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(based on 28 ratings)
Brand: Ebonite
Located in: Bowling, Bowling Balls
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.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 28 reviews)
89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive(22), Comfortable grip(20), Flawless surface(18), Great weight(19)
Best Uses:
Local bowling alley(24), Tournaments(20), Upgrade(14)
Describe Yourself:
League bowler(26)
Was this a gift?:
No(6)
 
Enough bang for buck
By KRcoupeVerified Reviewer from broken arrow, oklahoma on 4/3/2011
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
Mission Accomplished
By DunkVerified Reviewer from Williamsport, PA on 3/13/2011
Pros:
Awesome carry
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
Yes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
Great ball for medium to heavy oil
By Ricky from Dunn, NC on 2/12/2011
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
comes back for anywhere
By Al the Stroker from Oswego,New York on 11/17/2010
Pros:
Comfortable Grip
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
Not a good a ball as I expected
By 4BaggerVerified Purchaser from VT on 10/23/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Hit like a tank, Loves medium oil
Cons:
Doesn't like heavy oil, Leaves corner pins, Rolls out to quickly
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
DOESN''T GET ANY BETTER
By KILLA B.J from WINDY CITY on 9/14/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

OPENED THE FIRST FAME THREW THE NEXT 19 STIKES.... THE MISSION IS ON A MISSION... 278 269 277... EBONITE THIS IS IT!!!

 
used twice. big chip in it.
By jerryVerified Purchaser from portsmouth.ohio on 9/7/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Flaws In Surface
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

Bowling.Com Response: If you purchased this ball from us, please contact us if you would like to see if this damaged is covered under warranty.
 
Monster
By Judge Dredd from Clover, SC. on 8/27/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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 ! :)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I would buy this product again:
By Nick, the Lefty: from Mcdonough, Georgia on 7/27/2010
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

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
awesome. nah phenomenal
By Tay TayVerified Reviewer from new jeru :-D on 7/11/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Pin Action
Cons:
Ugly Graphics
Best Uses:
An alleyway lol, Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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

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Getting hang of it gradually
By Bunsen the burnerVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 6/26/2010
Pros:
Comfortable Grip
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
Great Ball
By Paul BongiovanniVerified Reviewer from West Palm Beach,Fl. on 6/26/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Cons:
None at this time
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Ball!
By Convinced! from Bergen County on 6/11/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
A Lot of ball
By Kid JerseyVerified Reviewer from St. louyis, MO on 6/7/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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!

 
mission was a success
By pete from mars on 5/27/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

love this ball

 
Flawless Backend Continuation
By Rev-It_UpVerified Reviewer from United Kingdom on 5/16/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Backend continuation, Flawless Surface
Best Uses:
Tournaments
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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

 
thanks ebonite
By ckVerified Reviewer from fayetteville pa on 5/8/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Tournaments
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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

 
Too Good to be True
By Just a Bowler from Wilmignton, NC on 5/5/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

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[4 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

 
Ball sucks
By Slim from Denton, Texas on 4/29/2010
Pros:
Comfortable Grip, Great Weight
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

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

 
Changed My Mission Plan
By Steven S.Verified Reviewer from Tyler, Texas on 4/28/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great reaction, Great Weight
Best Uses:
League, Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Better Than Predicted
By BobVerified Purchaser from Ca on 4/27/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

This ball has performed better then expected. I have averaged between 210 and 225 in two houses since I started using it.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Ball!!!
By Ebonite customer from Flint, MI on 4/12/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:
Pro
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
mission accomplished
By lefty from missouri on 4/10/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I would buy this ball again and again
By Pres from Tacoma, Washington on 4/7/2010
Pros:
Awesome power, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great pin action, Great Weight, Very consistant
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Ebonite becomes relavent again
By Rak from Springfield, IL on 3/15/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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!

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
ebonite mission
By bowling boyVerified Reviewer from Gastonia NC on 3/12/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Cons:
Nothing is wrong
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
The Mission is a great ball for.........
By Southern_Info from Savannah, GA on 3/9/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

[14 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

 
MISSION SUCCESSFUL - EBONITE IS BACK!!!
By MERCERS' PRO SHOP from MERCERS' PRO SHOP WARREN, OHIO on 1/26/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flawless Surface
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ebonite Mission:

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.

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