Post by: chitown on January 12, 2007, 06:51:17 AM
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GO BEARS! Super Bowl bound!
Post by: J_Mac on January 12, 2007, 03:24:53 PM
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Post by: azguy on January 12, 2007, 03:45:09 PM
If I had to, I'd trade my N/M before the Toxic, but don't plan to get rid of either for a long time.
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Post by: FBM357 on January 12, 2007, 03:59:58 PM
Ball reacts stronger off the dry than the Black Widow (IMO). Really aggressive move it makes. Color is really nice as well. Guess because everything out is red,orange, silver, blue and black. The puke green stands out in a very nice way
Post by: golfnutFL on January 12, 2007, 04:03:10 PM
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Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.
Post by: Ramtart on January 12, 2007, 06:20:29 PM
Take care,
Ram
Post by: strikestriketapped on January 12, 2007, 07:28:43 PM
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Hammerhead in the making.
Post by: Gunny on January 12, 2007, 08:08:27 PM
Edited on 1/12/2007 9:09 PM
Post by: chitown on January 12, 2007, 08:43:17 PM
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Hey chi...I have one too. Ball is straight sick. Pin next to ring finger with cg shifted towards grip. Even for a label type layout, it is surprisingly strong. Once it sniffs dry, watch out! Short vid in my profile and full version coming soon.
Take care,
Ram
Hey Ram I drilled mine very close to the way yours is. I got to use last night for a few games. This ball in box condition is very strong when it hits the dry.
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GO BEARS! Super Bowl bound!
Post by: Monster Stitch on January 13, 2007, 01:59:07 AM
This ball clears the heads easily but on the backend it's a monster. Any dry it sniffs, it goes left. Unbelievable.
Post by: Brutal Bowler on January 14, 2007, 08:06:53 AM
Heres a picture for it. Ideal to play straight down 2nd arrow & snap at the break point & cause severe pin damage.
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4229324
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Phil
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Current Arsenal:
Ebonite XXXCEL, Storm Paradigm (skip/ snap aggressive), Storm Paradigm (mild/ straight), Raw Hammer Toxic, AMF Sumo, Brunswick Groove Reactive, Regency 300, Ebonite Maxim
High Game - 269, High Series - 691
Post by: keeones23 on January 14, 2007, 02:52:42 PM
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Post by: keglerskave on January 20, 2007, 02:25:32 PM
I tend to have more speed than revs, so I used this layout to read a bit earlier for when I had to chase the shot deeper into the oil. I wanted it for late shift and for when the heads and track area started to dry out, pushing me into heavier, longer oil.
This ball is nothing like I expected...and thrilled with it. Something about that cover is VERY different. The oil rings just never seem to appear! They are gone by the time the ball gets back to the return. I punch about 20 balls a year, and simply have had a hard time putting this one away. The explosive hit just has to come from the oil absorbtion rate.
The cover is VERY easily surface adjusted, especially for a pearl. If this ball squirts for you at the breakpoint, don't be afraid to knock it down a grit! You'll still get the length you need due to the weight block shape, but get a smoother reaction with a bit more surface. I've had everything on it from 800 wet sand (great for fresh oil and the top hats) to 4000 abralon and 320 compound. I wonder if Hammer will release this one as solid? If they do, just put me on the list for one of the first!
Loved the Pain, just missed the house record with the Doom, and averaging well over 220 with the Toxic. Is there a better ball line at this price point? There is something for everyone and every need with these three balls. Happy to be a Hammerhead Pro Shop!
Now all we need is s true dry lane/late shift ball from Hammer. The Vibe? LOL...uh, no..too strong! Give something along the lines of the Tornado. But that's another topic. "-)
Jim
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