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Ebonite Mission
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Product Features & Description
Ebonite Mission
SKU: EBO29744519
Brand: Ebonite Bowling

High Performance
- Coverstock: XL1200 Reactive
- Weight Block: Mission 1.0
- Ball Color: Red Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 500, 1000, 2000 Abralon Sanded Surface
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Hook Potential: 48 (scale of 1–50)
- Length: 21 (scale of 1–50, early to late)
- Flare Potential: Medium High
- Break Point Angle: 14.95
- Reaction: Length, with strong backend continuation
- RG Differential: 16# - .049, 15# - .050, 14# - .052
- RG Rating: 16# - 2.48, 15# -2.48, 14# - 2.50
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium and Heavy Oil Patterns
- Description:Used by Kelly Kulick to win the PBA Tournament of Champions and to become the first ever woman to win a PBA tournament, the all new Ebonite Mission is the latest Ebonite High Performance Product. The Mission is the most tested product the brand has ever released. With an array of styles and on the widest variety of lane conditions and surfaces available, the Mission has been thoroughly tested and is ready for Launch!
The Ebonite Mission has a new core, Mission 1.0. The Mission 1.0 core design offers dynamic properties that all bowlers look for, Medium RG levels, Medium high differential with a strong intermediate (Mass Bias) potential. With our new cover, XL1200, we have worked very hard with our R & D Department in order to bring to market a cover that not only performs at a high level, but is able to maintain performance longer in the environments that we experience today. To assist us with achieving these performance criteria, we are using an all new finishing process, 500, 1000, 2000 Abralon Sanded. This procedure yields better performance, for a longer period of time.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.5 stars
(based on 28 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (26), Beginner (1), Competitive athlete (1)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (22)
    • Comfortable grip (20)
    • Great weight (19)
    • Flawless surface (18)
  • Cons
    • Flaws in surface (1)
    • Ugly graphics (1)
    • Weight feels off (1)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (24)
    • Tournaments (20)
    • Upgrade (14)
Already own the Ebonite Mission bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 28 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
The Mission is a great ball for......... By Southern_Info from Savannah, GA
Reviewed on: 3/9/2010 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Great Weight Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend The mission is a great ball for medium heavy to heavy oil for ya'll crankers and not a regular house shot oil pattern!!! The ball comes back no matter how deep you throw the ball and it won't die when it hits the break point back to the pocket. The ball clearly has raw and incredible hitting power. It is definitely a ball to have part of your arsenal. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
I would buy this ball again and again By Pres from Tacoma, Washington
Reviewed on: 4/7/2010 Unverified Pros:Very consistant, Comfortable Grip, Great pin action, Awesome power, Great Weight, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Great pin action. Ball stays clean through the pocket. Allow for small errors. I am a league bowler with a 195 average and the first series I shot with this ball was a 713. I forsee great games with this ball. Very consistant, drives hard when it hits the pins. Great on oil patterns. I plan on using this ball during the State tournament this May. Looking for a possible 300 game soon. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball! By Convinced! from Bergen County
Reviewed on: 6/11/2010 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Upgraded from an older Ebonite and a Hammer. This ball rocks. Used primarily in league play on medium oil patterns. As long as you maintain consistant speed, this ball has excellent action. During the first month of use, bowling 2o plus pins over my average. It's worth a try for those on the fence. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
I would buy this product again: By Nick, the Lefty: from Mcdonough, Georgia
Reviewed on: 7/27/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design Cons:Weight Feels Off Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I have been very please with the mission, great backend, good hooking power, as long as i ajust to the lanes condition i have been successful with my mission on any lane conditions, i would reccommend this ball to aall of my friends. Thank Ebonite for a great ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[14 of 16 customers found this review helpful]
MISSION SUCCESSFUL - EBONITE IS BACK!!! By MERCERS' PRO SHOP from MERCERS' PRO SHOP WARREN, OHIO
Reviewed on: 1/26/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend THIS BALL JUST DOESN'T QUIT,THE MISSION WILL SCORE ON ALL CONDITIONS FROM MEDIUM TO OIL. THE HITTING POWER AND CONTROL ARE OUTSTANDING. THIS IS EBONITES BEST RELEASE IN YEARS. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
Ebonite becomes relavent again By Rak from Springfield, IL
Reviewed on: 3/15/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I was reluctant to try another Ebonite ball after the last few years where they haven't really came out with a must have ball. That has all changed with the release of this ball. I have heard Ebonite is scraping there whole arsenal of balls but I really hope they keep this line. The ball is very predictable and has an awesome continuous back end motion. If there is not a lot of head oil though it can be tough to get it down the lane so it is not a ball for light oil but otherwise it is great. The only draw back I have had with this ball is that I have begun to leave some 8 pins... I am a RH league bowler with 200+ avg. ~15mph ball speed tweener. Would love to see a pearl with this same core so it would have a little more length....already saving up to add a second mission to my bag! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
mission accomplished By lefty from missouri
Reviewed on: 4/10/2010 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend absolutely amazing. great reaction down lane. great on most league and medium/heavy oil patterns. reacts very aggressively and travels very hard through the pins. this is a great ball for anyone wanting to widen their area and gain great reliable reaction Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
ebonite mission By bowling boy from Gastonia NC
Reviewed on: 3/12/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Cons:Nothing is wrong Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I use this product for tournaments and leauges. this ball is the most hooking ball i have. i have a virtual gravity nomad pearl copperhead yet this ball over hooks all of them. I have a 3-4" pin this ball never stops hooking but you can control it. I bet you could never get on a pattern that it wouldnt take off. This ball is a must have i am 30 pins over my average with this ball. Its so great you cant explain it. I hope you try this ball its worth every cent of it. trust me thanks. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Better Than Predicted By Bob from Ca
Reviewed on: 4/27/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball has performed better then expected. I have averaged between 210 and 225 in two houses since I started using it. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball!!! By Ebonite customer from Flint, MI
Reviewed on: 4/12/2010 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Back a couple years ago I was a Hammer person. I bowled with the Toxic Raw Hammer for 2 years. Hit good for me too. I didn't know much about Ebonite but I thought I'd try the Ebonite Complete NV didn't have the same curve but hit the pocket harder. I thought about getting the Evolve but I read some reviews and figured the Mission was the way to go. I'm usually a 190 or a 200 bowler now I'm 210+. I've only had one game under 200 with it and that's because I let up on one frame and it came back on me. Overall, great ball. Hits the pocket strong, you just can't let up or its hitting the head pin. Get the ball! It's GREAT! Trust me. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[4 of 14 customers found this review helpful]
Ball sucks By Slim from Denton, Texas
Reviewed on: 4/29/2010 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Cons:Hits like a pillow Best Uses:On the street Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend Barley hooked, always rolled out, hit flat and always left corner pins. Tried polish, and dulling it up more than usual and all had the same result. Maybe it was a defective ball, but not going to get another just to find that out. Biggest waste of money ever, sold it for fifty bucks to a friend after twenty or so games. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Mission Accomplished By Dunk from Williamsport, PA
Reviewed on: 3/13/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Awesome carry Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball has improved my average by 15 pins. I was a high 190's average bowler, but with the Mission my current composite average is around 210. I have had 1 honor score with this ball and several 279 games. Ebonite got it right with this ball. I hope they keep proucing great products. I plan on buying the Mission 2.0 soon. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

