Bowlers are absolutely pumped about the new Apex® Adrenaline ball from Ebonite®. Its high-flare modified Fusion™ core retains energy that shoots Adrenaline down the lane, while its pearlized Big Bang™ coverstock delivers a burst of energy that sends chills through the competition. The best bowlers have winning in their blood and Apex Adrenaline in their bag.

What's The Secret of Apex's Success? Peak Performance.

Most companies would be content to coast after successes like the original Apex and Apex Intensity bowling balls. Both have become the favorites of professional and amateur bowlers for their power and control. Now Apex Adrenaline rounds out the collection with a rush of power and late hook that take your scores to new heights. Reach for Apex when your customers have their sights on winning, because the Apex line is all about performance.

The Motor

The Apex Adrenaline utilizes a version of Ebonite's highly successful asymmetric Fusion™core. The Fusion core was modified by eliminating the lightbulb extension and by adding a pancake flip block on top of the core. The elimination of the lightbulb protrusion creates a small flat spot. This results in a reduction of the mass bias to .002, slightly more than a traditional pin out ball (.001). The lower mass bias increases the transition time from skid to hook to forward roll, allowing the ball to conserve more energy when it encounters friction. This conservation of energy provides a 'cleaner' look through the midlane and a sharper breakpoint angle. The pancake flip block adds core torque and differential, helping delay the breakpoint and to create more backend hook potential. The BOMB logo will be located roughly 6-3/4 inches from the pin, on a line through the Center of Gravity (CG).

The Tires

The Big Bang™particle coverstock is a new formulation from the Ebonite R & D laboratory. The Big Bang cover was engineered to provide a completely different hook motion than the Big Easy™and TPS particle coverstocks. The reactive resin base was reconfigured to provide a cleaner path down the lane, conserving axis rotation and energy to provide a stronger breakpoint angle and more backend continuation. The silica particles provide a consistent traction and are the same size, and in the same low volume-loading levels as found in the Big Easy™particle coverstock (found on the Apex Reflex, Intensity, and the Vortex Afterburner). Pearlization and the addition of PET sparkles combine to conserve energy to create a strong hook potential in the backends as well. The Adrenaline comes factory textured with 15 micron sandpaper (similar to 1200 grit sandpaper). The Big Bang coverstock is easily tunable to provide the desired breakpoint and hook potential.

The Combination

The Apex Adrenaline was engineered to provide a complementary look to the Apex line. The Apex Reflex, with its strong midlane roll, was designed to provide controllability and predictability in heavier oil environments. The Apex Intensity featured the same strong midlane roll of the Reflex, but with a stronger backend hook potential. The Apex Adrenaline will provide less midlane roll while increasing the breakpoint angle, producing a more dramatic backend hook motion and a higher degree of angle of entry into the pocket. The cleaner look through the midlane is especially beneficial for slower ball speeds, medium to lower axis rotation, higher rev rates, and for playing inside angles.

Surface Texture

Having the correct surface texture will enable the Apex Adrenaline to perform at its peak. The 15 micron (similar to 1200 grit) factory finish is designed for medium oil conditions and medium ball speed players. Test the box finish in your bowling center. Should your ball speed be faster or your lane condition be heavier oiled or a longer pattern (causing the breakpoint to be too far down the lane to produce the proper reaction) we suggest scuffing with a burgundy scuff pad or 600 grit sandpaper. If your ball speed is slower or your lane condition is lighter oiled or a shorter pattern, the box finish may be too aggressive, causing the ball to lose energy down the lane. We suggest polishing with Powerhouse Particle Polish. This will delay the breakpoint, allowing the ball to retain energy longer. Please consult the surface friction guide for further information.

Maintenance

It is imperative to maintain a clean surface to allow the oil-displacing pores in the ball's surface to function properly. Powerhouse Energizer Cleaner and Powerhouse Ball Scrubs contain a potent combination of organic and inorganic cleaners designed to deep clean the dirt and oil from the ball's pore structure. Both products are legal for use during ABC competition as well as after the conclusion of competition. The micro-fiber, Powerhouse Oil-Free Towel will provide more absorption of oil and dirt than standard terry towels.

• Coverstock: Big Bang Particle

• Box Finish: 15 Micron Sanded

• Core: Modified Fusion Core - Sinlge density Fusion core body with no light bulb extension for lower mass bias differential. Large volume pancake block adds core torque and increases flare potential.

• BOMB Location: Six and three-quarter inches from pin through the center of gravity

• BOMB Strength: .002

• Flare Potential: 6"

• Breakpoint Angle: 9.2 (Ebonite's scale of 1 to 10, most smooth to most angular)

• Best Lane Condition: Medium oil

• Color: Black/Electric Pink Pearl

• Ebonite Hook Rating (Scale 1-30): 28.0

• Length (Scale 1-30): 12.1

For more information on this ball or any other product in Ebonite's catalog, go to: http://www.ebonite.com/index.cfm?method=catalog