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Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on July 12, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
On a normal league night with first shift oil, this ball was able to get through the head clean and into the midlane without a problem. The Rock made its move around 40 to 45 feet and was 3-4 boards stronger than the Total Chaos, that is drilled similar.
This ball did well crossing pairs throughout the 4 game set. The Rock kept the pins low and didn't lose its energy throughout the night. I think this is another solid release from Columbia and will be a great ball to add to your bag.
Early reports were that the Rock outhooked anything, and we found on our normal house shot that the Messenger TEC cover a couple more boards. On a Scale of 1-10, I would give this ball a solid 8.5. This ball is easy to adjust the shell to fit most bowler, and with the proven Pulse core this ball will be the choice of a lot of bowlers.
I will make a posting on the Rock Pearl, later this week.
Thanks
Bill
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Post by: Mike James on September 04, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
GOT THE ROCK SEVERAL WEEKS AGO AND HAD IT DRILLED WITH PIN ABOVE THE RING FINGER AND CG AT MID GRIP..I DON'T HAVE MUCH HAND IN TURNING THE BALL BUT WANTED THIS LAYOUT SO THE BALL WOULD GET THROUGH THE HEADS BEFORE TURNING SO AS TO USE THE BALL MORE OFTEN BEFORE THE LANES DRY UP...I CAN TELL YOU THIS..IF YOU LIKE THE BLACK CHAOS YOU WILL LOVE THIS BALL...I USUALLY PLAY STRAIGHT UP THE BOARDS BUT WITH THE ROCK I FIND MYSELF MOVING LEFT AND PLAYING INSIDE AND "IT WILL CARRY" OTHER BALLS I'VE HAD WOULD NOT HIT HARD ENOUGH TO CARRY THE CORNER PINS ON AN INSIDE SHOT...I'VE KEPT THE BALL IN BOX CONDITION AND WOULD SAY THAT THEIR 26.5 HOOK RATING MAY BE REAL...
Post by: D-Kyanite-D on September 11, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
I just wanted you all to know I got the ball drilled with the pin(about three inches out) at about 1:30 and the cg offset about a two inches off to the right...i'm right handed. All I have to say is wow this ball loves oil. Take extreme caution when using this ball on dry or even medium lanes..... My ball is drilled for both hook and control(drilled slightly tame) and I by the end of the thrid game on freshly conditioned synthetics the ball is hooking an easy 25 boards. I would definitely suggest this ball as your heavy oil/ first shift ball. I sometime change my ball in the third game to my lesser aggresive ball, which happens to be my El Nino 2K. Anyway this ball is definitely a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. The ball around 45 feet begins to make a left turn for the pocket. If explosive backend is desired...., you wont be disappointed
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Post by: Paul Meyer on September 28, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
This ball does hook quite a bit, even though I polished it pretty nicely with Black Magic. Overall , a smooth constant arcing ball, which hits quite hard. Basically this ball is a a stronger version of the original Red Pulse. Except this ball will definitely hook more in the oil than a pulse. Not a bad ball at all, just a bit on the pricey side.
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Post by: Cuda/C Man on December 14, 2000, 10:16:19 PM
It doesn't "snap" on the backend like most reactive balls do - this ball is both powerful and controlable!
The first night I used the Rock, it took me two games to dial it in - but I still managed 20 strikes for the series!! I left ONE 10-pin on the last ball of the night!
I was wondering what all the hype about TEC-surfaced balls losing their hook was all about? Please let me in on it!
Thanks and good bowling!!
Cuda/C Man
Post by: matt smith on December 30, 2000, 08:17:16 PM
got this driled the other day. it was the second drilling for medium lanes. i think that it was sumpin like 4X4 1/2.
this ball rolls great and even with this medium drilling it still turns the corner harder than any ball i have ever bowled with. it carries well. ill relate the carry to another modern ball that i got drilled that day. the matrix III. the matrix is maxed out and the rock still hooks more than the tps III and carries much better. i have bowled about 30-40 games with it so far and it hardly has a dent or scratch on it. so far so good...it hasnt died.
definitly a ball for real sloppy wet lanes....do not underestimate the hook on this ball. with the medium drilling on this ball my jaw dropped to the ground when i saw this thing hook.
i bowl at about 25 km/h and have average revs. i am currently standing an extra 7 boards left of where i normally do.....and puting less revs on it just so i can use it.
overall a great ball....when i can use it. good for the start of tounies when there is oil. carries corners well. overall 8.5 on the smith scale.
Post by: Vic Santos on January 03, 2001, 11:45:25 AM
a great ball from Columbia and definitely a favorite after the Mass Chaos.
thank you Columbia and Paul Meyer who provided me with the Rock and who has given me professional advices.
will post another review later on.
Post by: frank marino on January 06, 2001, 06:31:28 PM
regardles where i move to.
i am always in the pocket with this ball
just don,t take out the ten pin for me.
could be the house itself
Post by: MrsLoco on January 15, 2001, 12:42:35 PM
I feel out of place posting here because I'm a amateur bowler but what they hey. I bought the Rock because of it's rave reviews and I'm very pleased with it. It's only a 13 pounder but it still carries a good hook. I've found that having to throw a 13 pounder it's hard to find a ball that can have a good hook and reaction. I'm very pleased with the Rock but watch out on dry lanes. I've haven't had to move that much on the approach before for when the dry go dry.
