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Ebonite Go Time specs
The Ebonite Go Time is a solid reactive ball with the Big Time core. Here are its published specs, how they compare with the other current balls in our table, and what the numbers mean on the lane.
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| Coverstock | HK22 - GB 13.7 Solid |
|---|---|
| Cover type | Solid reactive |
| Core (weight block) | Big Time |
| Core type | Not stated |
| RG | 2.508 |
| Differential | 0.054 |
| Factory finish | 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad |
| Maker's category | Mid Performance |
| Color | Red / Blue / Purple |
| Weights | 16-12 Pounds |
| Release date (maker) | November 19, 2026 |
| USBC approved | 13 October 2026 |
Numbers as Ebonite publishes them, checked 21 October 2026. Published for a 15-pound ball. Drilling changes how a ball behaves, so a pro shop's layout matters as much as these numbers.
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What the numbers mean
RG 2.508. That is lower than 38% of the 134 current reactive and urethane balls in our table, so it sits on the high side. Storm says "a high RG ball delays its revving, offering more length and angular motion down the lane."
Differential 0.054. Higher than 81% of the balls in our table. Storm says "a high differential ball will create a sharper angle of entry into the pins."
Solid reactive cover. Storm says solid covers are "particularly effective on fresh oil patterns," and bowling.com calls them best on heavier oil.
USBC allows an RG from 2.447 to 2.813 inches and a differential of at most 0.060 inches (Equipment Specifications Manual, March 2026). Our ball spec table lists every current ball we track, and who makes bowling balls covers which company owns Ebonite.
Balls with similar numbers
Same cover type, closest RG and differential in our table:
- Roto Grip Wicked Gremlin: RG 2.500, differential 0.056
- Hammer Zero Mercy Solid: RG 2.524, differential 0.053
- Brunswick Combat Solid: RG 2.502, differential 0.051
- Hammer Fallout: RG 2.520, differential 0.052
Sources: Ebonite product page; Storm, "Inside The Bowling Ball"; Storm, "The Coverstock"; bowling.com coverstock FAQ; USBC Approved Ball List (20 October 2026); USBC Equipment Specifications Manual.