling (thanks NOVA) or just the characteristics of the ball, but it gets great length with good back end action. I wouldn't use it on an extreme flood, but medium to med heavy this ball should really shine! Also thanks to Damon at Ebonite!!
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Rev-O

I just purchased this ball about a month ago. This is the first Ebonite ball I have had in about 8 years. This ball works great... I have a very high rev rate and alot of speed. The shot I throw the most on a house pattern is around 25-10 give or take some. I am right handed and drilled this ball with the pin directly above my middle finger and cg in the center of my grip. Ball is drilled very tame and yet still turns hard and hits even harder. I love the reaction i get out of this ball. Lots of energy.

I pulled this ball back out this week so that I could compare it to my One Pearl on our league condition. To my surprise I put a 300, 258, 244 - 802 at one of the more demanding (condition wise) Bowl America's in Northern Virginia.

Layout:
Pin to PAP: 5 1/4
Pin to CG: 5

Dual Angles:
Drill Angle: 65
VAL Angle: 45

This ball is very predictable and very controllable. Compared to the One Pearl which was/is much stronger at the break point. Both are very clean through the fronts. The Playmaker has worked well on low volume conditions and drier patterns. I have been very pleased with this ball.
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Derek Petty

Ebonite Staffer
http://www.bowl4money.com/what.html (Ebonite Arsenal)
http://www.sparesproshop.com (Staff)

This ball is amazing. I just got it Wednesday from Beans and Wow! I don't rev hardly at all, but i could get around the ball and this ball will finish hard at the end. This ball works great for me, and I think is one of the best balls I've had. My average is a 174 with the Emerald Vibe, but when I  got this ball, my games have been better, and I'm hoping my average will start going up soon. I bowl a 200 almost everytime with this ball!
Amazing!
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-Ali
http://BeansProShop.com

The Playmaker is one of the four balls I recently got punched up and after not throwing ebonite gear since the One first came out (not the remake One) I must say I have been missing out on some great bowling equipment.

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I have a great look on the dry to burnt patterns with the Playmaker and I enjoy the smooth reaction it gives me on the dry to drier patterns is where this ball shines the most.

I choose to keep the Playmaker shiny and when I throw it on heavier patterns it hangs in the oil until it finds enough friction to turn over if it turns over at all, its not meant for heavier patterns in my opinion. Im my opinion the Playmaker is a great ball to have in your bag for those med dry to dry patterns.

Great reaction.
Great price.
Awesome ball.
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-Ive been called Cocky and Arrogant thorughout my career...Being humble is alright and all but I prefer to Shut my critics up and Shut''em Down and if that makes me Cocky and Arrogant then I am what I am...and if THS is so easy why dont you have a 220+ average- K.C.D

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