mission was a success By pete from mars
Reviewed on: 5/27/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend love this ball Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Flawless Backend Continuation By Rev-It_Up from United Kingdom
Reviewed on: 5/16/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Backend continuation Best Uses:Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Great Reaction On The Backend , So Much Continuation In The Pinss,Just Need Watch Out For Too Many Solid 9z :( Good Length In Heavy Oil Pattern , Really Turns The Corner , Rev rate is abwt 510 and my other gear is a pure swing total bedlam c system 3.5 mutant cell invasion and the mision outhooks all of them , find a good enough pattern and this ball will give u the key to win ebonite bowl to win -- sure thing with this ball Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Too Good to be True By Just a Bowler from Wilmignton, NC
Reviewed on: 5/5/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Image Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Image (Too Good to be True) PERSONAL OPINION: THIS BALL IS GREAT. A MUST HAVE FOR BOWLERS, LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME. THIS BALL, FROM WHAT I CAN TELL REACTS BETTER ON MEDIUM TO HIGH OIL LANES. THIS BALL HAS A GREAT BACK END HIT AND LEAVES ROOM FOR ERROR, SHOULD YOU MISS YOUR SHOT TO THE OUTSIDE. WHEN THE LANES ARE A LITTLE MORE DRY AND BURNT OUT, BE PREPARED FOR THIS BALL TO HOOK TOO MUCH AND MISS THE HEAD, SHOULD YOU MISS YOUR SHOT, TO THE INSIDE. ALL-N-ALL, I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS BALL AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

thanks ebonite By ck from fayetteville pa
Reviewed on: 5/8/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I had to go from a 16lb to a 14 lb because of a medical condition with my right arm One of my friends bought this ball.I watch him bowl with it.I bought one,my adv.went from 193 to 210.what is remarkable about it is I used a 14lb ball.I have rolled a 16lb for 50 yrs,now Ill be able to bowl for many more yrs.Iam 75 yrs old Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Enough bang for buck By KRcoupe from broken arrow, oklahoma
Reviewed on: 4/3/2011 Verified Reviewer Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend A recommended ball to me by the pro shop. I had used it and liked the back end power. Last week, I was shooting league and started off with 229 and then just got locked in with the ball and shot back to back 300's for 829 series. I would definitely buy this ball again. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Getting hang of it gradually By Bunsen the burner from San Diego, CA
Reviewed on: 6/26/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Takes time to locate correct spot to stand and area to hit on release of ball. Hits hard and mixes well if correct approach is taken. Got to find the right released point early in the contest. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Not a good a ball as I expected By 4Bagger from VT
Reviewed on: 10/23/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Loves medium oil, Attractive Design, Hit like a tank Cons:Rolls out to quickly, Leaves corner pins, Doesn't like heavy oil Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend I bought his ball for the house with heavy oil, doesn't move much. When it does hit the pocket it leaves 7 or 10 pins constantly. On the other hand the lanes with medium oil it moves great to the pocket and hits like a freight train. When lanes dry out, change balls cause it moves too much. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great ball for medium to heavy oil By Ricky from Dunn, NC
Reviewed on: 2/12/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I got into bowling about 2 years ago after being around bowling all of my life. I began with the Play Maker which is an excelent ball, but I wanted a ball that had a little early break without taking away any backend power and I found it in the Mission. At the time of purchase my average was about 170. After bowling in my first tournament with it I bowled a 657 which was great for me. I also bowled a 300 in practice with it. I am now carrying a 200 average and about 80% of my bowling is with the Mission. Only problem for me is when the oil starts breaking down there is less room for error which causes me splits, but I'm working on that now. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

