Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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Description: The Columbia Swerve goes through the pins like never seen before.  Columbia combined a Reflex coverstock and Swerve core and is introducing Hyper Shock technology with this ball.  The Relex coverstock has a high traction surface the sends lots of energy to the core due to its boosted crosslink dense polymer matrix.  The core has a lower strength of mass bias which allows for more drilling options that appeal to a wider range of bowler.  This core produces a little bit stronger mid lane read than most symmetrical cores, but it does have the predictability of a symmetrical ball.  The Hyper Shock technology is worth getting excited about.  Columbia added a material to the inner core to enhance and help propel the ball through the pins.  The viscoelasticity of this material helps minimize the effect the pins have on the ball as it moves through the deck.  The technology in this ball gets you to the pocket and then drives through the pins like never before.

Columbia Swerve Ball Specs:

- Color: Black/Scarlet/Navy All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Swerve
- Coverstock: Reflex Solid
- Factory Finish: 500, 1000, 2000 Abralon
- Reaction: Big Continuous Hook
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.47**
- Differential (Diff): 0.052**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal

I drilled my Swerve pin over bridge and Mass Bias under the Thumb. I was looking for a controllable strong rolling ball to combat a variety of conditions and have been amazed by the Swerve. I love the reaction and strong yet smooth roll of it and how it reads the lane.

The thing that caught my eye the most was the difference in sound and pin action as the ball went through the pins. the new Hypershock technology that Columbia has developed may be a true game changer. My carry percentage on 50/50 hits (I like to use this term for light swisher hits that carry about half the time) was amazing. I really noticed a difference in how many of those hits carried for strikes. This ball is a must have and I can't wait to see what they come up with next!


Likes: Strong roll, continuation, and most of all PIN CARRY!

Dislikes:


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BALL SPECS

Pin Length:3-4 in.

Starting Top Weight:3.25 oz.

Ball Weight:15 lbs 3 oz.

DRILL PATTERN: 65x5x65

X Hole (if there is one): none
 
BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: About 350 rpm 

Ball Speed: 19 mph off the hand
 
PAP/Track: 4 1/2" right, 5/8 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: OOB

Breakpoint Shape: Smooth

Description: The Swerve is the first ball to use Hyper Shock technology. Columbia added a material to the inner core to enhance and help propel the ball through the pins.  The viscoelasticity of this material helps minimize the effect the pins have on the ball as it moves through the deck.  The technology in this ball gets you to the pocket and then drives through the pins like never before.

Reaction: It reads the lanes early but has a smooth continuous motion through the pins. For me this is the ball I use out of the gate on fresh to really control the lanes front to back. It has a very good midlane read that continues through to the pin deck. Great ball choice if you're looking for something predictable.

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4

Starting Top Weight:3

Ball Weight:15


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: Dual Angle layout 50x4x60

CG to PAP:

X Hole (if there is one):


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:425

Ball Speed:18

PAP/Track:4-5/8 x 0


SURFACE PREP

Grit: box

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS and Sport


BALL REACTION

Length:  7

Back End:  8

Overall Hook:  9

Midlane Read:  8

Breakpoint Shape:  7


COMMENTS

Likes:  Hook. For. Days.  I really don't know if I can miss to the right on a house shot with this monster.  As far as the 'Hypershock' part goes, I tried to be 100% objective when I first threw this ball.  It went through the pins amazingly, there's no denying that, but I can't tell how much of that is from the new outer core.  I suppose when it comes to winning a tourney, every small percentage makes a difference on the final tally.  Regardless of any skepticism on the marketing, Swerve rolled fantastic on the fresh.  18 bagger at one point.  Once the heads started to go, Swerve went back to the bag - to be expected with such an R(a) beast.
I didn't have much success on the sport pattern, but I have only had a chance to roll it on short (34').  The jury is still out on that.

Dislikes: Poverty. I dislike poverty.


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The motion and carry from the Swerve is amazing!! I don't have lots of hand and this is the first (High end) ball that has worked great for me. I have two in my bag one pin up and 1 pin down. First set with pin up was 259-300-279. The ball always recovered from a right miss, but hit just as hard. With not having a lot of hand when I usually miss inside I'm shooting a ten pin!! Not with the Swerve seems to help carry better when I would usually leave a week 10. I'm able to throw the Swerve for awhile into most tournaments. I believe this is a must have in your bag!!! This ball is very predictable.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 47ft

Volume: 26.1

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Scorpion


COMMENTS

Likes:  Swerve (500, 2000) - Pin in the ring finger and CG kicked out (positive axis point) is 4 3/8 right 1/2 up
Pattern was Fresh PBA Scorpion 47ft on Brunswick Anvilane independent bowling center
On one of the longest PBA patterns I was able to see the swerve really work and take shape on the lanes.  After the first game of breaking the pattern down a little I moved in and played through the 4th  and 3rd arrow (between 20 – 15).  I didn’t have to slow the ball down and or make sure I hooked it off my hand as much as possible.  I was soft with the roll off my hand and allowed the Swerve to do the work, I was happy with the reaction and the movement the Swerve made toward the 1-3.  One of the biggest questions I had even before I moved was how long would I have to grind it out leaving corner pins until I could get the ball to strike.  The answer was I didn’t have to wait the Swerve made its move at the end of the pattern and stored enough energy with going light or flush I was able to see the carry right away and that is note-worthy being that the Swerve high performance and I saw why.



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Most people will think that this new Hypershock Technology is just a gimmick to sell balls. That couldn't be further from the truth! I was absolutely amazed at how well this ball got through the pins with being a low RG asymmetric core. Even my misses that I thought for sure would be a flat ten carried very well. The core is not only very versatile but the overstock takes surface and polish really well. I have had success doing both and being able to strike. I will say that I think this ball needs a few games on it for it to really come to life. Out of box I would say it was only mediocre, but after about 3-4 games I could notice a significant difference in how much more the ball was hooking. It always gave me traction in oil, but got through the front of the lanes easy enough to have enough energy to get all ten pins down. This ball will definitely be a huge hit!!