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Plowboy300

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Backlash Pics & Review!!
« on: April 27, 2010, 07:33:56 PM »
Got the new Hammer Backlash earlier today and drilled up 2 of them before my early league tonight. I wanted to provide you with a small review as I plan to use these for the late league on Thursday night where they will shine on this pattern.

I threw these during practice & was able to see the reaction of these balls.
These are definately stronger than the Razyr & weaker than the Vibe series.
I used the Blue/Silver Backlash on the last game tonight after using my Jigsaw Corner (shot 300 during the 1st game) and then the lanes transitioned very quickly. Was able to use the Backlash to the right of the burn spot that was created and love the smooth motion of this ball.

Blue/Silver Pics:
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/Hammer%20Blacklash/HammerBacklash001.jpg
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/Hammer%20Blacklash/HammerBacklash002.jpg

Red/Purple Pics:
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/Hammer%20Blacklash/HammerBacklash003.jpg
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/Hammer%20Blacklash/HammerBacklash004.jpg

I will provide another review on Friday after using it Thursday night late league (very dry pattern) and on Friday will be practicing on the Cheetah & Scorpion patterns.
 
I really think that these balls will be in my bags during the late leagues & sport condition pattern tourneys that we use out here in Vegas. I think Hammer has hit a HOME RUN with these balls as this is what we were missing last year (something weaker than the Vibe series with a core).

Great job Mr. Ussery & staff in Hopkinsville!!
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jwcorn01

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2010, 06:22:19 AM »
Love the new cg's

TDC57

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2010, 11:40:36 AM »
I wish the Blue Silver didn't look exactly like the Anger.

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2010, 07:07:57 PM »
i love the cg too, hope ebonite makes their cg from their logo too
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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2010, 08:27:52 PM »
Let me know how things go on the burnt house and sport patterns, Mike. I watched Frankie roll his the other day and both look awesome. These balls will definitely be hot sellers!
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Plowboy300

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2010, 02:34:13 AM »
Well gang... I threw these beauties tonight on the late shift at South Point where the lanes have been hooking quite a bit these days. All I can say about these balls are AWESOME!! (231, 237, 224, 265)

Thank you Mr. Ussery & Hammer for releasing these balls. This is the movement that I have been looking for a long time since being with Hammer - length with control off the breakpoint.

I used the Blue/Silver most of the night as it read the pattern much better (smoother in the backends), but I did use the Red/Black ball for 1 game & shot 231 with it - leaving 3 flat ten pins. I think the Red/Black ball will be better for the drier/lighter conditions. The thing that I loved about these balls is that the didn't jump off the breakpoint as my Onyx Vibe does a little bit at times. I use my Onyx Vibe (pin down - similar to the blue/silver layout) during this late league and these balls were about 8 boards weaker and much smoother off the breakpoint.

I feel that these balls will be used in my bags A LOT as I love the smooth motion off the break on THS & the lighter Sport/PBA patterns. These will be great selling balls as the shelf appeal will be a hit. About 10-12 bowlers in the league came down & asked about these balls when I was throwing them tonight. Already pre-sold 6 balls tonight!!

Keep up the great job Hammer and really looking forward to what else will be coming out soon!!
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tuckingfenpin

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2010, 05:43:07 AM »
How would they compare with a Tornado?
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Plowboy300

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2010, 12:03:19 PM »
Well the Tornado balls have a pancake weight block - similar to the Razyr.
This ball has a 2 piece core that will turn the corner when playing deeper inside and hit harder than the Razyr/Tornado balls.

These balls are much smoother off the breakpoint than the Razyr/Tornado (they are skid/flippy balls) due to the weaker core & cover combo.

You will definately love these balls (rolls smoother overall) if you are looking for a stronger weak end ball.
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kidlost2000

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Re: Backlash Pics & Review!!
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2010, 02:48:58 PM »
Hammer Amateur Staff Member here shot 300, 844 with the blue/silver this morning.
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