Brunswick Ethos Hybrid Bowling Ball

The Ethos Hybrid is a first ball out of the bag kind of ball. The symmetric core gives it a rounded, controllable shape with a little more pop than balls of the past. I think that is due to the HK22C cover stock. Very nice benchmark ball

The ball is fantastic.. nice control roll and hits the pins with authority

The Ethos Hybrid is a flare monster. When I need something to hook, this is my go to. I liked the Ethos Hybrid once it lane shined a bit and I could move in. Coming off the backend, it just did not quit. You'll get a lot of use out of this through the whole series on league night and not all balls are like that so this is a gem

The Brunswick Ethos Hybrid is a great complement to the original Ethos. The Ethos Hybrid is earlier with more pop downlane. The Ethos Hybrid is great for wet/dry conditions and the 1st ball out of the bag for tournaments. It is a very controllable ball, that takes surface adjustments very well. I can use this ball on a multiple variety of lane conditions. Great house shot ball, The Ethos Hybrid is great upgrade to the original Ethos.

Ball: Brunswick Ethos Hybrid Coverstock: HK22C - SH 4.0 Hybrid Core: Ethos Factory Finish: 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad Layout: 50 x 5 x 15 The Ethos Hybrid finds itself sitting nicely in the benchmark symmetric slot in my bag. I went with a pretty standard tall pin up layout on this one which provides nice length and plenty of backend on fresh patterns with a bit of friction. The Ethos hybrid also performs well as the ball down option when the lanes start to transition and you need that stronger dull hybrid symmetric option before it’s time for the extra length a Vaporize or Ivory Rhino provides. This is a great option if you want a step down from the big core/big cover Mesmerize and Mindset balls of the world. Chris Freeland Average Rev Rate 400 Average Speed 18 mph PAP: 4 7/8 over 1/2 up

I was a big fan of the Ethos Pearl. The Ethos Hybrid gives me a earlier read with a continuous strong arching back end motion. I have been able to use this ball on the fresh and break down. A very versatile ball to add to your bag.

BALL SPECS Ball Weight: 15 lbs DRILL PATTERN Ball: 65 x 5.5 x 50 BOWLER STYLE Rev Rate: 375 rpms Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand PAP/Track: 4 5/8 over 3/4 up SURFACE PREP Grit: 1000 Siaair BALL REACTION Length: Midlane hook Back End: Strong Arc COMMENTS: The Ethos Hybrid is the earlier hooking cousin to the original Ethos. This one grabs the lane earlier than the original and works both on the fresh and on the breakdown. The cohesion additive really adds to the utility and the predictable nature of this ball. The Ethos Hybrid is a great first ball out of the bag as it handles oil well, blends the wed dry, and also handles carrydown well. I found this ball to be perfect league ball and should find a spot in the bag for most styles. The Ethos hybrid is an ideal benchmark ball.

Last season the original Ethos was easily a favorite out of my bag but quickly got out shine by the Track Theorem. Don’t think that will be happening this season as I have already drilled two of these. This Hybrid version will be the first ball out of your bag and won’t go back in any time soon. The earlier read made by the savy hook HK22 hybrid cover is perfect combination of benchmark motion but still strong enough to score on house shots all night long.

I drilled mine 75x5x30 and with that layout I got a fairly strong ball. With the 2k surface it was still very smooth thu the the front of the lane and still strong on the backend. With the 2k finish on it I was able to use this as a first ball out of my back.