General Info
| Brand: | Columbia 300 |
| Name: | Pure Madness |
| Reviewed: | March 2024 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
|---|---|
| Name: | HK22 - ERT Solid |
| Type: | Reactive Solid |
| Box Finish: | 500 / 2000 SiaAir |
| Color: | Black / Red / Yellow |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | Craze |
| Type: | Asymmetrical |
| RG: | 2.495 |
| Diff: | 0.048 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.012 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
The Columbia 300 Pure Madness uses the same asymmetrical Craze core as the original Madness, but this new version features a sanded version of the HK22-based ERT Solid coverstock. It comes out of the box at a 500/2000 SiaAir finish, which helps it create very early traction and plenty of overall hook. While the Pure Madness started early on the lane in our testing, the ball’s smoother motion allowed our testers to stay straighter with their angles compared to the Atlas and Piranha PowerCOR.
Cranker
Our heavy oil test condition is where Cranker found his best reaction with the Pure Madness. The higher volume of oil on this pattern kept the ball from burning up early while he used his normal release and ball speed. As more friction started to show up in the front and in the track, the Pure Madness started to lose energy and hit flat as it entered the pocket. He tried moving inside and using some loft to delay the hook, but his better option was actually to move outside and play straighter. By going more up the back of the ball with his hand, the Pure Madness would rev up in the midlane and set up in front of the pocket. Polishing or adding compound to the cover caused the ball to have too much length for him on this condition, so keeping the ball at the box finish and changing his hand position
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Columbia 300 Pure Madness Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Atlas
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Atlas Hybrid
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Cuda PowerCOR Pearl
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 High Speed
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Kaboom
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Madness
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Messenger PowerCOR Black/Gold Pearl
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Piranha PowerCOR
- Columbia 300 Pure Madness vs. Columbia 300 Super Cuda PowerCOR
To compare the Columbia 300 Pure Madness to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional Columbia 300 Pure Madness Resources
Click here to visit Columbia 300's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.
Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.
