Columbia 300 Street Rally Review
The Street Rally is a skid-flip machine — asymmetric core and polished pearl for sharp moves at the breakpoint, just $189.95. Video reviews inside.
It's got good continuation. It's kind of a good just a good overall piece. I just feel like it may get missed. CEO Radically from Creating the Difference. Today we're going to talk about the Columbia 300 Street Rally. [music] This ball features HK22 C Squared Formula 1 Pearl. Has the Shifter core shape, asymmetrical with an RG of 2.478, a differential of 0.050, and a mass bias of 0.015. It's finished 500 1500 Crown Factory
Compound scanned right at 4700 grit. The hardness was 74, the absorption is fast, and it's laid out 60 by 4 and 1/2 by 30. Chris, Street Rally, [music] what you think about the colors? I don't really like them that much, but hopefully it rolls good. All right, let's find out what the Street Rally is all about right now. First shot don't count. Didn't look bad though. For the first shot, I'll take that. Oh, Chris, we got the pin, bro. Hey man, off the rip. All right, let's
go. Let's go. So So what are we going to do? We should do the same thing we tried last time. >> The surface scanner for $100 off? >> Yeah, I think we do a surface scanner for 100 bucks off. >> All right, surface scanner $100 off of my strike. This might be 50/50, y'all. >> [laughter] >> Oh, come on. What? No. Oh, no. Oh. You got to replay that shot cuz I don't even know why it left the 10 pin, bro. That was a good shot.
That was terrible. >> No. >> That's terrible. No. That's the first time we've ever had something like that happen. It's a 10 pin. Like it's not even a 7 pin. So I don't even Like you have to replay the shot slower than slow mode cuz I don't know why you even left it. Sorry. I have no words. It wasn't bad, bro. >> No. You you you aced it. It was money. >> Yeah, that was good. The bowling gods just said no the first time. Maybe they don't want them to know the ball surface
or But this ball surface is what you need to know, and you need to know I don't even know, bro. So HK22 C Squared appears to be a bigger hooking coverstock. Uh just in general, we've seen it on two balls already, and it was big hooking there. So it kind of fits. And I think this ball is it looks pretty good. You know, it looks like a ball that you could throw first ball out your bag. It's not too weak. It's not too strong. It's just right there, you know, in the happy zone. Yeah, yeah.
>> Yep. See, now I like that. So you missed like three three and a half left, and that ball recovered and it struck. You know, I so I like that. And that's why I really think this ball is one of them, you know, balls is right in there where kind of no matter how you bowl, you can use it. And it should work at league and maybe outside of league, you know. This is going to be one of them balls where I feel like it's a good ball that's going to get missed. Yeah. I mean, if you're a Columbia fan, this could be a ball for you. For sure.
It's got good continuation. It's kind of a good just a good overall piece. I just feel like it may get missed. Let's move in. Let's move in and hook one. Slow hook it. See what happens. All right. >> [laughter] >> That hooked quite a bit. >> Yeah, it hooked a lot. It actually started slowing down like in the middle of the lane. >> It did. It did. It did. So we can make that work. Yeah, I mean, I I don't think this ball is too bad. It's not the prettiest, you know, she's not a
looker, but, you know, Oh, I kind of like that one, Chris. Yeah, I kind of thought that one was going to hook a little more. >> that was coming back. Yeah, I thought that one was going to >> slow it down. I did get around it. It was like two boards left of the last shot. It just didn't come back. Push. I think what you need to do is from your last shot where it didn't hook, just take like a two and two left. I think we just in a little too much oil for this ball. Like I said, I think this would be
a good like first game out the bag, you know. >> Correct. Correct. Correct. Oh, no. So that's parallel, but it was parallel four though. Yeah, yeah. >> So it wasn't two and two. >> But but I'm surprised cuz it looked like it wanted to go. And then it And it just wiggled. Yeah. It did wiggle. Yep. No, it wiggles there. Yeah, yeah, same thing. >> It wiggles there. Yeah. Okay. I mean, we'll just we'll just we'll move back left. >> But that's what factory compound does though. Yeah.
