Hi guys and gals,

I was looking over the comparison spec sheets that you can view/print on C300's web site, and I noticed that, as the weight of each ball decreases from 16# to 14#, the "RG" increases (sometimes dramatically), while the Differential RG remains pretty much the same.

This is in contrast to Ebonite, which seems to favor keeping the RG constant, while allowing the Diff RG to increase, as the ball weight drops.

As an example, look at the numbers for the Detour:

16#    rg = 2.488    diff rg = 0.037
14#    rg = 2.571    diff rg = 0.036

So, while the 16# Detour would be classified as having a low RG, the 14# Detour would fall into the medium-high RG category, yes?

So... a couple of questions for you Columbia gurus.

1) What does the "RG" number on the charts represent: the min RG, the max RG, or the average of the two?

2) Is the reason for the difference between Big C and Big E that they remove the weight from different parts of the core?

3) If Columbia's RG numbers are an accurate representation of each ball's inclination to roll early or late, then do 14# Columbia balls "go longer" than the 16# version of the same ball, keeping all other things (e.g. ball speed, revs, axis tilt, etc.) constant?

TIA for your thoughts!
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seadrive
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Edited on 8/16/2004 11:19 AM

Thanks for chiming in, LL.

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I've noticed Columbia in it's higher priced lineup keeps these stats similar but not in it's lower price lineup.

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Maybe moreso, but if you look at the Throttle On and the Bully, you'll notice quite a spread between 16# and 14#.

Is it about the part of the core from which they remove the weight?
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