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Title: Freeze
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Color: Scarlet/Black  Black/Silver  Red/Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Modified Messenger
- Veneer: NE2
- Surface: 4000 grit Abralon w/Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
- RG: 2.56
- Diff: .047
- Reaction: Skid/Flip
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Dry Oil
- Description: Freeze. An oldie, but a goodie. This ball contains a modified version of the Messenger core - arguably the most successful core in Columbia 300 history - wrapped in the NE2 shell which was featured on last year’s Momentum. A 2-piece core paired with a high performance cover you asked for it, we served it… FROZEN.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: justdale on June 12, 2009, 12:25:50 PM
4 x 4 2 inch pin buffer

OOB finish correction needed

I was thinking when I drilled this one that it is going to be a great league ball, well it will be, but that will not be the only place I use this one, seeing the specs on this ball, with the Messenger core, and the Momentum cover, I knew that this particular piece would react in a way that I was ready for, whoops, I got that wrong. This ball reacts very strong off the friction and finishes through the pin deck very nicely.
Alot of people are going to see the price on this ball and think that it's gonna be a dry lane ball or a first end reactive, but I can tell you that is far from the truth. This ball will out perform anyone's expectations.

First tried this ball on a fresh house shot and after loosening up with my Perfect rival ( highly shined) ( about 10 shots) I tried playing the same line, and I wasn't able to keep the ball on line, a few adjustments with the feet and target, I rattled off 18 in a row. with them all being just dead flush, fooled around some more and was able to see what this ball can and will do in oil.

I am really impressed with this piece of equipment and I think that the rest of the country will be too.

You need one of these, ( and the three different color schemes will suit anyones taste)
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Dale Williams
Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: The Cheese on June 15, 2009, 05:35:17 PM
Drilled my Red/Blue Freeze (dual-angle) 70/70 6" Pin-to-PAP.
I am a high rev-high speed player and I tend to struggle playing straighter angles to the pocket and further towards the outside. The Freeze allows me to utilize my rotation on shorter and drier patterns while not having to cover a lot of boards. I still like the reaction on fresh house conditions I receive with my Full Swing and Bedlam, but this ball fits in nicely below those two as a great fit for Cheetah and playing left-to-right once the heads start to dry up. For some, this might not be your first out of the bag, but it definitely should have a spot as a good piece to fit in once your aggressive surfaces start to fade and burn up. Much like the Cool Noize, the Freeze is a great combination of predictable quality ball reaction at a good price that looks great, but with color options for those who like some variety.
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Columbia 300 Regional/Amateur Staff
Mike Marks Pro Shop
Wyoming, MI
(616)245-7503
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: the other c300 barnes on June 15, 2009, 10:46:13 PM
Obviously when you have one of the best selling balls of all time as your core(MESSENGER), and put one of the best selling c300 balls from last year as your cover(MOMENTUM))you get a great ball, but when you make it a little more then a Tropical Storm you get a steal!!!! This ball has all the characteristics that i loved about my messenger, predictable,strong move but not jerky real readable and awesome for a house shot or when you need to step it down from a more aggressive ball, I drilled one with a 2 x 2 with a hole on my axis and the other 4 x 4 with no hole. They are just what i expected them to be and can not wait to throw them on something where i need the ball to clear the heads and read the backend and be readable with entry angle. Anyone who has had a messenger YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR BAG!! and if you were one of the few who did not have one heres your chance to get on the boat.
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PAP 4 OVER BY 5/8 UP
REV RATE 350 - 380
BALL SPEED 16 - 19 MPH
Columbia 300 Amateur Staff
Cliff Barnes Pro Shops of Georgia
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Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: ColumbiaChris on June 16, 2009, 05:02:38 PM
Hey Everyone. Back again and I'm a 3 yr Columbia300 staff member and have been in the Pro Shop business for 15 yrs. I have a high rev rate and my PAP(posative axis point) is 4 3/8 right X 3/8 up. with a TC(track circumference) of 11.5. I have two or the red/blue pearl FREEZE's.

I drill the first one with my favorite layout. pin 5in from PAP. CG center lined. the ball great when you need to play a little straighter or when the lanes breakdown. A perfect ball to switch to when your hi performance equipment is to aggressive.  Very clean through the heads with a nice flip on backend but not to much. Def stronger than than other balls in its price range.

