The Columbia 300 Sideswipe introduces bowlers to the brand new Sideswipe core. This new symmetrical weight block has a medium RG of 2.50″ and a medium differential of 0.041″. It is wrapped in the Bend-It Pearl coverstock, used previously most recently on the original Delirium. This ball exits the box at a 500/1000 Abralon finish that is shined with Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish. The polished cover paired with the new core will give bowlers more length than the Delirium and a smoother reaction when it encounters the dry.

We found the Sideswipe to be best on our medium oil pattern. All three testers were within five boards of each other crossing the arrows. Stroker was just outside the second arrow, Tweener was directly over the 10 board, and Cranker was just inside the second arrow. They were all just outside the range finder downlane at the breakpoint. We could camp out in this ...