Ricochet Pearl

I decided to pick up a couple of Columbia Ricochet bowling balls. The Ricochet features a low RG/high differential core wrapped by a midnight pearl Micro-Flex coverstock with an HK-22C base. Box surface is 500 Siaair, Factory Compound and then finished with Factory Polish. I've drilled 2- the one in the video below has my favorite pin down layout, 60 x 5 x70. As I usually do with any factory polished ball, I knocked the polish off with a 4000 Siaair pad. I've tried the Ricochet on 2 different recreational patterns.

Over the years, we tend to remember certain pieces of equipment that give us a shape we really like. We tend to remember the covers and core numbers etc. One ball I always loved prior to the EBI acquisition was the Columbia Black Chaos. That piece had such an incredible shape with a very sharp defined motion when it saw friction. I also remember the original Brunswick Knock Out which had a comparable motion. While I've learned to use slower response equipment effectively and not always look for quicker responses, there are times when the quicker shape works effectively. The Ricochet, when I saw the initial information, intrigued me because on the core numbers, it looked almost identical to a Columbia Black Chaos. So, I drilled them and it's very close! I used it in our scratch league without any practice with it and shot 771 on scratch league pattern, Kegel Lithium. It is perhaps a touch less than a Black Chaos but I love the shape and motion it offers. The Ricochet hits very hard and I expect it will get plenty of usage on lighter to medium volumes of oil...medium to potentially longer pattern distances. I can see this ball also being in play with the lanes are going through transition. I will say that this piece is effective going straighter and also with steeper launch angles. The Ricochet has already earned a spot in my arsenal and it will see plenty of time on the lanes.

The Columbia Ricochet is readily available, see your local pro shop for more information.

As the title suggests, this ball hooks. I was surprised seeing this motion both on fresh and as the lanes transitioned.
For a symmetrical ball it really makes a strong turn and drives. I haven't had a ball like this one in a while that just hits hard, the sound is noticeable. I love it.
Not as long as most pearls I'd say, but still gets good length, and the turning power is unlike something I've seen in this brand. Overall stronger than the Cuda pearl, but not as long and more of a strong roll off the spot than the CP. This ball has been first out of my bag since I drilled it, I left it at box finish and let it go to work. A great benchmark pearl for sure!

A ball to fall in love with :) I have only played this ball once, but it was exceptionally good. Good characteristics. The ball has a lot of break and flips a lot in the backend area. As a left-hander, I can play it on all lanes. First ball in my bag

Ricochet pearl I drilled mine 50x5x30. And this ball super clean Thu the front with a with a strong motion on the back. this ball is your typical hockey stick motion on the back..it Responds well to surface change I was very impressed by this ball and I see this ball being my number 1 symmetrical pearl in my bag for a long time.

WOW, this ball HOOKS. Great length with a strong yet predictable move on the back end!!! It really turns the "corner" and continues. This will be in the bag for when the pattern breaks down for a very long time.