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Freeze Solid Black/Purple/Yellow
« on: May 24, 2012, 10:21:14 AM »
Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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FEATURES:
- Color: Black/Purple/Yellow All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Modified Messenger
- Veneer: New Era Solid
- Surface: 800, 1000, 2000 Abralon and then with Powerhouse Factory Polish
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.56
- Diff: .047
- Reaction: Strong Midlane
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Dry Oil
- Description: New Era Solid provides a wider foot print on the lane than previous Freeze coverstocks for more overall reaction. The Modified Messenger core core is one of the most successful cores in Columbia 300’s great history. The Freeze Solid is finished with 800, 1000, 2000 Abralon and then with Powerhouse Factory Polish for a great reaction on medium to dry lanes. The Freeze Solid takes the popular Freeze line to new levels of performance for any bowler.

 

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Re: Freeze Solid Black/Purple/Yellow
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 09:06:48 AM »
I knew right off the bat that this ball would be a little stronger than advertised. The New Era Solid coverstoc was quite strong even as a pearl version in the Freeze line so I wasn't surprised to find out this ball picked up its roll in the midlane really well. The low differential of the messenger core helps this ball a lot on patterns that have started to get chopped up as well as shorter oil patterns. I drilled mine 55 x 4 1/4 x 45 and I've thrown this ball on Viper on tour and used it on the burn in games seven and eight for qualifying as well as in match-play. I was also able to throw it in one of my leagues in game three when the lanes start to get extremely jumpy and was able to control the breakpoint very well with the factoey surface on it

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Re: Freeze Solid Black/Purple/Yellow
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2012, 09:05:47 PM »
Freeze Solid

The Freeze Solid was an addition to the lower mid line of Freezes this spring. It has the same proven Messenger core as the traditional Freezes, with a New Era Solid coverstock. This ball really expanded the line, along with the Freeze Hybrid, to give more diversity in ball motion to the same level of strength. The box surface is shined, but I took the option to scuff it to 2000 abralon.

The Freeze Solid is significantly smoother and stronger than the original Freezes, no matter what surface the coverstock is at. I would be more inclined to compare it to the Benchmark or Outburst because all three give a similar ball motion, even though all three have large differences in strength. Compared to the Benchmark, I would have the Solid at 4 or 5 boards weaker with similar layouts (Freeze Solid 105 x 4 1/2 x 65, Benchmark 95 x 4 1/2 x 75) and surfaces (2000 abralon). Compared to the Outburst, it is about 8 or 9 boards weaker. However, these ball motions are extremely similar. Compared to the original Freeze, the Solid is about 2 to 4 feet sooner with a much smoother reaction off the back of the pattern. The Solid is 3 to 4 boards stronger than the original Freeze. Overall, my opinion of this ball is very positive, not to mention it looks pretty cool! For those of you that love your Freeze, I would highly suggest grabbing one of these Freeze Solids. This ball would be perfect for straighter, lower revolution players that have trouble getting the ball through the front part of the lane, or for those that do not want to give up too much of the head pin on a house shot. Lower volume, tougher, and shorter sport patterns will give the Freeze Solid the best look. Look for the Freeze Solid in your local pro shop today!

Tyler Vostry
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Columbia 300 Ambassador

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Re: Freeze Solid Black/Purple/Yellow
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2012, 02:45:51 PM »
I am a Freeze junkie! When I got the new Freeze Solid which allowed me to go to a Freeze earlier in a block, I was pumped! This ball helped me on the THS and Kegel Patterns. The price point is phenominal just like the performance of the ball!
Josh Chambliss
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