Thursday, September 9, 2010
TOTAL BEDLAM
by T.J. Yeip

Columbia 300’s new Total Bedlam is a very eye catching color combination. A very unique color combination that provides a portion of it to have a polished look while the surface remains sanded.

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Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 04:37
Pure Swing by Columbia 300
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 By Tom Smallwood....Columbia 300 Staff Player, PBA Titlist

 

On the lanes…

As a power player/full roller I have the Pure Swing clean down the lane but remaining strong overall. Backend motion is the standout here with the most continuous backend of the Columbia 300 lineup. The best thing about this ball is the great versatility! I had three Pure Swings drilled identically for the tour show all with different cover preparations. Each showed distinct ball motions more so than any other ball has done for me. I have thrown this on everything from house patterns to demanding tour patterns and have yet to find a weakness.

 

In conclusion…

The new Pure Swing is a great new bowling ball from Columbia 300. It has power and versatility all in one. I feel that this bowling ball will be a great match in the hands of "down and in players" as well as power players that want to play deeper and get it back around the corner. Strokers and tweeners should not fear adding surface to the pearl surface to get it started if needed. Power players should enjoy the ability to get this one back from all areas of the lane. All in all, a very good strong, powerful bowling ball from Columbia300. A true winner!!!

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Color: Black/Gold
Cover:Full Tilt 5.0 Pearl
RG: 2.52
Differential: .015
Review ball: 15 Lbs

GLC’s “Out of 5 Stars” Rating…

Appeal: 4.00 Length:4.25 Back End: 4.75

All balls were equipped with Turbo Insert products including the #1 selling interchangeable thumb insert, Switch Grip. For details on their premium line of insert products and accessories, visit www.turbogrips.com

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Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 05:27
MUTANT CELL by Roto Grip
by T.J. Yeip

On the shelf… 

Wow this is a stand out ball on the shelf. The colors are wild! It definitely will get noticed. It is a bold statement with the color combination, but Roto Grip is a stand out kind of company so this fits well with them.

 

On the lanes…

I tested this ball with two different surfaces on the same typical house shot condition. I first tested this on Anvil Lane surface with the out of the box finish. This new mutant cell with the 2000 box finish, combined with my layout made this one very aggressive bowling ball. Trying to square up on the lane was not an option. This ball has tremendous midlane reaction and a smoother back end reaction out of the box for me personally. I definitely had to move into the great wall of oil to keep this mutant cell in the pocket. Once I got lined up the first thing I saw was sheer power. I usually do not throw pins around, but I did with the Mutant cell. My next test was to take the Mutant cell to 4000 abralon and polish it.  Doing this I had a much straighter ball reaction. With the combination of surface and the great wall of oil on the lanes, this went to long for my bowling style. If I was on a little less oil volume, I feel the polish would have worked out the best. Pin action on this Mutant Cell stays in place just like the rest of the Cell Line, even with the slight variance they did to the core.

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In conclusion…

The new Mutant Cell is best suited to fit in the arsenal for those heavier longer oil patterns. The High rev players will need to touch the surface for them, but us tweeners and strokers have a new Roto Grip ball that will attack the heavy oil. If you are on more of a medium pattern, then I suggest the higher rev players to apply a little bit of polish and watch this thing turn the corner. This will be a ball in my bag, just in case I run into a sport pattern that that has the longer pattern. I think we can say that Roto Grip is breaking through the market with a wide variety of bowling balls to attack most conditions.

 

Color: Red/Black/Yellow
Cover: Cytoplasmic XL Solid Reactive
Weight Block: Nucleus II
RG: 2.54
Differential: 0.047
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Review ball: 15 Lbs
Layout:  30 degree drilling angle pin 4.0 from P.A.P. 55 degree angle to VAL
Surface 2000 abralon

GLC’s “Out of 5 Stars” Rating…

Appeal: 4.25 Length: 3.75 Back End: 4.25

All balls were equipped with Turbo Insert products including the #1 selling interchangeable thumb insert, Switch Grip. For details on their premium line of insert products and accessories, visit www.turbogrips.com

 

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Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 08:44
Second Dimension by Storm
by T.J. Yeip

On your shelf or counter… The Second Dimension is a truly rich looking bowling ball. This ball is definitely going to turn heads with its polished cover stock and eye catching color combination. The fragrance of this ball is also superb! What’s more American than Apple Pie?

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Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 07:54
Twisted Fury Destruction by Brunswick
by T.J. Yeip

GLC Bowling is proud to present you with another “Celebrity Guest” ball review. We hope to offer you more of these reviews completed by bowlers YOU know! Be ready, we could ask you next!

On your shelf or counter… The Twisted Fury Destruction stands out from the other two balls in the Twisted Fury line with its Pacific Blue and Chrome two color pearl cover. It is a great compliment of colors that will get your customer's attention and let them know that the Twisted Fury is back for more pin crushing destruction!

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Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 07:14
TX1 by MOTIV Bowling
by T.J. Yeip

On your shelf or counter… When you first look at the TX1, you may think it’s a plastic ball. For the first time ever a manufacturer has included their ball logos in their molding processes. There are no etched marks in the ball. This was truly a cool new way to create a cover stock that stands out.

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Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 06:48
Tip of the Week: Ball Surface
by T.J. Yeip

Bowlers that I have had the pleasure meeting across this country do not fully understand nuances of the bowling ball surface. They always say they want more hook. Where do they want more hook? Do they want to see more motion or hook, in the back end, or do they not have enough hook to get the bowling ball to the pocket? These are a few quick tips that will help you with adjusting your bowling ball reaction and increase your score.

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Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 05:38
Norm Duke Interview - Virtual Gravity/2008 PBA World Championship
by T.J. Yeip

Norm Duke Interview..Virtual Gravity/2008 PBA World Championship

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Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 09:47
Pete Weber Interview - Storm Virtual Gravity
by T.J. Yeip

Pete Weber Interview - Storm Virtual Gravity

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Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 09:33
Raw Hammer Psycho by Hammer
by T.J. Yeip

On the lanes… I was very excited to try the new Raw Hammer Psycho. I have to say, I was very pleased when I saw the ball reaction on the lane. The Psycho has a very strong motion on the lanes while being smooth and continuous. I was prepared for "psychotic" backend reaction out of this bowling ball, which I normally do not like out of new equipment but I liked what I saw. The new assault core tames that crazy sideways backend motion. It was forgiving, yet controlled. I was very impressed with the power this ball had when it hit the pocket. The pins seem to just explode back to the pit.

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Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:53

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