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Gene J Kanak

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Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« on: February 06, 2007, 11:25:17 PM »
Hey everyone. I've been on a bit of a Hammer buying binge as of late, and I've gotten a pretty good collection going. The only problem is that I'm not quite sure where they're all going to fit within my arsenal. Here is what I've got and where I see them fitting:

Flood: Big Blue
Heavy: Hawgzilla
Med-heavy (rolly): Hawg Wild
Med-heavy (snappier): Black Widow (pin under)
Med (control/benchmark): Hi Rev
Med (snappier): Black Widow (High pin)
Med w/carrydown: Big Blue Pearl
Med-light (snappier): Doom
med-light (arc): Blue Vibe
Light: Burgundy Pure Hammer

I don't have the Blue Vibe just yet; I'm hoping to engineer a trade for that as well as for a Big Deal. I also may have a Blade Pearl coming--that would be my third! How do you guys see this lineup shaping up? Are there any big holes, or would you suggest other Hammer balls for certain spots? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2007, 09:27:34 AM »
I'm kind of surprised you didn't get a Pain in there, possibly in the med-heavy rolly spot, or the benchmark slot.  I found the Pain to be one of the most controllable, readable balls I ever threw.  Of course, I'm kind of a lousy bowler.  
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2007, 09:30:35 AM »
Believe me, if someone out there wants to offer up a Pain, I'd be willing to try to work a trade for it. I just haven't found anyone yet. I'm still on the prowl. I've heard the Pain is an outstanding ball.
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2007, 11:20:16 AM »
I don't think you need anything else.  That's a large arsenal that could cover everything one would ever see.

Now if you do run across the PAIN it would be a great piece to add to your collection.  The PAIN is one hell of a ball!
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2007, 12:09:53 PM »
Got a 16 lb PAIN with low games (maybe 9?) that I might be willing to let go of.....
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2007, 02:52:04 PM »
Hi Rev not a hit because it's a purple/fuschia color.

Not sure why it matters, but it does??????  Too much
good equipment being made these days to roll something
that's ugly
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2007, 04:13:00 PM »
that high rev was a good ball,I shot a 700 with it first night.on the other hand it rolled alot like some other stuff I have and yes,I was'nt crazy about the color.
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BowlerKidR

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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2007, 05:08:30 PM »
quote:
that high rev was a good ball,I shot a 700 with it first night.on the other hand it rolled alot like some other stuff I have and yes,I was'nt crazy about the color.
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you wouldnt happen to have you rhigh rev still would you?
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2007, 06:06:05 PM »
nope
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2007, 11:04:43 AM »
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Hi Rev not a hit because it's a purple/fuschia color.


For younger people looking for a ball, I'd agree as the ball needs to look cool and be able to hook from gutter to gutter.

For those of us who know why Hammer put it back out, I think it's more that the ball wasn't as good as the original.  I have been using an original Hi-Rev for the better part of 6 or so years.  I've been through 3 of them I think and I still have another 4 sitting here at work.

Color is a non issue with me as I've also got a Pink Hammer and a Bravo (3D Pffset Pearl second).  All pink/fuscia/purple-pink.

For me, the newer High Rev didn't offer the same confidence in over-reacting.  The older stuff is just that much more consistent when it hits the dry.  The newer High Rev was still too jumpy, though not anywhere near as jumpy as the Vicious.  Control was suppose to be a huge thing with that ball, but I saw control being there in what I already had....the original.
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2007, 09:37:51 AM »
bowl me over,

I think it has to do with our backends at times.  They can be jumpy at times and then the next day, have no bite.  I don't always go by the numbers as well for that reason.

I've thrown the newer one and the original on the same condition and with a similar drill and the older is without a doubt more smoother and controlled with the way I bowl.
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Re: Now that I've got 'em all, where do they fit?
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2007, 11:35:32 AM »
Not sure about the Big Blue for floods. I suppose if you take it down to 500 or so grit, drill it stack leverage and have lots of hand I suppose it would work ok. Besides that, its a good looking arsenal.
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