- Beast Purple Sparkle

First Impressions
The Columbia 300 Beast Purple Sparkle presents itself as a visually appealing bowling ball with a distinctive purple sparkle finish that puts the traditional Columbia 300 color scheme in a contemporary package. The ball features the redesigned Beast core in a symmetrical light-bulb shape modeled after the original Beast. With a 2.54 RG and a 0.033 differential in the 15-pound version, the Beast positions itself as a higher-RG, medium-differential ball. The Bend-It Pearl reactive coverstock is delivered polished at 500/2000 Abralon and should provide optimal length on drier lane conditions. The Beast core is also equipped with the patented Hypershock technology, which should add energy for pin carry. Comparison
Compared to other balls in the entry-level category, the Beast Purple Sparkle stands out for its surprising versatility. Bowlers report that the ball exceeds their expectations in overall performance and works especially well across the board on fresh house shots. The Bend-It Pearl cover used here is the strongest cover ever put on a Beast, which gives it more hook potential than earlier Beast versions. The cover was originally used in high-performance balls such as the Columbia 300 Swerve series and the Tyrants, which gives this ball more punch despite its entry-level positioning. Compared to classic entry-level options like the Storm Tropical Surge, the Beast offers a more aggressive backend reaction while still keeping the ball motion controllable. On the Lanes
The Beast Purple Sparkle was developed specifically for light oil conditions and responds particularly well when it hits friction. On typical house shots it is very clean through the heads and very angular off the backend, which is what defines the classic skid-flip reaction. If you're looking for a skid-flip reaction at an affordable price, the Beast is an ideal option. It stays playable in medium oil volumes as well if you play straighter up the lane, though with somewhat reduced power. One particular advantage is that the ball does not overreact when it hits friction, which helps late in the day on broken-down lanes and on shorter oil patterns. It works both as the first ball out of the bag and for league play in areas with a lot of backend friction. Recreational bowlers and serious players alike will find use for this versatile performer on light to medium oil conditions.