Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
The Reaction Arc's coverstock features Columbia's MegaTEC particle which was developed to create more friction in the oil. Due to the string hook potential of the Reaction Arc, the ball is available with a factory 1200 grit "Fine" finish.
Specifications are as follows:
Coverstock: MegaTEC
Color: Black
Hardness: 75 - 789
Factory Finish: 1200 grit "Fine" finish (as compared to previous Columbia balls at 600 grit)
Hook Ratio: 31
Differential: .045
Available Weights: 12-16 Pounds
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on January 07, 2002, 09:36:38 PM
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on January 25, 2002, 10:10:48 AM
We received one of the Reaction Arc's early and drilled it up for a shop bowler that fell in love with the Reaction Roll. The Reaction Arc was laid out with the Pin beside his ring finger and the cg about 1 1/2" from the center of his grip. This bowler is more of an up the lane shooter.
We gave him the ball and sent him out to practice. After 5 minutes, he came back in and said you need to come out here and see this, ???? Chris and I both walked out and to our amazement this ball was going run away Brooklyn. He then threw the Roll and was right in the pocket. The biggest difference that we noticed was that the Arc saved energy through the front part of the lane and then made a more aggressive move towards the pocket.
The cut away of the ball, shows a tall, skinny core. But I would have to say that the flip block on this ball have to be extreme dense.
I am amazed each time a new ball hits the market, that I didn't think could out hook the last "Hook in a Box" ball. This is something that I think will be a ball for bowlers that like to go up the lane or don't have a lot of hand. Bowlers that turn it up, should take a second look at this ball, because you could have something that won't make it out of your bag that often.
If you have any questions, please email me at http://Bill@BuddiesProShop.com
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Post by: matjoh300 on February 16, 2002, 08:01:01 AM
Post by: Paul Gault on February 19, 2002, 01:59:00 AM
Post by: mdagost103 on February 19, 2002, 07:55:47 AM
Post by: dlgeer on February 20, 2002, 12:48:52 AM
Expected nice movement from the ball for a wet/dry 5 to 5 lane condition at one of my houses and it worked like a charm. Ive thrown a Rock Star, Purple Monster and most recently a Reaction Ricochet and none tame the wet/dry like this ball. If I went outside my mark it bounced off the dry back to the pocket without going over brooklyn. Had a little bit less success if I missed my mark inside. The ball carried great leaving a couple 10s and 7s for my fun. I stood on the 35 board and shot over the 12 out to the 8 and back. It was very consistant and held true to the "arc" name.
Way to much ball if you throw a slow shot or have huge amounts of hand, maybe even on wet conditions. I would like to throw this ball on wall to wall flooded conditions to see how consistant it is without the adult bumper.
It went all 3 games with ease and only required a tiny bit more speed at the last to keep it under control. No over/under which surprised me.
This ball works great for me since I can throw it full speed where as with the other balls I had to work hard at slowing down so that they would hook in the wet.
Ill write more after I get a few more games on it.
Post by: Paul Gault on February 22, 2002, 12:24:06 PM
Post by: Paul Gault on February 22, 2002, 08:32:31 PM
Post by: tommylamb on February 23, 2002, 05:14:14 PM
Post by: mdagost103 on February 28, 2002, 12:20:21 PM
Post by: ABCUTIE300 on March 01, 2002, 09:37:37 PM
Post by: KingKong on March 04, 2002, 01:27:03 AM
Post by: dlgeer on March 06, 2002, 07:44:48 PM
For slower shots or people with lots of hand this ball will be to much for any condition but right out in the oil! If you are like me and you need help taming your speed or hooking with avg amount of hand, then this is your ball!
So far the best ball Ive used in the wet!
