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FastTracker33

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Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« on: June 29, 2008, 12:09:26 AM »
This ball has a solid coverstock, correct? I did ask Jeff Ussery this question also, but he kind of confused me with what he said. duh to me.

Let me know soon, please! Thanks!
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2008, 08:18:18 AM »
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Vibe is a great choice for the first-time Hammer bowler and serves as the #1 weapon in the Hammer product line for battling dry lane conditions. Featuring a performance core and CT Reactive coverstock, Vibe delivers excellent length and good backend.  


Yep, solid, just a high polish on the ones I have seen/sold.
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FastTracker33

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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2008, 08:23:44 AM »
Thanks for the fast reply, azguy! I really need a ball that's sort of like a weak pearl right now. I can get the strong pearl ball of my arsenal, but now I need a weak one.

Does the Blue Vibe give a good push down the lane, or is it an early, super smooth solid?
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2008, 08:43:37 AM »
If you need a weak-er pearl ball I would think that the cherry or emerald vibe would be a better option for you.  The blue is a solid so you might have more options as far as how you can change up the coverstock.
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azguy

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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2008, 09:09:16 AM »
If you already have the blue, change the cover to 2000 or 4000 with a nice polish, then it will probably be what you are looking for. If you are just looking at the Vibes, then I'd say try to pick up a Cherry, very little change in cover/polish then, JMO.
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2008, 09:17:20 AM »
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If you already have the blue, change the cover to 2000 or 4000 with a nice polish, then it will probably be what you are looking for. If you are just looking at the Vibes, then I'd say try to pick up a Cherry, very little change in cover/polish then, JMO.
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I thought the Blue Vibe was also finished to 4000 grit Abralon + polish????
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2008, 09:22:35 AM »
The Blue Vibe is much stronger the advertised. There has been much talk about the coverstock (is it a pearl,solid) what does having some pearl additive in it mean.(Hybrid?) Ball is a smooth hard charging ball. If you want something weaker go with Emerald Vibe. Fits inbetween the Blue and the Cherry with the Cherry giving you the most length.
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azguy

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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2008, 09:24:02 AM »
It is 4000 + polish, but if he's getting a used one...who knows ? I always like to take a used ball back to OOB myself, that way I know where it is, that's all.
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FastTracker33

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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2008, 10:01:14 AM »
Thanks for the replies, everyone! I know the Emerald/Cherry Vibe would definitely be a better choice, but I found a NIB Blue Vibe on eBay, so that's why i'm asking about this piece.
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2008, 10:09:42 AM »
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The Blue Vibe is much stronger the advertised. There has been much talk about the coverstock (is it a pearl,solid) what does having some pearl additive in it mean.(Hybrid?) Ball is a smooth hard charging ball. If you want something weaker go with Emerald Vibe. Fits inbetween the Blue and the Cherry with the Cherry giving you the most length.


It has already been decided several months ago, with confirmation from Hammer Tech support, that it is a pure CutThroat solid, with its stock finish being sanded to 4000 grit Abralon and polished with Powerhouse Factory Finish polish.

The Purple, Cherry and Emerald Vines are all pearls.
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2008, 10:52:40 AM »
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The Blue Vibe is much stronger the advertised. There has been much talk about the coverstock (is it a pearl,solid) what does having some pearl additive in it mean.(Hybrid?) Ball is a smooth hard charging ball. If you want something weaker go with Emerald Vibe. Fits inbetween the Blue and the Cherry with the Cherry giving you the most length.


It has already been decided several months ago, with confirmation from Hammer Tech support, that it is a pure CutThroat solid, with its stock finish being sanded to 4000 grit Abralon and polished with Powerhouse Factory Finish polish.

The Purple, Cherry and Emerald Vines are all pearls.
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Had a feeling it was a solid as mine reacts like no polished pearl I have ever thrown.
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FastTracker33

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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2008, 02:07:59 PM »
Thanks a whole lot for the fast replies, guys! I may just pull the trigger on this ball, and replace my Orbit Xtreme Solid with it.
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2008, 05:56:23 PM »
Heck, even I got one, sitting and awaiting a drill and the only Hammer balls I have are a Burgundy Pure Hammer and a Razor Blade (newly resurrected may have finally gotten it to work).
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FastTracker33

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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2008, 11:10:11 AM »
Crap! I lost the Blue Vibe on eBay.

Well, maybe another day.. or maybe i'll just grab an Emerald Vibe now. I like the looks of the DOOM cover being on this ball.
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Re: Blue Vibe - Coverstock?
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2008, 11:33:26 AM »
Emerald Vibe looks great with Michael Fagan throwing it on the PBA show
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