Ebonite
Elevate
PatternStTwCr
Oily:345
Medium:9.59.59.5
Dry:767
Sport:656

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
Traxion Reactive .030 Hybrid
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:
Purple/Navy/Yellow
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.50
Total Diff:0.051
Int. Diff:NA

The Elevate is the second hybrid offering from Ebonite this season. The Warning Sign came at a sanded box finish, while the Elevate comes with 2000 Abralon and Powerhouse Factory Finish polish. Even though Ebonite skipped the final two Abralon pads before applying the polish, the Elevate glides through the lane as easily as we have ever seen.

With this much length, the medium test pattern was the perfect fit for this new mid-range offering. The V5 core used in the Game Changer revs up quickly enough to keep the Elevate from skidding off the pin deck. Directly out of the box, we saw almost too much length. It was easy for all three testers to throw the ball through the breakpoint. We thought about changing the surface, but continued to use it before...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7
The Elevate has one of the strongest movements off the friction in this price point from Ebonite. This ball is right on the brink of the flip category.
Length
(1-25)
16
This is one of the cleanest balls through the first 35 feet of the lane that we have seen from Ebonite. Solid, pearl, hybrid….nothing we have seen gets down the lane as easily as the Elevate.
Back End
(1-20)
16
Because of how little this ball reads the first part of the lane, the majority of its energy is stored for the back end. A strong move sets up for a continuous motion down lane.
Total Hook
(1-100)
47
The polished finish keeps this ball from hooking too much on most medium patterns. The hybrid surface takes to surface adjustments well to increase or decrease the overall hook potential.

Strengths: The length of the Elevate is the largest asset. The low RG core keeps it from going too long and the length is a major benefit for players with slow ball speed and higher rev rates.

Weaknesses: Out of the box some bowlers might see too much skid from this new coverstock. There are a few easy solutions to this issue; simply keep throwing the ball. This broke the shell down and it really came to life. Other bowlers might want to take an older, higher grit Abralon pad and lightly sand the ball by hand.

Overall Summary: The Elevate combines a proven core with a brand new coverstock. Bowlers can expect easy length and strong movement in the back end.