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Columbia World Beater
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Columbia World Beater
SKU: COL297441207
Brand: Columbia Bowling

HIGH PERFORMANCE BALL
FEATURES:
- Color: Black/Orange/Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Arrowhead
- Veneer: Super Tilt Solid
- Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000, 2000, 2000 Abralon
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.55
- Diff: .048
- Reaction: Control
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
- Description: Introducing the latest high performance ball from Columbia 300 – The WORLD BEATER. Equipped with the innovative high performance Arrowhead core and the brand new Super Tilt Solid coverstock, the World Beater is the right ball to take on any competition. The World Beater core and coverstock combines high RG with extreme strength and versatility designed to cut through a variety of lane conditions and always hook in the right spot. The World Beater’s finish will work on medium to heavy oil conditions and can be polished to work great on medium to lighter volume conditions. When winning matters, bring the best ball on the market-bring your World Beater. It’s that good.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.3 stars
(based on 17 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (17)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (12)
    • Comfortable grip (10)
    • Great weight (9)
    • Flawless surface (7)
  • Cons
    • Flaws in surface (1)
    • Ugly graphics (1)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (11)
    • Tournaments (10)
    • Upgrade (6)
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball!!!! By Magoo from Levittown, NY
Reviewed on: 3/2/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is awesome. Been using Columbia balls now for the last several years and I am not disappointed. Picked this ball up at my local pro shop Monday. Used it in my first league play that same night and took some getting used to. Used it the might after, almost threw a 700 series. Striked the first 9 frames to throw a 277. No real effort at all. Just had to increase the speed a bit.Ball has tremendous back end. Breaks like no other. Get It! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
i love this ball good back in recover By bottom up from ann arbor mich
Reviewed on: 2/14/2011 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend bowl in tourerment bowl great Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball By Eli from Shawnee, Ok
Reviewed on: 4/20/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I use the ball in league's and tournaments. The back end of the ball is great, I been looking for a ball that has the back end like this one has. This is the best ball I ever bought. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great ball going to order another By Barney Rubble from Athens Tx
Reviewed on: 7/7/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Hits hard Cons:None Best Uses:Upgrade, Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend has good range. shot 279 first time ever. hooks hard, and still picks up 10 pin Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
all around great ball By Alan from Georgetown , De
Reviewed on: 8/1/2011 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is great hits the pocket like a truck and colors couldn't be better..I have only been bowling for 3 years. now that i have this ball i am more consistant with hitting the pocket even if its not right on the line that i wanted it still find its way.. .I strike alot now but just need help pickin up spares on the right side Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
This ball has ATTITUDE. By Bring it on. from Houston, Texas
Reviewed on: 5/26/2011 Unverified Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is awesome. I have used Columbia balls now for ten years plus and I am very impressed how well the company continously produce great product. Since I started using this ball my bolling series per night is in the 630's. On average my first 5 frames are strikes if a spare happen, it start striking all over again. My highest game is a 266 with a 174 average. I couldn't ask for more. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
HARD HITTING GREATNESS!!!!!! By Nate the Great from Cincinnati, OH
Reviewed on: 11/23/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I use this product daily. I bowl on the school bowling team and it hits ridiculously. It takes a couple games to get the feel so don't give up on it. I found my groove and it makes up for your mistakes tremendously. If you miss the pocket just a little bit it still comes back and it kills the pins. GREAT BALL!!!!!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
BEST BALL I HAVE EVER THROWN By JOE THE OLD BOWLER from DALLAS,TEXAS
Reviewed on: 8/10/2011 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I AM A LONG TIME LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT BOWLER AND IN ALL THE YEARS I HAVE OVER 25 NAME BRAND BALLS ON HAND NOW. I DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER PICK UP ANY OF THEM EXCEPT THE WORLD BEATER. I HAVE SHOT MORE HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WITH THIS BALL THAN ALL OF THE OTHERS COMBINED. BEST BALL EVER TO ROLL DOWN THE LANE AND CONSISTANCE EVERY TIME.YES I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BALL TO BEGINNERS AND LONG TIME BOWLERS. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]
"A lot of BANG for the buck" By Chip from Charlotte NC
Reviewed on: 2/13/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Great reaction, Attractive Design Cons:None Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I brought this ball to compliment my Anarchy. This balls does great on heavy oil and adjust well with the oil break down. I use to bowl 10 yrs ago with a 200 average. Been bowling now for almost 8 weeks and this ball has me up to a 184 already....first night of league bowling with the World Beater...207-225-212.....you want a ball that has some hook and impact in the pocket.....try the World Beater..!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
World Beater is Top Gun By Poker from Nashville,Tn
Reviewed on: 2/17/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I just got back into bowling three years ago after a five year absence & averaged 173. Bought a Columbia Bedlam last year & jumped to 190. I needed a little more backend & bought the World Beater I hit 600 series all the time now & am getting closer to 700. This ball is Great!!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
Back in the Game By Don from Ft. Worth TX
Reviewed on: 3/27/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design Best Uses:Fresh to med oil, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend After being out of bowling for 10 years I thought this ball would be a good fit for me.This ball hits hard. I am having to learn to play more to the left,because it hooks more then any ball I have ever had.I shot 700 the 1st week out and threw 257 last week.Avg.is 211 after 18 games. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]
New Sheriff in Town By Old School from Westland, Michigan
Reviewed on: 1/30/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight Best Uses:Upgrade, Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I just picked this up from a local pro shop. It is advertised as medium oil, but tracks very well in heavy oil! It has a nice ark through the middle to the pocket and carries very well, but it will snap at the end at a slower speed. For righties, a 10 pin spare is difficult, use your spare ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
GOOD BALL! By LOL from st louis
Reviewed on: 2/13/2011 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Went to a ball sponsored event. Threw the hammer taboo, aflection, the world beater and the ransom. The world beater was the most consistant ball. If you miss your mark a little it will not make you pay as bad as the others. VERY controlable GREAT for 10 pin spares ( righty) the other ballz had a hard left turn while this was a nice consistant arc. I pick up mine tomorrow can't wait!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
This ball is great! By Richie Rich from Daly city CA
Reviewed on: 1/23/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Love this ball, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I love this ball, has great back-end and gets down the lane. Wonderful Graphics! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
This ball SUCKS! By Sammy J from Lansing, MI
Reviewed on: 12/10/2011 Verified Reviewer Cons:Ugly Graphics, Inconsistent Reaction, Hits Softly Best Uses:Give Away To The Landfill Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend I am a high school bowler that carries a 215 average. I've been throwing Storm and Roto Grip equipment for the past four years, but my local pro shop recommended this ball. I thought "Why not give it a try." So I purchased this ball and threw a good 25 games with it and averaged around 180. This ball is completely worthless. DO NOT BUY THIS BALL. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

terrible stay away By [*] from Your moms house, USA
Reviewed on: 3/5/2012 Unverified Pros:None Cons:Too many to list Best Uses:Dont buy Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend this is the worst [*] ive ever bought in my life i got it drilled for a nice backend and this [*] does nothing i have a rev rate of 350-360 and my black widow nasty with 300+ games on it hooks more and hits harder dont buy this ball stay away and go with a hammer or ebonite! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

good ball but soaks too much oil By shakey from pennsylvania
Reviewed on: 2/16/2012 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design Cons:Flaws In Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line: first of out of the box had a guy try a real agressive drilling and it was to much ball and i dont throw a huge hook then polish it down and this ball is a beast hits like a truck but havent had it for a year had it resurfaced and baked the oil out it was good for 2 weeks but now it needs bled again anyone else experiencing this diffcult on the right shot it is a monster though Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.