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Hogsharley

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Who has tossed an NV?
« on: December 20, 2007, 05:19:12 AM »
I'm looking for anyone who has thrown the orignal NV. There are no reviews available for it.  I have an opportunity to pick one up and I'm deciding if I should. Any feedback would be appreciated. What should I expect with this ball? I know the ball probally isn't worth $300 but is it worth $150?

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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2007, 01:21:33 PM »
I had the ball for a while.  It was really strong in the oil for me.  Picked up the mid lane nice with a strong arc on the backend.  I ultimately sold it because it was just too much ball for the houses I bowled at.

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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2007, 01:21:50 PM »
I threw mine right on the house rack. I don't think it has moved yet. Take your $150.00 and get the best ball out right now, the Twisted Fury.

Hogsharley

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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2007, 03:28:49 PM »
Thanks for the replies. I'll just wait for the Bite to come out on the 4th.
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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2007, 03:42:16 PM »
I saw a guy with one right after they came out.  Midlane monster.  Very smooth.  Looked like a great ball for med/heavy flatter patterns.
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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2007, 07:40:34 PM »
no way and no its not worth 150 but it might be worth 100 new. its a good ball but for that price there are many good balls. what r u using it for.I know bowling ,but lane condition ball has strong back end and is very good for med to light oil.
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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2007, 08:15:28 PM »
ball was a great piece if you were bowling on a lot of oil, otherwise nothing special...if its new for 150 id pick it up
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Hogsharley

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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2007, 09:13:53 PM »
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ball was a great piece if you were bowling on a lot of oil, otherwise nothing special...if its new for 150 id pick it up



It's a nib 14# x-out. The cg is to the left side of the pin/mb line. Good pin and top #'s. I toss 15#'s but was willing to drop in weight to give it a try.

I'm seeing a mixed bag of responses here. Some say good for heavy oil, some say good for light to medium. I've personally never seen one thrown. I just see them go for big $$'s on ebay. I figured it wasn't a bad price.
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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2007, 11:52:56 PM »
I picked up a used NV, and the ball is fantastic. Great rolling, ease through the heads, unbelievable mid-lane reaction. For myself I like it better then the Total NV. It is sharper off the breakpoint and seems to be more forgiving. Can really open up a lane with the NV. As good as this used one is I would love to get my hands on a new one. As good as this ball is, its an absolute shame that ebonite did make this ball available so everyone could have had a chance to throw it, without paying a small fortune.

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Re: Who has tossed an NV?
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2007, 09:21:27 PM »
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look at this review. http://www.bowlingball.com/Bowling-Ball-5064/ebonite-nv.html

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