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Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: thedjs on February 22, 2012, 01:09:57 PM

Title: Anyone using the Benchmark?
Post by: thedjs on February 22, 2012, 01:09:57 PM

If so, how does it work for medium conditons?  Are you using it with the box finish or a different surface.  Would it be a good ball to fit below something like a Mission X but still be stronger than a Freeze or Cyclone?

 

Thanks for the help. 

Title: Re: Anyone using the Benchmark?
Post by: chrisleftwich on February 23, 2012, 08:11:35 AM

The Benchmark is a good ball for medium conditions, I currently have mine with a pin above bridge drilling and the cover at a 3000 grit to give me more ontrol on the over/under conditions of our THS.  It will be a good fit under the Mission X and will definitely be more ball than the Freeze. 

Columbia 300 Advisory Staff

Title: Re: Anyone using the Benchmark?
Post by: thedjs on February 24, 2012, 05:15:27 PM

Thanks for the reply.  But hey guys, is no one else using this ball?  

Title: Re: Anyone using the Benchmark?
Post by: Artimust on February 24, 2012, 07:27:22 PM

 I use this ball OOB, and it's a good ball.  I get a very consistent read on the lanes and can stay with in on the first 2 games on fresh oil (not heavy), but gotta put it away after that.  For me, it's a "middle of the road" ball, meaning it wouldn't be strong enough for very heavy oil, but too strong when the lanes dry up.  

I know it sounds like I'm in denial, but I'm not.