Chris Fisher
Columbia300 Regional/Amateur Staff NJ

"COLUMBIA 300 BOWLS THE WORLD OVER"
Saba's Pro Shops

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"COLUMBIA BOWLS THE WORLD OVER"
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Tim on July 08, 2009, 03:16:19 AM
The Freeze line is replacing the Jazz series. The Columbia line needed a light-bulb shaped core, as it is always a great engine for performance balls. They decided to bring back the Messenger core, and I couldn't be happier. For the first time, a manufacturer is putting a 2-piece core in an entry-level release. Let me be the first to say, the only thing entry-level about this ball is the price!

I drilled one with the pin 5" from my PAP, above my bridge. I get great length and a fantastic move on the backend. I found this ball to be a touch longer than a Loud Noize, and more consistent off of the breakpoint. Overall hook was pretty similar. Compared to a Jazz, the Freeze got through the front part of the lane much, much better, and turned the corner just as hard. What stood out the most was the hitting power. The 2-piece core just had more "umph" when it got to the pins compared to the 3-piece Jazz.

I drilled a second Freeze, one with the pin 4 1/2" from my PAP, under my fingers, with a hole down my VAL. I wanted to compare this to a Momentum, since they have the same cover. The Freeze is cleaner through the front, and more angularity in the back part of the lane. This one hooked about 4-6 boards less than the Momentum.

With the current state of the economy, and the season just around the corner, I predict the new Freeze will be a popular ball. Anytime you can get this kind of performance with that small of a price tag, you can't go wrong.

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Tim
www.BuddiesProShop.com
Columbia 300 Staff
Vise Inserts Staff
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Bowl0832 on July 08, 2009, 01:39:27 PM
Being in the Proshop business I was excited when I heard about this one. You kidding me? A messenger core with a momentum cover stock! For the same price as a Tropical Storm! I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I have had many messengers in my past. Green and blue. This one brought back memories of standing left on shorter patterns and just tearing it up! My fav messenger drill is 5 x 4. Applied to this ball, red/blue, it was 2 to 3 boards straighter than the loud noize with the same drill. Effortlessly through the front with the familiar pop on the backend. Again, like always, dont be afraid to adjust the surface. The factory 4000 abralon with polish can easily adjusted to create more hook. When adjusted, this ball blows out any of the planet series balls from Roto Grip!

Thanks to Columbia for spoiling us with the Noize series and now the Freeze!
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: lgaudio on July 08, 2009, 10:56:11 PM
The Freeze is my choice for late league shift or short patterns such as Cheetah. The ball is incredibly smooth through the front with a nice flip especially off dry boards to the right. The ball motion is very similar to the Loud Noize with excellent carry. I drilled the Freeze 5” PIN x 4” CG with an extra hole around the PAP.  

You can't go wrong with the Messenger core one of the best every created.
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Lou Gaudio
Columbia 300 Regional Staff
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Tward on July 09, 2009, 04:56:36 PM
When you are talking BANG FOR THE BUCK the Freeze has to go to the top of the list. What can you say when you put Columbia's best pear cover stock on one of the best weigh blocks ever except thank you. With everybody pocket book getting a little smaller because of goods going up, Columbia has hit a jackpot on giving people more for less.

I was shocked with the length it had but knew it would hook so I was never worried watching it go down the lane. Just because you see a small price you will see big results and hook.
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Trea Ward
PAP 4.5" & 1/4" down
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: theduke2004 on July 27, 2009, 12:10:22 AM
Okay I was a little disappointed when I heard the Jazz line was being discontiued and being replaced with the freeze.  The Freeze is a great ball especially for the price. I used the ball a lot for the later squads and or shorter lane conditions.  With the ball having my favorite coverstock coming from the momentum and modified messenger core.  I drilled my Freeze with one of Chris Barnes favorite layouts.  Six inches from pin to pap with a low hole.  The ball gets cleaner through the heads with a strong arcing motion to the pocket.  The ball surprised me being a few boards stronger off the drier boards than my jazz.

Dureyea’ Toland
Columbia 300 Clinton,MD Staffer
World Class Pro Shops
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: StevenB on August 11, 2009, 08:32:26 PM
Momentum coverstock and a Messenger core for an entry level price?  This ball will fly off the shelves of the pro shops.  This ball really surprised me.  The price is the only "entry-level" thing about this ball.  For the bowler that wants a mid-level performance but does not want to spend the money will love this ball.  It gives the easy length that the crankers will love and the flip that the strokers want.  The cosmetically appealing colors will also satisfy everyone's needs.

