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mma1027

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ball close to big blue
« on: April 05, 2009, 07:06:17 PM »
my big blue recently cracked and im looking for a ball to replace it. i know the widow series pretty much has the same core so can anyone tell me which ball is close to big blue

 

dizzyfugu

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Re: ball close to big blue
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2009, 04:52:56 AM »
The Big Blue had a different core which makes it IMO hard to compare with the BW cores. The BB had a low differential, paired with the high MB and the particle coverstock quite a unique combo, for an even, arcing move on the lanes.

From the BW series, the BWB will probably come close, but the core has much much flare potential, so you's have to put the pin into a relatively much weaker position to "copy" the BB's reaction shape. And the coverstock is reactive, more aggressive, so there will also be bigger differences.

Tough. In Hammer's arsenal you will probably not find a "close relative" replacement, despite the core shape.
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sluggo35

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Re: ball close to big blue
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2009, 01:26:23 PM »
i think i saw two on ebay do a search there

EboKnight

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Re: ball close to big blue
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2009, 03:49:43 PM »


i agree with Dizzy. The Bite would be the closest in the Hammer arsenal.

The Striking Motion from Ebonite might be close. its got a very rolly motion. Or even a Track Rising (Track Uprising would work too, but, would need some surface).
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Edited on 4/6/2009 3:49 PM