Hello all, today I will be recieving my first performance ball..the Doom Raw Hammer.  Im sure a lot of you know about this ball already as I have seen tons of reviews on it.  I just need a little bit of advice on how this ball should be thrown.  I have been using a #14 house ball, throwing lefty, for the past 4-5 weeks averaging anywhere between 130-160.  I use a cranker style by cupping the ball in my hands, only putting my finger tips and half my thumb, to get high revs on the ball...but only because I feel that I need to since its a house ball.  I let the ball curve out the 15, into about the 3-5 and back into the pocket.

The ball will be drilled with the most basic of layouts (thats what my proshop suggested for my first ball)

Will this style be okay with the Doom or will I have to lower my revs and switch to a more conservative stroke?  What is usually the best track for this ball under medium to dry conditions?

Also, on a side note, what would be a good spare ball?

Thanks a lot guys, this community has been great!

Edited on 4/6/2006 12:34 PM

does it matter if my fingers and thumb are all the way in the ball?  My proshop gy said I should always put my thumb all the way in, whats the advatage?

Yes, I've read up on the different grips and already told my driller that I wanted fingertip grips.  Going in today to get fitted and drilled then off to the lanes.  Im gettin this ball for 160 + tax complete with drilling and finger/thumb inserts, I like to believe that that's a good price =).  I'll keep u guys updated.
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Bowling Since March 2006

Arsenal:
Doom Raw Hammer
House Ball (spares)
Average: 130-160