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Tony J Tarquinio

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Hammer, Razor Berry Ball
« on: April 11, 2005, 04:30:06 AM »
Greetings all,
I would greatly appreciate any info on this ball from Hammer.
Coverstock, core configuration, conditions the ball was designed
for.  

thanx,
Tony

 

JPRLane1

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Re: Hammer, Razor Berry Ball
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2005, 12:33:17 PM »
http://123bowl.com/ball.asp?ballid=338

Here is a little info,  I personally saw one roll early this year on a THS and it didn't hook too much so its should be pretty tame for todays balls.  The hit was not too bad but the guy throwing it also wasn't a very experienced bowler in the proper hands I would say todays oil would make it a great drier lane ball.  There were some NIB on Ebay not too long ago and his looked brand new.
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Re: Hammer, Razor Berry Ball
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2005, 01:07:11 PM »
It's a mild reactive shell and a high RG core that will flare a couple of inches. On older surfaces and medium-dry to dry conditons you can "hook the lane" with this ball, but on anything fresh or heavier volume synthetics it will skate. It makes a decent control ball on sports shots when the finish is matte or sheen. Because of its core design, this ball wants to go loooong, and can get you into trouble with pocket 7-10's and an occasional 4-9. When the match-up is right, you can shoot huge numbers, but when it's not there you have to bag it or you will die of frustration. The trick to using this ball effectively is to keep it as straight as possible. The carry percentage is inverseley proportional to the number of boards covered. If you have a shot where you can just run it up the track area, you will kill them with this ball.
Lastly, I LOVED this ball in the 16# weight. I'm not so thrilled at 15#. That may be me. If I EVER start throwing the ball decent again I will be able to make a better comparison.

Tony J Tarquinio

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Re: Hammer, Razor Berry Ball
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2005, 12:20:15 AM »
Thanks for all the help.  Looks like I had better avoid.
Most of the houses in the Beaverton, Oregon area have gone
over to synthetic lanes.  Needless to say, I hate them.
Again, many thanks.

Tony