Ebonite Game Breaker 5 GB5 Bowling Ball
$229.95 Original price was: $229.95.$119.95Current price is: $119.95.
SKU: EBO-GB5-SOL
Categories: Bowling Balls, Bowling Brand, Ebonite, Ebonite Bowling Balls, Mid-Performance Bowling Balls, Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls
Tags: .048 Diff, 2.48 RG, Bowling Balls
What should I know about the Game Breaker 5?
Symmetric Enhanced V2 Core with DynamiCore for a smooth, even roll
GB 12.7 Solid Reactive cover at a 500, 1500 Siaair finish for an early read
The legendary Game Breaker benchmark for medium to heavy oil
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Description
The Legendary Benchmark, Now in Its Fifth Generation
About the Game Breaker 5
The Ebonite Game Breaker 5 is the latest chapter in one of the most trusted lines in bowling. 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.
The 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.
Understanding the Ebonite Enhanced V2 Core and Ebonite GB 12.7 Solid Reactive
Ebonite 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.
A Smooth, Even Symmetric Core for a Predictable Roll
At 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.
Ebonite 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.
A Solid Reactive Cover for an Early, Controllable Read
The 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.
That 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.
Game Breaker 5 Specs
| Weight | Radius of Gyration (RG) | Differential |
|---|---|---|
| 16 lbs | 2.491 | .041 |
| 15 lbs | 2.480 | .048 |
| 14 lbs | 2.517 | .048 |
| 13 lbs | 2.574 | .040 |
| 12 lbs | 2.597 | .040 |
| 11 lbs | 2.769 | .002 |
| 10 lbs | 2.800 | .002 |
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
✓Benchmark Seekers: A smooth, predictable symmetric read that tells you what the lane is doing on medium to heavy oil
✓Tweener and Stroker Styles: A controllable, continuous hook without the sharp backend of an asymmetric ball
✓League Bowlers: The trusted, dependable mid-performance benchmark that handles fresh medium to heavy oil every week
✓Arsenal Builders: The symmetric benchmark of the bag, paired with the cleaner Game Breaker 5 Pearl and Hybrid
Good to Know Before You Buy
·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.
·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.
BowlersMart Tips: Where the Game Breaker 5 Fits in Your Ebonite Arsenal
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
In 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.
Surface Adjustments
The 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.
Coverstock Care
Wipe 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.
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Shop With Confidence at BowlersMart
The 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.
Additional information
| Weight | 15 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 9 in |
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| Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB) | |
| Differential: Diff (15LB) | |
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| Ball Performance Level | Ebonite Pro Performance Bowling Balls, High Performance Bowling Balls |
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WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, Phthalates, and/or other chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.



