Columbia 300
Messenger PowerCOR Black/Gold Pearl
PatternStTwCr
Oily:
Medium:
Dry:
Sport:

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
HK22 - Reflex Pearl
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
500 / 1000 / 2000 SiaAir / Factory Compound
Color:
Black / Gold
Core Info
Name:
Messenger PowerCOR
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.515
Total Diff:0.040
Int. Diff:NA

The Messenger PowerCOR Pearl returns to the Columbia 300 lineup with some upgrades over the Red/Blue version from the summer of 2022. The Black/Gold color scheme is a throwback to the Ti Messenger Pearl from the San Antonio Columbia 300 days, but this new release uses the modern HK22 – Reflex Pearl coverstock formulation. The Messenger PowerCOR weight block shares the same 2.515″ RG and 0.040″ differential with the previous Messenger PowerCOR Solid and Pearl. The change in coverstock makes this ball more responsive at the breakpoint and adds total hook compared to the previous edition, while still allowing it to match up best on medium oil to drier conditions.

Cranker loved the motion that the Messenger PowerCOR Black/Gold Pearl gave him on the fresh medium oil pattern. He had no trouble getting the ball to create enough traction in the midlane while having a very strong move at the breakpoint and back end. He was really happy with the amount of...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
Length
(1-25)
Back End
(1-20)
Total Hook
(1-100)

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