This ball will be in my bag wherever I go and whatever condition I bowl on.  A LOT more ball than the Jazz - easier through the fronts and more off the dry.  This is definitely a winner!
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Steven Brinkman
Columbia Amateur Staffer
"Columbia Bowls the World Over"
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: edwardsj on August 12, 2009, 11:02:50 PM
Great ball mine is drilled pin beside ring finger in a stacked lable drill. Very clean through the heads with a little mid lane read and a smooth left turn to the pocket. shot 211,214,256,and 224. The first time throwing the ball. On wood lanes without a lot of oil.
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Lee Willis
@ Lee''s Pro shop.
Inside sweet onion bowl
Vidalia, ga
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: munkeynutz on October 23, 2009, 12:32:52 PM
3-4" pin and 3-4 oz side weight (I can't remember exactly what it was).  Drilled with pin above, and just outside of ring finger, mas bias a few/couple inches right of thumb hole, and no side hole.

Very smooth rolling ball. Hits hard and seems to keep the pins low. Stronger than advertised, this ball is very under rated in my opinion.

I needed something to go longer than my Rogue Cell, because when the lanes break down mid second to third game, that Cell is just too much ball. The Freeze did just that, but not much to be honest.

I have to say the Freeze was a solid choice, and for the $129 drilled, I couldn't pass it up (plus due to the budget I was on, I really didn't have much of a choice). It was a toss up for me between the Hammer Emerald Vibe, Storm Fast, or the Freeze.

I never threw the Momentum, but had a black/gold Messenger back in the day and loved it. I would highly recommend picking one of these up if your in the market for a great medium oil ball.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: BOWLAHOLIC300 on October 31, 2009, 12:33:35 PM
In my opion one of the best medium to dry lane ball on the market today. The best ball for the money bar none. I shot 300 last noght with this Baby won several pot games and posting numbers like crazy. This ball for me is more consistant tjhan my VG and more controlable than my NP GREAT GREAT BALL
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Mr Wham
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: HOP OR DIE on November 13, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
Drilled mine 5" from PAP which made me drill the pin out through the middle finger. CG is 4 1/2" from PAP. I wanted a ball for house shots and later games in the block. What I found was that the ball is very clean in the front of the lane and makes a strong but predictable motion everytime I roll it. I shot 770 with it the first night I used it in league. For the price point you cant go wrong from this reaction, Im excited to see how it will work this year for me at nationals
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: NHLWLD on December 31, 2009, 12:15:52 PM
Bought into all the hype and so far I have been very disappointed. I have a low track and have been getting a lot of over under on this ball. Suggestions would be appreciated. Although a cheap buy I am finding other than a over priced paper weight not much use for it. I have the pin above the fingers with the suggested drilling and have moderate speed 16mph but again a low track more of a spinner, get lots of revs.  Finding this very jumpy and not predictable like advertised.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: the pooh on January 12, 2010, 07:56:50 PM
I layed out my Freeze 5X4 with a 4" pin buffer. This puts the pin under my middle finger. X-hole on val, below thumb 6 3/4" from pin.In degrees, it is 50* X 5" X 60*. Don't let the retro core fool you! This is one strong ball, especially for the money.Very strong coverstock. Even with the fairly weak lay out, this ball starts early, midlanes hard, and keeps coming! I have tried many surface preps. With a little polish, it goes longer and saves it for the backend. Dulled down, it will handle medium heavy-maybe more for someone with hand. A great ball for someone looking for a lot of performance for little dollars!


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the pooh
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: brandonje96 on January 13, 2010, 06:41:03 PM
Ball is very good. I drilled mine with pin above ring finger with lots of length and strong backend. Couldent be happier
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: TamerBowling on January 31, 2010, 11:20:03 AM
See profile for specs.
This ball was drilled pin in ring finger and CG  on the strong side.  There's a weight hole on the PAP. Won't spend much time on drilling as this will vary and coverstock is 75% of the reaction.  As usual, I suggest to work with your local pro to find what best works for you.  My ball driller has been watching me for 2 years and I let him select the drilling to compliment me and my arsenal.

Bowl on 41ft THS.  First impressions was that this ball is a really good THS.  Most balls today are really good, but this ball has something going for it that most others don't, price.