Post by: 10 In The Pit on March 28, 2002, 05:51:06 AM
Out of the box, I could see that this ball wants to start up early on the lane, and seems to have a shallow arc well down lane. Then, once the weightblock kicks over, then the arc steepens up significantly. However, I just couldn't seem to find the right reaction in my heavy (and long) oil house, so I decided to tweak the coverstock around somewhat. First, I dropped to a light gray ScotchBrite pad, scuffing on the bowtie.....it seemed like a good move at the time, but I felt like it still wasn't quite right. Next, I tweaked the coverstock down to the green ScotchBrite pad, again on the bowtie. The green pad seemed to have the ball digging in too early, but hooking less. So, I went back up to the light gray ScotchBrite pad again on the bowtie, but still didn't like the reaction that it was giving me. Now, I've tweaked the surface up to the white ScotchBrite pad, but haven't tested it out yet. Between the line that this ball seems to want to play, and the heavy/long oil shot that I bowl on (and there aren't any bumpers to send the ball out to), I just haven't been able to hit the right combination with this ball yet. Yes, I've thrown one 279 game with it, but I think that it was a one-time flash in the pan.
At this point, I can't say for sure if it is the bowler, the ball, or the lane conditions that don't agree with each other. I'm going to give the ball some more time on the lanes before giving it a grade......at this point, I'm not overly enthused with this particular model, or at least not on the lane conditions that I've been using it on. I know that the ball isn't burning up on the lanes, because I can watch the PAP weight hole dead steady until well into the dry backends. I'm beginning to think that my better bet would have been the Roll instead of the Arc. But, I'll give the Arc some more time to redeem itself.
Post by: MichaelsILVA on April 14, 2002, 09:36:15 PM
Post by: Paul Gault on April 14, 2002, 11:30:56 PM
Post by: RandyO on April 15, 2002, 11:21:30 AM
I actually have two of these monster hookers, and I think my experience will help you avoid making a mistake. One of my ARC's is drilled 4x4. I have a long PAP (6-3/8 x 1/2), so a 4x4 drilling is stacked leverage for me. I don't really like my 4x4 ARC. It seems to use up energy much too quickly, so it's limited to severly flooded conditons and only likes to be played inside. My second ARC is drilled a bit tamer, around 5-1/2 x 5-1/2, and it's a much better layout. The ARC is a monster arc-type hooker, and it doesn't need help from the layout. You DO NOT want a layout that's going to start the ball rolling too early. Heed this warning and you will probably like your ARC. I think the best overall drilling for most bowlers would 5x5 or 5x4, but nothing more aggressive than that - unless you're a spinner or topper.
ORIGNIAL REVIEW:
It’s annoying as hell to read the reviews trashing this ball. Didn’t anyone do any research before you bought the ball? Is your Pro Shop operator or yourself ignorant? This is the biggest hooker on the market. It will hook on wet glass. If you throw a slow speed, or you have an up the back release, or you have very low axis inclination, you’re not going to like this ball. If you bowl on medium dry to dry lanes you can’t throw this ball either.
However, if there’s a significant amount of oil this ball is the correct tool. Columbia tells you this on their web site. They also publish specs and charts showing you the capability of the Arc. IT’S A HOOK MONSTER. I’ve been able to find a workable shot when others can’t just because of this ball. When everyone else is wearing out the shot or it starts to get squirrely, just keep moving left and stay in the oil. Every ball has it’s place. If you don’t recognize this fact then either take the time to learn or get a white dot and leave the hi-tech tools alone.
Post by: Bowlingrat on April 16, 2002, 05:49:38 AM
Now here is where I hope to help others with the carry problem they are having. I too have had a couple of games where the carry went away. What seems to be happening is the heads dry out and the ball uses up too much energy. I learned quickly that a smooth yet agressive loft through the heads saved up enough of the energy to carry more towards the end of the night.
I love this ball and am planning on purchasing a Spirit next as I love the reaction this ball is giving everyone also.
Post by: Chris Postel on April 28, 2002, 10:36:38 PM
I have it drilled 4x4 3/8 with no extra hole. This ball just doesn't die in the backend. I am working on getting more leverage out of my legs and putting a softer hand behind the ball and this ball is helping me out pretty well. I throw it (on a 7-7 shot) from about 18 over 10 out to 6 and it makes a pretty sharp turn around 40 ft down right in the hole. This is the first ball I will look to on tournament shots. When this ball starts turning early, don't move inward, it will turn too sharp! If you have another ball for a little lighter, switch to that immediately! (Thank god I have my ROCK ON still)
Overall, great ball from Columbia!!
