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drw02

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THE SAUCE 14th oct
« on: September 22, 2008, 06:05:50 PM »
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Maine Man

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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2008, 12:37:28 PM »
Tha ball looks like a Total NV.
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2008, 12:40:30 PM »
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The one I tried rolled very well. So some folks might be impressed by the reaction.

Apparently this is the order of importance when buying a new ball:
1)   Color
2)   Name
3)   Is there a video on BR?
4)   Brand
5)   People’s opinions (especially the frequent posters) about the ball on BR
6)   Reaction of the ball from the above video regardless of the style of the bowler and the condition it was thrown on
7)   Price on the internet

It saddens me that the local pro shop’s recommendation based on seeing you bowl often is ignored.

Sorry for the high jack……….back to the lame name/cool name thread


Obviously the name should not deter someone from buying a ball but I bet it does have an influence.  

What I don't understand is if they're going to name a ball why not just pick a cool name?
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2008, 12:43:44 PM »
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The one I tried rolled very well. So some folks might be impressed by the reaction.

Apparently this is the order of importance when buying a new ball:
1)   Color
2)   Name
3)   Is there a video on BR?
4)   Brand
5)   People’s opinions (especially the frequent posters) about the ball on BR
6)   Reaction of the ball from the above video regardless of the style of the bowler and the condition it was thrown on
7)   Price on the internet

It saddens me that the local pro shop’s recommendation based on seeing you bowl often is ignored.

Sorry for the high jack……….back to the lame name/cool name thread


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NoseofRI

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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2008, 12:53:40 PM »
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Obviously the name should not deter someone from buying a ball but I bet it does have an influence.

What I don't understand is if they're going to name a ball why not just pick a cool name?


What, like... The One????
The Big One
and so on....

All great balls but seriously with the names?
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mmcfarland300

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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2008, 12:54:25 PM »
It may look the same online but I would bet that Black Violet and Gold at 4k abralon no polish looks quite different than a TNV
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #21 on: September 23, 2008, 01:02:39 PM »
I like the ad campaign!  Mixing your own sauce has some funny results.

http://www.tastethesauce.com/

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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #22 on: September 23, 2008, 01:50:01 PM »
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You would be shocked to find out how BIG shelf appeal is in this business.
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I'm a pro shop owner (15 years and counting) so I know about shelf appeal. I'm not shocked about it, I'm just amazed that anybody who is serious about the sport still worries about names and colors.
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #23 on: September 23, 2008, 02:14:37 PM »
If a bowler finds two balls equally appealing in the performance category, something has to "break the tie"...

Label & Shelf Appeal
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #24 on: September 23, 2008, 02:59:39 PM »
from wathcing jeff throw the ball it seems to be real smooth
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #25 on: September 23, 2008, 03:10:14 PM »
I think the name of this ball is great! It's kind of quirky and it's fun. Also, a name is definitely not everything to a ball. The goods are with the reaction and the look of the ball. The ball is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye with the black, Purple and Gold. Hammer can also easily build off of this name for further additions into the line.

Off of the video from the Hammer website, I am getting giddy at the thought of being able to throw this new piece of equipment. It's very smooth and aggressive. Very controllable from the look of it. As soon as I get my hand on one, I will definitely be back to post a mini-review...
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #26 on: September 23, 2008, 07:51:54 PM »
I think Hammer is on to something here that I did'nt think about ealier.put up an expensive new ball with a silly name and the colors of something that's been out a few years and sell more widow's.
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #27 on: September 24, 2008, 05:49:28 AM »
If I didn't get my Cell drilled on saturday, this would be a ball that had my interest. I was looking for a replacement for my Big One, especially something with a low RG.

This is the first since quite some time, that I'm interested in Hammer again. This could be a start of an interesting line of bowlingballs.
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #28 on: September 24, 2008, 12:51:29 PM »
Its ingenious, they have a whole line of these they can make:

The Secret Sauce
The Special Sauce

Theres thousands to choose from:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauce
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #29 on: September 24, 2008, 01:06:23 PM »
Hot sauce?
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Re: THE SAUCE 14th oct
« Reply #30 on: September 24, 2008, 01:10:52 PM »
Is this the reason people like Storm? Because of their shelf appeal? I know everyone that I bowl with when I get a storm ball is going to say,
"What does it smell like?"
"It's supposed to be chocolate cherry"
"That smells good, so that ball must be good"
"Sighs..."

Beans might have a winner here to go along with his "secret sauce" yumm...
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