Columbia Dot Bowling Balls

Columbia Dot Bowling Balls

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  • Harder than Hard

    Nov 25 '02
    Pros: Goes straight, very durable, good for all levels of bowling
    Cons: Not forgiving

    Summary: Columbia has been making the Blue Dot for about 20 years. This very hard polyester bowling ball was used by many bowlers during the black days of short oil. We used the Blue Dot for our first ball strike line and then turned right around and used a Blue...

  • Hard Hitting spare / dry lane ball

    Aug 28 '06
    Pros: Price. Hits HARD!! Goes straight.
    Cons: Slight back-end reaction on slightly dry lanes.

    Summary: I bought this bowling ball to use as a spare ball in my league, as I was tired of missing single pins. It is 15lbs and I had it drilled straight up with the pin dead center in my grip to make it go as straight as possible, as I hook the ball a lot. ...

  • Straighter is greater

    Aug 08 '03
    Pros: The ball is hard, around 85 on the scale. Its a must for spares!
    Cons: None, its in most pros arsenal.

    Summary: Since buying the white dot, I convert about 90% of my spares. The hard glossy cover of it gli ...

  • Great first or spare ball!

    Jan 13 '02
    Pros: Durability, colors, can strike on smoke
    Cons: none

    Summary: I first started bowling regularly about 9 years ago, first switching to a fingertip grip a year after that. I bowl once or twice a month now, and my current average is only in the 190's. But I used to bowl several times a week and could compete with...

  • Take a Cheap Shot

    Feb 17 '01
    Pros: Easy to control, great on dry lanes
    Cons: Tends to slide when lanes are oiled

    Summary: Overall, Ebonite balls have always been my favorite. When my old one wore out beyond any further treatment, I saw this Columbia product on sale. I have bowled in leagues but am now just an occasional bowler so I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I...

  • "A Straight Arrow"

    Nov 23 '00
    Pros: Hard Plastic
    Cons: May Hook If It's Not Pointed Straight

    Summary: This is probably the best choice for "area players" such as myself who have difficulty with single pins. Especially the corner pins. I have been told by different pro-shop owners that the Blue Dot is the hardest plastic ball on the market....

  • The ultimate dry lane ball

    Jul 03 '00
    Pros: Ultimate straight ball
    Cons: Higher than average price for a polyester ball

    Summary: Of all the bowling balls that come into and exit my arsenal, the one thing that is constant is the Columbia Blue Dot. This ball has the hardest surface and has little friction with the lane. This polyester/plastic genre 3-piece ball hooks less than the...

  • Great for dry lanes

    Apr 23 '00
    Pros: Does not hook much on dry lanes
    Cons: should only be used on dry conditions

    Summary: I see reviews by people that have been bowling for a short period of time that do not recommend this ball because "it doesn't hook". Well, every ball is made for a specific reason. This ball was made for lanes that do not have a lot of...

  • This ball is not really that good

    Jan 26 '00
    Pros: good for spare balls
    Cons: does not hook that much

    Summary: This is not really a good ball to buy i would save your money and get something better. this ball will barely hook and trust me i have been bowling for about 3 years now and i throw a pretty big hook and this ball will not even turn for me it will when i...

  • Still The One

    Jan 26 '00
    Pros: Price, Durability
    Cons: none i have seen

    Summary: I started bowling in 1987 with the help of a very good friend. When I first started I was using a house ball and I used a house ball for 2 years, well then I decided it was time for a ball of mine own and the owners of the bowling alley where i bowled...

  • COLUMBIA BLUE DOT

    Jan 01 '00
    Pros: GREAT FOR SCORCHED LANES OR 10 PIN
    Cons: BRITTLE SHELL DOES TEND TO CRACK AROUNG FINGER HOLES

    Summary: My first blue dot i bought for 29.00 in 1990 from a pro shop owner that was clearing out his back room of old undrilled balls. best 29.00 i ever spent. i have bought a newer one since then.this ball is great for the person who wants a 10 pin ball with...

  • An outstanding ball

    Nov 13 '99
    Pros: Great ball, easy to adjust with
    Cons: Couldn't find it in a Yellow color

    Summary: This ball is just absolutely one of the best balls I have ever bowled with. The surface allows me to adjust to lanes which are both slippery and sticky, without much change in my game. The internal gravity of the ball also improves my spin on the ball by...

  • Dots Dots Dots

    Nov 12 '99
    Pros: Good value for the dollar
    Cons: The balls are plain looking

    Summary: Alot of people say a Bowling ball is a Bowling ball, In some ways yes .but I myself use a 3D hammer and a zone Im a cranker.. but If you are looking for a ball that Is Inexpencive and you throw the ball straight down the lane ..I would suggest the...

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