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Impending Doom

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Worst ball of 2016, and why
« on: January 20, 2017, 07:36:41 PM »
Come on, friends. Which ball did you drill this year that makes you wonder why you put holes in that turd? 100 different surfaces, 3 drills, and 12 different houses, and it just didn't suit you at all.

Bonus points for mentioning if you gave it away and someone went and WRECKED with it.
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northface28

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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2017, 09:01:17 PM »
Hyper cell skid. Should've been the hyper cell skid go forward. Gave both away to a youth bowler.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2017, 09:48:39 PM »
I was drinking the phaze and fight Kool aid...Let's just say I got a first batch phaze....And the fight was so-so on sport oil...


But there were some horror stories with that phaze holy moly
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2017, 11:09:38 PM »
The Hammer Scandal !!
 
I honestly tried. I made surface adjustments from 500 to 4000 grit. I've used it on fresh and second shift THS conditions in different houses. I've used it on different sport conditions, most recently 47' Statue of Liberty. Disappointing is an understatement.
 
The ball rolls very early, and recovery in the forward transition from oil to friction is sub-par. I've seen a few high speed THS bowlers have some success with the Scandal bouncing it off the side wall friction, but that's not what I bought the ball for.
 
I just had my Scandal completely plugged and redrilled. I went with my favorite symmetric pin up drill pattern that works for me on just about everything. After a few practice games, it does seem better, but still not what I had originally expected. I almost never completely give up on a ball, but the Scandal is getting close.
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Jesse James

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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2017, 12:15:56 PM »
Quote from: billdozer on January 20, 2017, 09:48:39 PM
I was drinking the phaze and fight Kool aid...Let's just say I got a first batch phaze....And the fight was so-so on sport oil...


But there were some horror stories with that phaze holy moly

These replies absolutely fascinate me!

I have a Hyper Cell skid that I put four different drills on, and still can't get it to roll right!

Yet, I bought a Fight, second hand from a fellow bowler,.......never re-drilled it, used it as is, and scored on a sport shot with it the first time out. I have also used it successfully on a medium heavy house shot!and used it successfully on the fresh medium house shot.....go figure!

Now I know I have to try this Phaze.......just because so many folks have turned their noses up on it!

Quote from Steven:

The Hammer Scandal !!
 
I honestly tried. I made surface adjustments from 500 to 4000 grit. I've used it on fresh and second shift THS conditions in different houses. I've used it on different sport conditions, most recently 47' Statue of Liberty. Disappointing is an understatement.
 
The ball rolls very early, and recovery in the forward transition from oil to friction is sub-par. I've seen a few high speed THS bowlers have some success with the Scandal bouncing it off the side wall friction, but that's not what I bought the ball for.

I just bowled league this past Monday, and there were 4 people on my lanes with this ball, scoring like crazy!!! WOW! Go figure!
« Last Edit: January 25, 2017, 04:08:52 PM by Jesse James »
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2017, 02:04:23 PM »
Another vote for the Fight, man that thing was a turd.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2017, 03:14:48 PM »
Fanatic BTU. I'm pretty sure I expressed my opinions about this ball multiple times on here already. I'm not the only one in my area who did not like it. Nothing like what it was advertised as. My son now has it. Not sure how he likes it.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2017, 03:35:22 PM »
Storm lock for me ball flared all the way around the ball.It would clip thumb hole on the right side.Threw it in the dump.Didn't even want to give it to my worst enemy.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2017, 03:44:19 PM »
I drilled a hyper cell skid, at the beginning, loved it. fast forward 7 months and i cant get the ball to get into a roll at all. synthetic, wood, doesnt matter. ready to just give it away.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2017, 02:56:48 PM »
I had the Phaze. I think the ball could have been decent if I had it in the weight I use and also if the box finish was knocked off.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2017, 10:46:48 AM »
Every Phaze I have seen has been unimpressive, but what baffles me is that the Phaze II seems to roll really really well.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2017, 11:23:23 AM »
I don't know what year the Motiv Graffiti Tag was made, but it was the worse ball I owned in 2016.
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2017, 03:12:30 PM »
storm fight...my favorite ball ever for about 10 games and now it's not even worth spare shooting
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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2017, 03:27:25 PM »
Quote from: Brickguy221 on January 29, 2017, 11:23:23 AM
I don't know what year the Motiv Graffiti Tag was made, but it was the worse ball I owned in 2016.

I didn't see anybody throw that ball well, either.
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ryguy119

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Re: Worst ball of 2016, and why
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2017, 06:19:08 PM »
FIGHT was a terrible ball.  Suppose to roll like my IQ Tour.  Not a chance.  Waste of money.
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