{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1156599","sku":"60-108443","gtin":null,"name":"Columbia 300 Pulse Bowling Ball","brand":"Columbia 300","categories":[{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers","slug":"two-handed-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Columbia 300","slug":"columbia-300"},{"name":"Columbia 300 Bowling Balls","slug":"columbia-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Heavy Oil Bowling Balls","slug":"heavy-oil-bowling-balls"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"symmetrical-core-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/columbia-300-pulse-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/columbia-300-pulse-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/columbia-300-pulse-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/columbia-300-pulse-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":89.95,"max":89.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-18T07:53:02.965285+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-18T07:21:41+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Pulse? Symmetric Pulse PowerCOR Core for an early, even, predictable roll HyperFlex Solid Reactive cover for a controllable midlane read The smooth, reliable benchmark of the Columbia 300 line for medium to heavy oil","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Columbia 300"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Columbia 300 Pulse PowerCOR Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Columbia 300 HyperFlex Reactive"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.46"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".045"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"4 - 5 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"1500 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Red"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Columbia 300 High Performance Bowling Balls, High Performance Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"August 2024"}],"variants":[{"sku":"60-108443-932","gtin":"840315623002","label":"12LB","price":89.95,"stock":7,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95}],"options":[{"name":"Drilling Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"Yes - Covers Cracking During Ball Drilling","price":4.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"Decline Protection","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Extra 365 Warranty Coverage","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"Yes - Add 365 Warranty Coverage","price":5.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"Decline 365 Warranty Coverage","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Specific Requests","type":"custom_text","price":null,"choices":[],"required":false,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"images":[{"alt":"Columbia 300 Pulse Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pulse_720x720.webp"},{"alt":"Columbia 300 Pulse Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pulse_16-14_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout.webp"},{"alt":"Columbia 300 Pulse Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pulse_13-12_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout.webp"}],"release_date":"August 2024","description":"A Smooth, Reliable Benchmark for Medium to Heavy Oil\n\nAbout the Pulse\n\nThe Columbia 300 Pulse is the benchmark ball of the Columbia 300 line, a smooth and reliable piece for medium to heavy oil. It pairs the symmetric Pulse PowerCOR Core with the HyperFlex Solid coverstock, delivering a predictable, controllable read that gets into a roll early and holds its line. It is the dependable ball you reach for first to read the lane.\n\nThe Pulse is built around predictability. The Pulse PowerCOR core rolls early and even, while the HyperFlex solid cover reads the midlane with controllable traction on medium to heavy oil. The result is a continuous, repeatable motion that gives you a reliable look every shot, the definition of a benchmark.\n\nUnderstanding the Columbia 300 Pulse PowerCOR Core and Columbia 300 HyperFlex Solid Reactive\n\nColumbia 300 built the Pulse as the line's smooth, reliable benchmark for medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the symmetric Pulse PowerCOR Core posts a 2.468 RG and a .045 differential, numbers that produce an early, even roll with controllable flare, while the HyperFlex Solid cover at a 1500-grit finish reads the midlane without overreacting. As a result, it gives you a predictable, repeatable motion that is easy to read on medium to heavy oil. The per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nA Symmetric PowerCOR Core for an Early, Even Roll\n\nAt the heart of the Pulse is the symmetric Pulse PowerCOR Core. At 15 lb it measures a 2.468 RG and a .045 differential, numbers that produce an early roll with controllable flare. The lower RG gets the ball into a roll sooner, and the symmetric design keeps the reaction smooth and predictable, exactly what makes the Pulse such a dependable benchmark.\n\nPowerCOR is Columbia 300's weighted-core technology, a denser inner core that builds rotational energy for a stronger, more continuous read through the pins. That energy, paired with the even-rolling symmetric shape, is why the Pulse reads the lane the same way shot after shot.\n\nA Solid Reactive Cover That Reads the Midlane With Control\n\nThe Pulse wraps that core in Columbia 300's HyperFlex Solid Reactive coverstock at a 1500-grit finish, built on the Brunswick-family HK22 reactive platform. The solid cover provides clean, controllable traction, so the ball reads the midlane on medium to heavy oil and makes a continuous move without flipping at the breakpoint.\n\nThat controllable read is what makes the Pulse such a versatile benchmark. Leave it at the box finish for medium to heavy oil, take the surface lower for more traction when the volume climbs, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nPulse Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Benchmark Seekers: A smooth, predictable symmetric read for medium to heavy oil that tells you what the lane is doing\n\n✓Control Players: An early, even roll with controllable flare and no sharp backend\n\n✓League and Tournament Players: A dependable medium-to-heavy benchmark that adjusts up or down with a surface change\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The reliable read-the-lane ball that anchors the middle of your Columbia 300 bag\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships sanded for traction: The 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish is built to grip in oil. Polish it for more length when the volume drops.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Pulse Fits in Your Columbia 300 Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Columbia 300 lineup, the Pulse is the smooth, reliable benchmark for medium to heavy oil. It reads earlier and more controllably than the cleaner pearls like the Piranha PowerCOR Pearl and Street Rally, so it is the ball you throw first to read the lane, then adjust around. Move to a pearl for more length as the lane transitions.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 1500-grit finish gives the Pulse its smooth, controllable read. Take the surface lower for more traction on heavier oil, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the HyperFlex Solid cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. A solid benchmark like the Pulse relies on a fresh, clean surface to keep reading the midlane the same way every time.\n\nEarn points on every Columbia 300 purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Columbia 300 Pulse Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Columbia 300 dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Columbia 300 warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\n\n16 lbs\n2.481\n.039\n\n15 lbs\n2.468\n.045\n\n14 lbs\n2.481\n.045\n\n13 lbs\n2.582\n.042\n\n12 lbs\n2.605\n.042","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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