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mmcfarland300

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Hammer Hazard
« on: July 16, 2008, 07:39:27 AM »
I thought Jeff said this was put on hold but I found it listed on Bowlingball.com for sale.  It looks like it might be a limited release because it is listed for right handers only go figure here is the link.

http://www.bowlingball.com/Bowling-Ball-6538/hammer-hazard.html
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jbuzz31

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2008, 02:16:39 PM »
whose gonna be the first lefty to pick one up and put a big ole honkin weight hole on it?
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mmcfarland300

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2008, 02:27:59 PM »
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I mean, the idea is not bad - but I do not think that the "extra" through the static weight shift would be worthwhile, compared to a standard HART core?
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Clarification Please.
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302efi

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #18 on: July 17, 2008, 02:48:27 PM »
Every one laughed at Lane #1 when they said that CG does not matter, but after looking at this Hazard, sure looks like Hammer is saying that it does...

I mean is a little shift in CG distance go to make that big of an impact ?..I think Hammer says it will...
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #19 on: July 17, 2008, 02:50:12 PM »
I need more info of what the difference between this and the No Mercy will be.  This is not a pearl but are we looking at a longer ball than the No Mercy?
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2008, 03:09:00 PM »
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whose gonna be the first lefty to pick one up and put a big ole honkin weight hole on it?
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i would if i had the money. just because it says for rightys only i wanna be a rebel.
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mmcfarland300

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #21 on: July 17, 2008, 03:46:55 PM »
Just got clarification from Jeff Ussery that it will be approved soon.
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Moon57

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #22 on: July 17, 2008, 03:50:44 PM »
I think what hammer is saying is that the cg is in an optimum spot to put very strong layouts on the ball and not have to drill a weight hole. I guess sort of like a pro cg for rightys.

Just read the previous post about getting approved. Not happy. bowlingball.com didn't list this as a pre order. If they already have the balls in stock how can they have a USBC logo if they aren't approved yet? How can Hammer even release the balls for sale if they aren't approved?
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #23 on: July 17, 2008, 04:00:02 PM »
The reason this batch of balls is "only for righties" is because all of the CGs are swung more than 2.5" right of the Pin-CG-MB line and all of the topweights are over 2 1/2oz.  The Hart should still be placed left of the thumb (for righties, right for lefties) for the stronger reactions desired.  Lefties would not be able to mirror the layout and get the ball within legal specs because the CG would fall in their track, needing a big weighthole to be placed on the negative side of the ball which could be flared over.

The CG has NO EFFECT in the reaction of this ball, only getting the ball within legal spec without a weighthole.  Lefties will not be able to drill this ball within spec without the CG falling way negative and needing a weighthole on the negative side.
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #24 on: July 17, 2008, 04:05:10 PM »
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whose gonna be the first lefty to pick one up and put a big ole honkin weight hole on it?
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haha if it were cheaper, I would bite the bullet
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #25 on: July 17, 2008, 05:57:21 PM »
thats not kool at all
when is hammer gona be making a lefty only ball!!!!!
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #26 on: July 18, 2008, 12:33:32 AM »
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whose gonna be the first lefty to pick one up and put a big ole honkin weight hole on it?
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Does this mean that I could sue them when my Hazard that's drilled for my right hand rolls like crud?



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thats not kool at all
when is hammer gona be making a lefty only ball!!!!!


F that!!! When is any company gonna make a "back-up only" ball?!?



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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #27 on: July 18, 2008, 12:35:56 AM »
I want one I want one I want one I want one!!!!!!!!!!! Don't have any money to put towards one though.
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urbanshaft

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #28 on: July 18, 2008, 12:40:50 AM »
jeff how can hammer be leaving us leftys out in the cold
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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #29 on: July 18, 2008, 01:41:15 AM »
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jeff how can hammer be leaving us leftys out in the cold


i always knew there was a reason i wouldnt like hammer and hating on us leftys gives it to me
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Hammer Hazard
« Reply #30 on: July 18, 2008, 03:02:35 AM »
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I think what hammer is saying is that the cg is in an optimum spot to put very strong layouts on the ball and not have to drill a weight hole. I guess sort of like a pro cg for rightys.


I think the same - on some strong MB balls, where the CG is off of the pin-MB-line, you have a very good basis for a lefty or righty in order to put the MB in a position where you can keep the CG in the grip center area to avoid a balance hole. I has an XXcel that allowed such a setup.

I think that Hammer simply created this shift on purpose, either with a tilt of the core "to the left for" righties, or through the added flip block that ensures the CG shift to a certain direction. That would not be anything fancy, just using a production option that could even create blems - but in this case on purpose.

Nice idea, anyway, and good for marketing and charging a price premium
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