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To ancient Greeks, Apogee meant highest point. Today, Apogee means reaching the height of asymmetric performance and the apex of power. Columbia 300 pairs the new hard-hitting Capstoneâ„¢ core with shiny pearl M80â„¢ reactive coverstock to produce corner-turning backends, devastating power and peak pin carry. This absolute choice also features the strongest asymmetric core in Columbia 300 history and introduces a new out-of-this-world color - Celestial Bronze.
 
 Ball Specifications  
 Core Technology: Capstoneâ„¢ asymmetric core with top flip block - the strongest asymmetric core in Columbia 300 history.

Core Technology Benefits: N/A

Coverstock: M80

Coverstock Benefit: M80â„¢ coverstock with tighter molecular bonding for a larger footprint and increased friction on lane surfaces.

Hardness: 75-78

ABC/WIBC Approved: Yes

Track Flare: 4-5

Color: Celestial Bronze

Sanding Process:  

Polish Name: None  
Apogee core

Hook Rating
Overall Hook: 55
Hook Oil: 26
Hook Dry: 29

 
 
 Dynamic Properties
Available Weights Radius of Gyration (Rg.) Rg. Differential
16 lb. 2.48  0.047
15 lb. 2.50  0.047
14 lb. 2.52  0.047

Style: Power Stroker
Speed: 17.5-18 MPH
PAP: 5" & 1/2" up


Purchased the APOGEE with a 3.5 inch pin & 4 1/4 top. Drilled with the pin below ring finger & 4 1/2" from PAP, MB at 45 degree, end up with 3/4 oz of side weight.

The Apogee is one of the strongest reactive type balls on the market (M80 Cover + Capstone Core). Overall what I'm most impressed by is the pin reaction I get with it. This ball may be the hardest hitter I have ever used, it goes long and makes an extremely strong, but controllable move toward the pocket with explosive power. Bowled on wood lanes and overall hook was high. The torsion force (Capstone Core) is even much stronger when comparing with Morich's Vanguard Core (I have had WMB, Shock & Awe and Awesome Flip).

Once the heads breakdown, put it away for the night, you ain't got enough speed to play it on dry or lighter oil without surface prep.

Not for dry, or at least for me.

Another great ball from Columbia 300!

LANE CONDITION - MED OIL with backend

Hook: 9.5

Hit: 11

Readability: 9

OVERALL: 9.8 (Scale of 1 - 10)

Drilled it up on Tuesday.  I am a RH high 3/4 roller with ball speed around 16-17 mph.  I drilled this ball up using Columbia's suggested A drilling.  The ball came to me with a 3.5 pin and 4.5 top. I drilled it up with a 4 x 4 layout.  The pin above my ring finger.

One word to describe this ball......awesome.  This ball will continue my loyalty to Columbia equipment.  It will get through the heads clean, even when the lanes begin to go away.  And it does not deflect through the rack like some balls, this ball will continue to drive through the rack.  It has a very strong backend reaction.  More than I am accustomed to.  When the lanes started to go away for me, I could not keep up with the ball.  So if you are looking for an aggressive backend ball that will still give you length, I would highly recommend this ball.

Great job Columbia!!!!!

I drilled my Apogee with the pin over my ring finger, the cg out to the right some, and the MB is about 1/2 right of my thumb hole.  The three markings were not all in line.  The ball had almost a 4" pin to cg, there was 3 7/8 top weight before drilling, so I had to use a low rev hole to get it back to legal.  The pin is 4" from my PAP, with the MB in about a 90 degree position.

My original thought when throwing the ball, I thought it rolled alot like a Vapor Zone, very rolly, pretty smooth.  After bowling with this ball on a number of conditions and surfaces, I think this ball is cleaner through the front than a Vapor Zone, but still with very good mid lane rev.  The Apogee finishes on the back end better than my Vapor Zone.  The Vapor Zone needs a little more oil to be effective.  With my soft ball speed the Apogee will be better over more conditions.  This ball seems to spank the pins around better than my Action Packed, just as good or better than my Vapor Zone.

I would like to try one of these with a stronger layout, and some surface adjustments, see what the ball can do some heavier oil, like in PBA Regional play.

I think this is Columbia's best assymetrical ball yet.  Should be very versatile and tunable with different layouts.  Hope to see this core in some different shells.  This is a pretty good all around ball, good for league play and tournament/sport competition.  Straight players will want to add some surface for heavy oil, but should love this ball on league shots.  Tweeners will get the most use out of this ball, use your favorite layout and go to town.  Boomers/high speed players may need to make this a condition ball, but your mileage may vary.

I really like this ball, and I have to thank my man Shawn Morris for getting this to me.  He actually got it to me in early August, so I am thanking him late!!  Thanks Shawn, Columbia Bowls the World Over!!!

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Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX

Driller to many "Stars" and Tony Melendez too!

"So Many Balls, only ONE drill press!!"

Chuck Norris is the only person to ever count to infinity..........twice!

I just bought 2 Apogees. I don't know much about ball drillings, and I am left handed. 1st Apogees was drilled up with pin above ring finger, mb to the right of thumb hole. Ball in box was 3in pin out 3oz of top wieght. This ball goes long with a semi smooth back end Reaction. with very good carry. even with off hits. Ball drives through pins no defection. 2nd ball drilled up with pin over both fingers mb to left of thumb hole. Also small wieght hole. Ball in box was 3-4in pin out top wieght 4oz This ball goes real long with very hard turn into pocket. Pin carry AWSOME!!!!! On off hits carry is AWSOME!!!!!!!! Best hitting ball I ever had. No deflection.
Hits harder then 1st Apogee. Both balls get through the heads real clean. For me pocket gets bigger longer I bowl. Don't have to move much all night.

This is my first shot at a review.  When I bought the Apogee I was looking for a ball that would go long and break to the pocket.  My pro shop layed the ball out to go long with a balance hole.  This ball has become the first ball out of my bag and over the last 8 series I have averaged 196 (ave. 180 & 184 ytd league).  This ball has worked well on the 38 foot pattern we have been bowling on the last month and has allowed me to play a completely different part of the lanes than I have in the past.  I normally start at second arrow from right and have migrated as far as 10 boards to left as the oil has broken down.  The apogee hits like a ton but keeps the pins low for excellent carry.

Balls speed 15.7-16 mph
Average Rev Rate
Average Rotation

Would recommend this ball to any tweener looking to play the up and in angles!


Other balls in my bag:
Ebonite Over Time
Ebonite Game Time