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For years the Game Breaker has been the benchmark mid-performance ball, the one bowlers reach for to read the lane, and the fifth generation makes it better. It pairs the symmetric Enhanced V2 Core with the solid GB 12.7 coverstock for a smooth, controllable, continuous motion on medium to heavy oil.\n\nThe Game Breaker 5 keeps everything that made the line legendary and adds modern cover technology. The symmetric core rolls smooth and even, while the GB 12.7 Solid cover reads the midlane and drives through the pins without overreacting. The result is a true benchmark: the ball that tells you what the lane is doing so the rest of your bag can react.\n\nUnderstanding the Ebonite Enhanced V2 Core and Ebonite GB 12.7 Solid Reactive\n\nEbonite built the Game Breaker 5 as a smooth, controllable benchmark for medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the symmetric Enhanced V2 Core posts a 2.480 RG and a .048 differential, numbers that produce a smooth, even roll with medium-strong flare, while the GB 12.7 Solid Reactive cover at a 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish reads the midlane and drives through the pins. As a result, it gives you a clean, predictable, continuous hook. The per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nA Smooth, Even Symmetric Core for a Predictable Roll\n\nAt the heart of the Game Breaker 5 is the symmetric Enhanced V2 Core. At 15 lb it measures a 2.480 RG and a .048 differential, numbers that produce a smooth, even roll with medium-strong flare. A symmetric core like this reads the lane the same way shot after shot, which is exactly what makes the Game Breaker such a dependable benchmark.\n\nEbonite wraps the Enhanced V2 core in DynamiCore, the industry-leading outer-core technology, for added durability and a stronger hitting ball. That predictable, on-line motion is the Game Breaker 5's strength: no sharp, asymmetric flip, just a strong, continuous move that is easy to read and repeat on medium to heavy oil.\n\nA Solid Reactive Cover for an Early, Controllable Read\n\nThe Game Breaker 5 wraps that core in Ebonite's GB 12.7 Solid Reactive coverstock at a 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish. The solid cover and sanded surface read the midlane early, so the ball gets into a roll on medium to heavy oil and makes a controllable, continuous move rather than skidding too far down the lane.\n\nThat early, even read is what makes the Game Breaker 5 such a dependable benchmark. Leave it at the box finish for medium to heavy oil, take the surface lower for more traction on the heaviest volume, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nGame Breaker 5 Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Benchmark Seekers: A smooth, predictable symmetric read that tells you what the lane is doing on medium to heavy oil\n\n✓Tweener and Stroker Styles: A controllable, continuous hook without the sharp backend of an asymmetric ball\n\n✓League Bowlers: The trusted, dependable mid-performance benchmark that handles fresh medium to heavy oil every week\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The symmetric benchmark of the bag, paired with the cleaner Game Breaker 5 Pearl and Hybrid\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships sanded for traction: The 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish is built to grip in oil. Polish it for more length when the volume drops.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Game Breaker 5 Fits in Your Ebonite Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Ebonite lineup, the Game Breaker 5 is the legendary symmetric benchmark for medium to heavy oil. It is the ball you read the lane with. Move to the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid for a slightly cleaner read or the Game Breaker 5 Pearl for length, and step up to an asymmetric like the Spartan or Emerge Hybrid when you need more flare on heavier oil.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish gives the Game Breaker 5 its early, controllable read. Take the surface lower for more traction on heavier oil, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the GB 12.7 cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the early, predictable read that makes the Game Breaker 5 such a dependable benchmark.\n\nEarn points on every Ebonite purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Ebonite Game Breaker 5 GB5 Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Ebonite dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Ebonite warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\n\n16 lbs\n2.491\n.041\n\n15 lbs\n2.480\n.048\n\n14 lbs\n2.517\n.048\n\n13 lbs\n2.574\n.040\n\n12 lbs\n2.597\n.040\n\n11 lbs\n2.769\n.002\n\n10 lbs\n2.800\n.002","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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