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cjholes

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What ball should I get???
« on: November 12, 2007, 12:55:14 PM »
Im pretty new at bowling and i throw 15 mph and I spin the ball.  Im looking at the Hammer series i want a ball that has a nice hook, consistent, that I can learn with, and works well on most lane conditions. Right now I can bowl a 170 with the house balls but id like to take my game to the next level
should i get the
BW
BWP
BWC
Anger (thats what im leaning towards)
Doom
Toxic
NM
NMB
Vibe
or is their another ball I should be looking at?

 

azguy

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2007, 03:58:15 AM »
For your first Hammer, get a Toxic
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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2007, 08:06:17 AM »
Since its your first ball. Get the cheapest one you can and drill it with a 4" pin to pap and somewhat low(maybe below the fingers) That should give you a decent amount of hook, yet be smooth in the back
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cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2007, 08:09:24 AM »
thanks but now im completely torn some say I should get the toxic others say I should get the doom, wellat least now I know I should probaly stay awy grom balls like the anger for now

Lefty210

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2007, 08:13:33 AM »
Hands down, DOOM
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cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2007, 08:22:10 AM »
reasing some reviews to the ball it seems like the doom would be a nice choice it says it fits right imbetween the anger and toxic and thats kind of what im looking for

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2007, 03:55:16 PM »
how should i drill the doom and what kind of maitnence does it need

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2007, 04:25:11 PM »
I wouldn't say the Doom fits between the Toxic and Anger.  If anything, at least for me, OOB with the same layout...the Toxic is smoother in the backend, and the Doom goes a bit longer and is a bit more angular.  In terms of overall hook, I think the Toxic outhooks the Doom by a couple boards.  Playing the same line w/same target I'm about 1-2 boards left with my feet using the Toxic.

You can't really go wrong with either one.  I  prefer the Toxic over the Doom, but that alone shouldn't really matter.

As far as drillings, I'd talk to your driller about it.  Without knowing too much about your style and stats...I'd just stick with something simple like a label layout or something.

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2007, 04:36:34 PM »
ok

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2007, 07:40:54 PM »
i know this might seem weird but the way i spin the ball is i put 2 fingers in the ball not using the thumb hole and palm it with my hand and wrist and this could effect the ball i use, and is their a name for doing that

azguy

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #25 on: November 13, 2007, 08:34:05 PM »
You're a no-thumber, that makes a lot of difference.

Vibe, Clash the others will be way to strong for your style.
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cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #26 on: November 13, 2007, 08:53:06 PM »
ive never heard of the clash

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #27 on: November 13, 2007, 08:55:35 PM »
i saw the vibe but it got some pretty bad reviews

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #28 on: November 13, 2007, 09:00:02 PM »
i dont really know how else to spin it, on the house ball i tried it with my thumb and it hurt my wrist and it didnt feel comfortable, i think it could be different with a thumb hole farther from the 2 holes then i think i could get the same effect, and i get no spin if i use 2 fingers with the house balls

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #29 on: November 13, 2007, 09:01:46 PM »
i ment to say i get no spin if i use all three holes, but that could change if i get a nicer ball

cjholes

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Re: What ball should I get???
« Reply #30 on: November 13, 2007, 09:02:12 PM »
last, is it bad to do that