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Ebonite The Great One specs

The Ebonite The Great One is a solid reactive ball with the Centrex Symmetrical Mass Bias 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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CoverstockHK22C² - GB 15.1 Solid
Cover typeSolid reactive
Core (weight block)Centrex Symmetrical Mass Bias
Core typeSymmetric
RG2.466
Differential0.056
Mass bias / intermediate diff.0.027
Factory finish500, 1000, 3000 Siaair Micro Pad
Maker's categoryHigh Performance
ColorPurple / Violet / Teal
Weights16-12 Pounds
Release date (maker)September 17, 2026
USBC approved8 September 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 2.466. That is lower than 97% of the 134 current reactive and urethane balls in our table, so it sits on the low side. Storm says "a low RG ball will rev up quickly and roll smoothly."

Differential 0.056. Higher than 91% 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.

Symmetric core. Storm says symmetric balls have "RG values consistent across all axes" and a smooth, predictable roll.

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:

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.

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