Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.051
Ball review:
The color mix on my Endure was very seperated and my experience tells me that I would have a hard time watching the ball roll down the lane. To avoid this I opted for a little different layout. I often need something reactive that will rev up early and lose rotation quickly going down the lane. Before drilling I used the Power House Blueprint software to make sure it wouldn’t roll over any holes and there would be enough flare to be able to use it on fresh patterns. This layout coupled with the nature of the ball gave me what I was looking for. Decent length with mid lane read and a heavy roll on the backend. It works very well on the fresh keeping the angles closed. With a more aggressive layout the Endure will be able to handle a longer heavier patterns.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.042
Ball review:
The Doom core is back! I know some is excited to hear that. I never threw the Doom but I still get requests for it in the shop. The Nail is best suited for drier mediums as it has easy length and doesn’t rev hard in the midlane. It is more angular than the Vibe series and has a little more overall hook. So if you need something longer and stronger than a Vibe look no further than the new Nail
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.49
Diff: 0.054
Ball review:
This is an interesting pair of balls. On paper they look very much alike. On the shelf they look very much alike. On the lane they look very much alike, yet totally different. I decided to drill these two balls with my standard layout which is pretty weak. I did it to make a point that these two balls were too much alike and there was no need for both. And while they do hook about the same number of boards the two shapes are totally different. For me the Pursuit is even throughout the lane where the S is much more angular. The S also went 2 meters (6ft.) further down the lane compared to the Pursuit. I couldn’t believe my eyes and I thought that I was just doing something with my hand to make them seem different. I called one of my friends so I had a 2nd set of eyes. He didn’t know of the two balls and thought I had drilled two of the same ball. But he saw the same difference as me and he stated that I threw them the same. I guess you learn every day. I thought I had two very similar balls yet they display two totally different characteristics once rolled down the lane.
The Pursuit is a strong rolling ball that grabs the lane fairly early but keeps going on the back end. The hook shape is a strong even arc and is best suited for longer/higher volume patterns
The Pursuit S is longer and stronger down lane. Total hook is about the same as the Pursuit. The S is better suited on patterns where you need to open the angles for example after a couple of games. It still needs oil to perform but not as much as the Pursuit does.
For me these two balls are a nice 1-2 punch. Once the Pursuit starts burning up in the mid lane the S takes over and lets me migrate left without losing backend motion.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5½x65
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.052
Ball review:
I can best describe the Brick as a smoother and less hooking version of the Taboo Pearl. It reads the mid lane earlier but backs off a little on the back end compared to the Taboo Pearl. It is a nice addition to the Hammer line as it delivers a ball motion that fills the gap between the original Taboo and Taboo Pearl. If the Taboo reads too early and the pearl is too strong off the spot then the Brick is the answer.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.050
Ball review:
This new Mission continues where the 2.0 left off. As I said in my $250K review the first two Missions rolles a little wierd for me compared to the reactions other players got. This new Mission rolls a lot like the 2.0 but with a stronger midlane read and more back end. I actually like how it rolls. I’m able to rev it as hard as I can and still have complete control of the breakpoint. Where the 2.0 only was usable on outside lines this one can strike from anywhere. I’ll probably use this one as my go to ball on more difficult patterns when the 2.0 starts hitting weak.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.51
Diff: 0.057
Ball review:
I haven’t seen much control from the last couple of C balls I have drilled but this one lives up to the letter. It has nice length and a smooth arcing back end. It’s perfect when you need to keep the breakpoint closer to the pocket but still need drive through the pins. There’s no surprizes just consistant reactions again and again and again.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.052
Ball review:
This ball is something else. In spite of the really shiny surface it still manages to read the midlane perfectly. The back end is strong and angular. It’s not as flippy as I expected but that’s good since really flippy balls tend to be too over/under for me. It is perfect when the lanes break down and my Ransom Demand is too much and the Eruption is too little. I suspect that with more surface this ball wil handle quite a lot of oil. It also reacts well to release changes which is a big plus in my book. All in all this ball has all the right moves to be Columbias next big hit.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.060
Ball review:
The new Taboo from Hamme is supposed to hook more than the first one. I saw plenty of hook with the first one and I wasn’t sure that I really needed more hook. But I was really surprized with the shape I saw. I’m not sure I saw more total hook but i did see more length and more continuation. I really liked how this piece just read the midlane every single time and kept coming on the back end. It easily gave me two to three boards more room to the right than my original Taboo. This Taboo is a great addition to the Taboo line with more length and more back end to allow you to move deeper when the pattern breaks down. It’s a keeper!
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 45 x 5” x 65
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.025
Ball review:
I tested the Blue Hammer on Winding Road which is 39 ft. long. This particular pattern has out of bounds to the right and is not suited for a urethane ball. I compared it to my trusty original Nitro. They seem similar in hook with the Blue Hammer being a little smoother overall. If you struggle with short patterns or if you see too much backend even with entry level reactive balls, try a Blue Hammer. You won’t be disappointed.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 40 x 5¼” x 65
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.025
Ball review:
The 300T is the 505T little brother. It is slightly longer and less hook. When the 505T is too much just dig out the 300T and keep striking. This ball is perfect when the backends are flying or you need to cut down your angles and stay near the friction. A must have for the tournament bowler.
Surface finish: Box
