Got a chance to throw the Arch Rival for the first time tonight.  It is drilled with the pin below my fingers and 4 5/8" from my PAP, and the cg in a 45 degree position.  

My first impression is that I am very excited to throw this ball more and more.  I am making a bold claim by saying there is NO BALL ON THE MARKET LIKE THIS.  The Arch Rival offers a surprisingly clean path through the heads and makes an unprecedented move on the backend.  With the first line of balls from the "new" Columbia released having more of a rolly, arcing characteristic, it sure looks like the new releases will offer much more profound moves on the backends.  I can't imagine the Columbia brand going anywhere else but to the top.  

Comparing it to the other balls in the line, The Arch was about 7 boards stronger than the Rival, about 5 boards stronger than my favorite Momentum, and actually surprisingly comparable to my Resurgence in overall hook, but the Resurgence is much smoother.

If this ball is even a faint sign of things to come, everyone better start saving money for the Momentum Swing.

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Thanks,
Tim
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From what I've seen there is a good distance from the Arch to the Resurgence.

I finally picked mine up last night and used in my league last night and shot 818 with it. I was very impressed with it. Had games of 258 276 284. I grabbed a few shots in 2nd and 3rd games. I was really pissed at myself but I was still happy with the night. I didnt have my Rival with me to compare last night to see the difference.

I havent drilled a Resurgence so I really cant compare the two.

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hey Tim! just got my Arch Rival, going to have it drilled later tonight.. Any suggestion as to the recommended layout for this ball?? My PAP is 4 across and 5/8 up.. tnx!