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pchee2

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Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« on: October 19, 2003, 01:31:03 PM »
Is it me or has Columbia just put out some real garbage for the past few years.  I've seen Columbia loyalists go from loving them to hating them in less than one season.  I've noticed that their stuff is just junk.  No real winners nothing outstanding.  I think their last best ball was the Ti Mess pearl black and gold.  After that they just went downhill.  JUNK!


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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2003, 04:46:25 PM »
I still like my Blue Dot.  
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2003, 06:45:31 PM »
I mostly use Lane #1 stuff BUT my Icon300 has been a very effective ball for me on wetter conditions. I really think it's all about what matches up for your game. I see a lot of people enjoying their Throttles also.
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2003, 04:29:54 AM »
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2003, 05:19:35 AM »
I like columbia, i get great carry.
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #20 on: October 27, 2003, 11:36:56 AM »
Columbia has made some good balls that have worked well for me, (Wicked, Reaction Ricochet), but I haven't bought one in over a year, for a couple of different reasons.  I don't know if it's the way the pictures of their weight blocks are drawn, but they all look so similar, even ones that are supposed to be different, have the same look, couple of densities, stacked on one another, and a flip block, or maybe two. I guess their idea is it's a well thought out core, just change the coverstock.  The other thing I'm not crazy about is when you see their ads in BTM, there's very little description about the ball itself.  No core pic, a couple of numbers but mostly just ad hype.  I'm also trying to limit myself to only 2 or 3 companies (possibly Brunswick, Storm, Roto Grip) so that I'll have less options when looking for a new ball, and while I don't agree with bashing a company, I have been disappointed with Columbia's releases lately also.
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2003, 12:54:47 PM »

I have migrated to the Track products... yes, I know that they and Columbia are related, sharing some technology, but the Mutant weight block is unique and quite nice for the right bowler and conditions.


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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #22 on: October 31, 2003, 11:42:15 AM »
i started off with a flipside Wild, and i was absolutely unimpressed. i then went with a messenger Ti black/gold and i LOVE that ball. very predictable, and a pocket-crusher with well, messenger pins going everywhere. on the medium lanes its "my ball" for a full series.

i have yet to throw a high-oil ball from columbia that i like. i am using a VS strong to finish the task in that department.
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2003, 11:08:25 PM »
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I have migrated to the Track products... yes, I know that they and Columbia are related, sharing some technology, but the Mutant weight block is unique and quite nice for the right bowler and conditions.


Actually, Track and Columbia dont share any technology. Track designs their own cores and covers. Maybe on past equipment they shared, but since Del stepped in, no sharing going on. The only sharing is the facility they manufacture the equipment in.

Oh, and to all the ones who bash Peach for knocking Columbia stuff. Shut up and can it. He has his right to an opinion. I also have tried many Columbia balls in the past 2-3 years and thought they were junk too. Maybe we dont match up as well or conditions werent right or it was drilled wrong or MAYBE it was a piece of junk. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. So dont bash people because they choose to share theirs!!
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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #24 on: November 01, 2003, 12:28:01 AM »
i'd like to say that there is nothing wrong with columbia's stuff.  i have thrown my only 300 with a c300 rock star.  there is nothing wrong with there stuff.  i'd consider getting c300 now over anything brunswick or ebonite.  been to the demo days, and there just isnt anything really exciting with anyone else.
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RandyO

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Re: Columbia........does anyone even care about them anymore?
« Reply #25 on: November 01, 2003, 01:35:01 AM »
I used to like them (but at the time I had very limited exposure to other manufacturer's equipment).

C300 Balls I liked and plan on keeping:
Gold Dot - urethane pearl - excellent spare ball - better than plastic.
Spirit - Only because I have one of the original 'good' ones.
Rip - I'm keeping it as a practice ball. My Monster Red/Black has replaced it in the active arsenal.
Wow - It's a decent oily sport shot ball - I'll keep it around in case I need it again someday.
Throttle - Don't know if I like it yet - haven't found enough oil to give it a good test.

C300 Balls I have recently sold or discarded:
Wicked
Wicked BRT
Icon
Icon2
Icon300
Beast Pearl (hated that one).
Spirit II (hated this one too).

What have I / Will I replace them with?
Raging Inferno
Inferno
Time Zone
Bruiser
Monster Red/Black
Quantum Helix
Slay/R on the way
Rhino Pro Teal on the way.

I am also disappointed in Columbia's recent offerings. They may be fine for some bowlers, but they haven't matched up well for me. I suspect I'm not the only one. The last tournament I bowled in looked like a Brunswick Demo Days. We were surrounded by Infernos. That and Factor balls. And a few rich guys with Saws.

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