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Symmetric Enhanced V2 Core with DynamiCore, shared across the Game Breaker 5 family HK22 GB 12.7 Hybrid cover at a 500, 2000 Siaair finish for a balanced read The versatile, do-everything benchmark for medium to heavy oil","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Ebonite"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Ebonite Enhanced V2 Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Hybrid Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Ebonite GB 12.7 Hybrid Reactive"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.48"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".048"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"4 - 5 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"2000 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Blue"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Ebonite Pro Performance Bowling Balls, Mid Performance Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"March 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"60-108577-936","gtin":"840315624665","label":"16LB","price":144.95,"stock":20,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108577-935","gtin":"840315624672","label":"15LB","price":144.95,"stock":95,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108577-934","gtin":"840315624689","label":"14LB","price":144.95,"stock":76,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"EBO6010857713","gtin":"840315624696","label":"13LB","price":144.95,"stock":42,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108577-932","gtin":"840315624702","label":"12LB","price":144.95,"stock":33,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108577-931","gtin":"840315624719","label":"11LB","price":144.95,"stock":13,"options":{"Ball Weight":"11LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108577-930","gtin":"840315624726","label":"10LB","price":144.95,"stock":22,"options":{"Ball Weight":"10LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95}],"options":[{"name":"Drilling Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Protect My Ball","price":4.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Extra 365 Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage","price":5.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Specific Requests","type":"custom_text","price":null,"choices":[],"required":false,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"images":[{"alt":"Game_Breaker_5_Hybrid_720x720","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Game_Breaker_5_Hybrid_720x720.webp"},{"alt":"Game_Breaker_5_Hybrid_16-14_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Game_Breaker_5_Hybrid_16-14_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout.webp"},{"alt":"Game_Breaker_5_Hybrid_13-12_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Game_Breaker_5_Hybrid_13-12_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout.webp"}],"release_date":"March 2026","description":"The Benchmark Core With a Balanced, Versatile Read\n\nAbout the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid\n\nThe Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Hybrid blends the best of the Game Breaker line into one versatile, do-everything piece. It pairs the legendary symmetric Enhanced V2 Core with the HK22 GB 12.7 Hybrid coverstock, so it reads the midlane like a solid but clears the fronts cleaner like a pearl. The result is a smooth, controllable benchmark for medium to heavy oil that is easy for any bowler to line up.\n\nThe Game Breaker 5 Hybrid gives you midlane control and a clean backend in a single ball. The hybrid cover combines solid and pearl material, while the smooth Enhanced V2 core keeps the motion predictable. It blends a touch more length than the solid Game Breaker 5 with a touch more midlane than the Pearl, making it the most versatile member of the family.\n\nUnderstanding the Ebonite Enhanced V2 Core and Ebonite HK22 GB 12.7 Hybrid Reactive\n\nEbonite built the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid for a balanced, versatile read on medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the symmetric Enhanced V2 Core posts a 2.480 RG and a .048 differential for a smooth, even roll, while the HK22 GB 12.7 Hybrid cover at a 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish blends an early midlane read with cleaner motion through the fronts. As a result, it gives you a controllable, continuous shape that bridges the solid and the pearl. The per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nThe Smooth Symmetric Benchmark Core, Shared Across the Game Breaker 5 Family\n\nAt the heart of the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid is the symmetric Enhanced V2 Core, shared across the Game Breaker 5 family. At 15 lb it measures a 2.480 RG and a .048 differential, numbers that produce a smooth, even roll with medium-strong flare. The symmetric design keeps the reaction predictable, so the ball is easy to read and repeat.\n\nEbonite wraps the Enhanced V2 core in DynamiCore for added durability and a stronger hitting ball. In the Hybrid, that benchmark core pairs with a hybrid cover for a balanced reaction: enough midlane to read the lane, enough cleanliness to keep some length.\n\nAn HK22 Hybrid Cover for a Balanced, Controllable Read\n\nThe Game Breaker 5 Hybrid wraps that core in Ebonite's HK22 GB 12.7 Hybrid Reactive coverstock at a 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish. As a hybrid, the cover combines solid and pearl material, so it reads the midlane like a solid but clears the fronts cleaner like a pearl, giving the ball a balanced, controllable motion.\n\nThat blend is what makes the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid such an easy ball to use on medium to heavy oil: enough traction to control the lane, enough length to keep the motion clean. Leave it at the 2000 Siaair box finish for a balanced read, take the surface lower for an earlier, stronger reaction, or polish it up for more length when the lanes dry.\n\nGame Breaker 5 Hybrid 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 balanced, controllable symmetric read for medium to heavy oil that bridges solid and pearl\n\n✓Control Players: Midlane read with a clean backend and predictable, manageable flare\n\n✓League Bowlers: A versatile, do-everything benchmark that handles a wide range of medium to heavy conditions\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The balanced middle option in the Game Breaker 5 family, between the earlier solid and the longer pearl\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships sanded for traction: The 500, 2000 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 Hybrid Fits in Your Ebonite Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Ebonite lineup, the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid is the balanced, most versatile member of the Game Breaker 5 family. It reads a touch later than the solid and a touch earlier than the Pearl, so it is a great single-ball benchmark for medium to heavy oil. Step up to the Spartan or Emerge Hybrid when you need more flare and angle.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish gives the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid its balanced, controllable read. Take the surface lower for an earlier, stronger reaction on more oil, or polish it up for more length when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the HK22 GB 12.7 Hybrid cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the balanced, controllable read that defines the Game Breaker 5 Hybrid.\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 Hybrid 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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