Author Topic: Does anyone still throw Hammers? (Read 9243 times)

Spike2112 · « **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

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2002, 06:59:26 AM »

Yes,

Still love my Violet 3D offset, Sledgehammer, not having much luck with the Violet 3D pearl. Had a reaper and liked it, Also had a lot of hit and reaction from my 4D reactive, also getting ready to try a nasty nail. Also like the looks of the Blade solid!

Control and HIT!

REGards,

Luckylefty

TTforshort · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2002, 07:15:14 AM »

I have used a Wheel for the last few months. Absolutely the best ball
I have used. I recently acquired a Buzzsaw Cherry Pearl and put the
Wheel away. When the 'saw fails to work, the Wheel does the job.
Got my first hammer in 1988, red. Still rolling around in the garage.

Still a lot of older hammers being used in our house.

TT

Bruce · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2002, 07:47:22 AM »

I am still a Hammer person. I didn't start bowling until the 90's so I missed out on the Hammer revolution, but I still learned to love them. My first two hammers were the Violet and Maxxx 3D's and I thought they were great. I sold them when I moved from 14lb to 15lb, but they are still two of my favorites and I can only hope to come accross them again.(also want to try a crimson red sledgehammer) While I throw a lot of Lane #1 stuff now I still find myself wanting to use the Hammer stuff. A few months ago, and thanks to Doug's Pro Shop, I added a Original Black Hammer to my arsenal for those dryer conditions. And most recently I purchased the new Hammer Diesel and I really think Ebonite did a good job. It is a strong ball that has a nice controllable arc to it.(that's why I use lane1) Although it does need some oil or it will burn up on you.

Anyway, I think Ebonite is doing a good job with the new Hammer stuff and hopefully they will be able to revive the name because to me when you think Hammer, you think bowling. They revolutionized the game with their urethanes and deserve to be around. And as you know...NOTHING HITS LIKE A HAMMER!!!

Long live Hammer!

Bruce

tigger · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2002, 08:10:11 AM »

Same here, I have the Sledgehammer and LOVE it. It is my first choice out of the bag and will work with it to find the line before giving up to another ball in the bag.

Bruce · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2002, 08:12:46 AM »

Hey govt45,

Don't give up on the new Hammers yet. You didn't say if it was the reactive Vicious or not and I don't know if you received any info on the Vicious before you purchased it, but if it is the reactive it was designed to be one the strongest skid/flip ball on the market today...so it is going to be hard to get it to do anything but that. If you want one of the new hammers that will arc for you try the Diesel(the solid not the pearl) or the Vicious Particle. They are both designed to arc. The particle Vicious needs oil and is going to be more condition specific...and not that it matters, but it is one ugly ball. The Diesel is a med/heavy oil ball and is more versitle right out of the box. Anyway, just thought I would give a fellow HammerHead a little info. Hope it helps.

Bruce

Edited on 9/19/2002 8:16 AM

michelle · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2002, 08:25:44 AM »

There are a few floating around here that still use the older Fab stuff...I have an old Blue Nail at the house along with a "newer" (1990?) Blue Hammer along with a couple of Nasty Nail eXtreme's. It mostly sits at the house, though, since I am throwing another company at the moment.

Looked at the Pink Hammer's pchee had up for auction some time back, but they got too rich for my blood for the limited purpose they would have served.

The way I look at it is that it doesn't matter if others want to ridicule you for it if you are taking their money...who is laughing then

Gene J Kanak · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2002, 01:34:36 PM »

Hey everyone,

This is a great topic. Faball was THE company when I was first starting to bowl competitively. I started out with the blue pearl and progressed to the Dull Blue, 3D Hi Rev, and Crimson Sledge. I almost got my hands on the Sledge Limited, but I could not offer the seller the amount that he wanted for it. Anyhow, I think that Fab made some of the best balls that the game has ever seen. They were all very controllable, easy to read and hit like mack trucks. The only Hammer that remains in my arsenal is the Crimson Sledge. It is almost always my first ball out of the bag for typipcal house conditions, and the ball has just been amazing. I bought it used three years ago and the ball is still in perfect shape and reacts every bit as well as it did the day that I got it. I have not had the chance to throw any of the new stuff, but I only hope that Ebonite can live up to the reputation that the "real" Hammerheads have come to expect. I would love to get my hands on some of the original Hammer urethanes, they were all pretty good balls. Hammer was one of the best lines bowling has ever seen. Let's hope that Ebonite can step-up to the plate and keep it that way.

P.S. Michelle- Do you still use the Original Blue Nail? My father used one for years and would love to get his hands on another one. If it is simeply taking up room in your house I would love to take it off your hands. You can post or message me to let me know if you're interested.

RSalas · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2002, 01:43:14 PM »

Yes; I throw a red urethane Hammer.

DANO219 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2002, 01:50:08 PM »

Yep still out there with my blue pearl hammer from around 88 i think. its my go to ball for the mixed league i bowl in on sunday (avg.206 with it).

Typhoon · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2002, 12:59:30 PM »

Still have my black hammer, and bring it with me whenever i go bowling.

Typh

98custom · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2002, 05:40:50 PM »

Yes. I still throw my purple claw. Old reliabe. this balls is great on md-lgt. conditions

BuddiesProShopcom - Bill · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2002, 03:02:29 PM »

The new Hammer are selling like hot cakes on the internet and the shop
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Thanks
Bill
BuddiesProShop.com
"The Place All Bowlers Shop"

pnutbutrsangwich · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2002, 06:29:35 PM »

A guy in my club throws a Burgundy Hammer and he kills it. I'm looking for a blue hammer CHEAP. PM me if you need to make space lol.

Gene J Kanak · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2002, 01:28:59 PM »

G-Thing,

I didn't mean to give you the wrong idea about why I didn't purchase the Sledge Limited. I realize
that the price wasn't too bad. However, I already have a bunch of balls and would only have been
purchasing the sledge limited out of curiosity, as I had no real clue what the ball was supposed to
do. That's why I didn't want to spend a lot of money, because I didn't really Need the ball. However,
I would still pick one up if the chance comes about.

Author Topic: Does anyone still throw Hammers? (Read 9243 times)

Spike2112

Does anyone still throw Hammers?

LuckyLefty

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TTforshort

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Bruce

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tigger

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Bruce

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michelle

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Gene J Kanak

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RSalas

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DANO219

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Typhoon

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98custom

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pnutbutrsangwich

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