On the Shelf.....

The new Burst is a great looking color combination. The Color of the dark red and silver with black make this bowling ball very rich looking on the shelf. An expensive looking bowling ball without an expensive looking price tag.

I tested the Burst at Bowling IQ on the Brunswick Anvil lane synthetic surface on your THS condition. This bowling ball is definitely cleaner through the front part of the lane than the Resurgence with a much more defined back end motion. I was very surprised to see the Burst make its move in the backend. It was strong, but very predictable. When I increased my rev rate I found a lot of success with the bowling ball from the inside. When I weakened my release, it gave me the straighter angle to the pocket with a strong but manageable back end reaction. Using my normal release, caused me to have a little over/under reaction, so I adjusted the surface and it blended the Burst out much better.

In Conclusion....

The new Burst will suit bowler’s styles from the Stroker to the Cranker. Strokers will love the ease it gets through the front part without the over reaction on the outside dry part of the lane. The Burst will give the Stroker just enough "pop" in the backend to get the corners out. Crankers will like the new Burst straight out of the box finish. It will give them ease through the front, and with the Cranker’s high rev rate, give them back end reaction without too much snap. Tweener’s will have to tweak the cover, or take just a little bit of the factory polish off to smooth it out. Tweeners can use it out of the box if they want to attack those medium to lighter patterns without sacrificing back end reaction. This tester will personally have this ball for more of the longer oil patterns where you need length with some, but not too much, snap at the backend. All in all, the new Burst will be a great bowling ball for the price and give your competition something to think about. Burst out into the new bowling season with Columbia!

Color: Red Red Pearl/Black/Silver pearl
Stock: New Era
Weight Block: Resurgence Core
RG: 2.46
Differential: .040

Review Ball 15 lbs.
Layout: Pin 4" from axis point, with center of gravity 5.5" from axis point

GLC's "Out of 5 Stars" Ratings......

Length: 4.00  Back End 4.00  Shelf Appeal 4.75