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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: abnormal on February 15, 2005, 11:42:05 PM

Title: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: abnormal on February 15, 2005, 11:42:05 PM
The Real Deal or Big Deal? – Heavy to Medium Oil
Blade Reactive (already own) – Medium Conditions
Sling Blade – Medium to Dry

I’ve been thinking about this for a strong Hammer three ball arsenal. Is the Real Deal a good heavy oil ball? I’ve looked at the new big deal too but I threw a Big Blue at a Hammer Demo Day and didn’t really like the reaction of the Gas Mask Core but maybe with a different coverstock and added flip-block it would be better. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: KDawg77 on February 16, 2005, 07:54:31 AM
Ab,

Those sound like good choices for a Hammer arsenal. Everything I've heard and read on the Big Deal is that the flip block and the Cut-Throat coverstock really match with the Gas Mask core. Judging by the numbers, you'll get a similar roll as the Blade Reactive with more performance in heavy oil. The Real Deal will roll sooner and give a great strong arc. So it's a toss-up unless you're a cranker and then I recommend the Real Deal. I you stroke it more, then go Big Deal.

The Sling Blade is a darn good ball for medium to light oil.

Sounds like a sound strategy.
Title: Re: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: abnormal on February 16, 2005, 08:01:09 AM
I wish a Hammer Challenge would stop close by again so I could really find out what I would like to look into getting. If anyone ever has a chance to go to Hammer's Demo Day I definitely would. Last time I went was right after the Big Blue was released and I really thought about getting one but after going to the Demo Day I was far more impressed by the Blade and Vicious lines. The Blade line’s performance for price ratio was very impressive.
Title: Re: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: Soulphish on February 16, 2005, 08:13:27 AM
my hammer arsenal

Blade Particle
Vicious Strike
Blade Pearl
Switch Blade


I never encounter HEAVY oil, so my OIL ball is the Blade Particle.
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Title: Re: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: anotherwindup on February 16, 2005, 08:28:21 AM
Real Deal
Blade Solid
Sling/Switch blade

I prefer the blade series with the flip block as compared to the ones without.  

I think the Big Deal will be longer and stronger off the spot than the Real deal.  The real Deal is GREAT for the average rev guy.  


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Hammer Pride Staff Member
"Nothing HITS like a Hammer"
Title: Re: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: dpunky on April 23, 2005, 07:25:17 PM
Real Deal - Heavy Oil
polished High Rev - Medium to Medium-Heavy
Saw Blade - Medium to light
Title: Re: Hammer Three Ball Arsenal
Post by: JamesCube on April 23, 2005, 10:24:27 PM
From what I've seen, the Real Deal is just that: a real oil ball.  It can really handle a flood well.

If you like the look the Sling Blade gives you on medium oil(goes a little longer and turns a little stronger) then the Big Deal will probably give you a similar look on heavier oil.
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