- Choice

First Impressions
Released in July 2018, the Ebonite Choice was the big "headliner" of the summer and marked the return of a legend in modern dress. Ebonite took the iconic "Centrex Symmetrical Mass Bias" core from the famous "The One" series, modified it slightly, and called the result the Mod-1 Core. This asymmetric core delivers massive power with a low RG of 2.49, a high differential of 0.054 and an intermediate diff of 0.021 (at 15 lbs). This engine is wrapped in the GSV-1 Hybrid Reactive coverstock. The factory finish of 500/1000/2000 Abralon gives the ball in black/red/white a dull, aggressive look. The goal was clear: a ball that takes up the legacy of "The One" but comes with enough chemical bite (GSV-1) to handle modern oil volumes.
Comparison
Compared directly to the Ebonite Verdict, which previously served the "heavy oil" segment, the Choice is somewhat cleaner through the heads but reacts more dynamically at the breakpoint. Where the Verdict often rolled early and sometimes lost energy, the Choice stores more power for the pins thanks to the hybrid cover and the Mod-1 core, without slipping in the oil. Compared to the Ebonite Real One (which was polished), the Choice digs in much earlier and is noticeably rounder in its overall motion. It is the more aggressive companion to the Matrix Solid: where the Matrix Solid runs controlled and smooth, the Choice offers more corner and a higher overall hook potential. It behaves similarly to a Hammer Rip'D, but has that particular "Ebonite roll" that feels heavy and driving.
On the Lanes
The Ebonite Choice is an absolute "monster" for heavy oil. It's the first choice when you get to the lane and find a flood of oil. Thanks to the rough surface and the strong asymmetric core, it almost completely ignores overreaction in the midlane. It generates traction as soon as it touches the lane and turns reliably to the pocket. It's an excellent fit if you need help getting the ball to hook on oily lanes, or if you're a speed-dominant player. Once the lane dries up, however, it starts to burn up (roll out), which makes a switch to a polished ball (like the Choice Pearl that came later, or a Game Breaker) necessary.