Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
available immediately and cleared for PBA regional competition beginning
January 12 and national competition January 15. The ball features Columbia's
TEC2(tm) cover stock. The ROCK ON is available in Deep Purple with Peach
engraving. It is available in weights of 12-16 lbs. The ROCK ON is one hook
monster designed for heavy oil. It features the TEC2 (patent pending) shell.
The secret lies in the new core shape and heavily loaded TEC2 particle
shell. The core concentrates the weight near the center of the ball for
maximum roll. The large, dense flip block adds to the flare potential for
more hook. This ball has a .052 differential Rg for 5-6 inches of flare. The
high TEC2 particle loading puts more teeth in the shell to bite through the
heavy oil. This ball will grab the lane through the oil for a mid lane hook
and create a strong curving backend. The ROCK ON offers a hook rating of 28.
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on January 17, 2001, 09:03:06 AM
I watched Chris throw the ball all night. We bowl on 2nd shift condition, with heavy oil in the middle and blend to dry gutters.
Chris was able to stand deep inside and lay the ball down around 30 and send it out to around 7 and then get it back. This ball is about 3 boards stronger than the Rock Star. The Rock On had stronger backend as the night went on, but a few boards adjustment was all that was needed. Throughout the night the ball was still able to clear the heads without losing energy.
The Rock On core revs up and give you a good read of the lane. On a Scale of 1-10, I would give this ball an 8. It is still early and I am sure Chris will shine it to get a closer comparison to the Rock Star.
Thanks
Bill
Post by: mrteach3 on January 24, 2001, 04:19:59 PM
I wanted to be able to compare it to my Rock Star, but that just isn't very possible when the Rock ON hooks like you wouldn't believe. By the time I found anywhere to throw it, I ended up being around 13 boards more on the approach and 15 boards more on the lane than my Rock Star. So needless to say, I ran back into the shop and shined it the best that I could.
After I shined it, the ball obviously did not hook as much, but it still hooks more than anything I have ever thrown. I was amazed that it gets through the heads as smoothly as it did. However, once it hit midlane, it starts to hook and just doesn't stop. I was very impressed with the strong move it makes at the break point. It is continuous and hard. The carry seemed to be very good whether you hit high or light. This has continued to be the case after I have thrown it for many games.
I was able to compare it to my Rock Star after I shined the Rock ON. Even after shining it, I was consistently 8 boards left on the approach and 8 -10 boards left on the lanes with the Rock ON.
The Rock ON seems as though it would be a great ball for someone who needs the extra pop. For myself, I still try to throw it, but I haven't been as successfull with it as I have been with some other equipment of mine. I just don't see enough oil to throw it more.
For those of you that need to know, my PAP is 4 3/4 X 1/2 down. I have average speed and more than average revs.
Post by: BeansProShop on February 14, 2001, 07:37:38 PM
After posting this review I went to a Scratch Tournament this past Sunday.
I bowled qualifying the 2nd squad and I couldn't use this ball because the lanes were very spotty up front so I didn't even pull it out of the bag. I made the cut using a Power Bolt. They re-oiled after the qualifying and there was a big puddle in the middle so I pulled out the Rock On in practice and had a decent look with it so I decided to use it. Well I went 258,229,259,275 to qualify 3rd in the top 5 stepladders.(I know it was a shootout but still, this ball gave me more room than any other ball) In the stepladders I had the best reaction of all the finalists because the track burnt up and the middles were to souped up for the other players and I was able to get really deep and just open up the WHOLE lane. I climbed the ladder to win the tournament for $1,100 with scores of 237-226, 248-212 and 264-216 in the title match. I can honestly say that if I didn't have this ball in my bag I wouldn't have won the tournamet. Way to go Columbia. Beans
Post by: Old Coach on March 11, 2001, 07:32:48 AM
Post by: 1fife on March 26, 2001, 08:58:53 AM
personal stats
pap- about 5 /14 over and 3/8 up
average speed and rev's
the ball has a 4 inch pin
drilled the ball
5x4
this gave the ball thumb weight so i added an extra hole 2" below my pap to take it out and end up with about 1/4 finger.
I also shined the ball, it hooked up to early and didnt have much for the backend.
I bowl on sythetics (wet/dry)and wood(christmas tree).
If i bowled on solid oil, i would have not shined, but since most house shots are not flooded( i hit it with 800 polish)
I like the ball a lot- not most versatile(that could be predicted), but definitely a keeper. Used for 3 set on sythetics-690, 660, 620( i need to put it in the bag earlier during breakdowns) averaging 245 for the first games.
On the wood
used 2 times
231-265-237=733
245-288-257=790
seems to be working great
i would recommend the slower speeds put the pin somewhere above the fingers(5") for the added length
Post by: waterville on May 13, 2001, 06:28:07 PM
Post by: Paul Meyer on May 15, 2001, 01:20:47 AM
Post by: drillwizard on June 22, 2001, 12:32:17 AM
Drilled 3 x 3 3/8
Pin about an inch left of ring cg stacked under
Hole on PAP
TOP to Side 1 - 1/2
This ball has the most hook I have seen to date more than
my Evolution Tour it does not stop
It has way above average carry
It rolls earlier in this drilling I have but it
doesnt have a tendency to roll out.
