Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Blur Hybrid
Reviewed:June 2014
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Full Tilt 5.0 Hybrid
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 / 4000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:Palladium / Orange
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Core Specs
Name:Blur
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.52
Diff:0.045
Int. Diff:0.000

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The Blur Hybrid is one of three new releases at this price point for Columbia 300 this summer. All three balls will use the same new weight block and the same base resin formulation, just different versions indicated by their names.

This is obviously the hybrid version of the Full Tilt 5.0 cover and it was best for us on the medium test pattern. It clears the front very easily for all release types. When it got down lane, we saw a more controlled and smoother motion than we expected from a polished finish. This motion allowed all three bowlers to start farther right than usual on this pattern. It also allowed

Columbia 300 Blur Hybrid Comparisons

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About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.