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Ratt_bowling

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I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« on: November 19, 2014, 07:44:51 PM »
I won a FB contest on C300 FB page and am waiting on a Melt Down.  It couldn't happen at a better time as my current ball is nearly dead with 300 games plus on it and I can't afford to get anything new until after the holidays.  Thank you Columbia 300! 

It also looks like a good ball for me.  I'm a high speed/low rev bowler so I'm hoping the 2000 surface on that coverstock really digs in for me.
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DP3

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2014, 07:56:50 PM »
This dull ball turns the corner downlane big time.
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cheech

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2014, 08:08:40 PM »
fwiw 300 games is not that many on a ball. get it rejuvenated and resurfaced for 50 bucks and it will be like new
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Ratt_bowling

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2014, 08:43:05 PM »
Thank you Cheech!  I did just have that done and it seems to be almost new.  I just keep thinking it won't last much longer.
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Ratt_bowling

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2014, 11:06:01 PM »
Any suggestions on an EBI brand ball to go under the Melt Down for when the oil starts to go away?
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SVstar34

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2014, 11:47:26 PM »
There are a lot of medium oil options under the Ebonite brands. I like track a lot but I really like what Columbia has done lately. I'd go with the Eruption Pro Hybrid
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Ratt_bowling

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2014, 05:11:39 PM »
I was able to get a Black Friday deal on the Orange Eruption Pro today.  I hope it works well.
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JeffVoghtC300

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2014, 08:19:38 PM »
I think the Eruption Pro Orange or Eruption Pro Hybrid are good choices for medium oil for bowlers with matched speed/revs.  Considering that Ratt has higher ball speed and a lower rev rate, I would suggest something stronger for medium oil.  If you're *really* high speed, I would go with a Disorder, as that will get into a roll almost as soon as the Melt Down.  If you're just a bit speed dominant, I would go for a Throw Down, Smack Down, or Take Down.  Smack Down was just discontinued and is a hybrid of the Throw/Take, so that might be the most logical choice price wise.
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Seanmullins

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Re: I won a Melt Down on Columbia 300's FB
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2014, 07:16:29 PM »
You will be more than fine with the eruption pro.... As long as you have a competent driller than he should be able to watch exactly what you need for the perfect reaction when the meltdown starts to burn up.   I cant recommend a layout not knowing anything other than speed dominant, but keep in mind alot of high speed/low rev players have low tilt, which will in essence make you more matched as it will grab it will reach the first transition much sooner than a high tilt bowler. 

Again that might not be the case as i dont know your tilt. Just an observation.   But if your worried that the eruption pro might be too weak, just go with a low rg/high flare drilling (i.e. Larger val angle and pin to pap near 3-3.75").


Just my 2cents
 Good luck bud

Sean
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