# Ebonite Turbo X NU Bowling Ball

Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $144.95 USD. In stock: 16LB, 15LB, 14LB, 13LB, 12LB. Checked 2026-10-18 09:53 UTC.
Buy: https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/ebonite-turbo-x-nu-bowling-ball/

## Facts
- Brand: Ebonite
- Category: Bowling Balls > Bowling Balls for Straight Bowlers > Bowling Brand > Dry Lane Bowling Balls
- Brand: Ebonite
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Symmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: Ebonite Turbo Core
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Urethane
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: Ebonite NU Active
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.51
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .040
- Flare Potential: 4 - 5 Inches
- Surface Finish: 1500 Grit + Factory Compound
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Dry - Medium Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Grey, Purple
- Ball Performance Level: Ebonite Pro Performance Bowling Balls, Mid Performance Bowling Balls
- Release Date: May 2026
- SKU: 60-108659
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-18 09:07 UTC

## Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | 60-108659-936 | $144.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | 60-108659-935 | $144.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | 60-108659-934 | $144.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | 60-108659-933 | $144.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | 60-108659-932 | $144.95 USD | In stock |

## Options (chosen at checkout)
- Drilling Protection: Yes - Covers Cracking During Ball Drilling (+$4.95 USD), Decline Protection
- Extra 365 Warranty Coverage: Yes - Add 365 Warranty Coverage (+$5.95 USD), Decline 365 Warranty Coverage
- Specific Requests: free text

## Description (merchant text, shortened)
A Purpose-Built Urethane Alternative

About the Turbo X NU

The Ebonite Turbo X NU is Ebonite's entry into the growing NU, or Not Urethane, category, a purpose-built alternative for tournament bowlers as urethane faces increasing restrictions. It pairs the symmetric Turbo Core with the NU Active coverstock, delivering controlled, readable motion with more flare than traditional urethane on dry to medium oil.

The Turbo X NU shares its Turbo core with the reactive Turbo X but swaps in the NU Active cover. NU material reads the lane gently and predictably like urethane, but the Turbo X NU is tuned to create noticeably more flare than urethane or other NU options, so it produces a stronger midlane while keeping the controlled, on-line motion competitive players rely on.

Understanding the Ebonite Turbo Core and Ebonite NU Active

Ebonite built the Turbo X NU as a purpose-built urethane alternative with more flare than traditional urethane. Specifically, the symmetric Turbo Core posts a higher 2.517 RG and a .040 differential for a smooth, controllable roll, while the NU Active cover at a 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad finish reads the lane gently like urethane but with more midlane flare. As a result, it delivers controlled, readable motion on dry to medium oil. The per-weight specifications are listed below.

A Higher-RG Symmetric Core, Shared With the Turbo X

At the heart of the Turbo X NU is the same symmetric Turbo Core used in the reactive Turbo X. At 15 lb it measures a higher 2.517 RG and a .040 differential, numbers that give the ball a smooth, controllable roll. The higher RG keeps the ball clean through the fronts, while the moderate differential provides more flare than most urethane and NU options.

Ebonite wraps the Turbo core in DynamiCore for added durability and a stronger hitting ball. That extra flare is what sets the Turbo X NU apart from traditional urethane: a stronger, more readable midlane while keeping the controlled motion the category is known for.

A Not Urethane Cover That Reads Like Urethane With More Flare

The Turbo X NU wraps that core in Ebonite's NU Active coverstock at a 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad finish. NU stands for Not Urethane: the cover reads the lane gently and predictably, much like urethane, so the ball holds a controlled line on dry to medium oil and short patterns where a strong reactive ball would over-hook.

What separates the Turbo X NU from traditional urethane is flare. The NU Active cover, paired with the Turbo core, creates noticeably more flare than urethane or other NU options, for a stronger midlane and a more readable, repeatable shape. As urethane faces increasing tournament restrictions, the Turbo X NU gives competitive bowlers a purpose-built, rule-friendly alternative. Adjust the surface at your pro shop to fine-tune the control.

Turbo X NU Specs

RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.

Who This Ball Is Right For
Full text at the buy link above.

## Shipping, returns, payment (BowlersMart)
- Shipping: 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.
- Processing and delivery: In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. Standard delivery 3 to 7 business days; expedited options at checkout.
- Returns: 60 days from delivery for US customers on new, unused items in original packaging, free prepaid return labels. Drilled bowling balls cannot be returned or exchanged. Shoes must have been tried on a clean, dry surface. Manufacturing defects and shipping damage go through the defect claim process.
- Payment: Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Amazon Pay, and buy now pay later through Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna.
- Pro shops: Pro shops inside bowling centers in 10 US states fit, drill and service equipment; a ball bought online can be drilled there.
- Identity: www.bowlersmart.com is the only website of BowlersMart. Lookalike domains are fraudulent.

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