Colossus has a radical new core design which produces more overall hook. It's a ball that revs up sooner while maintaining axis rotation, allowing the ball to continue through the pins. The Gripper EF coverstock's easy adjustability makes it simple to control the amount of hook that you desire. It reacts to lane friction immediately and accurately. It's all the hook you'll ever need.


Aver RG's: 2.526

Differential: 049

Flare Potential: Large

Cover Stock: GriPpeR EF (enhanced friction)

Core Type: MOtion Tuned Free Form

Core Dynamics: Strongly Enhanced Mass Bias

Ball Structure:Single Density Core, Dual Shell

Factory Finish: 500 Compound

2nd review of this ball.

Drilled 4 1/2 X 45 deg. pin lower right of ring finger.
This ball is soo strong, that after first game, it leaves
ringing 10 pins all the time no matter what type of moves
I make. 2 and 1, 3 and 1, 3 and 2. Shot 279 first game with
it, second left 5 straight solid 10's and a 1 solid 9 pin. So,
after I got done bowling, I thought I should drill up the
pearlized version, the Colossus Pearl same drill pattern. Second
set out, shot 225 with two solid 10's in the 10th frame of game one.
Not being stubborn, I switched to the pearlized Colossus and this
ball did just the trick. Carried the stubborn 10 out everytime. Shot
2nd and 3rd game 221 and 256 respectively. Great combination for
MoRich and if you get them, you won't be dissapointed.

3 inch pin

2.5 oz top weight

3 3/8 x 3 3/8

small weight hole near my PAP to keep the ball legal.

For starters I have a love/hate relationship with this ball. The ball loves me but I hate it. I was ripping on this ball to some fellow bowlers one night, and a couple days later beat my previous high sanctioned set by close to 70 pins with it.

True it hits very hard, has a very distinct hit to it when you execute properly, and keeps the pins low which of course leads to improved carry.

The main reason I dislike this ball is the amount of over/under I seem to get if I am not 100% consistent in release on anything tighter than a house shot. I can't say I'm surprised too much due to the core design, but I was hoping to be able to use this on heavier tourney shots and after several experiences, I can't say I would recommend this ball for more those type of conditions.

But if you're looking for a ball to really open up an easy shot, this one will be the ultimate cliche.

So far opinions in my area are 50/50. Several people say it's the best modern day ball released, other's say it's a huge flop.

I give it a 6.5.


It's still better than any of the apexs though

Got this ball punched up today, 16lbs. 2-3" pin, not sure of top weight. Basically went with the Control drilling from Morich website, low flare. This ball hits harder than anything I have EVER thrown. Trying to play more of an outside line (bout 18mph at the pins, probably 300 rpms) ball got through the oil very well, picking up a heavy roll, then once it hit the dry made a smooth arc to the pocket where it just sent pins flying in and back. Didnt need messengers cause it hit so hard. Once that line started to burn, moved in a couple of boards and still continued to pound the pocket, but did start to leave a lot of 7 pins (house I was in does not carry well inside). After league was over (thank god), went to my home house to throw a few games there. After first game warming up again, buried the pocket for a game either leaving 7's or 9's (lots of carrydown) or flush. Buried the last 5 in that game for a 238. Started the next game a little more inside, ran the first 9, then proceeded to throw a blowout 7-10 on the first ball in the 10th for a great 266 (whatever). All in all this ball is very versatile, currently shined up good for less hook, but will test out the surface more to get different reactions. Will post again after this tournament and sport league next week. Cant wait to get my hands on a Pearl and a Pioneer. Thanks MO!!!

