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Equipment Boards => AMF => Topic started by: Coleman on January 29, 2006, 01:56:38 PM

Title: Bull Whip
Post by: Coleman on January 29, 2006, 01:56:38 PM

I need some help.  I found a used bull whip in the back of the bowling alley.  I was just wondering what type of reaction I would get from the ball. My axis is 4 15/16 and 3/16.  I'm a cranker and I have ave speed.  I was also thinking of putting the pin in the center of the grip and then swinging the the cg out.  What do you guy think.  Thank to all responses.
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Title: Re: Bull Whip
Post by: Coleman on January 30, 2006, 10:07:49 AM

Anyone know anything about this ball????
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Title: Re: Bull Whip
Post by: da Shiv on January 30, 2006, 10:21:22 AM

The Bull Whip came out in 1997 I believe.  It stood at that time, and I believe remains to this day the lowest RG ball ever made, with a low RG axis rating of 2.431.  I don't know the differential, but it must be high.  I have two Bull Whips and got over 6 inches of flare out of both of them.  AMF advertised it with a quote from Dick Weber saying that it was the best ball AMF ever made.  Bear in mind, of course, that Dick Weber was their long-time staffer.

I found the Bull Whip to be an excellent ball and it remains one of my all-time favorites.  It had a very smooth, controllable arc, but seemed to carry extremely well--making a somewhat distinctive cracking sound when it hit the pins.  BTM mentioned in their review that it seemed to have a real knack for carrying the ten pin, and that was true in my experience.

I would imagine that on today's lane conditions, it would be most appropriately used on a light condition.  You indicate that you are a cranker with average speed.  I do not feel exceptionally well qualified to offer a bowler of that description drilling advice.  Hopefully an experienced driller will respond.

Shiv
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Title: Re: Bull Whip
Post by: Coleman on January 30, 2006, 11:12:38 AM

Thanks for the info da shiv. Thats more then I know before.  Is there anyone else out there that knows anything about this ball.
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Title: Re: Bull Whip
Post by: hskrntx on January 30, 2006, 03:58:15 PM

I know that if you want to sell or trade it, I'm a taker!  Had one (actually a blem) when I threw 16, and haven't been able to find a good shape 15!  Awsome ball, was clean through the heads and then turned and hit HARD!
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Title: Re: Bull Whip
Post by: Coleman on January 30, 2006, 11:39:38 PM

Well I when to the pro shop today and found out it was 16 lbs, and unfortunately I throw 15 so it looks like its going to become a gift to a youth bowler at my house or a friend of mine.  Thanks for all the help guys.
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