Ebonite
Champion
PatternStTwCr
Oily:779
Medium:9.59.59.5
Dry:654
Sport:777

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
RCS Reactive Pearl
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
500 / 500 / 500 / 1500 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:
Black/Light Blue/Red
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.50
Total Diff:0.055
Int. Diff:0.007

The Champion offers a reaction we have not seen from an Ebonite product in quite a while. The polished pearlized cover is stronger through the lane than any pearl ball Ebonite has offered in the last few years.

We lined up with this one best on our medium test pattern. All three bowlers had the same motion from the foul line through the pins. The Champion cleared the front and really started to rev up in the midlane. We saw traction where other balls like the Innovate skated. Despite seeing the...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7
The Champion is very strong at the breakpoint. A ball that can handle some volume and still have this much energy at the breakpoint is an attention grabber.
Length
(1-25)
15.5
The polished pearl cover is not as sensitive to oil as previous offerings from Ebonite. The new finishing process and new coverstock add some traction in the midlane and back end.
Back End
(1-20)
17
The back end motion is a big one from the Champion. The strong midlane read turns into a big down lane reaction.
Total Hook
(1-100)
52
The Champion can cover some boards on medium to medium heavy oil patterns. All three testers saw unexpected recovery on shots missed right at the breakpoint.

Strengths: The traction this ball creates is impressive for a polished pearl. This ball will make its mark on medium to heavy conditions.

Weaknesses: There is little the Champion would struggle on with the proper layouts. We had the most trouble on our short dry pattern.

Overall Summary: The newest Ebonite high performance release is cleaner through the front than the Challenge, with a bigger change of direction at the breakpoint. Bowlers of all styles who want to see a ball handle some oil and still have a move at the back end will want to pick up the Champion.