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Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: thedjs on September 22, 2015, 01:08:26 PM

Title: Columbia Scout question
Post by: thedjs on September 22, 2015, 01:08:26 PM: Would the Scout be similar to, weaker or stronger than the Ebonite Cyclone?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: lifted rillo on September 22, 2015, 01:16:48 PM: WAAAAAAAAY weaker. Pancake core will not allow for much hook, or carry for that matter.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: thedjs on September 22, 2015, 01:56:24 PM: Quote from: lifted rillo on September 22, 2015, 01:16:48 PM
WAAAAAAAAY weaker. Pancake core will not allow for much hook, or carry for that matter.

Thank you. Kept me from probably making a big mistake.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: lifted rillo on September 22, 2015, 02:04:05 PM: If you're looking for a piece for toasted lanes, make sure your drilling and surface are right on that Cyclone. It is (allegedly) the same cover as The One.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: Gene J Kanak on September 23, 2015, 10:03:55 AM: I'm not an Ebonite expert, but I didn't think that all Cyclones had The One cover; I thought that was just a specific one that did that. Still, the Cyclones have been reported to be fairly strong for "entry level" balls, so your choice depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a lot of bang for your buck and a ball for mediums, the Cyclone is the choice. If you're looking for something truly entry level or for really dry conditions, the Scout would be the better call.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: charlest on September 23, 2015, 10:38:54 AM: Quote from: Gene J Kanak on September 23, 2015, 10:03:55 AM
I'm not an Ebonite expert, but I didn't think that all Cyclones had The One cover; I thought that was just a specific one that did that. Still, the Cyclones have been reported to be fairly strong for "entry level" balls, so your choice depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a lot of bang for your buck and a ball for mediums, the Cyclone is the choice. If you're looking for something truly entry level or for really dry conditions, the Scout would be the better call.

I think all the Ebonite-marketed Cyclones had the 10.7 cover used in the One and several other balls.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: scrub49 on September 23, 2015, 10:52:30 AM: No contest way weaker than the Cyclones had 3 Cyclones liked the pink and black the best.
Title: Re: Columbia Scout question
Post by: EL3MCNEIL on September 23, 2015, 07:27:37 PM: More than likely the same formula, just tweaked to meet the reactions the balls are meant to achieve.