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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: abnormal on February 29, 2004, 05:53:57 PM
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For anyone who has the chance and hasn’t done it, I would highly suggest giving it a try. I was able to toss all of the new equipment on the hammer line with the exception of the Big Blue Pearl. Here is what I thought of their line-up in terms of the different lines they make. 1(Liked best) – 4(Liked Least)
1- Vicious Series (This line rocks)
2- Blade Series (Great price to performance ratio)
3- Big Blue (Just didn’t perform like I had hoped)
4- Diesel Series (Fits a full roller and a slower shot better, great for older bowlers)
I really liked the Vicious Series more than any of the other. The Vicious Attack I threw hit the pins like a freight train and was very forgiving. It’s the first ball I’ve found in a long time that hit the pins with the same force as my old Turbo X (which I shot a 700 with just this weekend). The Blade Line is very snappy and hit hard making them a great ball for the price. The Big Blue just didn’t hook like I was hoping it was going to. The Diesel stuff just didn’t feel right in my hand or fit my game very well at all.
Anyway if you ever get a chance to take part in the Hammer Challenge of Ebonite Demo Days, definitely do so.
AbNoRMaL
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After some thought I may get myself a Blade Reactive. I really like the way the blade line was weighted for some reason. The Vicious Attack was my favorite without a doubt but too spendy. I'm thinking I can get some of ebonite compounds and dull it up for wet conditions or shine it up for dry conditions. What do people think of the Blade Reactive? It’s a pretty darn good-looking ball as well.
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There is a Hammer Challenge on Tuesday March 9 at Western Bowl in Cincinnati, OH. It is being conducted by Steve Fehr and Jack Calhoun (Fehr-Calhoun Pro Shop). Why on Tuesday you ask??? Because it is on of only 2 days the Hoinke is not up and running so it is the only possible time to host such an event. I think it might be a good investment of $15 to get to throw this equipment at Western and possibly find something that might give you a good look at the Hoinke. Put up $15 to give yourself a better chance to win $1000, $5000, $10,000.....the list goes on and on.
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Agreed the Attack is a great ball. That's al lthe more reason for me to question why theyare dropping it from the line. I have not received any confirmation butI mean they must be since all of my suppliers have them on sale.
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Can someone tell me how this works. If you have 20 bowlers there to try the balls everybody's grip is going to be different. I'm assuming they have a way to adjust to each individuals grip. Also can you get a good enough feel on the ball to actually be able to tell how the ball would react for you. I know if I throw a ball that does't fit me I don't get the same roll as I would my own equipment.
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They have multiple spans of each balled drilled. They take the measurements from one of your bowling balls and use that to set one up for you. They screw in a thumb insert that is your size and pitch and then insert finger inserts that are the same size as the ones you always use into a ball with your hand span. All the balls are drilled the same and are 15lbs. I think they even have ones drilled for lefties as well but I didn't pay that close of attention. I thought they felt pretty close to what my equipment feels like and it gave me a VERY good idea of my game using their equipment.
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Thanks for the info. I live in the Cincinnati area and want to go to the Hammer challenge to try some of the new balls. I'm hoping they have the Big Blue Pearl there. I have always like Hammer equipment but not sure what would fit with my game. To many choices out there, It would be nice to narrow it down.
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They didn't have the big blue pearl at the one I went to. I was kind of bummed out by that but maybe you'll have better luck.
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Psychodad,
I will check with Steve and/or Jack to see what they will be having there or I will call Dave Mayer. You may want to check w/ Fehr-Calhoun as well as I am sure times are filling up very quickly.
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What site do you go to for the schedule on HAMMER CHALLENGE? .. EBONITE only has DEMO DAYS .. Thanks!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
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Go to Hammer's web site and below the picture of the Big Blue Pearl you will see a link for the Hammer Challenge. They have the dates, and locations along with the phone numbers to the proshop where you need to register. I know the times for March 9th at Western Bowl are 10:30, 11:45, 1:00, and 2:15. I signed up on Friday and they were just about filled up. If you live in the Cincinnati area call Fehr-Calhoun bowlers corral to register. All it cost is $15.00 which includes the bowling.
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Thanks for the info .. I'm in NC .. can you give me a link to the hammer site .. what I have comes up with NOTHING! Thanks!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
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hammerbowling.com
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Thanks .. had the wrong site identified in my FAVORITES .. guess it's the old site .. thanks again!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O