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Plowboy300

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Bad Intentions Ball Review
« on: February 10, 2015, 10:51:01 AM »
Greetings Hammerheads...
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any Hammer products & I would be glad to help you out!


BOWLER INFO:

PAP/Track:  5 1/8” x 1” up
Axis Rotation:  25 degrees
Axis Tilt:  12 degrees
Rev Rate: 425
Ball Speed: 15-17 mph

LANE CONDITIONS:
Lane Patterns Used: 41' House Shot, Kegel Highway to Hell Pattern, 2012 PBA World Championship Pattern

BALL LAYOUT: 65 x 5 x 60

COMMENTS:

The new Hammer Bad Intentions has a stronger coverstock than the previous ball, the Bad Ass; therefore is a great compliment to the original with a stronger motion in the midlanes & more continuation throughout the backends. I was impressed with the ball motion of the Bad Ass using a new cover/core combo for the Hammer line, so the new Bad Intentions lives up to hype that it has been receiving in the past month (used a lot for staffers in the USBC Masters tourney). The Bad Intentions really provides a new ball shape that we have not seen in the Hammer line for a while now which rolls very heavily in the midlanes with a strong backend motion that does not stop rolling through the pins. 
This ball compliments the other High Performance ball s from Hammer, the Black Widow Legend & Deadly Aim. What I have seen with this ball after throwing on a few different lane patterns is that it handles the transition better than any ball that we have in the Hammer line. This ball motion is so consistent and is very versatile ball that you can play on the fresh & all the way left moving into the 5th arrow if needed. With the Juiced cover prep, this ball does get through the fronts with ease, and provides a really strong, heavy rolling motion through the mid-lane that does not stop. This ball does not quit when moving inside and is hungry for more oil, so I would recommend if you are thinking of moving in with this ball, do it. This is definitely a possible “Ball of the Year” winner from the Hammer brand!

Dislikes:  Drier lane patterns – there are other Hammer balls for these patterns. I would recommend this ball for the medium heavier / heavy oil patterns.

With the new 3 year warrantee that Hammer provides for this ball, this is the BEST bang for your buck!
This ball has a great motion that does not stop rolling in the backend – it really continues through the pin deck! Very versatile ball…

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EL3MCNEIL

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Re: Bad Intentions Ball Review
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2015, 05:12:09 AM »
I had the opportunity to bowl with this ball a few games tonight and I must say that I am extremely impressed. I pre-ordered the B.W. Red Legend and was hesitant to order the Bad Intentions, but one night with this ball and I am second guessing myself not getting it. After I drill my B.W. Red Legend I may consider purchasing the Bad Intentions myself.

Thanks for the in depth review.
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DynoLess Daddy

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Re: Bad Intentions Ball Review
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2015, 06:15:37 PM »
For those of you who need to polish. I do have one out of box and one polished. I find that after some factory finish and Vise 6000..this became even more of a money ball for our typical 41 league pattern. Ball clears mids cleanly and recovers under control with maximum power. Something for you all to think about.