- Columbia 300 Viz-A-Ball

First Impressions
With the Columbia 300 Viz-A-Ball, Columbia 300 brings a fascinating new development to the market that impresses above all with its exceptional length and late reaction. Inside works the dynamic Pancake core, which with a 2.69 RG and a 0.019 differential ensures a very clean motion through the front part of the lane. The polyester cover is specifically tuned to store the ball's energy extremely efficiently. The nature of the surface with a polished finish supports this characteristic massively by letting the ball glide effortlessly through the heads without building friction early. Visually it's a real eye-catcher, and it immediately conveys that this model was designed primarily for later and sharper changes of direction. The technical match between core and cover has been achieved here in an extremely harmonious and purposeful way.
Comparison
Comparing the Columbia 300 Viz-A-Ball with the Ebonite Maxim, the glaring differences in backend reaction stand out immediately. The Ebonite Maxim tends to read a bit earlier, while the Columbia 300 Viz-A-Ball holds its energy a decisive fraction longer and then reacts noticeably more aggressively to the dry area. This characteristic makes it the perfect complement in your arsenal when the Maxim starts to lose energy in the pocket or enter too flat. Although both balls have a similar orientation toward lighter oil patterns, this ball offers a noticeably more dynamic angle. It's the ideal solution for situations in which the Maxim no longer develops enough drive, since it generates the necessary entry angle.
On the Lanes
This ball shows its greatest strength when the lane has already been played in a little and the transition has clearly set in. It needs a certain amount of friction on the backend to develop its characteristic hook, which delivers maximum, explosive carry. As the boards in the front part of the lane dry up, it allows you to systematically move further inside and attack the pocket from a considerably deeper angle. It works excellently on medium to dry conditions and is an excellent choice if you're looking for a clean, responsive surface. With its forgiving nature on misses to the outside, it should keep your scores stable at a very high level even in the late stages of a tournament.