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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: dballz on September 27, 2013, 01:00:24 PM

Title: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: dballz on September 27, 2013, 01:00:24 PM

friend currently has an Acid & Green Vibe & ready to get a new ball. bowls with no thumb in the ball. was thinking maybe the Spike or Nail Titanium would be a good ball for him. something that gets down lane, but doesnt get too crazy off the spot on THS. thoughts anyone?

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: SVstar34 on September 27, 2013, 01:07:56 PM

what does he want? something weaker than the Vibe or stronger than the Acid?

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: dballz on September 27, 2013, 01:19:31 PM

something in between. thanks

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: Plowboy300 on September 27, 2013, 01:25:07 PM

I would recommend a Arson Low Flare... The Spike & Nail are balls that are more of a skid/flippy reaction for your friend... The ALF will compliment the Grape Vibe & Acid better for your friend... if the ALF hooks too much with the box surface, he can add a little polish to still fit in between... just my 2 cents...

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: dballz on September 27, 2013, 01:32:38 PM

thanks plowboy. completely forgot about that ball.

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: Impending Doom on September 27, 2013, 02:03:15 PM

+1 for the ALF. 1. Because of the initials, and 2, because people underestimate lower flaring balls.

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: Armourboy on September 28, 2013, 06:33:30 AM

Just remember if you drill the thing strong it will surprise you on the amount of hook it has for a ball that supposed to be for lighter oil  ;D

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: dballz on September 28, 2013, 07:50:02 AM

He wants it drilled similar to other balls. This way if he starts with it, he can start a little further right & just move in as needed. Definitely wants it to recover once he gets in though.

Title: Re: Spike or Nail Titanium??
Post by: TurkeyHammer113 on October 07, 2013, 04:06:36 PM

Got a buddy of mine who bowls without thumb as well.  He bowls with Arson and Arson Low Flare with success.  Spike wasn't the ball he looked for--gave up after 2 games and put it on his home shelf.   :o