Have to put an update down on tis baby after last night's happenings. Ball specs are: 16lbs, 2-3" pin, top weight unknown, drilled with the pin below the ring finger with balance hole. Ball was drilled with the Morich control drilling, getting the ball into a heavy roll in the midlane and continuous backend. A hard arc and hitting power is out of this world. Used this ball a lot recently, after putting it in the bag (was rolling over the thumbhole, and couldnt figure it out). For me, playing around the dry and watch this ball hook and keep hooking after it enters the pocket. Last night, shot 300 with it, every bal was flush, pins did not stand a chance. Carry is excellent when ball gets in the "swish zone", pins fly everywhere. If I get in a little bit, ball leaves a lot of corners, but if I can play the dry with good speed and revs, this ball outhits anything on the market today, yesterday and probably tomorrow. If you dont have one....get one ASAP!

Was this the 2001 ball of the year? If not it should have been.

Just drilled one up last week; got it 2nd hand from a friend and drilled it fairly aggressive for first shift oil.  This is now the #1 ball for my arsenal.  If you read my review of the Columbia Ricochet, I said that the ball hooked too hard/late and hit too hard making the carry unpredictable.  The Black Colossus IMO hits just as hard, if not harder, than the Ricochet yet somehow is able to keep the pins low and carry phenomenally!  I bowl at a house with REALLY soft backends that is known for poor carry and weak hits and this ball cuts through the rack with no problem.

In terms of the overall hook/motion, the ball has a very even and predictable roll and break point (like all my MoRich stuff).  Like my Labryinth the ball gets excellent push through the heads and picks up a very heavy roll but unlike the Labryinth the break point is just a little sharper.  By that I mean it doesn't hook sharply at the break point but the core turns over very sharply, which is probably what gives it that punch at the back.

This ball is great for oil but when the heads start to go I was able to lower my tilt (i.e. throw more of a spinner, lowering my track) and keep it online with no problem.  This is yet another very versatile ball that can handle a wide range of conditions. I like this ball so much that it has officially replaced my Labryinth.  (Read my review of the Labyrinth to see how much I loved that)

To sum up:
- Excellent push thru the heads for a rolling ball
- Ball turns over HARD at the break point but doesn't hook sharply.  It's overall path to the pocket is predictable and fairly even.
- Ball doesn't limit what angle you can play to the pocket
- This is a ball that should last a while, meaning you won't have to put it in the bag after one game from the oil drying up.  For a rolling ball it handles fairly light oil well IMO.
- Guys with a lot of hand might want to stay away from this one. It rolls so hard (rolls not hooks) that IMO it might be too much ball for you power guys.

This ball is amazing. Mine is a blem, with the CG about 2" right of the pin-mass bias line. 15#, drilled with a variant of the "sharp breakpoint" layout for medium trackers described on the MoRich drill sheet. And with a good bit of Black Magic polish. This drill is similar to rev leverage, getting the ball to roll very early and get into a smooth arc. The polish gets it down the lane, and as soon as it hits dry, it's rolling and arcing. And crushing pins. This aptly named beastie makes a very distinctive sound when it hits. Pins fly. Jaws drop. Really. With this layout, this ball is extremely predictable, and very versatile. This has become the first ball out of my bag. Most nights, it's all that comes out of my bag.

This ball carries a lot of things it shouldn't. The pins have almost no chance on a pocket hit, and I feel that the bad hits haven't been nearly so bad. I seem to get off light with my mistakes, breaking up a lot of splits and getting 9 when I expected 7 or 8. If this keeps up, this could be my all-time favorite ball.

Added 6/5/2007:

After a few more sessions, this ball lost a lot of power. I have never been able to restore it to its former glory. It was good for a couple of months, and now is little more than a paperweight.
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The truth is out there somewhere. And it looks a lot better through the bottom of an empty pint glass.

My favorite ball of all time. Not to sure on the sapn or pin placement. Drilled right handed and is 15#. Got the ball used from my pro shop guy and he said he shot 300 with it. My best game with it is 236 and shot 621 with it. Best lane condition for it is medium to heay oilwhen dull. But shine it up it is good drier lanes, too. So if you are looking for a ball to use on all kinds of lane conditions, than this is the ball you want.