Price 10/10: First, price point is excellent.   It is lower than the Hot line (Fast/Furious) from Storm and Vibe line from Hammer.  Really good point to get new bowlers as well as others looking to fill their arsenal.

Core: Symmetric core but a very strong reaction.  Old Messenger core which is a smooth roller.  Don't confuse smooth with Urethane type reaction.  It's still has "big hook".

Cover 7/10: This cover was used in a "higher end" ball from a year earlier in the Columbia line.  This is not a versatile coverstock.  Not saying it's a bad coverstock.  You simply can't do much with it.  It's pearlized and most you can do is take on or off some polish.  If you want to see a slightly later reaction, put on some polish.  If you want to see a slightly smoother reaction, take off the polish.  This ball's cover can make it usable all night on a THS.  I don't prefer to do so, but it could be done for sure.

Reaction 8/10:  This is a much smoother pearlized ball than say, the Reign.  I got this ball to compliment my Furious and I think it really does.  Starting out on fresh when the volume is a bit higher, it had a tendency to turn on behind the head pin.  I can tell when it's too early to use the ball when I leave a lot of ringing 7s.  It needs a bit of friction.  It has a really good look on 2nd game and beyond.  You can swing this ball as it really has a much bigger move than people would expect at this pricepoint.  This ball also prefers to be swung a little.  You will really like to see it's sweeping move.  Core wants to smooth things out and cover wants to go long and they fight each other to perfection.  In the end, it winds up reading the mid-midlane and smooth from the late midlane to breakpoint.  It drives pretty strong.  It's nicest reaction is with a swing, i.e., 12 to 6 or deeper.  It also carries very well if you move your breakpoint towards the inside, i.e., 9-12.  Note: If your house has a wall, stay away from it with this ball as it is kind of jumpy from there (similar to other pearlized balls).  

Overall 7.5/10:  I really think a lot of people will be able to get into bowling with this as their first ball.  For the above par bowler, you can really like this ball to fill an arsenal.  I love this ball under the Furious and before going to the Natural.  When the fresh oil has broken in a little and you can swing it, this ball is so nice.  I love watching a pearlized ball walk in to the pocket the way this one does.  It's different from your typical pearl that just flies off the dry.  It's even made a TV show in somebody's hand.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: thebowlingicon on February 03, 2010, 02:12:08 AM
Not really sure what my drill is from a technical aspect.The pin is under with a balance hole at about 4 o'clock. Sorry for the lack of tech expertise. I had my pro shop guy dull this ball down significantly and drill it so it would strong arc and not jump off of the dry.  I haven't thrown Columbia since the Wild and I defintely think that Columbia has a winner here. The ball is smooth but has good recovery. It has been my bench ball for the last few weeks. Basically throwing 15-8 or so and about 15mph. It makes a nice controlled move and carries well. Tonight was 199-230-256. Good job Columbia.
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Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: jasonsensation20 on March 04, 2010, 02:50:39 AM
Just got one drilled up for me today. I have a 3-4" pin, with the pin touching above my ring finger, and the CG in my palm. Didnt know what to expect from this ball because I cant seem to hook the "weak stuff" on our house shot for some reason. The price was right and I loved my old Black and Gold Messenget Titanium. Anyways, took it to league tonight on a THS, and in shadow balls, I realized it was a bit speed sensitive in the early games. Right out the gate I shoot 300 in the first game out of the box. Lots of pin carry and a great skid/flip reaction. Didnt have to move all night. Finished with a 772 series after a few 8 pins and 10 pins cost me my 800.

All in all, you honestly cannot beat this ball for the price. Right now, I have the three best balls made, in my opinion of course, in the bag right now. A 505a, a Hot Sauce, and now the Red/Blue Freeze. Tell you friends, family, and yourself that you need on of these in your bag. Go ahead, do it
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Sean John 369 on March 12, 2010, 05:53:52 PM
Got this ball for Christmas.  It's drilled Stack Leverage. This ball has so "pop" on it.  80 dollar ball has bang for the buck.  Shot 300 with a couple weeks ago.  758 series.  I recommend.
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Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: ness on March 19, 2010, 02:14:10 AM
I had a hammer doom 15 lbs for the past year and a half. I figured as a girl the heavier the ball I threw the better the pin action..my average is 166.

I decided two weeks ago to buy the freeze (scarlett/black) and drop a pound.

