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The One
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Introducing THE ONE from Ebonite – the premier release in our new high performance series that pushes the entry angle to the extreme.  Designed for medium to heavy oil patterns, the breakthrough GB-10.7 coverstock absorbs oil like a sponge, giving you more direct contact with the lane surface. As you exit the oil pattern, the cut to the pocket is razor sharp. Once you take it to the hole you’ll realize for yourself, this is THE ONE.

Length Rating: 25 (scale of 1-50, early to late)  
Overall Hook Rating: 40.00  (scale of 1-50, least to most)  
Breakpoint Angle: 10 (scale of 1-15, smooth to sharp)  
Mass Bias : 0.027  
Flare Potential : High  
Color: Purple/Teal/Navy Blue  

Reactions: Big Backend  
Target Line: Multiple Angles  
Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil  
Coverstock: GB 10.7  
Core: Centrex Symmetrical Mass Bias  

 

korkey299

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Re: The One
« Reply #76 on: January 23, 2007, 09:25:03 AM »
i've had this ball for a while now many many months now and many games, this ball still charges hard but its more predictable after all the games, had it resurfaced once to get it back to its oob finish. drilling #1 and i can play deep with this ball real nice, i've had a couple 279's with it. i love this ball now that its reaction has tamed down from when i first got it.
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Chivas

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Re: The One
« Reply #77 on: December 22, 2007, 09:17:29 AM »
I have The One for about a year now. I really like this ball because it read later at the back of the lane. I drilled it 5" Pin to PAP, above finger, and about 50 degree angle. It hit really hard and will destroy the corner pin 90% of the time.  It require strong and agressive hand to get it perform to its peak, but thats how I approach my game most of the time.

It has lost about 30% of its hooking power, perhaps because I have been neglecting the cleaning part for about a month (running out of cleaner but have to wait to get Ebonite energizer cleaner). I put it in a hot tub but still doesn't recover as it was before. I now use it for lighter oil.

Btw it cracked around the fingers, but Great ball after all.
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Re: The One
« Reply #78 on: November 12, 2008, 11:55:15 PM »
Had it and loved it when it was still alive.  After a few games, the ball split open literally (see my arsenal pics).  Now the ball is in my mom's yard for decoration along with my other balls that seem to love to split apart.  I guess it is because the rev's I put on the ball or something LOL.

Anyways, I really liked the way it hooked in the pocket.  Very smooth.  I won't be like other idiots on this site and say 'it hits like a truck'.  No ball hits like a truck.  I will say that the ball doesn't leave many 10 pins or 9 pins.  This means it enters the pocket solid and doesn't hook ridiculously sharp.

I'm making this review because I am really thinking about buying another.  I absolutely owned the few games I got to bowl with this ball.
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mrgriswold

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Re: The One
« Reply #79 on: January 17, 2009, 08:57:54 AM »
This is my second review of this ball.  'Found' it in the basement--hadn't used it in well over a year after going back to 15 lbs.  Well, my local house made a major overhaul of the lane machine and has really tried to stabilize the oil pattern, so I brought it out to see how the 10.7 cover would work on this new pattern.  More on the ball below:

weight: 14 lb
pin: 3-4"
tw: 1-2 oz
drill: Ebonite pattern 1
Lanes: AMF synthetic, THS
Cover:  started at 4000 Abralon
Ball speed: 17 mph, tweener, straight up the back

The ball was working great standing 23, crossing 11, swinging out to 4, when at 40 ft or so it makes a jaw-dropping left turn and, for a 14 lb ball, just crushes the rack.  I don't get many messengers (but think that's me and ball weight, not the ball), but carries the corner pins very well.  But had to move several times all night, usually 2-1.  So....

Next time hit the ball with a light shine with Beans Secret Sauce.  Moved feet to 21 and line to 9-4.  Wow.  My ave in that league has been a paltry 195, but shot 649 with The One.  With the polish, moved twice all night--did 2-1 in the second game and struggled (was me at least as much as the ball), so went back to the original mark and spot and moved 3-0 from there (crazy, right?).  Bingo.  Couldn't miss.  I love this ball and can see more 10.7 (a Playmaker or One Pearl) in my future.



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Re: The One
« Reply #80 on: January 22, 2009, 03:25:23 PM »
First review.
Right handed.  210 average.  Ball speed: 17.5 mph.  PAP 5 1/8", up 1/2".

15 pound, pin 2" - 3", 4 oz top weight.

In my 17th game with 'THE ONE' I bowled my first 300 game.
Used Drilling #3 layout.  Pin and CG about 3 3/8" from PAP.  Balance hole was required near PAP.

In the first 27 games with 'THE ONE' I'm averaging 220 with a 711 series last night.  'THE ONE' creates miss area and is forgiving if speed is off.  Will leave solid 9 pin before a 4 or 10 pin.  Haven't left a weak 10 yet.  Excellent carry.  
Without a doubt the strongest and most forgiving ball I've thrown.
Highly recommended.