- Warrior Elite

First Impressions
The Ebonite Warrior Elite draws plenty of attention with its silver, dark blue and pink hybrid design. Inside sits the hefty asymmetric Iron Fist core with a 2.470 RG, a massive 0.057 differential and a 0.014 intermediate differential. For the cover, Ebonite goes with the GB 13.3 hybrid coverstock, dulled out of the box with a 500 and 2000 Abralon finish. This combination of a very early-revving core and the rough hybrid surface should let the ball clear the heads safely while still delivering a strong, unrelenting change of direction at the breakpoint.
Comparison
Compared directly to the Ebonite Warrior Supreme, which uses a pure solid cover, the hybrid addition gives the Warrior Elite a marginally later hook and a somewhat more agile reaction in the drier part of the lane. Against the Storm Phaze II, the asymmetric core gives the Warrior Elite a considerably stronger asymmetric kick off the backend. When transition changes the lane and spotty areas develop, the dull cover on the Warrior Elite keeps the ball from jumping unexpectedly at the breakpoint. It works excellently on high-volume patterns.
On the Lanes
The Ebonite Warrior Elite is most at home on heavy lane conditions. It's an outstanding option if you're looking for dependable and extremely strong ball motion when the lanes are freshly oiled. The asymmetric core creates strong movement at the breakpoint, which builds confidence when playing both direct and deep lines. The ball should secure carry through a heavy entry into the pocket. On fresh, lighter patterns, however, it inevitably burns up too much energy in the front third of the lane.