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Equipment Boards => Ebonite => Topic started by: mstevens on October 25, 2019, 09:35:30 AM
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Release 12/6
New trimax cover
modified v2 core
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More later. Shhh.
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Staffers have already been able to order this ball. Kind of curious about the core I'm assuming based off of information on the original V2 and past balls with the Trimax cover, it will be a earlier rolling benchmark kind of ball. But don't quote me on that.
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The current GB line already uses an enhanced V2 core. This new ball seems like it will just be a really strong GB.
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The current GB line already uses an enhanced V2 core. This new ball seems like it will just be a really strong GB.
Maybe call it a Futura?
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Very very LIMITED. Pro Shops can get more info tomorrow at 11 am central.
Hope your Shop is plugged in. :)
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Hmm wonder if these will end up being collector's items mostly given to Brunswick staff.
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Hmm wonder if these will end up being collector's items mostly given to Brunswick staff.
Or they'll be just like the Track Phoenix. Always seemed like it had a good core/cover for success
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A few lucky Shops will have them.
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So does this mean there are plans on discontinuing something? Seems like a lot of current balls that are too similar (GBs, Futura, and now V2)
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Plans were to have 7000 made for 2019 and another limited run next year.
This years batch has been made and is shipping out to Distributors and Staffers.
National Ebonite Staffers each got 1. Every one else has to pay for theirs.
That was the plan as of last Thursday. Hope this answers questions.
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$165 online. I really wanted one of these but I'll pass.
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Next batch won't say Made in the USA on them. Some value to that first batch imo even if at top shelf price (though granted way overused that core lately). As far as any later batches anybody that pays $165 for a Mexican ball hasn't yet learned Buddies will have it for $100 in six weeks.
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Next batch won't say Made in the USA on them. Some value to that first batch imo even if at top shelf price (though granted way overused that core lately). As far as any later batches anybody that pays $165 for a Mexican ball hasn't yet learned Buddies will have it for $100 in six weeks.
I don’t have a crystal ball, but the days of the cheap “Mexican balls†could be slowly ending. Brunswick will be controlling a large percentage of the market, which gives them much more power than they’ve had up to now.
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Next batch won't say Made in the USA on them. Some value to that first batch imo even if at top shelf price (though granted way overused that core lately). As far as any later batches anybody that pays $165 for a Mexican ball hasn't yet learned Buddies will have it for $100 in six weeks.
I don’t have a crystal ball, but the days of the cheap “Mexican balls†could be slowly ending. Brunswick will be controlling a large percentage of the market, which gives them much more power than they’ve had up to now.
Maybe true but pre-ordered one from first batch because it will be the only one ever made in Kentucky and have Made in the USA on the ball. Probably won't matter but nothing is for sure (if even there are more batches, that are just as good etc) plus people aren't always rational when scarcity is involved (only batch guaranteed to be unique). Just looks to be a pretty cool EBI USA last hurrah ball don't mind owning regardless.
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Next batch won't say Made in the USA on them. Some value to that first batch imo even if at top shelf price (though granted way overused that core lately). As far as any later batches anybody that pays $165 for a Mexican ball hasn't yet learned Buddies will have it for $100 in six weeks.
I don’t have a crystal ball, but the days of the cheap “Mexican balls†could be slowly ending. Brunswick will be controlling a large percentage of the market, which gives them much more power than they’ve had up to now.
I think it will just depend on Brunswick's plan for the 4 brands. If the plant was truly operating at 50% previously, I wouldn't expect a large increase.
I expect some type of consolidation with the EBI brands. If it was me, I'd keep:
Widow, Paradox, and Statement cores at the top
GB, Web, and Kinetic cores in the middle
Vibe and Cyclone cores along with the light-bulb from the new Beasts