Four New B6 Bowling Balls for November 2026: Go Time, Reckoning, Blacklist and Intel Recon Hybrid
Brunswick's B6 brand family follows its six October releases with four more on November 19, 2026. This round comes from Ebonite, Hammer and Radical. It includes a new tournament-ready solid from Ebonite, Hammer's strongest ball to date, an all-black angular pearl, and a stronger hybrid version of Radical's Intel Recon.
Together they cover a wide range of the bag. The Reckoning handles the heaviest oil, the Go Time covers medium to heavy conditions, the Blacklist gives you angle when the lanes start to transition, and the Intel Recon Hybrid works as a dependable benchmark ball. Here's what's new, how each ball reacts and where it fits in your arsenal.
Ebonite Go Time: A Tournament Bag Staple
The Ebonite Go Time stood out throughout testing and has everything it takes to become a tournament bag staple. It's built for medium to heavier oil and has a strong, round, continuous motion that works for a wide range of bowling styles, from straighter players to high-rev power players.
The HK22 GB 13.7 Solid cover and the Big Time symmetric core give it more midlane strength and total hook than the GB5 Hybrid, and it still gets farther down the lane than the biggest hooking balls in the Ebonite lineup.
Hammer Reckoning: Hammer's Strongest Ball to Date
The Hammer Reckoning is the strongest ball Hammer has ever made. It reads the lane earlier and rounder than the Zero Mercy Solid, controlling the midlane instead of saving its energy for one sharp move downlane.
It's powered by the new Vindicator asymmetric core. Its RG of 2.474 is lower than the Zero Mercy Solid's 2.524, and its asymmetry is stronger than the Spawn's. The HK22C² Solid cover, finished at 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad, digs in early and keeps driving through the pins. When the pattern is long, fresh and heavy, it's time for the Reckoning.
Hammer Blacklist: An All-Black Angular Pearl
The Hammer Blacklist has a black pearl shell and black logos, a clean blacked-out look unlike anything else in the Hammer lineup. On the lane, it's an angular pearl with a clean skid/flip motion.
The HK22 Cohesion Pearl cover is the pearl version of the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty cover. Paired with the new Stacked LED symmetric core, it gets easy length, saves energy for the backend and responds hard to friction. Hammer says it's more defined than the Hammerhead Pearl and more angular and aggressive downlane than the Deep Ocean Vibe.
Radical Intel Recon Hybrid: A Stronger Benchmark
The Intel is one of Radical's best-selling balls of all time, and the Radical Intel Recon Hybrid adds more strength to that proven design. It uses the same Modified Intel Symmetric weight block as the Intel Recon but replaces the pearl cover with an HK22 Hybrid reactive cover. The result is more midlane traction, making it stronger than the original Intel Recon while keeping its easy length and smooth, readable motion.
With a low 0.032 differential, it gives a stable, predictable roll that makes it a great first ball on a new pattern.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Which One Belongs in Your Bag
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Need the most hook possible? The Hammer Reckoning is Hammer's strongest ball, built for long, heavy patterns.
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Want a strong ball that works for any style? The Ebonite Go Time gives a round, continuous motion on medium to heavy oil.
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Looking for angle downlane? The Hammer Blacklist gets easy length and makes a sharp skid/flip move off the dry.
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Need a dependable benchmark? The Radical Intel Recon Hybrid gives a smooth, readable motion with a little more hook than the Intel Recon.
FAQ
When do the November B6 bowling balls release?
The Ebonite Go Time, Hammer Reckoning, Hammer Blacklist and Radical Intel Recon Hybrid all release on November 19, 2026.
Which November ball is the strongest?
The Hammer Reckoning is Hammer's strongest ball to date and the strongest in this release. It reads the lane earlier and rounder than the Zero Mercy Solid.
How is the Intel Recon Hybrid different from the Intel Recon?
Both use the Modified Intel Symmetric core. The Intel Recon Hybrid uses an HK22 Hybrid cover instead of the Intel Recon's pearl cover, which makes it stronger with more midlane traction.
What kind of motion does the Hammer Blacklist have?
It's an angular pearl with a clean skid/flip motion. It gets easy length and makes a strong, continuous move once it finds friction.
How does the Go Time compare to the GB5 Hybrid?
The Go Time has more midlane strength and total hook than the GB5 Hybrid, and it gets farther down the lane than Ebonite's biggest hooking balls.
What weights are available?
The Go Time, Blacklist and Intel Recon Hybrid come in 12 to 16 lbs. The Reckoning is offered in performance weights of 14 to 16 lbs.
Are these balls covered by a warranty?
Yes. All four carry a two-year warranty from the date of purchase.
Contact Us
All four balls release on November 19, 2026, and are available to pre-order now at Gebhardts Bowling. Want to know which one fits your game or how to drill it? Call us at 610-439-8464 and our team will help you build the right arsenal.