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squirrelywrath1

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Ebay funny. Ball drilling screw up?
« on: August 21, 2012, 08:07:05 PM »
On this classic Blue Hammer, take a look at pictures #2 & #3 and see if you notice what's wrong.    Unless that ball is horribly mis-marked, the driller should be shot, LOL!

Clicky:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/16LBS-BLUE-HAMMER-FAL-VINTAGE-BOWLING-BALL-/271036491089?pt=Bowling&hash=item3f1b08a551

 

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Re: Ebay funny. Ball drilling screw up?
« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2012, 05:59:50 PM »
@DP3, no problem homie!

@ kid , correct. Much easier to do it that way.

You don't see as many full rollers as you used to, therefore, this particular layout is rare in today's game. I will say that bowlers are throwing the ball with higher tracks so the need for this layout is almost unnecessary. A tribute to the times with a rare blue hammer with an more rare layout.
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Re: Ebay funny. Ball drilling screw up?
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2012, 06:09:03 PM »
Wow, thanks to everyone for their replies.   I learn more interesting things about this sport every day.   ;D

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Re: Ebay funny. Ball drilling screw up?
« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2012, 08:14:04 PM »
I forgot to add.  When normal trackers throw this layout it hooks a TON, with a lot of reverse flare.  I remember having a Columbia Spirit drilled like this that I never plugged and redrilled and it was a back end monster about ten years ago.  It will lower your bow tie down to the thumb area and pull your track towards and through the grip.  Higher flaring balls will help it not hit the thumb for us normal trackers.  I wouldn't try this at all on a low flaring ball (slingshot, breeze, heats), nor would I with a brand new purchase.  But if you or your pro shop have something used or plugged its worth a gamble to have this in the bag for tricky transitions.  It will create a big swooping hook from the mid lane on.

Cheers.