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That Is All,
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Post by: BZachIs424 on May 05, 2002, 06:36:24 PM
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Post by: Dave Mastropasqua on May 09, 2002, 03:23:31 PM
Post by: Traumatize on May 29, 2002, 08:26:35 PM
If you are looking for a ball that is mellow, don't even think about this ball. If you want a monster, go buy one of these now. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
<Traumatize>
Post by: shimozukawa on June 19, 2002, 05:22:03 PM
Anyhow, the ball appears to be drilled rev-leverage with the pin about 5" from my PAP and cg 3.75" from my PAP. Since my grip length is the same as the person who gave me the ball, I didn't bother to plug it. (In fact, I didn't even bother to cap the fingers and thumb, so the pitches are slightly off from what I'm used to.)
Given all the horror stories that I heard about the ball from its previous owner, I am _VERY_ pleased with the ball.
I sanded the ball up to 2000 then polished it with Active Attack and Nu-Finish. Apparently this didn't do a whole lot -- the ball still looks grey. I also tried the TrizAct system, which worked a lot better, as it took away the grey-ness. However, the overall reaction with the two methods appears the same on the lanes. (Just, for aesthetic purposes, the TrizAct system is better.)
The ball works very well on two distinct shots:
1) Fresh heavy-oil.
2) Late shift carry-down.
Since every other review raves about the fresh oil uses for this ball, my review will focus primarily on the second use.
Power bowlers will really love this cover/core combination for when the oil moves to the mid-lane and back-end, as it allows you to go softer with the hand, harder with the speed, and still maintain a respectable line to the pocket. Effectively, it highlights a power-bowlers' "B"-game very well.
So far, the only problem I have with the ball is that the drilling wasn't set up for my game. Because of this, the final three flares in the track roll over the weight hole. Actually, I shouldn't consider this to be a problem since it results in the ball rolling out at the pocket, thereby increasing my carry-potential.
All in all, this is a very versitile extreme-condition ball. A pleasant surprise for a high-end Columbia300 ball. And honestly, now having thrown the ball, if the previous owner ever asks for it back, I will purchase one for myself.
All ratings on scale of 1-10 for high oil volumes:
Long: 8
Medium/Short: 3 (The ball bleeds too much energy on the medium and short oil patterns. You'd be better served to turn to the Ricochet or Rev for those patterns.)
Carry-down: 9.5 (This is where the ball truly earns its stay in the bag.)
Overall: 22 cans out of a case. (This may be biased since the ball was, after-all, free.)
Post by: Lijneken on June 26, 2002, 01:13:25 PM
Never have i seen so much hook?!
The first time i threw it, it ended up in the gutter....
But once you get used to it, this ball is the best.
Very predictable, and hits the pins hard. Left or right pocket, head on, it doesn't matter, STRIKE (almost every time)
Maybe a little too much ball, I have to stand all the way left (righty), and throw it over the second arrow from the right... And in addition I have to flatten out my wrist a little & a little less axis rotation, but that works great for me...
To everyone who says this ball sucks: LEARN HOW TO BOWL.... If you can't manage this ball, maybe you should consider trying another sport...
If you have questions about layout or other you can always contact me: lijneken@icqmail.com
Post by: Mongo on July 06, 2002, 05:26:50 PM
OK, let's start with the specs.
15 lb. 3 oz. TW
3" pin
Drilled 3 3/8" X 3 3/8" (stacked)
Box finish
This ball was drilled for a local scratch player for tournament level heavy oil.
Player is a power tweener (18 mph 14-16 revs).
Like I said before at the top of this review, this ball is HUGE. As in, the ball will hook out on many house shots before it ever clears the oil. We tested the ARC on two conditions, standard 34' top hat and a 45' sport condition (slick).
On the first condition, the ball was simply ineffective. We tried lots of speed, ridiculously deep angles, no hand....nothing could get this monster to the hole with any energy.