Playing deep inside on easy house conditons is a breeze.
Overall awesome ball except for dry lanes
Post by: Ed Ford on July 05, 2001, 02:38:22 PM
I am a stroker, carrying a 176 book average, using a 15 pound ball. My ball speed is medium to high, with medium revolutions, and a medium axis tilt. My home house has synthetic lanes, and generally runs medium oil. I had the ball drilled with Pin out to 3 inches, pin to axis of 3 3/8 Inches, c/g to axis at 3 3/8 inches and a weight hole 2 inches beyond the PAP. It was drilled this way to maximize flare through the length of the lane, producing a hard arc.
I have enjoyed using the ball a great deal, rolling some pretty decent series with it. Though it is advertised for heavy oil, I found good control on medium oil as well, though I have to move to the 25 board with the 6 pin as my target. The ball tends to go long with good snap at the end, giving a solid impact into the pocket. I have left fewer 10 pins than with my other balls becuase this ball has also produced good carry. It very nicely compliments my other two balls (Columbia300 Mass Chaos, and Ebonite Trimax 3).
I highly recommend the ball for all but crankers, unless they have a lot of ball speed (the ball might very well start hooking at their feet).
On a scale of 1 to 10 I give the ball a solid 9.5 on medium to heavy oil. However, for dry lanes I wouldn't consider using it, but then it wasn't intended for dry lanes.
Post by: sunsetlefty on July 24, 2001, 01:43:13 PM
Analysis: I'd heard that this ball is strong in the soup, and I will agree. At the ABC's, I tried it during the 5 minute practice time, but couldn't get a comfortable line with it, and you don't want to spend any time fishing for a shot. Back home, I've been playing a 3rd arrow shot, out to about the 10 board. Lining up any further left on a house shot, and this ball will hook too early. If you line up and play inside the oil line, the ball is at it's best. This ball has a nice, strong arc, with no quit. This ball does not skid-flip. It revs smoothly all the way down the lane, and makes the turn with a lot of power, and kicks the corner pin out with authority. One of the harder hitting balls that I've thrown. Very easy to rev, lots of power, great oiler. Not so good on a drier shot, unless you've got a cannon for an arm. My first Columbia purchase in many years. If you really want (or really need) a strong ball, this is a good choice.
Post by: bowler0821 on August 24, 2001, 01:26:30 PM
So if ou need a ball that is a great combo for all oils get the Rock On.
I give thsi ball a 9 1/2 out of 10 a great ball.
Post by: Chris Postel on August 30, 2001, 11:35:07 PM
But nevertheless have I regrouped myself and tried to work on my mechanics....but failed 
........So I gave up on the X-it and decided to purchase another ball.I took a trip to AMF Bay Shore to see Chris Keller and he said either the Angle Extra, Rock On, or the Trauma ER. The thing is.....my original Columbia (Xtreme Chaos) didn't burn out like the X-it....(I just outgrew the Xtreme)
To make a long story short.....(I don't do that often.....just ask A. Warren)...the ball goes long and snaps hard in the back. It is a good ball for a first shift shot at the center I'm bowling at but can always rely on my good friend Trimax II to use when it dries up.
Good ball overall
Post by: clutch on October 19, 2001, 09:57:42 AM
If you have a need for a good oil ball this is worth looking at. Mine Rock-On is 16#, drilled with the pin above the ring finger and has finger inserts and a thumb slug. It is a very playable ball that allows me to have a shot on wet lanes and carrydown conditions.
I hope this helps.
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Post by: Huddersfieldybc on February 13, 2002, 02:59:14 PM
I decided to get this ball about 3 months ago in hopeof improving my average. I bowl at a small bowling ally in england called uksuperbowl in huddersfield. Before i got it my average was 160 with a high series of 672. now 3 months on i average 182 with a high series of 744. All i can say is if you are a hook bowler like me get this ball NOW it is amazing (on oiled lanes) if you bowl at a dry ally then foget it cos this baby likes no loves the oil. It goes pritty long through the oil then when it hits the backend it Snaps and boy does it hook! Not only that but when it hits the pins they go straight down with no hint of staying up. So in conclusion if you are a hook bowler bowling at an oiled centre then buy this now and your average will go up and up and up!!
Overall rating 9/10 (i have yet to find a perfect ball but this is close!)
Post by: mdagost103 on February 28, 2002, 12:18:50 PM
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Post by: parlevelplayer on March 07, 2002, 01:49:10 PM
I've had this ball for about 8-months or so.
The first time I used this ball is on a first shift league with heavy oil the ball was a hook monster (that's before oil sets in)the first time I used this ball I bowled 279,300,260 = 839 series. Then of course these kinds of bowling balls, this ball holds alot of oil (with regular cleaning you can help keep this ball for the long term)
Parlevelplayer
Post by: i like columbia stuffs on March 29, 2002, 10:46:59 PM
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Post by: Jerry Weller on June 26, 2002, 07:45:22 PM
Myself: High rotation tweener (60 degree), 16-17 mph speed, around 12-14 revs
Drilled: Stack Leverage
I've tried this box with every surface I can think of from out of box to sanded. No matter what I do, it hooks a ton (usually a hard arch backend) but it gets the pins too high and leaves 10 pins. The core just does too good a job of saving side roll energy for my style.
