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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: a_ak57 on July 19, 2004, 10:11:08 PM

Title: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: a_ak57 on July 19, 2004, 10:11:08 PM
If you haven't seen my other post, arsenal as follows:

Heavy/flood:  Diesel Particle
Medium/medium-light:  Thing Returns
Spare/light:  uh, spare ball
Medium/medium-heavy:  Nada, man!

Ok, I haven't been on the computer in a while, so I just checked the ball sites out....and I happened to notice the Hammer deal going on.......Get a BBP or BB and get a free spare ball!!  

So my question is, will the BBP fit in that spot under the DP and above the thing returns?  This seems perfect for me, as I really need a new spare ball, since I've moved up in weight, and why not just get a ball I need for the arsenal, and get another spot filled free?

Any of you who "know stuff", let me know if this will work out, I hope so....
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-Andy
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: Jeffrevs on July 20, 2004, 01:43:56 PM
BB solid would be better.....it'll be more versatile, if it's too close to the DP just put a little polish on it......
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JEFF
There is doing in not doing
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: solid9pin on July 20, 2004, 01:45:50 PM
In my opinion I would go more with the Pearl since you already have a heavy oil ball.Plus if you need to get a new spare ball anyways might as well get the free spare ball.
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: Jeffrevs on July 20, 2004, 01:59:38 PM
here's the deal.......
http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=58406&ForumID=26&CategoryID=5

solid9pin, oddly enough, the deisel particle and both big blues are listed as med-heavy....but I see your point....might be better off / less overlap with the pearl.......
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JEFF
There is doing in not doing
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: a_ak57 on July 20, 2004, 02:12:26 PM
Well, my DP is sanded, and it's drilled quite strong.

I'll probably go with the pearl.  Even if I don't like it and sell it, I still have a spare ball for free!
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-Andy
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: Gene J Kanak on July 20, 2004, 02:27:24 PM
a_ak57,

  These suggestions have been good, but I think that Buddiesproshop.com can offer you better choices for even less. Here are some balls on closeout that will fit the needs you're looking for:

Predator Pursuit-$75
Blade Pearl-$62.50 (If drilled aggressive w/ clean backends this ball can be a monster. It's one of the best balls I've ever used)
TPC Shooter-$60
Wow Pearl-$57.50
TPC Player-$57.50

There are also several spare balls on closeout for around $50. Any combo of the above balls and a spare ball would come to $125 plus around $30 shipping at the most. Therefore, at the very worst you'd be spending $155 for 2 NIB balls. Don't get me wrong, I love Hammer. However, I think that one of these closeout options may give you a better look than the BB or BBP. Just a thought.

Gene J. Kanak

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Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: TOON on July 20, 2004, 03:23:31 PM
I too have a BB Solid and a Diesel Particle.  The DP is a stronger ball than the BB.  I am thinking about giving the BB a bit of polish for a bit less hook than the DP.  I REALLY like the BB though, it seems very forgiving on a high hit, at least for me.
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TOON
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: Charles on July 20, 2004, 05:23:39 PM
I threw both this weekend at Hammer Demo Day and I like the Big blue Pearl more personally. The pearl creates more angle to the pocket and opens up the lane better. It's a better choise considering you have the BP already.
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Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on July 21, 2004, 10:45:31 PM
AK, your spare ball is a 13# conventional drilled POS....you need a new spare ball. Your deiseil doesnt fit you, and is half dead. All you throw is your TR!
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Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: a_ak57 on July 21, 2004, 11:59:06 PM
Sorry, I'm buying it new so I get the free spare ball, *coughBKcough*............

The diesel isn't half dead, I used it for less than 3 games.

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-Andy
Title: Re: Is this a good idea? (arsenal)
Post by: Jeffrevs on July 22, 2004, 08:39:03 AM
quote:
pearl is a better ball
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Justin....tell us why ? Why is the BBpearl better than the solid?
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JEFF
There is doing in not doing