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Title: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: splendorlex on April 13, 2009, 06:11:33 AM
It's been awhile since I had a Hammer (my last being the Pain and Doom...LOVED them) and I'm honestly out of the loop since I let my BTM sub run out a year ago.  Right now I throw the Cell and Kinetic, and I think it's time for something new.

I've noticed the BWP still works for a lot of people, so I'm considering giving that a shot.  Or maybe I could find a Doom still (did that get disco'd?) and have another go at that ball now that my game has improved quite a bit.  

Any other recommendations to "wow" me with hammer?  I honestly don't even care if it would overlap or replace the Cell or Kinetic, as even if it does I'll get plenty of play out of it.
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...nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.--Albert Einstein

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Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: azguy on April 13, 2009, 02:58:15 PM
If the Pain worked for you, you'll love the Acid.
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Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: SVstar34 on April 13, 2009, 03:01:40 PM
I agree with the Acid... very underrated
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Rogue Cell (coming soon)
Bounty(4.5 x 4.75 Fresh 1000 Abralon)
Twisted Fury(5 x 4 500 Abralon + Reacta Shine)
Raw Hammer Pain(Leverage 1000 Abralon)
Blue Vibe(5 x 5 4000 Abralon + Reacta Shine)

Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: mmcfarland300 on April 13, 2009, 03:58:39 PM
Hot Sauce Pearl for a Heavy Medium

Acid for Medium

Emerald VIbe for Light Medium

Rayzr for Dry
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: DukeHarding on April 14, 2009, 07:31:08 AM
Another vote for "The Acid"...Great ball for most THS....and the money.

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Duke Harding

"Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about."
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Gazoo on April 14, 2009, 08:10:02 AM
+1 on the Acid!
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Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Powermachine- on April 14, 2009, 08:23:45 AM
id like some acid? no really its a good ball too a friend of mine from league throws it its money but toxic is where its at!
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Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: splendorlex on April 14, 2009, 10:41:23 AM
I guess I'll have to take a look at the Acid.  Though the Pain did work for me, I was a different bowler then.    I guess I'd like something that will retain energy downlane without being afraid to turn the corner.
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...nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.--Albert Einstein

Never go with a hippie to a second location. -- Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) 30 Rock
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Gazoo on April 17, 2009, 06:36:25 PM
The Acid will "turn the corner"
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Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Cobberz on April 17, 2009, 07:59:12 PM
BWS or the BITE are solid balls, i hear the hot sauce is solid as well, im waiting for the new releases that are coming out soon....til then im throwing Storm because thats where its at right now
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Kid Jete on April 17, 2009, 08:06:04 PM
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BWS or the BITE are solid balls, i hear the hot sauce is solid as well, im waiting for the new releases that are coming out soon....til then im throwing Storm because thats where its at right now



The name is Hot Sauce PEARL... do you still think it's a solid?
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Cobberz on April 17, 2009, 08:08:35 PM
i should have phrased it better i was saying its a solid ball, as in very good  i know its not a solid because i know it is a pearl...sorry for the confusion
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: DukeHarding on April 17, 2009, 09:09:42 PM
splendorex,
I just drilled up an Emerald Vibe, yesterday.
Shot 720 today.
The ball is drilled stacked leverage, and shocked the he77 out of me.
I used it on medium Pro Anvilane lanes...Ball had super continuation through the pins.
I love it as much as my Raw Doom, which was one of my favorites.

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Duke Harding

"Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about."
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: FastTracker33 on April 17, 2009, 09:18:54 PM
The best pieces out from Hammer, right now in my opinion are as follows..

Raw Hammers:
- Pyscho
- Acid

Emerald Vibe

Hot Sauce

(no particular order)

I've seen high, HIGH success with selling and scoring with each of these. Personally, i've owned a Sauce, Pyscho, Emerald, and thrown a Hot Sauce. My Pyscho was the most consistant of them all. The Emerald was the flippiest in the back, and the Hot Sauce was still just as flippy, but a little more smoother.

Hope this helps!
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- Brian
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Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: notsohotshot on April 17, 2009, 11:12:57 PM
i HAVEN'T SEEN TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT DID NOT LIKE THE bLACK WIDOW PRL OR THE VENOM.I HAVE BOTH AND LOVE BOTH.
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: Plowboy300 on April 17, 2009, 11:50:08 PM
If you are looking for a length ball with backends, you really can't go wrong with the following: Hot Sauce Pearl, Acid (best ball for the $$$), Emerald Vibe, Black Widow Venom or Pearl.

With the recent equipment has been making, I am excited to see what is coming out in June/July & cannot wait to get my hands on what I hope will be 2 great equipment if the rumors that are on these message boards.

If you are looking for a heavier rolling ball for the oiler patterns, you can't go wrong with The Sauce, Acid, or a Hot Sauce Pearl with some surface on it.

Good Luck & let me know if you have any further questions.

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Mike "Plowboy" Thompson
Hammer Amateur Staff Member
"Nothing Hits Like a Hammer!"

A proud member of the Red Sox Nation!!
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: splendorlex on April 20, 2009, 10:44:29 AM
Hmm...the Emerald Vibe does sound interesting.  I'll have to look at that one too.
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...nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.--Albert Einstein

Never go with a hippie to a second location. -- Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) 30 Rock
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: DukeHarding on April 20, 2009, 11:26:06 AM
quote:
Hmm...the Emerald Vibe does sound interesting.  I'll have to look at that one too.
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...nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.--Albert Einstein

Never go with a hippie to a second location. -- Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) 30 Rock


splendorex,
Great bang for the buck....
I really think you'd like it.
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Duke Harding

"Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about."
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: mmcfarland300 on April 20, 2009, 12:55:16 PM
The Emerald Vibe is imo the most underated low end ball.  It has great length and continuation.
Title: Re: Looking to get back into Hammer
Post by: leftyinsnellville on April 20, 2009, 12:58:38 PM
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I guess I'd like something that will retain energy downlane without being afraid to turn the corner.



Then you'll want the Black Widow Venom.  My favorite of the BW series.