My first night bowling I had a 226, 218, 189

My second wee bowling I had a 218, 193, 222

I love the ball. I find dropping to a 14 lb ball I get more revs, more speed and more pin action. This ball goes straight down for me and snaps right at the end. It's a great ball and I couldn't be happier!!  I have seen a few guys at the center with this ball, a few ppl on tv and so far everyone loves it. You can't beat the price either! Definitely recommend this ball!!
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Jbb817 on April 07, 2010, 07:38:31 PM
I originally got this ball for Christmas, with a 4" pin to cg drilled over ring finger, cg slightly kicked to the right of the center of grip. With this layout the ball had no trouble getting down the lane and it made a hard turn into the pocket. At OOB 4000+polish it did get a bit uncontrollable on the backend, so I scuffed it up with a 2000 abralon pad. This smoothed it out just the right amount for my liking.

The ball cracked about a month ago and I got it replaced, this time with a 2" pin to cg, pin right of ring finger, cg under ring near the center of grip. The ball is a little bit less sharp and has a slightly more controllable motion to it now. I left this one at OOB and it is great, just shot a 629 series today with it. The house I normally bowl at puts down very little oil that dries up fast, so my Hyroad and Smash Zone are a bit too much ball. The Freeze is the perfect ball to step down to, since it clears the heads and makes a sharp predictable motion downlane. I'd definitely say that more than being the best bang for the buck, this ball is simply one of the best balls out right now.
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Arsenal
Storm Virtual Gravity
Storm Hyroad
Brunswick Smash Zone
Columbia Freeze
Brunswick Target Zone
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: stc067 on August 08, 2010, 12:36:37 AM
I got this ball for $80.00 on clearance from a local pro shop a few weeks ago, and really didn't know what to expect because I don't know anybody who has one. I had the ball drilled the same as my Playmaker.(pin over ring finger) Well, after a few weeks of using the Freeze, I must say that I am favorably impressed.The Freeze clears the heads well(even when they're burned up)goes very long, and makes a violent move to the pocket.I have been blown away by the pin carry that I have when I use my Freezelight, heavy, it does't matter.Compared with my Playmaker,the Freeze is about 4-6 boards weaker, but more angular on the back end. I would say that the Freeze offers great bang for the buck.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: TamerBowling on September 03, 2010, 01:00:12 PM
Just wanted to post the link to my video review.

http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/columbia-freeze/

My review is posted earlier here.
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Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Strike Club on October 13, 2010, 01:13:49 PM
I have now drilled three of these and love all of them. My first one is pin up with a small hole on my VAL. I love the clean front of this ball with a good motion in the back. I have used it for all conditions and shot 300 in Canton, GA on Cheetah, and 878 on THS in Goose Creek, SC. I drilled the second one pin under ring with a large hole 2" down on my VAL. Ball was strong enough to use on Shark after hitting it with 1000. The third on is pin down under the middle finger and is very clean with a smooth motion in the back. This is an awesome bowling ball.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: expo300twohander on October 18, 2010, 03:02:40 AM
This was my first ever bowling ball, purchased in april of this year. I started one handed and my average was only 117, but after a move to two handed I found this ball to be a really nice ball. On a typical house shot i found that it had a smooth transition to pocket on the backend and was a sledgehammer to the pocket My high game with this ball was only a 231 but being a bowler for only three months shows the true worth of this ball. From April to August my average jumped to 152. I have recently moved to a Track 505t but i can say this ball is more than reliable and every bowler would do well to own one.

An update on my performance with this ball: recently i shot a 682 with this ball and my average is now 189.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Matt C on November 10, 2010, 03:10:46 PM
Due to injury a few years ago, I was forced to move to 14lbs equipment.  To be honest I was concerned that I was not going to get the carry needed with such light equipment.

That said....

Pin is just right of ring finger  cg kick slighly right of center.  No weight hole required

I joined 2 leagues this year both in houses notorius for no oil. I was a cranker before injury, now more of a tweener.  ball speed prob 15 - 17

 This ball does require some oil to be usefull with this layout, and in the one house there just isnt enought. Cant control the break point and cant get it far enough down the lane (could be partly from my having to switch styles and release)

 In the 2nd house there is just enough oil in the middle i can get deep.. get it down the lane and watch it finish strong.

 After 2 weeks of 670's not worried about carry anymore.  I was kinda suprised on how much this ball actually does hook and how strong it finishes.  

