Post by: chrisleftwich on February 10, 2012, 03:04:57 AM
Topic says it all, just trying to see how everyone is liking the current Columbia 300 Line.
I personally am loving the Ransom Demand and Dark Encounter, both of my Dark Encounters give me a smooth control roll, when I need something with more backend I just switch to the Ransom Demand.
Another great ball for me is the Omen, I have only been able to use this ball on a few shots though as I drilled it up for Heavy oil.
Edited by chrisleftwich on 2/10/2012 at 1:10 PM
Post by: NHLfan88 on February 10, 2012, 12:07:46 PM
Benchmark stunk
Post by: delpzooka on February 10, 2012, 03:06:03 PM
I for one am loving my encounter and dark encounter combination.
Post by: 900DJ on February 10, 2012, 03:46:38 PM
I recently purchased my first ever Columbia ball, as normally Im a 900 global and AMF guy. It is a Ransom Demand. I absolutley love this ball! Shot my first honor score last night with it! And I am a low 200 avg bowler. I can use this ball straight up the track when the shot is fresh or cover as many boards as needed once it breaks down, all with just a change of hand positions. Very consistant ball! Now Im interested in their other balls!
Post by: CPA on February 10, 2012, 04:07:35 PM
I like the Encounter. I am considering a Dark Encounter for heavier tournament shots.
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Post by: chrisleftwich on February 13, 2012, 08:08:02 AM
CPA - if you are looking for tournament balls look at the Dark Encounter, but also do not leave out the Omen. I have one drilled up pin down and the ball will handle heavy oil with no problem and has a very controlled roll off the breakpoint.
Glad to see a few posts about people liking the new equipment from Columbia.
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Post by: bowlingnut76 on February 14, 2012, 06:06:06 AM
teseted the ransom demand at demo in august really nice ball..clears the heads good...nice pop on the backend...good pin carry...my cousin bought the ball and just loves it.....he can play anywhere with the ball he just moves left....he thinking about buying another just to have it....me im intrested in the omen as well...im very impressed with what they are putting out at columbia....really big hammer fan but not really liking their line up right now...
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Post by: kong1 on February 21, 2012, 08:32:59 AM
I had a Ransom Demand but it seemed to die quickly. I have an Omen which I like. It is very smooth and great for fresh, up the boards. After It starts hooking early I have to put it away. The Dark Encounter sounds good, sort of like an Omen with more backend.
Post by: Walking E on February 21, 2012, 09:54:26 AM
I have a Ransom Demand and really love the ball.
I demo'd the Eruption and thought it was a good ball, though not as angular on the back end as some would lead you to believe. Still, I thought it seemed like a pretty good ball for the money. For comparison, I got a very similar reaction from a Marvel Pearl, which is quite a bit more expensive.
I also demo'd the Encounter and thought it was a decent ball, though I felt like it had mid-level performance at a premium price point. I was anticipating something sharper on the back end, but it was more rolly than I expected. Still, I was able to strike with it regularly - just from tighter angles than I was expecting to play.
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