Ebonite
Emerge Hybrid
PatternStTwCr
Oily:
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Sport:

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
HK22 - Optimize Hybrid
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
500 / 1000 / 1500 SiaAir / Factory Compound
Color:
Black / Teal / Blue
Core Info
Name:
Emerge
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.510
Total Diff:0.053
Int. Diff:0.021

Ebonite’s new Emerge Hybrid is the follow-up to the pearlized Emerge from last summer. Both balls share the asymmetrical Emerge core design and the same shiny box finish, with the difference between these two balls being their coverstock formulations. The Emerge Hybrid’s new HK22-based Optimize Hybrid cover created a slightly smoother breakpoint and more overall hook compared to the Emerge’s pearlized veneer. In our testing, it provided a lot more pop downlane than sanded balls like the Big Time SE and The One Encore.

Cranker had a very good look with the Emerge Hybrid on our medium oil test pattern. It cleared the fronts pretty easily and made a strong move at the dry. The 1500 grit with Factory Compound box finish was very good at reading the midlane and allowing him to move left with his laydown as the...

To read the full review, please visit:
https://www.bowlingthismonth.com/bowling-ball-review/ebonite-emerge-hybrid/

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
Length
(1-25)
Back End
(1-20)
Total Hook
(1-100)

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