If you are bowling on burnt lanes with even just a bit of oil in the middle id have no problem saying get a freeze.
Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: bwproshop on December 28, 2010, 07:01:31 PM
Freeze blk/sil: Pin 3 1/2 from PAP, @ 45 degrees. Surface 1K Abralon, with factory finish polish. Overall, nice smooth reaction. Has a tendency to bleed a little if the lanes are too dry, but it does still hit good. Much better reaction when playing a tighter line, than trying to cross too many boards.

Freeze scarlet/blk: Pin 4 1/2 from PAP, @ 33 degrees. Surface 4K Abralon, with Delayed reaction over factory finish polish. A lot more downlane reaction that isn't too sharp. I still have better success playing straighter, but I can cross more boads with this Freeze down lane.

Both layouts show two different sides of this ball. Despite being pearl, this sands easily and responds very well to different surfaces. Don't be swayed by the price. With both a proven core and cover, this is a lot of ball for the money.
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Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Los300 on January 25, 2011, 12:34:13 PM
LANE CONDITION






Length: Approximately 40 feet.

 

Volume: Medium volume.


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


 



COMMENTS





Likes:
I drilled my Freeze to be a good house league bowling ball. I was having trouble this season with my more aggressive equipment forcing me to make huge moves left at any given time. When I saw that the Freeze was kind of a mixture of the Messenger and Momentum I knew I would get the added length that I had been missing and the ability to keep my moves simpler. What I have seen is exactly what I was looking for. I am able to play most nights a pretty direct line and know that my moves will be basic 2 and 1 or so moves meaning I can loosen up and score more consistently. I have also been pleasantly surprised with the carry that the ball has shown. When I am able to get the ball to save energy for the backend the ball will have the necessary pop and hit on the back.



Dislikes: 

I have not seen anything with the Freeze that makes me dislike it. The ball is not aggressive enough for higher volume patterns but I knew that going in. It is a great ball for a great price.

 


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

 

 

 


Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: Artful_Dodger on March 14, 2011, 07:28:05 PM
BALL SPECS


Pin Length:n/a


Starting Top Weight:n/a


Ball Weight:16


 


DRILL PATTERN


Pin to PAP:n/a


CG to PAP:n/a


X Hole (if there is one):yes

 





BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate:med.


Ball Speed:14.5-15.3

 

PAP/Track:n/a


 




SURFACE PREP


Grit:box finish


Type: Polish

 




LANE CONDITION


Length:39'

 

Volume:n/a


Type THS


 



BALL REACTION


Length:good length; manageable even when the heads are dry, then I can play a very controllable arc or move more inside and play shid/flip.


Back End:very lively whenever there's oil in the head are, otherwise it's all midlane.  The ball carries well and I use it as my fresh oil, house shot ball but not when there's carry down.

 

Overall Hook:It actually hooks quite a lot. The Freeze is alot more aggressive than I originally expected.  It's drilled with the pin over ring and the cg is off to the right of my thumb but I haven't measured it.


Midlane Read:I didn't get it for it's midlane characteristics.  The way it's drilled, it does react earlier than some others I've seen but it's a controlled move that still allows a nice snap toward the pocket


Breakpoint Shape:On a fesh condition, it's like a "j" with half the foot cut off.  When the lanes are dry and you're playing completely in the dry, it's like half an  "O".


 




COMMENTS


Likes:I prefer my Natural Pearl or even my Yellow Dot as a dry lane ball but this ball works hard for me on a fresh house shot in the track area around 8-10; either down the boards or fromabout 12 to 8..... and you can't beat the price!!  It's durable too.


Dislikes: none


 


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Title: Re: Freeze
Post by: mr300ny on August 26, 2011, 04:34:34 PM
LANE CONDITION

Length: 38 feet
 
Volume: medium to light

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

 
COMMENTS

Likes:
Pin 4 1/2" from PAP
Pin above middle finger
Bowler: ~475 revs 17.5 mph

Ball  rolls very smooth throughout with a smooth arc to the pocket. Not too  snappy and works well on dry-medium oil patterns. Gets great length and  hits hard. Shot 750+ series' in 8 consecutive weeks with Freeze. Best ball on the market for it's price. This is a must own.


Dislikes: Does not work well on heavy oil patterns, but that's obvious.

 
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High Game: 300 (3x) (11/3/07, 7/6/11, 8/23/11)
High Series: 798 (2/9/08)

Stony Brook University Bowling
Cranking the crap outta balls since birth.