Drilled my first Sharp Noize the same as my Cool Noize (55*x5 1/4"x40*).  Tried it after a big men's league.  There was still a bit too much volume for me to really see how the ball reacted in its intended condition.  However, I found the new Sharp Noize to be about 4 boards less with my feet compared to a Freeze and Cool Noize.  This ball just pushes through the front part of the lane a lot more than the other two balls.

I worked a demo day in Cranston, RI today and got to try it on a lighter volume condition, which is where I really saw that "sharp" angle that everyone has been talking about.  This ball really gets down the lane and make a huge move at the spot, much, much more angular than my Freeze (which starts up a tad earlier).  On that pattern, the new Sharp Noize looked very long/strong for a variety of player styles.

This looks like its gonna be a very useful ball for most competitive bowlers,  If there is a demo day in your area, be sure to try the Sharp Noize, you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Tim
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Columbia 300 Staff
Vise Inserts Staff

justdale:

I was going to say that the lack of length is most likely due to the 4x4 drill, which is pretty strong.  I think the other drill you mentioned should take care of that.  

In general, I don't really have a ball that I like on the burn or for bowling cneters that "hook out of the building" and there are a few in town.  I had an Arch Rival for a while that I liked, so I'm thinking about giving this one a try.

Should this ball be drilled a little strong to prevent too much length. How does it compare to the Dead Flush
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I agree, my Sharp NoiZe is much more ball than my Dead Flush,

I did drill my second Sharp NoiZe ( 5 X 5 x 3), and it indeed gives me the length I was looking for in the Sharp NoiZe, and it is very strong off the friction.
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Dale Williams
Columbia 300 Utah Amateur Staff