The Freeze line is replacing the Jazz series.  The Columbia line needed a light-bulb shaped core, as it is always a great engine for performance balls.  They decided to bring back the Messenger core, and I couldn't be happier.  For the first time, a manufacturer is putting a 2-piece core in an entry-level release.  Let me be the first to say, the only thing entry-level about this ball is the price!

I drilled one with the pin 5" from my PAP, above my bridge.  I get great length and a fantastic move on the backend.  I found this ball to be a touch longer than a Loud Noize, and more consistent off of the breakpoint.  Overall hook was pretty similar.  Compared to a Jazz, the Freeze got through the front part of the lane much, much better, and turned the corner just as hard.  What stood out the most was the hitting power.  The 2-piece core just had more "umph" when it got to the pins compared to the 3-piece Jazz.

I drilled a second Freeze, one with the pin 4 1/2" from my PAP, under my fingers, with a hole down my VAL.  I wanted to compare this to a Momentum, since they have the same cover.  The Freeze is cleaner through the front, and more angularity in the back part of the lane.  This one hooked about 4-6 boards less than the Momentum.  

With the current state of the economy, and the season just around the corner, I predict the new Freeze will be a popular ball.  Anytime you can get this kind of performance with that small of a price tag, you can't go wrong.
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Thanks,
Tim
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