grayfin68
03-13-2007, 10:41 PM
the Blue Vibe is too much ball for dry lanes and that Hammer makes it sound weaker than it is, I have some news for you:
OK, I have three main Hammers that I use. PAIN, Toxic and BV.
I often double shift on Tuesday night, subbing early with fresh oil, then bowling in the next league right after.
I normally start on fresh with the Pain unless I don't like the reaction. If I don't I switch to the Toxic. However, what works best for me is Pain on fresh, Toxic when they start to break down and Vibe late leauge 2nd or 3rd game.
Tonight the Pain and Toxic were too strong after the first game in the late league. I struggled in the second game and switched to the Vibe halfway through.
Game three, I was able to use my normal line (as if in fresh oil), normal ball speed (16.5-17.5 MPH) and I was in the pocket on most shots and bowled a 233.
I have a decent amount of games on the BV now and think that this ball works as advertised. I'm not saying it's a weak ball. It hooks great on dryer lanes. It also hits like a ton of bricks (like a Hammer should) and was a great investment in my game.
Also a great value at under $100. In fact, I got mine NIB (1st condition) 2-3 Top Weight, 3-4" Pin for $49 plus s/h. Drilling costed me $30 plus $10 for inserts and slug.
OK, I have three main Hammers that I use. PAIN, Toxic and BV.
I often double shift on Tuesday night, subbing early with fresh oil, then bowling in the next league right after.
I normally start on fresh with the Pain unless I don't like the reaction. If I don't I switch to the Toxic. However, what works best for me is Pain on fresh, Toxic when they start to break down and Vibe late leauge 2nd or 3rd game.
Tonight the Pain and Toxic were too strong after the first game in the late league. I struggled in the second game and switched to the Vibe halfway through.
Game three, I was able to use my normal line (as if in fresh oil), normal ball speed (16.5-17.5 MPH) and I was in the pocket on most shots and bowled a 233.
I have a decent amount of games on the BV now and think that this ball works as advertised. I'm not saying it's a weak ball. It hooks great on dryer lanes. It also hits like a ton of bricks (like a Hammer should) and was a great investment in my game.
Also a great value at under $100. In fact, I got mine NIB (1st condition) 2-3 Top Weight, 3-4" Pin for $49 plus s/h. Drilling costed me $30 plus $10 for inserts and slug.