- Code of Honor

First Impressions
The Ebonite Code of Honor comes in a classic Blue, Black and Red solid color blend that signals absolute control. At the center of this model beats the asymmetric CB-2 Core, with a low 2.480 RG and a massive 0.051 differential. The outer layer consists of the extremely high-traction RCS 5 Solid Reactive coverstock, sanded to a dull 2000 Abralon finish out of the box. This combination of a rev-happy core and a rough solid cover should make the ball start up extremely early and generate an enormous, heavy motion through the midlane.
Comparison
Compared to the Ebonite Honor, which uses a pearl cover, the Code of Honor offers a dramatically shorter skid phase and a far smoother, more arcing reaction at the breakpoint. Against the Storm Alpha Crux, the asymmetric core delivers a nearly identical, brutal change of direction in the oil. Once the transition sets in and the lane builds uneven friction, the Code of Honor benefits enormously from its rough surface. It bites through the oil mercilessly, but loses its energy immediately on dry boards.
On the Lanes
The Ebonite Code of Honor is best suited to lane conditions with heavy oil volume. For strokers and tweeners it offers the chance to play the boards in the oil with confidence, since the surface minimizes unexpected reactions and finds massive traction. The steady drive toward the pocket should deliver reliable carry, especially when serious oil volume is the issue. Once the lane dries up, however, the aggressive cover can leave the ball reacting too weakly in the backend and turning over flat.