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You asked for it. We took action. Introducing the new Action from Columbia 300. The perfect mix of low RG and high differential, symmetric simplicity in the core and our powerful M-80 reactive coverstock. It''s a potent combination that gives you the fast-revving, versatile "go-to" ball you''ve been looking for.

But the Action is much more than a ball. It''s the continued commitment to all the passion that has kept the Columbia 300 brand in the winner''s circle for more than six generations. The sport of bowling is changing and we''re changing with it - but we''ll never change our core values.

 
 Ball Specifications  
 Core Technology: Dense core body with dual energy flip blocks.

Core Technology Benefits: Concentrates the weight near the center of the core giving you faster revving action. The dual flip blocks add flare potential for more overall hook.

Coverstock: M80

Coverstock Benefit: Reactive formula that gives you the reaction of particle without the particle.

Hardness: 75-78

ABC/WIBC Approved: Yes

Track Flare: 5-7

Color: Purple/Black/Pearl w/ Neon Green/White Engraving

Sanding Process: Fine 1200 grit

Polish Name: None  
Action core

Hook Rating
Overall Hook: 60
Hook Oil: 37
Hook Dry: 23

ist time drilling a columbia ball since the chaos line..been throwing strom and ebonite only for past 5 years...
Specs.. 2 onces top weight drilled 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 pin right of ring finger.18+ mph above average hand.
this ball lives up to the hype its been getting on tv with barnes and mallot using it .wanted a skid flip reaction for current conditions bowling on...and thats what i got..what i didnt expect was the forgiveness or predictability i got with this ball.clean through heads and nice strong continuation through the pins.gonna keep this one in my bag...very good ball

Specs: 310 revrate, 45 rotation, 11" track diameter, 16 mph, pap 5 by 1/8 up

Ball: 15.0 ad, pin 5.5 above fingers no hole with 0 side and finger 1oz top box finish first and 2000 abralon for games 3 and 4

Bowled on a fresh sport pattern with 40' distance and 24 ml volume on wood with a urethane finish. The ball revs very quickly as expected with this low rg core. The ball flat out HOOKS. I stood 13 and targeted 2-3 at 20' and used a more up the back release. The ball's motion was reminicent of the Shore D, fast and furious! It graps the lane very aggressively near the end of the pattern with a strong arc off the dry. carry was well above average. As the condition broke down i gradually moved left with feet and target. As a blew a spot open the ball responded quicker and quicker to the exposed friction area. I then hit the surface with 2000 abralon and the ball instanly had 4-5 feet more length and lost nothing at the break point. I compared this ball to an epx, trifecta and test-ball from columbia (another epoxy based cover). It hooked later than all 3 (all balls were 2000 abralon) and hooked more than the epx and test ball and on par with the trifecta. Carry was good on both hit and missed releases. Scores were 211,198,247 and 226. A few solid 8's and 2 4-9's were simply part of the experience but the ball carried very well and has been very well received with box finish by customers with all types of games except those with slower speeds (they needed polish of course) In my opinion one of columbia's best releases these past 2 years.

thanks for reading

Joe Cerar
Bowlers Pro Shop
Milwaukee
www.bpsmilwaukee.com

Drilled the action up with a 4" pin under the RF.  This is a wonderful ball for a typical house pattern.  The reaction is really smooth up front and a strong turn @ the b. point.  This ball hits like a tank, and keeps the pins low for great carry.  I am a fan of both coverstock and core shape from prior releases, and this combination is purely awesome.

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Wes McKleroy
Columbia 300 Amateur Staff
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drilled my action 4 1/2 over the label and 2 inches up over ring finger. this ball rolls very good and has a good back end reaction. This all offset all other balls in the columbia line. When the EPX is to early and not enough inn  the back end this ball is great
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Chris Lakatosh
Columbia 300 Staffer

Use a polished Action, Label drilled, pin over ring. This layout allows me to play almost any line, with good results. Use it polished for length, as I don't need to worry too much about not being able to get ball reaction. High track, 5 inch PAP, 15 MPH, about 285 RPM. Great ball for anyone looking for a consistent rolling, hard hitting piece in their arsenal.

First review here.  Drilled this ball up about 2 weeks ago started off bad but thats my fault still trying to learn how to bowl properly.  Tonight though I figured out that I was dropping my shoulder and would cause me to be incosistent.  Anyway back to the ball the rolls great very forgiving, but you have to get under the ball pretty good or the ball will just take off on you, if you come around the side off the ball will go brooklyn no matter what.  Tonight I bowled my first 600 series with a 617 (191,235,191).  In conclusion great ball well worth price no regrets at all.

I'm really confused about this ball.  I honestly cant find a condition where this  ball works best.  I have had consistent scores from medium-dry to very oily, but nothing spactacular.  Just seems to give me over under and squirt.  Maybe ill give it a polish and see if i can get it a little more consistent.  I'm not saying it's a bad ball, the reaction actually seems quite good some of the time, but other times it just leaves me going...huh?
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