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Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: splendorlex on August 12, 2006, 12:31:37 PM
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I dont' see a whole lot of info on this ball yet. For those that have it, how has it been working for you? I needed something above my Doom, and got a great deal on this ball that I couldn't pass up. Does it really work on heavy oil? Does it NEED heavy oil to perform? Is it a controllable arc, or more of a skid/snap motion? I throw the ball around 15 mph with low-medium revs in the track area. More specs are in my profile. I'd also appreciate thoughts on a layout. Thanks!
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http://www.columbia300.com/gear/balls.cfm?bid=203
Just a lil info.
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I didn't really care for mine, I had it layed out with the pin under the fingers, and the CG out to the right slightly. It does have a very smooth controllable arc, and could be used definitely on a medium-heavy oil shot. It's already gone, and sold, but I do have a couple friends that have one, and do like the reaction it gives them. Just not a good match for me, good luck with it.
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The XP is a very good ball on medium to the light-heavy condition shot.
The ball doesn't over-react in the mids and had a smooth, controllable arc.
I had this one drilled up, pin next to the ring, CG kicked out about 45.
Being a dull ball, you would expect this ball to roll early, but surprisingly it does get down the lane.
Pins are kept low on impact and haven' t experienced any strangle leaves or carries.
When polished, the ball will get a couple more feet in length with a sharper backend reaction, but far from a flip.
Overall, the XP is a release that has a place in my bag under the Action Max / Action.
Lane Adkins
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So you would say this isn't necessarily a TRUE oiler, but more for the heavy side of medium or light heavy? (That IS what I was looking for, as I RARELY see too much oil. Besides, I can get my Doom to work in the oil if I slow the ball down to a snail's pace!)
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I only picked up the Wrath XP because I got a great deal on a used one with one game on it. If I could have gotten a Pain at the same price, or even more, I certainly would have taken it. I planned on the Pain for my next purchase. I may try to see if I can trade the Wrath or sell it to buy a Pain.
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If you don't like Wrigley, you might as well leave the country and join the Taliban.
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The Doom is drilled pin down, with the pin under and just to the right of center of ring, cg 1/2 inch to the right, no hole. My PAP is 4 1/2 over and 1 up, my speed is about 15 at the pin deck, with low medium revs. (No exact numbers on the rev rate as of yet.) I would like the ball to be able to turn the corner from deep lines and be usable on heavier mediums to light heavy conditions. Right now I use my Doom 98% of the time, but when playing deeper (3rd to 4th arrow out to about 10-15, this is about as deep as I get) with it I sometimes have trouble getting the corners out. My preferred line is either straight down 10, or a small swing from about 17 to about 5-8.
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Edited on 8/14/2006 10:28 AM
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Oh, I should add that I have had some success with Columbia in the past. I used a Uturn Pearl for most of last season. (Until it was trumped by the DOOM.)
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Thanks Drrev. I'm still debating whether to get this plugged and drilled for myself or trading it. I am getting some attractive offers, and I would really love a Pain!!
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Anyone else have thoughts on this ball? I still have it sitting around and haven't decided to plug it or trade/sell it.
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Ok, I think I am going to take this in to get plugged and redrilled. I need something for the heavier stuff for the Labor Day Open!
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Check out my bowling journal!
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I'm not a bowler, but I do play one on Ballreviews.
If you don't like Wrigley, you might as well leave the country and join the Taliban.
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This is also one of my favorite balls, especially to start with and read the lanes. I drilled it 4 1/2 x 3 1/2(pin below ring). Threw it for a while out of the box and it was a little to up and early. So I shined it and the scores are all over the place for me. Reminds me of a blue ball we had a little while back, the Hyde. This ball is very smooth rolling with continuous backend. Needs a little bit of oil to get it through the fronts. Plays very well for me on our house shot and the tournaments I have been to this summer.
Very good piece to have in your arsenal. Also a very good looking piece on our pro shop wall. Selling very well.
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Vincent Yoder
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