>> it smoother on the back end. >> It does. So I I just think it's one of them things where you take the compound off and you get the performance. >> go. We're good to go. Yeah. All right, let's let's go left. Let's just go left. Up the back of it. Up the back of it just smooth. It's just going to be nice, smooth, and continuous. It's clean. [music] Uh not a problem with that at all. I mean, I was pretty far left. Yeah. I mean, I don't I don't think I've seen you throw one farther than that to the left. What you mean you don't think I'm versatile now? No, no, that's not what I'm saying. I'm just saying that that's,
you know, farther left I think than we usually go. Yeah. I mean, I guess you could always go farther. >> [laughter] >> I was like, yeah. Watch this. I could go more. Let me get Let me Let me throw one good one for y'all there. Yeah, looks good. All right, let's get the Crown Factory Compound off this bowling ball and uh see what it does then.
All right, now the Street Rally Chris is right at 4,000. HK22 C, let's see what it do. Actually >> HK22 C Squared. >> Yeah. Yeah. Let's see what [music] it do. We're going back right. I I mean, it should hook a little more. Oh, yeah. I seen it as soon as it hit the lane. I said, oh, yeah. >> We back. She coming around the corner this time. She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes. But the first shot don't count. First shot don't count. >> So I, you know, prematurely excited. I
mean, that one it really really went. >> Yeah, it did. >> a slide to the right. >> Yeah, yeah. Now that I mean, it hooked right after the arrows and it picked up. I was like, oh, yeah. Oh, Chris. Here we go. Here we go. I'm telling you, man. Listen, they owe us redemption. Yeah. You got this. A one and one. Cuz it should hook less this time, right? Yeah. Yeah. There you go. All right. So what are we giving them? They're going to get $100 off uh CTD version two [music]
surface scanner. $100 off is a lot of money. You're going to use the code rally r a l l y on the ctdbowling.com website. Add one of these surface scanners to your cart. Use that code and be able to save $100 off of this product. We don't even do that ever. So good luck. And you got to you got to use it in the first 24 hours. Merry Christmas. Oh, Chris, back to back. >> OH, AIN'T NOTHING sweeter than what they call it? A repeater. >> A repeater. So what you feeling, man? What This is what we're going to do. This is what we're going to do. If you spend more than $100, then we're going to add something to your old package for
free. Kind of like a Christmas thing. The last time we did this, the people that got with with the extra item, they actually got a three pack of sanding pads. This time it ain't going to be that. It'll be something else. But we're going to add something to your package if you spend $100 >> [music] >> uh in in one transaction with us. So you'll have to put the code extra e x t r a, and that will allow us to know to give you the something extra assuming that I strike. I got to strike first. Come on. Come on. >> Money. Money. There you go. So that's easy now. You go to the website.
You pick up whatever items you want. You spend $100. You put in the code extra, and what that means is is we will add something to your cart uh for free. Um that's a value. Not any like little trinket something. We're going to put something nice in your cart as a kind of a little Christmas thing that we're doing during this time of the year. So that's what you can now go to the website and do and use the code extra or go to the website and put in the code rally and get you $100 off a ball surface scanner cuz you can't use two codes at the same time. So you would have to do two different transactions. If you don't put the code extra, you will not get it if you spend $100 or
more or not. So just keep that in mind. But Chris, Radically, all right. Radically, I'm telling you, when you threw it the first time, even with the Crown Factory Compound on it, I saw that this ball was something that I think was usable. It It needed a little tweak. Little tweak. You know? Little [music] tweak. So that's something for the people. Yeah. You know? Yeah, just >> When the When the ball's got the Crown Factory Compound or the Crown Factory Polish, if it's just a little too smooth, cuz that's what Crown Factory Compound does, crack the surface. >> Crack it. We're back in and go around it
now. See what happens. Oh, yeah, yeah, should be better. She coming back. She coming back. >> Yeah. She Hey. Yeah. Boy, with a vengeance. Yeah, we good now. Boy, hey. We good now. Y'all like I be coming up with these Christmas movie themes. Y'all know what that is? Coming back with a vengeance, man. Hey, put it in the comments. Make sure y'all drop that in there. Let me know that y'all rocking with me, you know? Give them the heater, baby. Give them
the heater, Ricky. Give them the heater, Ricky. Come on. But but no, I I mean, I really think this ball is a really good ball. Okay. For especially for like league bowlers. You bowl league. You know? I I think this is a really good ball. If you got like a uh a Columbia bag, right? You know, like the Ricochet Return I think and this and you know, you could Make it make it work. You can make it work. >> Yeah, I think this is a good ball. She go now. Yeah. HK22C squared does not
play. Does not >> no, that squared ain't ain't scared. Hey Brunswick, man, y'all need to change the name at some point, bro. Y'all did HK22, then you did HQ22C, then I did HQ22C squared. What we need some HK26 or 25 or something. Come on. Come on. Y'all doing something different over there. I don't know what it is, but it's something different. Or maybe the next one is cubed. It's what? C cubed. Oh, no, come on, man. C, C squared, C cubed. >> Come on, man. I mean, you figure it's
HK22 because it came out in 2022. Yeah. We 25 now. And this don't roll like the 20 the the original HK. No, it doesn't. It does Hook. Oh, she picked right up. All right, now you have more information about the brand new Columbia 300 Street Rally, head to our website and uh join our staff. Uh the staff has an opportunity to be able to come to an event just like this and be able to do a bowling ball review with me and Chris. I'm Matt Chris from 12 Strikes, I'm CEO Ron Hickland. Talk to you soon.
