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earlyrolling

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Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« on: June 11, 2015, 04:34:08 PM »
Anyone have any idea if the cover on the Game Breaker 2 Gold is the same EXACT (not similar) cover as was on the Playmaker?

Links:
Game Breaker 2 Gold
http://www.ebonite.com/products/balls/mid-performance/game-breaker-2-gold

Playmaker
http://www.ebonite.com/products/balls/retired-balls/playmaker

 

SVstar34

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2015, 06:13:25 PM »
I doubt it's the exact same.

Brickguy221

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2015, 08:04:09 PM »
It can't be the same. The Playmaker had the V2 core and the Gamebreaker-Gold doesn't have that same core. That V2 core was unbeatable in any ball they put it in, at least it was for me. I would still be throwing Ebonite if that core was still legal and being used.
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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2015, 08:58:27 PM »
It can't be the same. The Playmaker had the V2 core and the Gamebreaker-Gold doesn't have that same core. That V2 core was unbeatable in any ball they put it in, at least it was for me. I would still be throwing Ebonite if that core was still legal and being used.

Jim,

earlyrolling (original poster) was asking only if the coverstock was the same, NOT if the ball was the same as the Playmaker. We know the core is the new "Enhanced V2" core (Didn't they use to call it the V5 core?)
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Brickguy221

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2015, 09:21:07 PM »
It can't be the same. The Playmaker had the V2 core and the Gamebreaker-Gold doesn't have that same core. That V2 core was unbeatable in any ball they put it in, at least it was for me. I would still be throwing Ebonite if that core was still legal and being used.

Jim,

earlyrolling (original poster) was asking only if the coverstock was the same, NOT if the ball was the same as the Playmaker. We know the core is the new "Enhanced V2" core (Didn't they use to call it the V5 core?)

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JamminJD

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2015, 09:46:18 PM »
It can't be the same. The Playmaker had the V2 core and the Gamebreaker-Gold doesn't have that same core. That V2 core was unbeatable in any ball they put it in, at least it was for me. I would still be throwing Ebonite if that core was still legal and being used.
The new version is great too, that ball is money. There is not much (dry) I can't do with the three GB2 I have with different surfaces and drillings. I can't wait for the GB2 Gold though, should be great.

Balldoctor

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2015, 11:22:50 PM »
The Gold is certainly eye catching.

cheech

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2015, 12:19:23 PM »
from what i have heard the 2015 GB10.7 is an updated version of the 2008 (2006?) version much like what storm does with the r2s cover. if the GB2 has almost the same reaction as the original, which it does from what ive seen. the gb2 gold should be almost the same as theplaymaker

bradl

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2015, 01:08:52 PM »
The Gold is certainly eye catching.

Almost reminds you of an IQ Tour Fusion, at least as far as the colours go.

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Balldoctor

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2015, 08:59:09 PM »
Ebonite has had plenty of blue and purple, a few red balls. The Gold is different.
Good different.

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2015, 03:14:31 AM »
Ebonite has had plenty of blue and purple, a few red balls. The Gold is different.
Good different.

First bit of gold they've had since the Optyx Formula 1.

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Balldoctor

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2015, 10:19:50 AM »
On sale 8/8/15.  Will get it before that date. will be available for testing at Bowl Expo.

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2015, 01:41:49 AM »
On sale 8/8/15.  Will get it before that date. will be available for testing at Bowl Expo.

I've always wondered if the ball testing is only open to those who've registered for Bowl Expo?

Balldoctor

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Re: Game Breaker 2 Gold vs. Playmaker
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2015, 01:08:58 PM »
The Show Case is set up for Pro Shops and Others who attend Bowl Expo.
However, to my knowledge, no one is refused entry.
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