Ebonite
Pursuit
PatternStTwCr
Oily:9.59.59
Medium:886
Dry:433
Sport:777

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
Hyper Branched MDI Technology
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
500 Abralon / 1500 Abranet
Color:
Turquoise / Purple
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.49
Total Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:0.008

The Pursuit is one of two new releases in Ebonite’s high performance line. This ball and the Pursuit S are the first products released in this price point since the successful Mission line of bowling balls. This new product line is all new: new core, new coverstock, and new finishing process. This one uses an asymmetrical version of the same core shape as the Pursuit S with a change in shape and densities to lower the RG and the differential. The combination of this core and cover creates a ball motion that offers a strong midlane roll combined with a strong move at the breakpoint. The overall hook potential of the Pursuit will match up best with oilier conditions for the masses while those with medium and lower rev rates will have success on medium patterns.

All three of our testers found the box finish of the Pursuit to perform best on our oily test pattern. Tweener and Stroker had just a little better look on the fresh...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7
The new Hyper Branched MDI Technology combined with the Empire core stores a good amount of energy for the breakpoint. We were able to very clearly see the Pursuit going through its hook phases as it rolled down the lane.
Length
(1-25)
11
The 1500 Abranet box finish is a first for an EBI product. This cover at this finish creates traction in the midlane, setting it up for a good move at the back end.
Back End
(1-20)
16.5
The Pursuit covers a lot of boards from the breakpoint to the pins for a dull finish bowling ball. On medium to oily conditions, this one will make it back even on shots a little wide of target.
Total Hook
(1-100)
53
The Pursuit has the ability to handle longer and heavier volumes of oil. We had more success playing a slightly tighter line to the pocket and using the Pursuit-S when we wanted to go around the lane more.

Strengths: The biggest benefit to the Pursuit is the predictability of the ball throughout the lane. The ball makes defined movements as it skids, rolls, and hooks.

Weaknesses: Extremely dry lanes will cause either too much hook or a lack of power at the pins. Slow speeds and high rev rates will want to raise the box finish for dry conditions.

Overall Summary: The Pursuit is the asymmetrical version of a new dual high performance Ebonite release. This ball handles oil well, stores sufficient energy through the pins, and is slightly smoother than its symmetrical brother, the Pursuit S.