{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1074536","sku":"EBO-GB5-SOL-1","gtin":null,"name":"Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Pearl Bowling Ball","brand":"Ebonite","categories":[{"name":"Bowling Ball Deals","slug":"bowling-ball-deals"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Bowling Deals","slug":"bowling-deals"},{"name":"Ebonite","slug":"ebonite"},{"name":"Ebonite Bowling Balls","slug":"ebonite-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Heavy Oil Bowling Balls","slug":"heavy-oil-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Mid-Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"mid-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Pearl Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"pearl-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"symmetrical-core-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/ebonite-game-breaker-5-pearl-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/ebonite-game-breaker-5-pearl-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/ebonite-game-breaker-5-pearl-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/ebonite-game-breaker-5-pearl-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":119.95,"max":119.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T23:14:34.798026+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T23:03:16+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Game Breaker 5 Pearl? Symmetric Enhanced V2 Core with DynamiCore, shared with the Game Breaker 5 HK22 GB 12.7 Pearl cover at a polished finish for length and a defined backend The clean, angular complement to the Game Breaker 5 for medium to heavy oil and transition","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":"Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Ebonite GB 12.7 Pearl 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":"1500 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Blue, Purple"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Ebonite Pro Performance Bowling Balls, Mid Performance Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"March 2025"}],"variants":[{"sku":"60-108335-936","gtin":"840315620391","label":"16LB","price":119.95,"stock":9,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108335-935","gtin":"840315620407","label":"15LB","price":119.95,"stock":24,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108335-934","gtin":"840315620414","label":"14LB","price":119.95,"stock":28,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"EBO6010833513","gtin":"840315620421","label":"13LB","price":119.95,"stock":16,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108335-932","gtin":"840315620438","label":"12LB","price":119.95,"stock":15,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108335-931","gtin":"840315620445","label":"11LB","price":119.95,"stock":19,"options":{"Ball Weight":"11LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"60-108335-930","gtin":"840315620452","label":"10LB","price":119.95,"stock":20,"options":{"Ball Weight":"10LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95}],"images":[{"alt":"Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Pearl Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ebonite-Game-Breaker-5-Pearl-Bowling-Ball.png"},{"alt":"Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Pearl Bowling Ball 1","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ebonite-Game-Breaker-5-Pearl-Bowling-Ball-1.png"},{"alt":"Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Pearl Bowling Ball 2","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ebonite-Game-Breaker-5-Pearl-Bowling-Ball-2.png"}],"release_date":"March 2025","description":"The Benchmark Core With Clean Length\n\nAbout the Game Breaker 5 Pearl\n\nThe Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Pearl takes the legendary Game Breaker benchmark and adds length and a stronger backend. It pairs the same symmetric Enhanced V2 Core with the HK22 GB 12.7 Pearl coverstock at a polished finish, so it gets down the lane cleaner than the solid Game Breaker 5 and finishes with a strong, controllable move on medium to heavy oil and transition.\n\nThe Game Breaker 5 Pearl is the length-and-angle complement to the solid. The pearl cover conserves energy through the heads, while the smooth Enhanced V2 core keeps the motion predictable. The result is more downlane shape than the solid without the sharp, hard-to-read flip of an asymmetric, exactly what you want as the lane transitions.\n\nUnderstanding the Ebonite Enhanced V2 Core and Ebonite HK22 GB 12.7 Pearl Reactive\n\nEbonite built the Game Breaker 5 Pearl for clean length and a strong backend from the benchmark Enhanced V2 core. 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 Pearl cover at a polished finish reads later than the solid and saves energy for a defined move down lane. As a result, it gives you length with a strong, controllable backend on medium to heavy oil and transition. The per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nThe Smooth Symmetric Benchmark Core, Shared With the Game Breaker 5\n\nAt the heart of the Game Breaker 5 Pearl is the same symmetric Enhanced V2 Core used in the solid Game Breaker 5. 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 reads the lane the same way every shot, so the ball is easy to control and repeat.\n\nEbonite wraps the Enhanced V2 core in DynamiCore for added durability and a stronger hitting ball. Pairing that core with a pearl cover is what changes the personality: the same smooth, predictable roll as the solid, but with the energy held later for more length and a stronger backend.\n\nA Polished HK22 Pearl for Length and a Defined Backend\n\nThe Game Breaker 5 Pearl wraps that core in Ebonite's HK22 GB 12.7 Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound finish. The pearl additive and polished surface let the ball conserve energy through the front of the lane, so it gets down cleaner than the solid Game Breaker 5 and then makes a stronger, more defined move off the friction.\n\nThat clean read and strong backend make the Game Breaker 5 Pearl the natural step from the solid: when the solid starts reading early on a drying lane, the pearl pushes through the heads and saves its energy for the pins. Leave it at the box polish for length, or take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier, smoother read on more oil.\n\nGame Breaker 5 Pearl Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Tweener and Stroker Styles: Clean length with a strong, controllable backend and no sharp asymmetric flip\n\n✓League Bowlers: A versatile benchmark pearl for medium to heavy oil and transition, week in and week out\n\n✓Players Who Need Length: The energy-saving complement to the solid Game Breaker 5 for getting through the heads cleanly\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The length-and-angle pearl paired with the earlier-rolling Game Breaker 5 solid and hybrid\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships polished: The 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound finish runs clean and long out of the box. For an earlier read on heavier oil, take the surface down at your pro shop.\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 Pearl Fits in Your Ebonite Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Ebonite lineup, the Game Breaker 5 Pearl is the cleaner, longer-reading version of the Game Breaker 5. Throw the solid on fresh medium to heavy oil, the Hybrid for a balanced read, then move to the Pearl as the lane transitions and you want more length and a stronger backend.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe polished factory-compound finish gives the Game Breaker 5 Pearl its clean length and strong backend. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier, smoother read on more oil, or keep it polished for maximum 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 Pearl cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the clean length and defined backend that make the Game Breaker 5 Pearl so versatile.\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 Pearl 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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