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Freeze
« 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.
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Re: Freeze
« Reply #31 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.

 


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Re: Freeze
« Reply #32 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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mr300ny

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Re: Freeze
« Reply #33 on: August 26, 2011, 04:34:34 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 38 feet
 
Volume: medium to light

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

 
COMMENTS

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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)

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