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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: john178 on January 30, 2009, 04:18:16 AM
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I bowl the 2nd league on Friday nights at a Brunswick center. I have two bowling balls that I use a Total NV and a Resurgence. I typically like to play somewhere between the 3rd and 2nd arrow out to 5. By the 2nd game I have to start moving left and by the 3rd I'm way left.
My ball speed varies between 14 - 14.5. Based on "BR.com's unofficial FAQ Section" and where my track location is, I would consider myself a semi-roller. I do not know what my rev-rate is.
I'm really looking for a ball that I can use when the lanes start breaking down like this but still play the track area.
Is the Cherry Vibe a good ball to use for this condition? What other balls might you suggest that I consider?
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The Cherry vibe is still a very strong ball. You may actually find yourself liking something like a Avalanche Pearl. I am not sure that hammer has anything comparable to it.
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I bowl 2nd league too, and my Cherry Vibe is the go-to ball for these lane conditions.
I am medium speed/revs stroker, like to play up the 10 board with my shot (not comfortable playing an inside line). The Cherry Vibe hits the pocket if I lay it down anywhere between the 2nd and 3rd arrows.
You can see my arsenal in my signature below for an idea of what I'm comparing it to. I highly recommend this ball!
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Arsenal:
Storm Gravity Shift
Storm T-Road Pearl
Hammer Cherry Vibe
Lane #1 Bullet
Columbia 300 White Dot - Blue Pearl
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Might want to post a profile with ball speed, rev rate, how you track, etc. etc. and you will get alot more opinions on what might work for you. The Cherry Vibe is a very good ball and would fit nicely below your Resurgence and Total NV. If you looking to play a more direct line, try one of the Ebonite Bash's. Both are very underrated balls for playing the track area when the oil is going away.
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It will definately fit nicely under those balls, although it is pretty darn strong for the price. For what it's worth I don't think I have ever heard a bad thing about the ball
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On another note... if you want to try a Vibe the Emerald is noticably longer than the Cherry with a bigger back end. The only issue I have seen with it is that if the lanes are spotty or broken down it can get a little over/under. the Cherry seems smoother to me and is what I normally pull out on these conditions.
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I think the cherry Vibe would be a bit jumpy off the spot.
I would recomend the BLUE VIBE..It's gets down the lane and has a milder reaction on the back. As opposed to the cherry that goes crazy on the backend
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drill it 5inch to pap and cg in palm
and ull love it
great length with moderate backend
perfect for broken down
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quote:
drill it 5inch to pap and cg in palm
and ull love it
great length with moderate backend
perfect for broken down
urbanshaft, can this layout be drilled using a ball with the following specs: 3 1/4 oz. top weight and 2-3 inch pin ?