Second condition...to give you an idea of what this was like, we took an X It and a Predator with us to compare. Playing straight up 10, the Predator and X It gave us similar results....bucket, bucket, weak 10...bag. Then the ARC came to play.
First ball, brooklyn. Moved 5 and 3 left, hit the nose. Moved 2 left with feet...BOOOOOOM. I'm not really going to go into reaction...all I'm going to say is this.
Reaction.....HOOK.
You had better have a flood up front and have it go a way down the lane. Dry midlanes, put the ball up. Breaking down heads, put the ball up. 40+ feet of flood, break out the ARC and laugh at your opponents.
I'm sure that they'll prove me wrong, but I would say it will be a while before the ball manufacturers put out any more hook than this.
Post by: Lijneken on September 12, 2002, 06:32:19 AM
Had it redrilled from 3,375"x3,5" to a 3,375"x5" to smoothen out the strong hook...
The hook before was a little too strong after all...
This drilling suits me much better because its less agressive than before. Now I can throw with as much revs as i like... I don't have to worry about the ball hooking into the gutter...
This is always the first ball out of my bag!!!
Haven't tested it on dry lanes yet, but coming up soon, I don't think it's going to be a problem to play with my arc... (will get back on this)
I stand a little to the right of the last dot & throw it out over the 2nd to 3rd arrow from the middle... This ball gets back to the pocket very easily and hits it so hard (even harder than with my first drilling!!!) that not one pin dares to stay put!!!!
Best carry I've ever experienced & seen!!!!
I would recommend this ball to EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But make sure to choose a drilling apropriate for your game.. because else your average will drop seriously (a little like mine did: +/- 10 pins)
Good luck to everyone!!!
Post by: cocamidoproply on January 02, 2003, 10:44:58 PM
Post by: Wrongside on January 07, 2003, 10:27:11 AM
Drilled pin in ring and CG kicked out towards PAP. roughly 4.75 x 3.5
Surface has not been altered
My Specs
See Proflie
Tested Conditions
Condition A: Standard Xmas Tree oiled to 36 ft
Condition B: Standard Wet/Dry 10-10 oiled to 40ft
Condition C: Inverted pattern, 40 feet
Condition D: Sanctioned Sport Pattern oiled to 42 feet, buffed to 45. 80 units in the middle, 40 on the outsides.
General Information
This ball absolutely needs oil and more oil so that it doesn't burn out. It is probably the best heavy oil ball that I have ever owned. But it will seem absolutely useless if it is used in the dry. I had mine drilled strong for a early strong roll on heavy conditions.
Condition A
Balled burned out eve with inside angels. It was useful if I tired to swing the entire lane, but really saw no purpose in doing so. This ball is definitely not designed for this type of condition.
Condition B
Same as above. If I played outside of 10 during the swing it would hit the dry too early and burn up causing it not to recover consistently. I was; however, able to use it on this condition if I changed my release to a lower track, but really saw no purpose in that either.
Condition C
I did learn that I was able to use this ball on this type of condition. The outsides were very wet and throwing straight up them with more speed than normal proved useful. The only down fall is that this particular ball burned this track out rather quickly and it was no longer effective after a while. On this particular pattern there were not a lot of line choices to play so it made adjusting with it even more difficult.
Condition D
This ball plays VERY well on this type of pattern. Due to the amount of oil that was layed out, there were no problems with it burning out at all. It moved well through the heads and did what it was designed to do. Early Arc. I could swing, but up the boards was more effective due to the drilling that I used.
Rankings, 10 point system
Condition A - 4
Condition B - 5
Condition C - 7
Condition D - 9
Final Thoughts
I believe that many individuals purchase this type of ball and use it on incorrect conditions. All too often I see hook monsters on lanes that don't warrant it. This is a prime example. If used on the incorrect condition, it will leave a bad taste in your mouth, if used on the condition it was designed for, i.e. heavier patterns, it's outstanding and again the best heavy oil ball I have ever owned. Mine probably only has about 50 games on it but I have seen no change in reaction nor have I seen any signs of TEC Death. I believe that to make these balls last you must do the following: (1) don't use it on conditions where it will burn out and (2) keep the cover clean!
