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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: splendorlex on June 08, 2005, 06:12:48 AM
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He's been throwing a Nitro R/2 for a LONG time, and the thing has become inconsistent for him. It's kind of hard to describe his bowling style, but I will try. He sets up about halfway down the approach, takes only two steps and delivers the ball usually right at 10. He plays it down and in with not a lot of hook. He is great at spares and carries a 180 or so average with his unconventional style, and I'm convinced that if he could throw something that gives a little more hook to drive the pocket better, he could score much higher. He's really consistent when it comes to hitting his mark, but the ball doesn't move a whole heck of a lot. He bought a Pure Hammer late last year but doesn't like it at all. Part of the problem is the drilling he got which he doesn't like. (Interesting side note: He doesn't believe in getting the ball drilled to fit his hand. The ball he uses was one of his brother's old balls and he just uses it as is. I have tried in vain to convince him to get a ball drilled to his hand, but he doesn't have faith in the ball drillers out there. The Pure Hammer he had the driller match it to his Nitro R2, but it doesn't feel the same to him, the pitch is probably a bit different, or maybe it's the grips I don't know. )
Anyhow, he won't really touch the Pure Hammer anymore, so I thought maybe I could get some help from the Hammer experts. He likes Hammer, so it'll be easiest to stick with that. Should we maybe just look into getting him a new Nitro R2, or do you guys have any idea what would react similar but with more punch? Thanks for the help, and I know it's complicated!
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Im not hammer expert but possibly the new Vibe from hammer? Also for drilling, try to drill the same but take the old grips out and put them in the new ball, so then it cant be grips
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or for more power the High Rev looks like a good choice..
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SlickTape Advisory staff member
Track Bowling.com
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dont forget www.slicktape.com
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i dont know about the Vibe. I wouldnt reomend that unless u are on dry contitions, even for a bowler as you described. Probobly the best in hammer i would say might be the Sling Blade. YEs yes, i know, its discontinued, but its still around, and its still a great ball, and u can pick them up on said and for cheap.
Ryan
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"Strike for show, spare for dough"
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That does sound like a possibility. I've been throwing a sling blade myself for awhile and it is a nice ball. Had some great scores with it. It just doesn't hook reliably enough for me anymore.
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Loss of realiablity could be to a few things. Either the surface is beat up and needs a resurfacing and its tracked out. Or, its just not drilled to teh way you like it. Hey, u can pick them up for 70 bex, invest and get another its a super great ball.
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"Strike for show, spare for dough"
I LIKE TO BOWL
Im A Hammer Head 100%
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I'd suggest that he get the Big Deal (if he wants it to go long then have a good backend) or the Real Deal (if he wants it to have a smooth arc to the pocket).
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dpunky
"Born Again Hammerhead"
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For an update, I convinced him to get the V2 Sanded. It seems to be a popular ball with many people, and I think it's a good choice for his style!