awesome. nah phenomenal By Tay Tay from new jeru :-D
Reviewed on: 7/11/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Pin Action, Flawless Surface Cons:Ugly Graphics Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments, An alleyway lol Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Image Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Image (awesome. nah phenomenal) In a few short words. i wish i could upload my scores i did today. 8 days having the ball i avg a 218 outta 19 gms.! Im female at that. The way i threw the ball had the fellas looking crazy.I just looked overall impressive. This ball made me a gagngsta. Had i been an eligible bachlorette i would have got some numbers lol. :-D seriously though, throw a bad shot you get out of trouble. throw a decent shot, hear the pins roar.I love this ball omg. Im thinkin about gettin another one when this one dies out. i must have put about 50 gms on it in 8 days bowling 3 days out of the 8 so think about it. Im in love with it in simple terms. GET THIS BALL. Just dont bowl with it against me :-( lol Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

used twice. big chip in it. By jerry from portsmouth.ohio
Reviewed on: 9/7/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Attractive Design Cons:Flaws In Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Beginner Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend used in senour league bowling.a big chip the size of a dime popped out of it.i had it repaired,and it's working okay now. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Changed My Mission Plan By Steven S. from Tyler, Texas
Reviewed on: 4/28/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great reaction, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, League Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I recently decided to upgrade my equipment which was a 3 year old ball that was not wanting to react and some worn out shoes. After getting some new shoes I decided to start looking for a new ball. After looking on multiple websites for reviews and watching a lot of videos on different balls and how they reacted, I decided on the Ebonite Mission. I got it from [...] and had it drilled with inserts that same day, I bowled 2 games with my old ball while waiting and averaged had a 126 and 135. The guy came over with my new ball and [...] and I tried it out, the first throw was awful for me going way right, it rode the edge of the lane, but once it hit the dry and caught it curved hard left straight into the pocket leaving the 10. It was such a surprise on how it moved. Once I got use to the different inserts it had it was such a difference in how much I hit the pocket. With my old ball I had trouble hitting right of the pocket directly on the 3 pin and I would leave the 1, 2, and 4. Not with the mission, now matter how horrible I throw it, it still reacts and hits the pocket. The last game I played was around 170, which to me is a major improvement. If you are having trouble getting your current ball to react and are looking to upgrade anyways, you should look into the Mission, It is a amazing ball that no matter how horrible a throw is, it forgives you again and again. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

comes back for anywhere By Al the Stroker from Oswego,New York
Reviewed on: 11/17/2010 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend First Ebonite that I've owned, I'm a hammer guy, but Ebonite makes Hammer so I thought I'd give it a try. Love the way it cleans pins off the deck, completly into the pit, have to give it more room but will hook back from anywhere, has to have oil, if it's dry leave it in the bag or shine it up. should be a good ball for league,and certain tournament shots. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

A Lot of ball By Kid Jersey from St. louyis, MO
Reviewed on: 6/7/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is a fantastic Mid/Heavy oil ball. This ball is not the biggest hooking ball I have ever thrown but it is the best hooking ball "IN OIL" that I have thrown. It conquers oil period! The mission can open up any lane but creates a nice controllable move to the pocket. Its not flippy or sharp but does like to be thrown away from the pocket. Nice ball Ebonite! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

DOESN''T GET ANY BETTER By KILLA B.J from WINDY CITY
Reviewed on: 9/14/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend OPENED THE FIRST FAME THREW THE NEXT 19 STIKES.... THE MISSION IS ON A MISSION... 278 269 277... EBONITE THIS IS IT!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By Paul Bongiovanni from West Palm Beach,Fl.
Reviewed on: 6/26/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface Cons:None at this time Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I Got This Ball To Create A Littye Swing Area.I Can Now Move My Feet To The Left and Swing it Out To The Right. I Love It. Next Review Will Be The High Scores That I Hope Will Follow. The Bonge Man. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Monster By Judge Dredd from Clover, SC.
Reviewed on: 8/27/2010 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is my first Ebonite ball since the old KILLER INSTINCT. Man I must say: You have to get this ball, does not matter what style of bowler you are or what skill level. Mine is 16lbs, drilled aggresively. I dont know all the specs. I have thrown this on USBC patterns and THS shots. THE MISSON does not burn out. you will have to adjust on drier lanes.. But trust me, she has great hitting power, and great recovery. Buy this ball ! :) Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.