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Post by: DaKidd237 on March 06, 2003, 10:55:42 AM
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on May 29, 2003, 07:27:39 PM
It seemed to work best when I stayed straight up the back. It died a little if I had any side rotation on it at all. I still have this ball and still love it.
There are only a handful of balls that hook more than this ball, and the hook that comes from most of them is less of an ARC so they will cover more boards.
in about 50 games I can count on both hands how many 10 pins I leave with this ball. It seems to have the look of the Black Rock going down the lane. So I consider it a Black Rock on Steroids. Because it will out hook the Rock, but----it really looks like it going down the lane.
Great ball, probably would have done better if people were not so afraid of the TEC death GARBAGE. I give it a solid 9.5 out of 10
Post by: jmccla2 on June 13, 2003, 10:30:12 PM
Post by: towrofstgh on June 20, 2003, 05:24:14 AM
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Post by: Paul in Holland on December 23, 2003, 08:30:05 AM
I get the best results swinging this ball out a bit. If you keep it inside nose-hits or brooklyn, swing it out too much and it recovers at least to a light pocket. Also very useful when there's a reverse pattern with carrydown. In those cases I stand way to the left (righty) and throw it out around 2nd arrow (I drift a bit towards the spot I play) giving it a lot of length. When it turns the corner it hits VERY hard into the pocket.
One thing I can not do with it: turn it too much. Just dies out on me. Overall I like it very much.
Post by: BlazingAssassin88 on March 11, 2005, 12:35:25 PM
now, granted 2 people had this ball before me, and it worked at first for me, but this ball will come back SOAKED in oil when the lanes are wet
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Post by: Manateesteve on November 18, 2005, 11:09:31 AM
The ORIGINAL supercranker
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If you can throw straight up ten, or hook the lane, your choice must be to stand left, grip it and rip it, for THAT is the way of the Supercranker !!
Post by: columbia3004ever on February 14, 2006, 10:53:22 PM
Moved way in to the oil and bang. this ball does what it says arc. when it starts coming it doesn't stop. shot a 220 game with it. the 2nd game the lanes broke down so i switched to the wired. 2nd night..... Same shot , but less traffic in the middle. I playyed the same line and had the front 8 then went brain dead and missed at the bottom on the 9th shot. Made the spare , had the first 2 in the 10th , then let up on the speed for a 7 count and a 275. I put it away the 2nd game due to lane breakdown , but the wired didn't kick the corners out. the 3rd game I pulled this ball back out and moved 5 boards left and had the middle at about 45 foot. unlike any ball i've ever thrown , this ball finished really well with that line , and demolished the pins. All in all I must say if you like arc then this is a must have. great ball columbia.
Post by: kusan_31 on August 27, 2006, 12:01:14 AM
Even though it flat out hooks, its still very controllable. smooth breakpoint and a heavy roll entering the pocket, i remember saying something very similar to this in my Flipside EGO review. Ive been having success with columbia recently, especially with this kind of roll.
Reaction Arc is definitely in my bag everytime I bowl.
Post by: leftyinhawaii on February 11, 2007, 12:17:01 PM
I've had this ball for three years now and have won a ton of money with it. Almost always win scratch and/or handicap on either the second or third game of every tournament...sometimes doubles if I hooked up with the right person. If you find one of these babies laying around, grab it! It'll come in handy on those nights when nothing seems to be hooking. This ball is a pocket magnet, finds its way to the pocket when I miss inside or outside by as much as two to three boards. It strikes as long as it touches the pocket, high or low doesn't matter. It's amazing to watch! The Reaction Arc has gotta be the luckiest ball ever made. Unfortunately it does require a fresh sanding after every series, and it finally wore down too much. I've sanded it so many times that you can barely read the serial number. I will miss this ball greatly.
I did find a Reaction Roll on e-bay that I have yet to drill. Hopefully I will come to love it as much as I loved my Arc. What a ball!
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