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Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: Joe Jr on December 24, 2008, 10:03:31 AM

Title: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Joe Jr on December 24, 2008, 10:03:31 AM
I have to post a little something about this ball, for being a cheap little entry level type ball it's really quite impressive. I originally drilled it just to shoot my spares with but I find myself throwing it regularly on everything. It saved my butt few days ago in league, couldn't carry the corners with anything else in my bag, pull it out the 3rd game and shoot 299, if I didn't throw it 42mph on the 12th I could racked up my 4th honor score with Columbia balls this season. It may look like a house ball but it's no joke, it's got Super-Flex on it, needs a little friction to get around the corner but I can throw it on fresh mediums all day long.

IMO Columbia has hands down the best balls on the market right now, from the Jazz to the Resurgence, they're all phenomenal.
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Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: tdub36tjt on December 24, 2008, 11:50:01 PM
I have to agree with you. I can actually throw mine on a fresh fairly heavy 42' THS too. I am shocked with how much it hooks and the drive it creates. I was looking for a drier lane ball and got more than I bargained for guess I'll have to stick with the White Dot for dry.
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: srlunatic on December 25, 2008, 01:12:46 PM
This ball is great on a THS in the track area....and it is my go to ball on the Cheetah and the Viper when the condition breaks down.  Great ball for the price~
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Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: cheech on December 26, 2008, 03:16:50 PM
what kind of layout do you guys have on your jazz? mine isnt nearly as strong as you guys are describing although i love mine i just gotta take the surface down a little more.
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
arsenal: rival arch rival dead flush blue vibe scout SR300 plastic
on the way maybe the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh. 67th in average 12th for rookies
 ave:202.3 sport 218 THS
p.s. go leftys
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: srlunatic on December 26, 2008, 03:17:41 PM
Columbia Jazz - 5 X 5 OOB
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“Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and then drive like a b@$tard from Hollywood to Las Vegas ... with the music at top volume and at least a pint of ether.”
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: BK on December 26, 2008, 03:29:12 PM
i really love my Jazz too

the performance is better than the price

i drilled 5 x 5  with alittle X hole on my pap
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Edited on 12/26/2008 4:29 PM
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: LuckyLefty on December 26, 2008, 03:38:11 PM
Joe Jr...is 299 an honor score?

By the way...I've seen you throw that pill!  You looked good and I doubt even with your free armswing you could have been over 27 mph!!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS this guy CAN fling a pill!
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Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: tdub36tjt on December 26, 2008, 05:56:17 PM
I actually traded my Cell Pearl for NIB Jazz. I put pin down below bridge which is around 4 1/2" with cg about 2" to PAP and I swear it hooks as much as my Cell Pearl hooked. That thing just didn't match up with me but the Jazz is definitly solid.
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Hamburglar on January 29, 2009, 10:01:52 AM
OK, I admit, after reading this post a month ago plus the fact I was looking for a "weaker" ball to compliment my Rival, I became curious about the Jazz.  I even started another thread asking about just how strong/weak this ball actually is.  Being convinced by what I had read, I bought a Jazz for when the lanes start to dry up a bit and the Rival was no longer the ball to use on a second shift league.

Now, after about three or so weeks of rolling this ball, I have to agree that this ball is a HUGE bang for the buck!!!  I find myself using this ball quite a bit more than I expected, often on a freshly oiled shot for a first shift league...definitely a pleasant surprise!

Two thumbs up for the Jazz!!!
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Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Hamburglar on January 30, 2009, 11:12:20 AM
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I too own a Jazz and it's all I need for 38' THS pattern for leagues.  It turns hard off the spot, it's forgiving, and acts like a premium ball with a $45 price tag w/ free shipping.

The color is a bit "girly" being black and pink. But this ball was cheap and I had to grab it.  I'm glad I did... very unexpected how good this ball is on THS.....
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I've had several people in the leagues I bowl in ask me what I'm using.  When I tell them, most ask "how much was it?"...the answer usually leaves them with their mouth hanging open...

To be honest, I never was a Columbia300 fan but after rolling the Rival, the Wrath High Flush, and the Jazz, I'm glad I gave them a try...EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT!!!
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Edited on 1/30/2009 12:13 PM
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: mrbowlingnut on January 30, 2009, 12:34:19 PM
I threw a Noize last night for the first time, ball is one of strongest rolling balls I have ever thrown.

Columbia is making top notch stuff right now, Perfect Rival is my first ball out most nights.

Power swing looks good but so does the Hot Sauce, unsure which to pick out of those two.
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Carlos Colon on February 10, 2009, 10:38:03 PM
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I too own a Jazz and it's all I need for 38' THS pattern for leagues.  It turns hard off the spot, it's forgiving, and acts like a premium ball with a $45 price tag w/ free shipping.

The color is a bit "girly" being black and pink. But this ball was cheap and I had to grab it.  I'm glad I did... very unexpected how good this ball is on THS.....
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Tag Team Coaching Success Story
ISLAND BUILT


Where are they selling it for $45?
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Joe Jr on February 11, 2009, 12:37:52 AM
The ball is amazing, regardless of the price.
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Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Carlos Colon on February 12, 2009, 11:22:54 AM
Would anyone recommend a Jazz over a Cherry Vibe?
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Carlos Colon on February 28, 2009, 03:05:59 PM
Jazz is on sale for $43.79 right now at bowlingball.com. 16lbs only.
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: justdale on March 04, 2009, 07:48:17 AM
Smooth Arc, used mine in league last night, shot 732 and for the exception of 2 operator errors, didn't miss the pocket all night.
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Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Carlos Colon on March 04, 2009, 01:08:55 PM
quote:
Smooth Arc, used mine in league last night, shot 732 and for the exception of 2 operator errors, didn't miss the pocket all night.
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Dale Williams
Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff


What's your ball's layout? The videos I've seen online made the ball look more skid/flip.
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: dware300 on March 04, 2009, 01:18:09 PM
pin up and to the right of ring finger cg in line, 3 1/2  by  3 1/2, no extra hole needed



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Smooth Arc, used mine in league last night, shot 732 and for the exception of 2 operator errors, didn't miss the pocket all night.
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Dale Williams
Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff


What's your ball's layout? The videos I've seen online made the ball look more skid/flip.
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Jason Kovack on March 04, 2009, 01:34:05 PM
If you're bowling on wood or guardian, nothing beats this ball....
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Team Canada
Columbia 300 Amateur Staff

Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: justdale on March 11, 2009, 07:38:10 AM
1 week later same ball, went 278-300-222=800 Love the reaction this ball gives me
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Smooth Arc, used mine in league last night, shot 732 and for the exception of 2 operator errors, didn't miss the pocket all night.
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Dale Williams
Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff

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Dale Williams
Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: Carlos Colon on March 16, 2009, 12:06:44 PM
What's the finish of the Jazz?
Title: Re: The Jazz. Very impressive
Post by: cheech on March 16, 2009, 12:09:04 PM
4000 polished
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)
HS:792(SR300)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
arsenal: sauce rival arch rival dead flush blue vibe scout jazz SR300 plastic
sacred heart university bowling, frosh.
greatest accomplishment:shooting 603 and not shooting one 200 game(130,173,300)...lol
p.s. go leftys