Big Time Special Edition

Ball: Ebonite Big Time SE
Coverstock: HK22 - GB13.7 Pearl
Core: Big Time
Factory Finish: 500, 1000, 1500
Layout: 50 x 5 x 30

I was super excited to see the Big Time back on the lanes. The name and color combo alone takes me back. In the Big Time SE, the cover is updated to more modern touches but the core and colors are the same as the original. The great thing about the Big Time is that we have a dull pearl out of the box, which makes it unique. I find this an easy step down option from the higher end asymmetrical balls when you need an earlier, smooth rolling, controlled benchmark type reaction.

Chris Freeland
Average Rev Rate 400
Average Speed 18 mph
PAP: 4 1/8 over 3/4 up

Big Time revs up quick in the fronts with a strong and smooth controllable arc down lane. This has become my favorite ball in my bag.

The Big Time is one of the strongest symmetrical balls i have thrown. Strong but controllable and it take surfaces changes well. Dont sleep on this Gem

I only have a few games on it, but it seems to be a big ball...smooth, continuous and hits hard!! Looks good when I move in, likes the friction and really crushes the pocket.

I decided to punch a couple of new bowling balls around Christmas. I decided to drill an Ebonite Big Time SE, which is a remake of the popular Ebonite Big Time from the mid 2000's I believe. This is a ball with medium/low RG, higher diff symmetrical core wrapped by a pearl GB 13.7 cover with the HK-22 base. This is an updated cover from the original. Surface preparation is 1500 Siaair. I drilled mine with a fairly standard pin up layout for me of 50 x 4 1/2 x 35. I tried this on fairly fresh THS at box surface. I've also tried this piece on a medium volume 44' sport pattern.

The Ebonite Big Time SE, at this surface preparation, is a ball best used on higher volume fresh patterns whether the bowler is looking for a symmetrical core ball for the fresh. The Big Time SE is fairly smooth off the spot but continues through the pins. It does seem cleaner and quicker than some asymmetric core pieces but at this surface preparation, I can see this ball in play on medium to higher volume fresh patterns. It handled well the 44' fresh sport pattern as well as the fairly fresh THS. Plus, it looks very sharp going down the lane with its black/silver swirl cover. I expect that this ball should work for a variety of styles, rev rates etc.

The Ebonite Big Time SE is readily available for purchase- see your local pro shop for more information.