Columbia 300 Bedlam Bowling Balls
Bedlam Specs
Product ID:
7196
Release Date:
08/12/2009
Perfect Scale:
161.9
Performance:
Advanced Performance(6)
RG:
2.50
Differential:
0.051
Breakpoint Shape:
Skid / Flip
Lane Condition:
Medium-Heavy
Finish:
Polished
Coverstock:
Reactive Resin
Coverstock Name:
Full Tilt 4.0
Factory Finish:
2000 Grit Abralon
Color:
Purple / Blue
Core Type:
Asymmetric
Core Name:
Bedlam Asymmetric
Quality:
First Quality
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Customer Reviews Average: 4.85Write a Review Read all 20 reviews
| I Love It |
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95% (19 of 20) |
| I Like It | 0% ( of 20) | |
| It's Ok | 0% ( of 20) | |
| I Don't Like It | 5% (1 of 20) | |
| I Hate It | 0% ( of 20) |
Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com
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Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: HenryInTouch (2 stars)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful. 
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 222 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 211 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 x 1/2 up | |
Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: 12 Frames (5 stars)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Pin to Pap distance - 5 1/2
Pin is located about an inch over the finger bridge and slightly over the ring finger.
Mass Bias Position - Strong position about 3 inches to the right of the thumb hole
Balance Hole - Small hole on the PAP to keep it legal
Surface Prep - None - Ball left in out of box condition
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
I was looking for a ball that I could get deep down the lane, but still react hard off of the dry. I also wanted something that would allow me to move deep inside where I could still swing the ball when the lanes start to break down.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
What did I get?... I got one of the best balls that Columbia 300 has put out in years. Not since the old Reaction Rev ball have I seen a Columbia ball get down the lane and then make one of the hardest moves you will ever see! The Bedlam is NICE! The ball gets down the lane as if the heads don't even exist. The ball seems to be waiting to read the midlane just so it can get to the dry. Once it get there, it releases all of its hard hitting, hooking power.
The Bedlam gives me that strong skid/snap motion that I like. For me, it's like I have a direct line to my breakpoint with a guaranteed reaction off of the spot. Once the Bedlam hits the dry, be prepared for one of the hardest moves you will ever see. The Bedlam is NICE! Real NICE! And it's not just about the backend end with this ball. The ball hits hard, too!
Compared to my Virtual Energy (VE), the Bedlam is longer, but just as angular. The Bedlam is ever so slightly harder off of the spot, but not by much. The Bedlam can not handle as much oil as the VE, but it sure can swing with it. I can play deep inside with the Bedlam where the VE might have burned up before it hits the breakpoint.
The Bedlam is not a heavy oil ball. Plain and simple. Do not buy this ball for heavy oil! The Bedlam comes to life on medium conditions. It gets down the lane with ease and will react hard when it reads dry boards. If this is the reaction that you like, then this is the ball for you. Seriously, you can't get much better than this when it comes to a skid/snap reaction. The Bedlam is NICE!
On dry lanes, the Bedlam will have a tendency to react too hard off of the dry. You will be facing a lot of splits if you choose to try to fight the ball on a dry lane. I personally would not think of using this ball on a burnt up lane. The cover it too strong for a dry lane. The ball needs some head oil to be in play.
In closing, the Bedlam has to be one of Columbia's best balls ever. It is very angular off of the spot and it hits pretty hard. I think that it is a good looking ball with great shelf appeal. And, I can see folks buying one based on looks alone. To be honest, my ball has certainly turned a few heads whenever I use it. A ball that looks good going down the lane and has a seriously strong backend. Who wouldn't want one?... Go get yours today! It's NICE! Real NICE!
Peace!
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Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: Paul836 (5 stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 230 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 200 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 1/8 x 3/8 up | |
For starters, there’s no questioning the backend reaction of this ball. It is more angular from the point it changes direction than any previous ball in the C300 lineup. By creating an increased entry angle into the pocket, I’ve noticed an increased percentage in carry from light-swisher hits. For my initial testing I left the ball out-of-box which is 2000 abralon sanded plus Powerhouse Factory Finish. The Bedlam responds very impressively as advertised.
