I recently got a Columbia Hyde off E-Bay, and I think its a second.
Question is, how can I tell for sure?

The little hand is not on this ball so the CG is not indicated in that fashion, although it does have a dot mixed into the Columbia 300 label which I am assuming got misplaced which is why I think its a blem or second ball.
Specs on the ball are......4" pin, 3 1/4 oz. of top wt. Assuming the "dot" I see is the CG, what would be the best drill pattern for me?
I am a stroker with normal revs, and slightly higher then normal speed.
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Ed

 Icon300
 Hyde
 Ebonite Maxim

 First time throwing a hooker...this is truely a test of confiction.



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As a rule Columbia does Logo seconds as Columbia but stamps them as Bonanza.I woundn't worry,just have your driller preweigh the ball before layout and you'll be fine.
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If you can't join 'em beat 'em.

Fancy lingo aside........I play my Icon300 by rolling it over the second arrow and letting it come into the pocket from there......on very dry lanes, I play my plastic the same way.......this seems to work for me so I guess I would be looking for something similar in reaction from the hyde givin the right conditions of coarse. I wouldnt mind a slightly strong turn to the pocket just for a change, but still be able to control it would be key.
Brian
Sounds like your #2 is what I might be what Im looking for, in fact it almost sounds close to how the Icon is drilled.

I tried to show my Icon drill and it didnt work.......oh well.
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Ed

 Icon300
 Hyde
 Ebonite Maxim

 First time throwing a hooker...this is truely a test of confiction.



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