Author Topic: Tiger (Read 13116 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

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The specifications of the Tiger are: Factory Finish: Factory polished Super Tack Plus reactive resin; Color: Black and Orange pearl with PET particles; Core Shape: Low RG light bulb with pancake flip block; RG Rating (actual): 2.53 (14-16 lbs.); Differential (actual): .048 (16 lb.) .050 (15 lb.) .056 (14 lb.); Length: scale 1 to 10 (early to late) with factory finish: 6.7; Backend: scale 1 to 10 (least to most): 11.5; Overall Hook: scale 1 to 23 (least to most) dull/shiny: 21.5 dull/12.9 shiny; Hook Style: clean through fronts with strong, angular backend; Best Lane Condition: Medium oil.

Mark McClain · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

I drilled my Ebonite Tiger to combat our 42' flat pattern in one of my tough condition leagues (synthetics). I had a pin which was 1 and 1/2" out and a top weight of 4 ounces to start. We set up the ball with the pin on the lever and the CG swung inside (ie- the pin was at 1:30 in relationship to the CG). The ball ended up with 2 ounces on top and no finger or side. We then hit the ball with a burgundy pad to help it start up.

The ball gave me a great reaction and allowed me to start at 20 and move into 25 by the end of the night. I believe that the light bulb core helped allow the ball to roll up quicker, too. I shot 660 after two weeks of about 550 on the same pattern.

Paul Meyer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

One of the fine new balls from Ebonite. This is not only an impressive looking ball but impressive on the lanes as well and not too bad for the dollar. I drilled mine with the pin below the ring finger and the CG kicked out 1 1/2 inches right. No Extra hole needed. Very clean through heads but with a strong flip in the back than the Puma (one of my favs.) The carry was excellent and I feel that anyone who liked the Puma and would like a ball with some more punch in the backend....this is your ball. This is will be a good seller from Ebonite, and the price just makes it even better.

Joe L Carter · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2000, 01:00:00 AM »

All I can say is...WOW! What an awesome ball! I bought my Tiger a week ago, and had it drilled straight up, nothing fancy. The pin is out on mine, and it goes very long, with a FANTASTIC finish! I've bowled with it on both dry lanes and medium lanes so far, and shot 686 on dry, 663 on medium. I love the backend reaction of this ball! I also own 5 different Brunswick Zones, a Storm LA NINA, a Track Enforcer, and about 20 other balls. The carry is phenomenal with the Tiger. What I like most of all is I can play straight down and in with it when others have already moved 15 boards left. The Tiger has the best length of any ball I've ever owned. I generally play inside, but the Tiger allows me to play a much easier shot, because to me, it is always easier to play straight down a board, then to play a swing shot, even though I like both shots. But why swing it if I don't have to?? This ball is just too good to be true for the price. Gosh, we ought to pay Ebonite for coming out with such a marvel. I'm going to purchase 2 more this week, just in case they discontinue this ball anytime soon! I don't ever want to be without one of these. Thanks Ebonite. I LOVE THE TIGER!!!!!

Joe L Carter · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2000, 06:42:31 AM »

This is my 2nd review of the Tiger. Last night in league play, on a super dry condition where the heads were bone dry, and the backends were unbelievably scorched, I started out with 190, only because I missed a 10 pin and a 7 pin. The 2nd game I shot a clean game of 233, and the 3rd game shot 266 for a 689 series! It was the first time I had used the Tiger on a very dry condition, and I was amazed at how the ball skidded thru the heads in the condition they were in. The next highest series was 604, and everyone else on the pair bowled bad! They all marveled at how I could keep the ball on the lanes. Well, after that performance by my Tiger, 4 guys on the pair said they were going out to buy Tigers today, just for dry lanes. I informed them that the ball is very versatile on several conditions, as long as there is any backend at all. This ball just keeps on surprising me every day. The only condition I don't use mine on is HEAVY oil. I almost never want to put this ball down. My particle balls have been sitting in the bag for a couple weeks now. Don't know when I'll get them out again! Hahaha....Ebonite rules!!!

rollerdude · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2000, 01:38:55 PM »

Shot a 794 with the Tiger last week in league with heavy oil conditions. I actually bought the tiger for medium to dry conditions and had it drilled to an ebonite drilling pattern 8 - which gives it more backend. It has a severe snap -- more that The Brunswick Riot Zone that I have. The point is it didn't meet my initial expectations to work in dry medium oil but I've had great success in heavy oil. I'm still looking for a long ball for drier conditions.

