It’s traction that give this speed demon its ammunition. Our latest Messenger mate, Messenger Titanium TRACTION, is the sharpest dull ball around. Its all-new finish grabs its way through oil. Of course, it’s also armed with a new enhanced Super-Flex reactive coverstock. TRACTION sends the competition an on-target message. So hold your fire. If you want to be the last one standing, you know what you have to do.
Core Technology: Fired, undrillable Titanium ceramic core.
Core Technology Benefits: This dense Titanium ceramic core concentrates mass at the center of the ball, generating more rotation off the bowler’s hand, which equates to more hook potential.
Coverstock: Enhanced SuperFlex
Coverstock Benefit: The enhanced coverstock with 1200 grit finish provides more "Traction" in oil.
Hardness: 75-78
ABC/WIBC Approved: Yes
Track Flare: 4-5
Color: Blue/Wine/Jade with Yellow Orange Engraving
Sanding Process: 1200 grit concentric
Polish Name: Dry Buffed
Dynamic Properties Available Weights Radius of Gyration (Rg.) Rg. Differential
16 lb. 2.509 0.050
15 lb. 2.530 0.050
14 lb. 2.585 0.050
| Line | Messenger |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue/Wine/Jade |
| Coverstock | Reactive |
| Core | 2-piece |
| RG | 2.509 |
| Differential | 0.050 |
| Intermediate Diff | n/a |
| Factory finish | Matte |
| Weights | 12 thru 16lbs |
6 Reviews
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amcoffeeogre
Wow!!! This ball, I can't explain it, if you throw this ball and its drilled perfect for you... There is no telling what you can do... My average went up with this ball not only that i threw my first 300 on its first game... Perfect ball for medium lanes...if you throw it too far outside it hooks in... It's a stable ball to have... and works mostly any time. it hits like a rock and most of the guys who have tried my ball out love it... When this ball hits the pocket oh just say FIREWORKS baby!!! If you need something done this ball has what it takes to succeed...
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Bowl2Live300
preaty good but not great it is not good for your secon ball if your reall one of those people who want high end and want to be at the top of the competition good ball for a younger person just entering the real world of bowling getting rid of a plastic ball. This ball is for someone who wants to keep the ball on the lanes and hates droppin the ball off in the gutter. I hate gutter balls but this ball is like super man and can sense the gutter(great for 10 or 7 pin spares). If you are in a younger league from 10-13 years old this is the ball for you if you want to be on the leader board and want to be a greedy person and take home all of the trophys.
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munch357
I fell in love with the Messenger line of bowling balls. I love the Super Flex coverstock because of the length and backend reaction from it. I also have the Nautical Blue Messenger and the BSP Titanium Pearl. The reason I got this ball was because the Super Flex doesn't react to well in heavy oil and in carry down. In heavy oil, my Nautical Blue just doesn't do anything, I use it as a spare ball and when the lanes are dry. I used my BSP as my main strike ball, but in heavy oil, that too would roll out. That is when I found the Ti Traction. It gives me the same length, backend, and power as my BSP,even when there is heavy oil. The ball would roll out only if I completely missed my mark, and even still it was forgiving. For those who love the Messenger line or anything with SuperFlex coverstock but get frustrated with carrydown and rolling out, I recommend getting this ball<scrip
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slimer300
I guess you just need to make the right adjustments for this ball. Keep tweeking it until you find whats right for you. The potential of this ball is great. You just have to make it great for you. For me, I had to move in to the heavier oil and belly the ball more with a little less ball speed. The ball is still a truck for me on the back ends, I still think it is too much ball on the back end, and that is what is causing a lot of the single pins. I think next I will try taking off the polish, staying in the oil, and increasing the ball speed. Maybe if I can get it to hook a little earlier, it will carry better.
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slimer300
It seems that it would favor the bowler with average rev's that plays down and in. It is a really strong ball on the back ends. Too much ball on the back end for me. I can't seem to carry very well with it. I leave too many 7 pins, a lot of 8 pins, and too many 9's and 6's. I have tried changing break points, ball speed, and surface. Nothing weems to quite work consistantly. The best scoring for me so far is with the ball highly polished. If you need more on the back end, this ball is good.<scri
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metfanbowler
This is the best mid ranged ball I have ever thrown and it is the only Columbia ball I have ever thrown.The ball had a great mid lane reaction.Did not have to much backend but stil finished strong.So far from what I have seen it is a very versitle ball.I am looking forward to throwing it on the varsity bowling team.And various tournaments.The price for this ball is shocking to me considering the performance it provides my asenal.This is one hell of a ball.this ball is even good on dry backends it gets plenty of hold. But don't forget I got this ball polished not the box finish. (I updated this review because I recently duled it up and it is better than ever.....No more Ten Pins!!!!<scrip
