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Title: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: 3M Dust Remover on May 26, 2009, 04:46:11 AM

any suggestions on a Hammer benchmark ball? I'm building my new arsenal and need a benchmark ball, i was thinking the acid or maybe the onyx vibe but not sure. What do you think? Also ebonite suggestions would be fine too because they own hammer.

Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: JD74 on May 26, 2009, 01:05:27 PM

Ebonite is definately a Gamebreaker if you can find one, is the greatest benchmark of all time IMO. Hammer doesnt really have much thats a benchmark reaction IMO, but maybe an Acid drilled 4 x 4" or pin under might give you the reaction your looking for.
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Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: J_Mac on May 26, 2009, 01:08:53 PM

A Blue Vibe or Onyx Vibe with a matte surface (2000 or 4000) and a middle of the road layout should be an ideal benchmark.

Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: dechrist on May 26, 2009, 01:39:25 PM

How do you have your Acid set up?  I was thinking about getting one (or a new release) drilled with a simple label drilling (maybe with the pin swung a little toward the ring finger) as a reference ball.  I have skid-flip and leverage covered.  

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Ther Oynx with some surface on it would be a good start...but for me personally the first ball out of the bag is the Acid. I use the Acid on alot of different stuff, If the Acid is not the right ball for what I am bowling on....it will usually tell me which ball I need to be using.
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Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: dechrist on May 26, 2009, 01:45:10 PM

A Psycho is a bit more snappy than the Acid, right?

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Try a Psycho at 4k abralon Pin up, it's a hard arching reaction.

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My 2008-2009 arsenal is here (http://"http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb188/dechrist/08-09/").
 
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
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Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: charlest on May 26, 2009, 02:27:39 PM

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A Blue Vibe or Onyx Vibe with a matte surface (2000 or 4000) and a middle of the road layout should be an ideal benchmark.

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(Playing Devil's Advocate here) But there's no such thing as an Onyx Vibe ... yet?
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Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: charlest on May 26, 2009, 02:29:30 PM

An Acid, a Psycho (sightly roughed) and a dull/matte finish Blue Vibe all have the potential to be very good benchmarks, depending on the bowler's release specs.
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Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: Plowboy300 on May 26, 2009, 07:29:57 PM

The Acid is the best benchmark ball that Hammer has right now! This is the 1st ball out of my bag which will let me know if I need to go stronger or weaker. I have 4 Acids in my arsenal, 2 of which I use on a regular basis - pin under 5x5 (cg on midline) & pin up (6x5). I can use these balls on most house patterns.

I am really looking forward to throwing the Black Vibes as my Blue Vibes have about 200+ games on them, but still roll great. I think this ball will compliment the Acids very well.
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Hammer Amateur Staff Member
"Nothing Hits Like a Hammer!"

A proud member of the Red Sox Nation!!

Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: J_Mac on May 26, 2009, 09:58:09 PM

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A Blue Vibe or Onyx Vibe with a matte surface (2000 or 4000) and a middle of the road layout should be an ideal benchmark.

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(Playing Devil's Advocate here) But there's no such thing as an Onyx Vibe ... yet?

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Some things are worth the wait...

Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: 3M Dust Remover on May 26, 2009, 11:38:20 PM

will the acid be stronger than the venom if both are pin down?

Title: Re: Hammer Benchmark
Post by: Plowboy300 on May 27, 2009, 01:08:15 AM

I feel that the Acid is much stronger if drilled the same as a Venom. It is earlier, yet stronger movement in the backends than the Venom. I hope this helps.
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Mike "Plowboy" Thompson
Hammer Amateur Staff Member
"Nothing Hits Like a Hammer!"

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