Kelly Beasley · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2000, 09:06:16 PM »

This is probably one of my most overlooked balls of the year. I really didn't think much of this little ball at first, but after seeing several different guys throw it I like it more and more. This is a great ball for the bowler that wants a down and in reaction or the stronger hands when the pattern starts to break down. I'd also like to add that this isn't one of the midpriced balls that needs to be drilled super strong to get a strong reaction, because it is a stronger midpriced ball. Definately a ball for the tournament players bag.

Joe L Carter · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2000, 07:17:11 AM »

With all due respect, Josh Kidwell..the Tiger is not a piece of crap, as you claim! Perhaps you are not throwing it properly, or have it drilled wrong, or whatever..but the ball is a proven winner! I score extremely well consistently with mine, and many others on this site have given the ball favorable reviews also. Please refrain from trashing a ball without giving specifics such as how yours is drilled, lane conditions you used it on, how you throw the ball, etc. It's not fair to Ebonite or the people who review balls and read reviews on this site when you trash a ball without justification!

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2001, 06:31:22 AM »

Let me first state I also have the Pantera which I love out of the box for medium to heavy conditions. This Tiger compliments it perfectly and creates one of the best and also most inexpensive two ball arsenals in the game.

First of all the ball is 3 ounces top weight pre drill, pin is out about 3 1/2 inches. Drilled a modified thumb leverage. Pin out and down about 3/4 of an inch from my ring finger. CG placed straight down and about an inch and a half below my grip midline.

A balance hole drilled 6 3/4 of an inch out from the grip center on a line thru the cg and grip center.

This ball gets thru the heads on light to medium oil and makes its move the same place as the Pantera on medium to heavy oil. The move is strong and continuous and it is giving this medium handed lefty - messengers, spinners, and bouncers and all sorts of unfair carry.

I also have another ball that carries like this the Rebel ECX from Brunswick.

The difference is that the Rebel is asymetric and seems to increase its angle in to the pocket. When it becomes too much I can go to this Tiger in the tank and get the same carry on a slightly shorter pattern. This ball has the more even look of a symmetric lightbulb core. Make no mistake though, this ball can turn the corner from the inside! Just like the Pantera.

I had a Brunswick Impact Zone, I loved it, but it was a little over jumpy. This ball hits every bit as hard without the jumpiness and can be played from all angles.

Get the Pantera, Rebel ECX, and the Tiger and one may have the biggest carry arsenal in bowling!

Turn your medium hand to annhilation!

Regards,

Luckylefty

PS If you like particle you can throw in the explosive Lane#1 Carbide.

BuddiesProShopcom - Bill · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2001, 09:16:19 AM »

Well, I have been throwing Ebonite stuff for a couple of months now and need something to get down the lane and give me some flip in the backend.

I got the Tiger. I looked at Ebonite's drilling suggestions, and after thinking about several different layouts, I decided to go with the pin under my ring finger and the CG swung out. I went 5 with the pin, and 4 with the CG.

I knew I was going to be over in side weight, so I took the ring finger deeper and then it needed a small weight hole.

I would like to say that this ball is more than what I expected. That is what you get for having expectations.

I threw this ball at two different house, and had very similar reactions. This ball got down the lanes with no problem, and at about 40 to 45 made its move. What a move it makes, a strong ripping arc through the deck. I am able to get deeper inside and wheel this ball, then my other dry lane equipment. I can say this drilling was not what I was looking for but, I drilled it strong thinking that it would be too weak if I went with another drilling. Even though it is not what I expected, it is still a great ball. It explodes the pocket, and I shot a couple good game with it in the first 2 set with it.

I am going to try a weaker drilling in one of Ebonites new balls, and see how it comes out.

On a scale of 1-10, I would give this ball an 8. I think this is a strong pearl ball, and will fit good into the bowlers with weaker hands or slower ball speed. This ball gets through the heads very clean and makes a good fluid move at the breakpoint. Watch for carry down at the break point.

