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Ratchet
« on: May 24, 2012, 10:45:47 AM »
Ball NPS Score: 100.00

FEATURES:
- Color: Violet/Black/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Modified Mirror Plane Asymmetric Core (MPA)
- Veneer: Grand Theft Reactive II Hybrid
- Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000, 2000, 3000 Abralon­
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.49
- Diff: .057
- Hook Rating: 23 (Finish-5, Cover-10, Core-8)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Medium-Heavy Oil
- Description: Add the perfect tool to your bowling arsenal. The Hammer Ratchet combines a modified version of our M.P.A. core with a hybrid version of our Grand Theft Reactive II coverstock. The Hammer Ratchet has enough twist to turn through the mid-lane on medium to medium-heavy oil patterns.
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Plowboy300

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Ratchet Ball Review
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2012, 03:40:40 AM »
BOWLER STYLE

PAP/Track:  5 1/8” x 1” up
Axis Rotation:  25 degrees
Axis Tilt:  12 degrees
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 18mph

LANE CONDITION

Type:
THS (39' - South Point (medium oil) & 40’ Gold Coast (heavier oil) in Las Vegas, NV), 2012 USBC Nationals Pattern


DRILL PATTERN / LAYOUT

Pin Up: 50 x 5 x 40   
(Surface – box finish 3000 Abralon)


COMMENTS

The Ratchet is the perfect complement to the Hammer product line with the modified M.P.A core from the Brick series & the hybrid cover, gets the ball through the front part of the lane with ease, but offers a strong mid-lane movement with a continuous motion in the back ends that does not stop. With the box surface (3000 Abralon); the Ratchet actually matches up well with the medium to medium heavier patterns that I have bowled on so far. I liked the Brick, but I LOVE the Ratchet… I played with the surface at 4000 Abralon & 3000 w/ FF polish, and I really like the way it rolled at 3000 Abralon factory finish surface. The only weakness this ball has, that it is not for the drier lane patterns even if you polish this ball as the motor in this ball is very strong rolling.

The Ratchet has a little different look from the Brick & the previous Taboos (Blue/Silver & original Taboo), with a little more back end continuation which does not quit at all. That is what you want in a strong rolling performance ball for the heavier medium patterns. For me the Ratchet was about 5-6 boards stronger overall than my Brick (cleaner in the fronts & more back end too). This ball fits perfectly between the Brick & Taboo Blue/Silver.

The release date for the Ratchet is Tuesday August 14th, so place your pre-order for this great rolling ball as you will NOT be disappointed.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

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mattyg3535

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Hammer - Ratchet
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2012, 09:45:03 AM »
BOWLER STYLE

PAP/Track:  4 1/2” right x 1/8” up
Axis Rotation:  30 degrees
Axis Tilt:  15 degrees
Rev Rate: 300
Ball Speed: 16mph

LANE CONDITION

Type:
THS 41' House Shot
Kegel Highway to Hell (40')


DRILL PATTERN / LAYOUT

Pin Up: 45 x 5 x 45   
Surface – box finish 3000 and 1500


COMMENTS

This ball should be a killer on the House Shot for all styles.  For myself I would have love to use it on shorter patterns that tend to hook too much.  The combination of Hybrid coverstock and Core was very easy to control.  Easily retained energy for the backend without going sideways.  Higher rev players can use the Ratchet instead of dropping down to entry level equipment to control lanes that are over/under.
Tweeners can stay in the same part of the lane all night without leaving their comfort zone.  The Ratchet has the ability to delay reaction as the oil breaks down, without changing lines. Big plus in my book!
Strokers can play closer to the dry boards and still get the ball down the lane with plenty of gas in the tank when it hits the pins.
The cover is not weak by any means.  It just doesn't read the lane too early and die like most "big" equipment.
Easily a benchmark ball for any style!!


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
My Ratchet Video]
« Last Edit: August 23, 2012, 09:51:29 AM by mattyg3535 »
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StefanieN

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Re: Ratchet
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2012, 02:09:30 PM »
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webejr04

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Re: Ratchet
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2012, 01:45:29 PM »
shortest review ever!!!!! This ball is SUPER SUPER SUPER Versatile Buy 1 its Awesome!
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gilsalang0925

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Re: Ratchet
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2012, 02:06:19 PM »
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kgmach

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Ratchet
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2013, 12:58:49 PM »
LANE CONDITIONLength:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS and several Kegel patterns


COMMENTS:  Good shelf appeal with the changing color scheme


Likes: This M.P.A. core with the GTR II Hybrid coverstock at the 3000 Abralon box finish gave me a very predictable strong roller.  An excellent choice for the Benchmark type of ball.  For me this ball is about 4 boards stronger than the BRICK.

Dislikes: I tend to lose a little hitting power when I have to move to the deep inside line.  It seems to be a little too strong in the midlane for the deeper angles.


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