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Equipment Boards => Ebonite => Topic started by: bautch24 on July 31, 2014, 11:44:09 PM

Title: Xtra Breaker
Post by: bautch24 on July 31, 2014, 11:44:09 PM
Hmm saw this pop up on the approved ball list for Jul 14.

Anyone know if this is the new mid level ball or if an international release? If it is for the US, this ball will be super popular in my area. I know a few guys with 3 or more of the original and remake Game breaker.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Curt_Dupre on August 01, 2014, 02:36:46 PM
I can't confirm nor deny whether this ball is a us release.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: SVstar34 on August 01, 2014, 03:04:45 PM
I can't confirm nor deny whether this ball is a us release.

So you're essentially saying it is?
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Curt_Dupre on August 01, 2014, 03:44:16 PM
I am not saying it is and I am not saying it is not. Sorry for the double negative
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 05, 2014, 08:24:59 PM
Announcement on August 19. What ever it is will be ????
I am getting a few.
I know the color and cover, yep I am getting a few.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Curt_Dupre on August 05, 2014, 09:53:11 PM
Pretty sure I'm going to have at least 4 cases of this ball!!!
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 05, 2014, 10:22:06 PM
Still have 4 in the safe area. :)
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: bautch24 on August 06, 2014, 10:21:12 AM
Alright well I got the scoop yesterday and while I may have been wrong on the name,Ebonite got everything else right with this ball. And for that matter the next one after it as well.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Curt_Dupre on August 06, 2014, 10:25:00 AM
Trust me the bowling world will love this one!
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: TWOHAND834 on August 06, 2014, 11:07:50 AM
So then it is a US release?
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: bradl on August 06, 2014, 01:22:31 PM
Alright well I got the scoop yesterday and while I may have been wrong on the name,Ebonite got everything else right with this ball. And for that matter the next one after it as well.

Bloody hell.. why would EBI do this to me! I have a work trip scheduled out of town which I'm going to be visiting my online pro shop in Vegas, as was planning on picking up a BW Legend.. and the trip is scheduled the day BEFORE whatever this is comes out.

C'mon.. not even a hint of what it might be?

BL.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Curt_Dupre on August 06, 2014, 01:26:00 PM
Xtra Breaker is not the ball but let's just say the new one could have breaker like tendencies...;)
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 06, 2014, 11:01:39 PM
I may have said more than Bugsy would like me to say.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: bautch24 on August 06, 2014, 11:47:49 PM
I may have said more than Bugsy would like me to say.

If I am not affiliated with Ebonite in any way and I know the info, not from you or online, I think it's not the best kept secret around. I also think that the release is near enough to start building the buzz! The more people talking about the brand, the better!
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 07, 2014, 11:18:40 AM
Seems to be working.  ;)
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Brian362 on August 07, 2014, 09:47:42 PM
I can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: NHLfan88 on August 08, 2014, 08:13:28 AM
Gamebreaker 2.0
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: ck27 on August 11, 2014, 05:24:04 PM
Saw this picture on both the USBC site and crazybowl.com   Based on the size of the label, it looks like an international ball. Hopefully it isn't. Be it GB 2.0, xtra breaker or whatever, this ball with even a 2.46 RG would fit that currently empty mid-price slot for Ebonite just fine.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: TWOHAND834 on August 12, 2014, 10:54:40 AM
I saw a different picture that surfaced on Facebook that says Gamebreaker 2.  The RG cannot be 2.46 on this ball.  My guess is that they went stronger coverstock than the Gamebreaker with an RG slightly higher than the GB.  Could be wrong.  But cant see it being any other way.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Dave81644 on August 16, 2014, 10:54:25 PM

the info i have is that the original was 2.45 and .051 diff (15lb)
2000 dull

this one has to be different because of a USBC rule change? right?
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: TWOHAND834 on August 19, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

the info i have is that the original was 2.45 and .051 diff (15lb)
2000 dull

this one has to be different because of a USBC rule change? right?

That is correct.  Rumor had it that Hickland was trying to create a ball with a motion similar to the Gamebreaker that would meet the new USBC standards.  But a simple core change would not roll to his liking.  Apparently they must have found the right formula and got the ball motion exactly where they want it.  Should be interesting to watch it go down the lane and see how close it is to the original GB.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 19, 2014, 11:34:56 AM
Announcement scheduled for today.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 19, 2014, 11:49:20 AM
E-mails going out now. ;D
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: TREP on August 19, 2014, 11:53:35 AM
JUST CHECKED THE EBONITE SITE AND THEY HAVE THE GAMEBREAKER 2 SHOWN FOR RELEASE. GAMEBREAKER 10.7 COVER WITH A MODIFIED V2 CORE. NO VIDEO TO SEE WHAT IT ROLLS LIKE BUT THE NUMBERS ARE CLOSE TO THE GAMEBREAKER.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: SVstar34 on August 19, 2014, 12:21:39 PM
http://www.ebonite.com/products/balls/high-performance/honor
http://www.ebonite.com/products/balls/mid-performance/game-breaker-2
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 19, 2014, 12:28:10 PM
Should get mine soon. Sept 16, everyone can enjoy the Game Breaker Greatness.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: SVstar34 on August 19, 2014, 12:32:09 PM
The Honor has a great color combo, but I don't think I can pass up the GB2

If I could get both for the price of one, I would definitely do that
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: bradl on August 19, 2014, 02:43:48 PM

Video is up on Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGPjqIV1cBg

BL.
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Curt_Dupre on August 20, 2014, 11:04:46 AM
Man that was tough to hold in. Glad the public now knows that they have finally been able to replicate the Gamebreaker with the new USBC standards. Trust me on this one, the GB2 is identical to the original. Get ready because this one will be needed in everyone's bag!!!
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 20, 2014, 09:24:19 PM
Ezell might buy one. ;)
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Dave81644 on August 20, 2014, 09:34:34 PM
be tossing mine tomorrow
cant wait...
Title: Re: Xtra Breaker
Post by: Balldoctor on August 22, 2014, 01:11:35 AM
Got my Honor and Gamebreaker2 today. Yahoo.