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Spike2112

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Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« on: September 18, 2002, 03:49:07 PM »
Just curious if anyone throws Hammer equipment. Faball or ahem, Ebonite? I'm still carrying the Faball torch in my league and it's weird being the only ONE, at times, that throws a Hammer in a league of over 100 bowlers. I find myself even being ridiculed at times for it! Of course when I take all 3 games against the guy I'm up against, I have the last laugh... My current favorite is the 3-D Offset Maxxx. Rest of arsenal consists of Truck, Spike HPT, 3-D Violet Pearl, and a Black 2001. Still have my original Blue and a Red Pearl urethane, but I don't have a 6 ball roller, nor do I ever switch balls to ever justify bringing one! Imagine the ribbing I'd take if I brought 6 Faball Hammers to the lanes!
I've heard it doesn't make sense to stick to one ball company, but I guess I was sold back in the mid 80's when I bought my first Hammer- the original Black.
I'm currently avg. 221 and couldn't be happier with my game right now. Alot of summer practice (when it's the cheapest!) has really paid off, so I can't give ALL the credit to my choice of balls! Would love to try a "new" Hammer-Vicious or Blade, but just can't carry that many balls at once. Any Hammerheads like me still out there??? Comments, good or bad, welcome.
Thanks,
Spike
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #31 on: June 01, 2003, 03:56:29 AM »
Hi all. I'm going to have to retire my
BLUE 2001. It's a 16lb and I haven't
used it at league since the lanes were
resurfaced at my local centre about 8
months ago. Going from a 15lb back to
16lb caused me all sorts of probloms.

I will be staying with 15lb from now on.
I brought a crimson sledgehammer about
10 months ago and have read a lot of
positive reviews on the ball. I finally
got it drilled on friday to replace the
BLUE 2001 and can't wait to try it out.

Oh and I'm the only one in my league
that throws hammers.
 
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Doug Sterner

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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #32 on: June 01, 2003, 08:04:40 AM »
Hey Brian, hook me up man. I still have access to some of the Blacks, Nails, Reds, Red Reactives, Navy Resins and a few others. Maybe we both can make a few $$$$ on the deal!!!!

Also have a 15# Crimson Sledge in primo condition for sale.

The old urethane Hammers are still out in force in our local house. The problem is that the oil pattern allows them to throw the ball and throw the ball successfully.

I have a friend using the new Blade Pearl and he's loving life. His 2 main balls are the Blade Pearl and polished Black urethane. He's a lefty with solid revs and slower speed so he needs the control on the backend.

And Spike...as for it not making sense to stick to one company, I disagree. I have thrown all Storm for the last 2-3 seasons and was loving life. YOu learn the coverstocks, learn when they need resurfacing, learn the limitations of the cores etc.  I have just recently switched to LAne 1 and notice the same thing...with the similar shape of the core and the predictability of their coverstocks, it makes ball changes much easier during tournies and leagues.
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #33 on: June 01, 2003, 07:34:34 PM »
I bought my blue Hammer back in '94 and retired it when I went to 16# in '96.  On the recommendation of my coach, I've switched nearly all my equipment to 15#.  I brought out the old Blue Hammer at one house I bowl with dry backends.  I couldn't keep anything else on the lanes.  

There are a few Blue Hammers still being thrown in the leagues I bowl.
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #34 on: April 04, 2009, 04:51:46 PM »
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Still a lot of older hammers being used in our house.



I see a lot of them still being used around here too
No cleaning being done on these old balls but they still seem to carry well
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MarkinCincy

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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #35 on: April 04, 2009, 09:14:55 PM »
The Wonders family who was co-owners of Faball have started the Visionary company.  I've switched almost exclusively to them.  They make a quality ball and aren't like a bunch of the "ball of the month club" brands that are out there now.

If you are interested try Visionary.com and you can get some info on the company.

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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #36 on: April 04, 2009, 09:34:38 PM »
I have two Reapers that I use every week. I also have a vicious attack I use from time to time. In fact the Reaper has surplanted my Cell as the first ball out of my bag.
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #37 on: April 05, 2009, 09:37:51 AM »
I'm currently useing an original black hammer urethane for when the lanes get goofey.I've recently shot games of 196,246,224 and 212 when my other stuff burns up in the heads,the ball is a beast!
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #38 on: April 08, 2009, 07:11:46 PM »
I have a Nova Pearl that I just got NIB. Feels like it's going to be a nice control ball for late shifts.

The Ebonite-poured stuff hasn't impressed me much. I had a Big Deal but had trouble matching up with it.

I will say this, though: Come to our local bowling center and you will see more Black Widow Pearls than anything else and it's not even close. A lot of people flat-out kill with that ball.

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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #39 on: April 09, 2009, 01:42:26 AM »
i throw blue hammer 600 grit no polish
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #40 on: April 09, 2009, 01:50:57 AM »
I have an original Blue Hammer with a classic label drilling in my arsenal as a dry lanes ball - excellent piece for this purpose!

Some senior bowlers in my region also still use their Faball Hammers, some are in outstanding shape.
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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #41 on: April 09, 2009, 02:34:50 AM »
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Some senior bowlers in my region also still use their Faball Hammers, some are in outstanding shape.


The senior bowlers or their balls?

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Re: Does anyone still throw Hammers?
« Reply #42 on: April 09, 2009, 02:51:33 AM »
Both
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