I tried the same ball with a special trick release I have using my ring and pinky finger -- this one allows me to throw the ball end over end with about 8 revs like a stroker. With this weaker, but more end over end release the ball actually pops the rack pretty good even when played inside the oil line.
My take is the Rock On would probably be a pretty good oil ball for a stroker looking to open up the lane a little and it might work for a cranker who really revs it up, but I was in tweener hell with it. Too much ball to play in the dry and too little to play the oil.
I've heard from several players that the Rock On dies -- I can neither confirm nor deny that with my own experience as mine only had 30 games on it and was never worth a hoot in the first place in my hands.
I just finished trading this ball for a Visionary Gargoyle with a very straight, very accurate stroker friend who has a very up the back style. I will update things with his opinion of the ball after he's had it a few weeks -- he generally loves Columbia equipment and it may well be a winner in his hands. Of course I generally think highly of Columbia myself so who can say?
Post by: DaKidd237 on July 17, 2002, 02:44:51 PM
Post by: Greatness on July 27, 2002, 05:27:00 PM
16# Rock on - 3" pin drilled leverage - Pin next to ring ringer 1" away and cg kicked out 1" from midline. Small weighthole. Highly polished.
First, on a very positive note. This ball has one of the best cores i have ever had the pleasure of throwing. It transitions very well from skid to hook, it rolls and revs beautifully. Negatively, they put a tec cover on it and needless to say the ball died on me after 50 games. But the hook and hit was good before then. So plan B to try to get my moneys worth.
Plugged it and redrilled it so i could get some fresh particles. This time pin below and between fingers and cg kicked out 1 1/2 inches from midline. I managed to get another 50 out of it before it died.
I really love this core, i think columbia put this core in the wicked. If that is true, I will have to pick one of those with a powerful reactive cover. Should be lethal in the hands of a bowler with a lot of hand like me.
Greatness
Post by: 1smokin on September 21, 2002, 12:27:57 PM
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Post by: tessbowls on November 30, 2002, 09:08:09 AM
When I first bought this ball last year I had a lot of trouble controlling it as it was radically different than my other equipment. but I wanted something for those heavy oil shots.
At the start of this season I found the line with this ball and it became the first ball out for me every night! That is until about 3 weeks ago the proprietor buffed the backend of the lanes and I have not been able to throw it since. I still have this ball ready and waiting for the backends to come around or if I get back to the oily conditions I bought it for.
I am a Right handed thrower with a little more speed than average and a lot of hand straight behind the ball that is drilled MAX. The line I finally found with it was different than what I imagined as I needed to move right and find the oil line and throw pretty much straight down the oil line. If I missed right then it would storm back and if I missed left it would slide nicely until the dry backends and then would simply snap the pins to the pit.
I still will give this ball a 9 out of 10 points as I am confident that the shot will be back soon!
Post by: spweener on January 17, 2003, 03:20:44 PM
My very first 300 was with the old version and I averaged 220 in that league. Since then I have had good success with it until the lanes I bowl at scuffed up the track very badly. By that time the Rock On was discontinued. I have since purchased other equipment such as Reaction Roll and Swamp Monster and others, but nothing hit as hard and carried pins like the Rock On. Now, to my delight I have gotten back that edge with the Limited Edition Rock On and it is everything the old version was. THANK THE BOWLING GODS AT COLUMBIA 300
ROCK ON FOREVER!!!!!
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on May 29, 2003, 07:13:10 PM
Same hit as the original, even more hit when touched with a bit of polish. More Hook, alot more hook, I am talking about 6-7 boards.
Definately not an every day ball. It just flat out hooked too much for that.
Not quite the controll as with the black rock or the complete chaos, but it tracked up less than those two and it required being cleaned a little less.
This was my favorite ball in the Rock Line, and probably the most popular ball Columbia has put out in some time next to the Ti Messenger.
I give the Rock On 9 out of 10
Post by: bOwLiNg GoD on July 21, 2003, 02:06:33 PM
Post by: DP3 on August 21, 2003, 03:34:21 AM
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Post by: taio781 on April 10, 2005, 07:30:15 PM
I have this ball and the Rock Star and both balls have done well. I know it's kinda late for a review, but never new they had such sites back then. I've had this ball and the Rock Star for about 2 years. I have many balls before but this ball really helped me target my weak spots and grow as a bowler. the ball will find the pocket. I've messed up many times and the just responds so well that it wouldn't let you waste that one frame. The ball will travel down the lane and hook when u need. as little or a lot. The ball is very much so a Beginners ball. It is only recently, that I've gotten back into bowling that I realized that I'll need a higher end ball and heavier ball to keep my game. This ball will will never leave my bag. I'd better keep this ball in my bag if I'm gunna catch those spares. take cares all...
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