Post by: Sniper206 on April 03, 2001, 08:54:20 PM
i left it in the box finish and i have been completely impressed with my results with this ball. even though it is a particle ball and probably has between 200-250 games on it, it is still an outstanding ball. it didn't eat up the oil as quick as i thought like most particle equipment. it doesn't hook as much as it used to, but it still moves and it still demolishes the pocket. at first it was a good heavy pattern ball, but now i like it for carrydown, so i can open up the lane then switch to a more backend ball.. which would be my cuda 2000.. i give the rock a solid 9.. it would be a 10, but sometimes with it's strong breakpoint and entry angle, it sometimes leaves a hard 8 or heavy 9
Post by: waterville on May 13, 2001, 06:10:48 PM
I also have two other rocks, the pearl and the rock on. These are for another review.
Post by: parlevelplayer on March 07, 2002, 01:19:53 PM
I purchased this ball about 1 1/2 years ago, the ball is in 15-pounds
with a 3-inch pin. I drilled this ball with the pin in the 12 o'clock
position with the CG in the palm area.
The ball once used new hooks all over the lane and is somewhat uncontrolable.
but, once the oil starts to sink in the cover stock the reaction is more controlable. Important must keep cover stock clean after each use and touch up the cover with your pro shop (or spinner)this will help with long term use.
I have shot a 300 game with this ball and a few 700 series, I put this ball on the shelf for awhile, and recently I pulled this ball out of the shelf and I will post another review later on the proformance.
Parlevelplayer
Post by: parlevelplayer on March 08, 2002, 12:40:14 PM
I pull this ball out of the closet recently and I used this ball in my Thursday night league. I was using a release more like Brian Voss's.
I played standing on 27 on the aproach, 15 at the arrows and my breakpoint was on the 8th board.
The condition was medium oil with light carry down.
Well all I can say was what a great reaction I was receiving for the three league games I bowled (269,247,258 = 774 series)
Well this ball does have a place in your bowling bag (even after the ball has over or close to over 100 games)
Parlevelplayer
Post by: raff on October 07, 2002, 04:48:52 PM
, good ball by Columbia!!!
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on May 29, 2003, 07:42:01 PM
It had a tremendous roll to it. Very readable, much like the reaction Arc. It hit extremely hard and for a particle did not track out badly.
I could play all of the lane with the Rock. Just slight adjustments in hand position and the ball read it well.
I give the Rock a 9 out of 10. It would have been a perfect 10, but Rock on was not far behind, so this ball got pushed into reserve status.
Post by: imjouster on May 28, 2006, 04:30:08 AM
Ball: 15lb Columbia ROCK (pin-in)
Surface: Green Scotch Brite pad.
Drilled: Pin about 1/2 inch to the right of ring finger and 1/2 inch above. CG right on top of pin. No balance hole needed (barely)
This was a very impressive ball for me. I still find myself pulling it out when i know I'm going to be encountering Heavy Oil. Used the ball on all types of lines and patterns. Ball would work great on anything from medium to heavy oil. It didn't seem to have the problem with rolling out that a lot of other particles have. The ball just kept on rolling. I have well over 500 games on the ball now, and it still hooks almost as hard as it did from day one. I've baked the Oil out of it 2 times. Never resurfaced it (unless you want to call hitting it with a Green scotchbrite pad to dull it up resurfacing).
The only ball I have had recently that I can successfully compare it to would be my Track Mutant. Overall the Rock went longer than the Mutant but made a much more dramatic move on the backend. The mutant was really rolly, and if there wasn't enough oil the ball would just lose all its energy and roll straight down the lane. The Rock would usually hook somethiing like 2-3 boards more than the Mutant. Mutant was drilled strong (can't remember exactly how but I remember it being a strong drilling)
The Rock didn't flare a whole bunch. I think that partially is what caused it to not roll out very often and have such a strong backend. Overall I loved the ball, still love it, just doesn't fit my hand so I usually don't roll it. I'd give the ball an easy 10 out of 10. Great ball Columbia.
Jeremy
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"Strive to be perfect, that is afterall the only way to become perfect."
"If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans."
Taken from Desiderata
Proud user of Columbia 300 and Visionary Bowling Products
Post by: Jyank2002 on March 27, 2010, 12:18:27 PM
PIN up and out 1.5 inches right of ring finger.
Center of gravity 2 inches below ring on midline.
Medium oil conditions
Ball speed at time 13-14mph
Here's my story about the Rock. I picked this ball up in 2007 off a rack in a bowling center. I was new to bowling, and had only thrown a scout particle ball up until that day. This ball was the first ball I hooked, and it hasn't stopped since. It doesn't hook across the lane, but it is consistent. Hits hard, still today even, wow, what a ball. I have 10 balls now, and I'm a 190 league bowler, and sometimes I bring this bad boy out to play. My high with this ball was a 240ish.
Only negative is now that I compare it to my current equipment, the Rock leaves me a few more ten pins, even on solid pocket hits. But if you can find one around, give it a roll.
Jason