Columbia 300 Messenger PowerCOR Solid Bowling Ball Features:
Columbia 300 has produced some of the most memorable bowling balls in the history of the sport, the Cuda name and technology are towards the top of that list. The features of the original Cuda were ahead of their time; the new Cuda PowerCOR uses an updated version of the Cuda core for today’s environment. The PowerCOR is a dense but drillable inner piece of the core, eliminating drilling restrictions. A dense flip block is added to the core body that moves mass away from the center of the ball, creating more differential and imbalance. The Cuda PowerCOR cover is ERT Solid, most recently found on the successful Power Torq – providing confidence and extreme performance on medium to heavy oil patterns. With this release, Columbia 300 builds on the successful, strong symmetric performance balls that are so important in any bowler’s bag.
Bob Newman –
The Columbia 300 Cuda PowerCOR is a biggish solid symmetric ball that produces a shape that I like to see. I compared it against my Hammer Dark Web and my Ebonite GB4 Solid. It shaped more than both of the other two for me. It picks up early in the mid lane but still has power left when it gets to the pins. From what I have seen in the past, many pieces that read that early will not have much energy at the pins, this seems to have that little extra to keep going. I will be replacing one of those other two in the arsenal right away.
Dante bernal –
The cuda power core is an early rolling strong ba that reads very well! It’s continuous and predictable and a good first ball out of your bag to get a really good idea. It’s good for slower ball speed and lower rev rates to see some shape down lane
James G. –
The Cuda PowerCOR is that bigger symmetric solid when you need more pop in the heavy stuff, or if you are speed dominant and want more motion. The PowerCOR has a dense inner core piece that is drillable and helps remove any drilling restrictions. The Cuda also features a dense flip block to move mass outside of the middle of the ball which results in a higher differential and more imbalance. This means more backend motion and hitting power through the pins.
I drilled mine (50) x 3.75″ x 40 to help maximize flare while keeping a smoother backend motion. The cover of the Cuda is very versatile. I used it at 1500 for Thailand 39′ sport shot and bowled 246 out of the gate, sanded it to 500 for a heavy volume 48 ft. custom FDDS sport pattern, and bowled well cutting down on my angles. Then, I polished it for the THS and it gave me extra length, quicker transitions, big hit through the pins, giving me four messenger strikes on my way to a three game set of 731. The proof is in the pudding, get yourself a Cuda PowerCOR and start swimming with the big fish today!
gerard –
Let me start off by saying I really like symmetrical balls. With that being said I wasn’t surprised I liked the Cuda right out of the box. It was an early rolling ball for me with the factory finish. I found it very similar in shape to my Dark Web. I decided to shine it up and boy am I glad I tried it. It seemed to push a little easier down the lane and provided a stronger finish. It was exactly what I was hoping for. This ball allows me to open up the lane and not sacrifice carry when I start moving in on the lane. This is a great ball for someone looking for more shape out of equipement!!!