Columbia 300 EPX A1
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- THS Average: 210
- Positive Axis Point: 4 3/4" over 1/4" up
- Speed: 17 mph
- Axis Tilt: 17
- Axis Rotation: 45+
- Heavy Oil Ball: Idol, Show-off
- Medium Oil Ball: Venom Shock, Rhodman,
- Light Oil Ball: Phobia, White Hot Badger
- Location: Northern California
Columbia 300 EPX A1
I have a new 15 lbs Columbia 300 EPX A1 that I got a while ago to use for my heavy oil ball. I'm not sure if this ball is going to be any stronger than today's newer stuff. Right now I have a Marvel-S with a low RG drill and sanded for my heavy oil ball. I also have a pin up Ransom Demand that is sanded to 1000 abralon. Is it worth drilling up the EPX? Will it give me a different look that I'm not going to get from my Marvel-S or Ransom Demand?
Right Handed, 16-17 mph off hand (14 -15 mph on Qubica reading) ,350 rpm,PAP 4 3/4 x 1/4 up, 17 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
Book Average 210+
Book Average 210+
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- Positive Axis Point: 5 over 1/2 up
- Speed: 18
- Rev Rate: 500
- Axis Tilt: 12
- Axis Rotation: 45
- Heavy Oil Ball: Guru
- Medium Oil Ball: Score
- Light Oil Ball: Grease Monkey
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- Location: Melbourne Australia
Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
i thought it was the EPX T1 not A1
the T1 had an RG of 2.533 and an 0.040 Diff
Epoxy Cover Stock
Never had one but they looked great on heavy patterns for a short while
the T1 had an RG of 2.533 and an 0.040 Diff
Epoxy Cover Stock
Never had one but they looked great on heavy patterns for a short while
Greg Robertson.
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New stats as of 10/3/16
18 MPH at the line
Rev Rate 500
Axis Rotation 40 - 90
Axis Tilt - 14
PAP - 5" over, 1/2 up
Right Handed
New stats as of 10/3/16
18 MPH at the line
Rev Rate 500
Axis Rotation 40 - 90
Axis Tilt - 14
PAP - 5" over, 1/2 up
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- Posts: 915
- Joined: January 19th, 2010, 12:53 am
- THS Average: 210
- Positive Axis Point: 4 3/4" over 1/4" up
- Speed: 17 mph
- Axis Tilt: 17
- Axis Rotation: 45+
- Heavy Oil Ball: Idol, Show-off
- Medium Oil Ball: Venom Shock, Rhodman,
- Light Oil Ball: Phobia, White Hot Badger
- Location: Northern California
Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
I believe they made an A1 with the Ricochet core. I guess it was an overseas release and sold on bowlingball.com for a while.
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Right Handed, 16-17 mph off hand (14 -15 mph on Qubica reading) ,350 rpm,PAP 4 3/4 x 1/4 up, 17 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
Book Average 210+
Book Average 210+
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Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
Every one of those balls rolled different depending on how it poured. It's a crap shoot, but try it.J_w73 wrote:I have a new 15 lbs Columbia 300 EPX A1 that I got a while ago to use for my heavy oil ball. I'm not sure if this ball is going to be any stronger than today's newer stuff. Right now I have a Marvel-S with a low RG drill and sanded for my heavy oil ball. I also have a pin up Ransom Demand that is sanded to 1000 abralon. Is it worth drilling up the EPX? Will it give me a different look that I'm not going to get from my Marvel-S or Ransom Demand?
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Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
Mo is correct. f you got one that was from a small batch (not mass produced) and done with care-you have one of the GREAT balls made. If it was from a large batch and not done with great care- it may disintegrate on the lanes right before your very eyes. I was told by Carmen Salvino and Danny S (years ago) that they were close to making the greatest ball of all time but just could not put the time in to find the missing chemical formulations. Good luck.Mo Pinel wrote: Every one of those balls rolled different depending on how it poured. It's a crap shoot, but try it.
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- Posts: 915
- Joined: January 19th, 2010, 12:53 am
- THS Average: 210
- Positive Axis Point: 4 3/4" over 1/4" up
- Speed: 17 mph
- Axis Tilt: 17
- Axis Rotation: 45+
- Heavy Oil Ball: Idol, Show-off
- Medium Oil Ball: Venom Shock, Rhodman,
- Light Oil Ball: Phobia, White Hot Badger
- Location: Northern California
Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
Sounds like a crap shoot and I'm not sure if it would even be something that I could use. Maybe I'll just put it up for sale on ebay. Seems like they fetch a decent amount.
Right Handed, 16-17 mph off hand (14 -15 mph on Qubica reading) ,350 rpm,PAP 4 3/4 x 1/4 up, 17 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
Book Average 210+
Book Average 210+
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Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
Anyone got one still? Preferably used. 15lb.
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Re: Columbia 300 EPX A1
After a long search i finally found a the A1 Ricochet. Now I did have the T1 way back but it cracked after a while. Was great on sport patterns.