My additional testing of the Bedlam involved two distinct surface changes. My first change was to take the cover up to 4000 and then re-polished it with the same Powerhouse Factory Finish. It’s amazing what just a small surface change can do to ball reaction shape. What I got was an even more impressive backend motion but it was accompanied by a bit more of an over/under reaction at the breakpoint. Perhaps with a weaker drilling, this surface preparation would excel but in this particular case I did not prefer it. My second change was to restore the 2000 abralon finish but this time I left the Factory Finish off. FANTASTIC! Suddenly I had ball motion which was boards earlier in the midlane with a strong arc off the spot. Pin carry was enhanced on both light and half-pocket hits as the pins seemed to be kept lower on the deck as compared to the skid-snap reaction with polish. This surface also adds to the Bedlam’s versatility, as I’ve had continued success on both THS and sport conditions with this cover combination.
Thanks to Columbia for another fantastic 2009 release!
Paul Bober
C300 Amateur Staff
Morton Grove, IL
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Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: The_Cheese (5 stars)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 226 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 198 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 3 5/8 out, 1/4 up | |
The reaction of the Columbia Bedlam is amazing. Definitely close to the longest Columbia 300 (new era) that I\'ve thrown but THE strongest pure backend reaction of any of the Columbia products I have had the privelege of throwing. On house shots, with my high rev-rate I am able to put on a show because of where I can get this ball back from. The new Full Tilt 4.0 coverstock with the 4000 abralon polished finish out-of-box clears the heads with absolute ease and the impressive new asymetrical weight block system eats up friction on the backend.
On intermediate length and longer sport patterns I was initially skeptical about ability of the Bedlam to create a strong motion becuase of the polished finish, but the asymetrical core takes care of that. Even with my higher ball speed (18-20 m.p.h.) I was able to open up patterns with some ease. Working in a pro shop for the last several bowling seasons I have seen companies attempting to get away from the long and strong skid-flip ball reactions, but Columbia has brought that beloved reaction back to the bowlers and at a mid-range price point as well. Great looks, great price, and the latest and greatest technology from one of the best brands of all time.
Pick one up at your pro shop in August and make sure to utilize the asymetrical weight block system with the dual-angle layout method. Columbia enthusiests can easily find a place for this in your bag between the Full Swing and Freeze, and who honestly can say that they couldn\'t use a ball with more length and strength? I also coach collegiately and will be getting this ball in the hands of my players ASAP. Good luck and enjoy bowling fans. There is no season better than this one to renew your interest in bowling or further your skill with the innovations of Columbia 300.
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Columbia 300 Regional/Amateur Staff
Mike Marks Pro Shop
Wyoming, MI
(616)245-7503
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Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: Fodom101 (5 stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Left Handed | |
| League Average | 190 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 190 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
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Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: ChopperDave (5 stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I didn't exactly catch the location of the pin, but the thumb-hole is right on the mass bias. From the first throw, it looked good, but was reacting sort of like my Widow, with a strong, solid hook. Then he showed me how to throw it while remaining firmly behind the ball and coming through it with a good flip.
Have you ever thrown a ball and watched it move hard and wonder who had inadvertently thrown a ball on your lane because there was NO WAY you can throw a ball that looks that pretty? The Bedlam likes to live out around the 3-5 board, and then comes screaming back into the pocket. It gives about a 10-15 board area on our local house pattern. On occasion (pretty regularly) I have screwed up and chunked it to the 1 or 2 board and have had other guys amazed to watch it walk the rail and absolutely destroy the pins. There is another nice trait to this ball: it lives in center oil too and it will swim around the 10-15 and once it hits the back end it tucks nicely into the pocket. It is very forgiving and has already given me strikes I honestly should not have gotten.
I read a previous review that warned against this ball being used on heavy oil. I respectfully disagree. Unless you have an ultra-shallow back end, I think that the only condition that would defeat this ball would be a bone-dry lane. As long as I can find a little oil, I throw it because it hits harder than anything I own. I can't say enough good things about it, and again have to credit our pro shop manager for recommending it to me and coaching me on my throw. And thank you, Columbia, because with the beginning of this next league, my average is going up!
Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: Fodom101 (5 stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Left Handed | |
| League Average | 190 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 190 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
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Columbia 300 Bedlam Reviewed by: CrossAX2 (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 187 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 3/4 right and 3/4 up | |
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