The Messenger PowerCOR Pearl returns to the Columbia 300 lineup with some upgrades over the Crimson/Blue model from the summer season of 2022. The Black/Gold coloration scheme is a throwback to the Ti Messenger Pearl from the San Antonio Columbia 300 days, however this new launch makes use of the fashionable HK22 – Reflex Pearl coverstock formulation. The Messenger PowerCOR weight block shares the identical 2.515″ RG and 0.040″ differential with the earlier Messenger PowerCOR Strong and Pearl. The change in coverstock makes this ball extra responsive on the breakpoint and provides complete hook in comparison with the earlier version, whereas nonetheless permitting it to match up greatest on medium oil to drier situations.
Cranker
Cranker cherished the movement that the Messenger PowerCOR Black/Gold Pearl gave him on the contemporary medium oil sample. He had no hassle getting the ball to create sufficient traction within the midlane whereas having a really sturdy transfer on the breakpoint and again finish. He was actually pleased with the quantity of forgiveness this ball was capable of create downlane, particularly for its worth level. He noticed extra complete hook than the unique Messenger PowerCOR Pearl, and he had an excellent look all through the session. With much less hook than the Kaboom, this ball can be the primary out of his bag on this situation.
The dry check sample gave Cranker extra issues. Whereas the ball supplied good size, it was a bit too angular off the spot for the contemporary portion of the check session. He needed to work exhausting to maintain it from leaping excessive, however the carry share was good. His look improved because the lanes broke down. Because the sample transitioned, the Messenger PowerCOR Black/Gold