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Testing revealed the Columbia 300 Street Rally to be a significantly more aggressive backend reaction compared to its predecessor, the original Rally. On a typical house shot (Crown Jewel pattern), independent reviewers found the ball exhibited considerable skid through the front end before transitioning to a dramatic, sharp backend reaction—characteristics driven primarily by the upgraded HK22 Cohesion Squared Formula 1 Pearl coverstock. The asymmetric core (RG 2.478, differential .050) provided the framework, but testers noted that the pearl cover accounts for approximately 75-80% of the ball’s overall performance signature. Early attempts at straighter angles (15 board) produced minimal hook and carry issues, but moving into more aggressive release angles (20-25 boards) unlocked the ball’s true potential, delivering strong angular motion and consistent pin action. The ball demonstrated excellent readability through the midlane, with the rose gold, purple, and black color scheme providing clear visual feedback of ball rotation.
Reviewers found the Street Rally to be a “heat seeker” for drier boards, meaning it requires adequate angle and room to develop its backend motion effectively. When positioned in the optimal zone (around 25 boards on this pattern), the ball produced powerful, flush pocket hits with minimal adjustment needed between shots. However, the aggressive pearl coverstock showed sensitivity to hand pressure and delivery variables—squeezing the ball or over-muscling through the release caused erratic motion and inconsistent carries. Testers also noted that the ball’s skid-flip characteristics, while dramatic, can be challenging to control on fresh patterns when thrown to extremely dry areas; several near-misses resulted from the ball’s sudden directional change after reading the lane. Surface adjustments (tape additions for thumb fit in cold conditions) proved minimal, suggesting the ball’s reaction is more dependent on bowler technique and lane positioning than heavy customization.
Who Is This Ball For?
The Street Rally is ideal for intermediate to advanced bowlers who have developed consistent release mechanics and can manage the ball’s aggressive backend motion. Bowlers throwing in medium-heavy oil conditions (like house shots) will find this ball most useful when they can move into the midlane and afford the ball room to read and react. Players who previously used earlier Columbia 300 reactive equipment and want a significant performance upgrade—or those seeking a skid-flip pearl asymmetric—will appreciate the clear performance gap between the Street Rally and smoother-rolling alternatives like the original Rally or Pulse series.
This ball is less suitable for players who prefer controlled, predictable reactions or those still developing their technique, as the sharp backend can punish small errors in hand position or release consistency. Bowlers working in heavily oiled or fresh patterns may struggle with the skid-flip characteristics unless they have the experience to dial in the proper board and speed adjustments. At the $189.95 price point, the Street Rally represents excellent value for the player ready to add a responsive, angular pearl asymmetric to their arsenal—particularly one who benefits from having options that contrast sharply with smoother-reacting equipment.
The Pros
- • Explosive backend reaction with a 9.5 backend rating — one of the sharpest in Columbia 300's lineup
- • Asymmetric Shifter Core with .015 intermediate differential creates a defined breakpoint
- • Factory compound finish pushes the ball long before an aggressive change of direction
- • Strong pin action at the 9.0 level despite being a length-oriented piece
The Cons
- • Aggressive backend can be hard to control for bowlers with high rev rates
- • Less versatile on shorter patterns — needs oil in the heads to perform
- • Pearl coverstock will overreact to dry conditions, limiting use as lanes break down
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