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Krumpy300

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Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« on: January 17, 2006, 02:08:20 AM »
A teammate who is lefty throws a Hi-Rev is looking for something to go longer. I know that the Vibe will fit the bill, but I was wondering about the Doom.

Any imput from those who have thrown both or all three would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


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ten pin killler

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2006, 11:35:48 AM »
I dont have a Doom yet, but I do have a High-Rev and a Vibe. The Vibe will definantly go longer than the High-Rev with less back-end and less overall hook on medium conditions.  I too would like to hear exactly how the Doom fits in with the Vibe and High-Rev.
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wbronco63

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2006, 11:43:34 AM »
Id get a doom even if you dont have a place for it.  The ball has incredible backend.  I am very impressed at what i have seen so far.
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loose5682

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2006, 11:44:22 AM »
It looks as though the Doom will be longer than the High Rev (but maybe not quite as long as the Vibe) but more on the backend than both.  They've been popping up all over the place around here, it looks like a long/strong reaction, with a "hard arc" on the backend, not necessarily a "flip" so to speak...

**Disclaimer**

Bear in mind these are generalizations from watching a righty tweener, a righty power tweener, and lefty pure stroker throw the ball, I have not thrown a Doom, but I have thrown (and enjoyed) the High Rev, it looks as though the Doom is definitely more on the backend than the High Rev, but again, JUST A GENERALIZATION  Have a nice day
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Krumpy300

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2006, 12:33:46 PM »
Thank you guys for the comments Much appreciated.
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chitown

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2006, 02:01:03 AM »
My doom gives me a huge but controlled arc to the pocket.  That's what I like the most from this ball.  I can play real deep if need be but it doesn't flip all over the place like most long and strong balls.  Plus it hits very hard and carries great.

If anyone has a chance to buy the Doom do it!  This is one ball that once you buy it you will have it for life because you will never want to trade or get rid of it.  I'm going to buy 2 more before there discontinued and drill them the same as mine is now.  That is how special this ball is.

I know a lot of bolwers will always talk highly of every ball they have.  It seems that a lot of bowlers on here are afraid to say that a ball they bought sucks.  Well not me!  I throw a lot of Track balls and really like them for my game.  However I had two Delta 1's and after giving them a solid chance both of them sucked for me.  Now the Doom on the other hand is an absoloute winner!  This ball is fantastic on med to light oil.  Carry down gives it a little bit of a problem but I just go arund it when that happens.  This ball will recover form way out for me.

If your Doom isn't hooking very much then your bowling on too much oil for it.  That's another reason I like this ball.  I can read lanes with it.  If it's sliding too long I know that I need to go up to my next ball in my arsenal.  Once the lanes start to break down this is the ball that comes out for the rest of the games.  I can just keep moving left as the lanes dry up.  This ball just gets better and better thru the break down phase.
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anotherwindup

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2006, 06:37:07 AM »
Didn't read all of the replies here, but here is my 2 cents worth.  

I have owned 2 Hi-Revs, 2 Dooms, and 2 Vibes.   All of them have been drilled differently.  

Here is what you should typically see.  

Hi-Rev-   good mid lane read, heavy arc to the pocket
DOOM-  longer than the hi-rev, and depending on drilling- strong arc or jerk/flip
VIBE-  Longer than both, and much milder off the spot.  

The HAWG WILD is very good too.   Longer than the Hi-Rev, but with more of a solid look than the DOOM.  

For the lefty, I would just suggest the Doom.   Pin about 5" from PAP, with a 60 degree layout.   This ball will be a beast.  




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doggie

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2006, 12:14:43 PM »
heres a thought. uy a 2nd hi rev and drill it for dry lanes with pin aove
bridge and cg stacked underneath. to me the hi rev is the hardest hitting
ball i have . just a thought

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chitown

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Re: Hi Rev vs Doom and Vibe
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2006, 02:17:10 PM »
quote:
heres a thought. uy a 2nd hi rev and drill it for dry lanes with pin aove
bridge and cg stacked underneath. to me the hi rev is the hardest hitting
ball i have . just a thought

doggie


Drilling a heavier oil ball for length to use on dry lanes is hit or miss.  Sometimes the cover just wont allow it to work properly.  A balls cover accounts for 75 percent of the balls reaction in my opinion.  In fact it may account ofr even more than that.  I feel it's easier to take a med oil ball and dull it ofr heavy oil than it is to take a dull heavier oil ball and drill it and polish it for dry.
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