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HAMMERDOWN103

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Black Widow pros/cons???
« on: January 16, 2008, 05:59:17 AM »
I am interested in getting a Black Widow and was wondering what everyones pros and cons were as far as surface and reaction and conditions it is best on. All input will be greatly appreciated...
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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2008, 02:02:20 PM »
Early death is the only problem with the original Widow.
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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2008, 02:04:59 PM »
For some it is too long especially if drilled with the mass bias under the thumb.

Seems to be a very little midlane ball...lots of backend with a smoothness but continuous angular drive off the spot.


But if you are bowling on light midlane oil etc and then maybe carrydown it is the cats meow for many!

A powerhouse on the back...with over/under potential.

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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2008, 02:19:55 PM »
I think the BW as with any asymmetrical bowling ball with decent MB strength really needs to be laid out correctly for your game.  I have had my best success placing the MB close to my VAL on all asymmetrical bowling balls.

The BW is really strong on the back end.  If your bowling on a lot of oil and really clean back ends then the ball may be a little hard to control.  Of course there's a lot of factors involved with saying that!

The control on the back end is the only CON I see with the BW. On the right conditions this ball is killer.  I have seen many bowlers put up some huge #'s with this ball!
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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 02:53:46 PM »
I clean mine after every session, and have no signs of "cover death". I use mine ALOT, and haven't zero troubles. One of the best balls ever, IMO.
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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2008, 09:32:35 PM »

It's a great ball. Lucky Lefty has the description nailed.  Cleaning is essential!

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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 09:39:49 PM »
What was odd for me is that I hated the reaction right out of the box and any time I cleaned it.  I have mine drilled with the pin left of the ring cg stacked below, but the MB offset to the right and under the thumb.  I am a lefty by the way.

The ball is super smooth.  I am going to get another one drilled the same as mine has seen better days.
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Re: Black Widow pros/cons???
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 10:04:49 PM »
quote:
..... I liked it better with a duller surface than polished because having it dull made the ball reaction earlier and smoother off the breakpoint....


Agreed! I have used all three of my BWs (and my Bite as well) at 2000 grit. The read is much better, and the ball is still very strong.


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