If you have any questions, please email me at Bill@buddiesproshop.com
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Norm Titus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2002, 03:41:17 PM »

I know this ball has been around for a while but don't be mistaken this is still one of the best and most reliable rolling balls on the market. I have used this ball on tour and religiously at regional tournaments. I have drilled 3 of these balls and I still carry all three to every tournament I go to. The Tiger that I use in the mornings,if the pattern is a little on the short side,has a 4in pin(from pap) and a 3in CG(from pap) with a hole on my axis drilled back to 1/2 neg. I also have one stacked in the label pin and CG both on my midline. This ball gives me a good read and I use it to give me an idea what the pattern is going to play like. And last but not least I have one with the pin over my middle figer and CG right in the center of my grip. This is the ball I used to beat Dave Ozio in Diamond Head Miss. just two weeks ago. So don't fall into the trap of thinking that you only need to buy the new balls on the market. If your bowling alot of tournaments this ball may also give you a look that may be missing from your arsenal.

sandbagging_uncool · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2002, 04:35:19 PM »

I got this drilled with the pin right above the middle finger with the CG moved slightly to the right. This seems to be the most powerful drilling for an Ebonite Cat Series ball that's polished. This ball has a huge backend. Rembmer that the ball will start rolling earlier if you don't reshine your ball every 20-30 games with buying the Ebonite Factory Finish Polish or having the pro shop do it. This ball can work ok on dry lanes if you keep this ball shiny with the Extender Polish and the Factory Finish Polish over the Extender. Good for light and medium oil patterns. It's not a great ball for oily patterns that call for standing over to the right and throwing in as the backend is too much for this kind of shot.

James Campbell · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2002, 09:00:01 PM »

I have this ball drilled with a 1" pin from my axis and a weight hole to balance. This ball is good for medium to no oil. With the 1" pin the ball rolls very good. This drilling lets you go up the boards on medium oil and you can swing it on no oil. The ball never over reacts.

C Murder · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2002, 02:18:48 PM »

THIS BALL IS THE MOST VERSATILE LIGHT/DRY OIL ON THE MARKET TODAY! I BOUGHT MY FIRST TIGER WINTER OF 2000 AND I HAVE NOT BEEN DISAPPOINTED. THIS BALL BLOWS THE DECK WHEN IT HITS THE POCKET. CLEARS THE FRONT AND AT 40 FEET TURN ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL.

BOOM! YOU CAN GO DOWN THE BOARDS OR SWING IT. AS LONG AS IT FINDS A DRY BOARD TO GET TO, TURN AND BURN! MY PIN IS PLACED ABOVE THE BRIDGE BETWEEN MY FINGERS WITH THE CG KICKED OUT 1'' IN MY PALM NO BALANCE HOLE. I LOVE IT'S REACTION WHEN GETS TO THE BREAKPOINT. I PAID $110 FOR MY FIRST TIGER AND IT HAS PAID FOR ITSELF THREE FOLD.

GET THIS BALL, I HEARD THAT EBONITE JUST DISCONTINUED THIS BALL.

THIS IS A SLEEPER FROM EBONITE SINCE ITS RELEASE. THERE ARE ONLY TWO OTHER GUYS IN MY LEAGUE THROWING THIS BALL. GET THIS BALL YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. I HAVE NOT THROWN A BALL LIKE THIS SINCE MY COLUMBIA BEAST PEARL.

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY SECOND TIGER, KEPT IT BOX FINISH AND HAD IT DRILLED FOR MIDLANE READ AND BLAST THE POCKET WHEN MY APEX ORIGINAL OVER HOOKS. WILL POST AN UPDATE WHEN I GO PRACTICING. GET THIS BALL BEFORE PRO SHOPS RUN OUT OF IT. RATING: 10 OUT OF 10!

TIGER, TIGER, TIGER!!! BOWL TO WIN!

HOLLA.

ICEXXX · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2002, 04:23:04 AM »

I've had my Tiger for about a year now. What I was looking for was something to play on dry &/ spotty conditions. The ball does have great length but I didn't expect it to have such a tremendous backend. It also has carried great for me and has become my premier medium condition ball. A few weeks ago in league the backends were screaming dry and the heads and midlane had just been oiled. The Tiger ate this condition alive. My first 16 frames were all strikes (that's right a 300 first game). I plan on getting a another one (maybe two) and try different layouts and coverstock preps. This ball just flat-out performs (although I still need a dry lanes ball, the Tiger has too much backend for me to use on dry condtions).
The Strengths of this ball are:

* Great Length
* Hard Arc almost snappy back end
* Great Carry

The Weakness:

* Heavy Long Oil
* Over reacts in too much dry

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