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Vibe Emerald Specs

Product ID: 6297
Release Date: 05/20/2008
Perfect Scale: 122.5
Performance: Performance(4)
RG: 2.510
Differential: 0.042
Breakpoint Shape: more length and backend flip
Lane Condition: Medium
Finish: Polished
Coverstock: Reactive Resin
Coverstock Name: Max-Flip Reactive Pearl
Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon
Color: Emerald Green
Core Name: Vibe series core
Quality: First Quality


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The Emerald Vibe features a symmetric performance core and Hammer's new Max-Length Pearl Reactive coverstock to provide excellent length with good backend reaction on medium to light oil lane conditions.


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Customer Reviews          Average: 4.48Write a Review    Read all 31 reviews

I Love It
 
74% (23 of 31)
I Like It
 
 10% (3 of 31)
It's Ok
 
 10% (3 of 31)
I Don't Like It
 
 3% (1 of 31)
I Hate It
 
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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: bowlingball.com staff review by Shawn Ryan (5 stars)

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

 
Pin length from axis point is 4 ½ inches and below fingers. When the lanes are torched in the front this ball has no problem clearing the heads. Compared to the Cherry Vibe, the Emerald Vibe isn’t as sharp in the backend when it makes its turn. This ball is perfect for lanes with lots of friction in the front or late blocks in tournaments.

Shawn Ryan
2005 Jr. Team USA Member
Manager
Striking Advantage Pro Shop
River Lanes
Titusville, Florida

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager (5 stars)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    220
Ball Speed    Fast
Style    Tweener
 
we have a customer that loves hammer we drilled 15 lb emerald vibe with three inch pin placed pin over ring finger cg just to the right of center of his grip it gave him the smooth backend he needed in the third game

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: D1PHAM (5 stars)

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

 
First off this ball looks great! Drilled for length and moderate backend, however the ball hooked a lot more than I expected. Once I found my mark the ball just crushed the pocket. Ridiculous backend power and carry for a mid priced ball. Shot a 230 first game with the ball. This was the first Hammer product I purchased and it won't be my last. GO GET THIS BALL!!!!

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: Tanner Brown (5 stars)

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

 
This ball has really improved my game alot. I have never throw so many 200 and 300 games in my life. the backend in this ball will totally shock you when you have a good ball and get a strike. If you throw the ball soft it will have alot of revs and it will have alot more backend than usaull.

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: Spartan (4 stars)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

 
I was hoping that this ball would go a little longer than my Pearl Cell. Today I threw it for the first time and it reacted about the same as my cell,with a little snappier back end.The Vibe does tend to be more speed sensitive than my cell and hook a little more severe,but if your looking for a ball for heavy oil this is very nice.I'm a 59 year old bowler and can't keep the speed up as when I was younger but I still throw the ball at a pretty good clip.So if your a Senior and your ball isn't hooking give this ball a try it's an excellent ball for the money.

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: Timbowler81 (5 stars)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    178
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Stroker
 
I have found this ball very useful. The only thing wrong with it is, it is a lot stronger than Hammer advertises. I actually needed to buy the Razyr because the vibe is too stong for one of the very dry houses I bowl at. I would recommend this ball to anyone needing length and backend in medium to medium dry lanes.

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: Matt Fortney (5 stars)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

 
My PAP: 5 1/4" over by 3/4" up. 15-15.5 mph. Above average revs. I'd say I'm somewhere in between tweener and cranker.

Drilling: 5" pin to PAP, above my bridge.

OOB: 4000 + Polish: At first I was unsure about this ball. I expected something more like my Blue and Cherry Vibes. What I got was something totally different. Even with my Emerald drilled pin under my fingers, it really stores a lot of energy for the back part of the lane. Glides through the heads with total ease, very little midlane reaction, and has a pretty sharp move on the back. Overall hook potential is higher than both the Blue and Cherry as well. I'm able to comfortably throw this thing on THS, and it's probably 5 boards or so weaker than my Psycho. The hit and carry will impress you, especially for such an inexpensive ball. I've been a big fan of all the Vibes, and this is quickly becoming my favorite one. Looks really good going down the lane as well.

Great bang for your buck. The only shot I can't really see using this thing on is long and/or heavy oil. I think there are better choices for those types of conditions, but if you're really determined to play it I'm sure you could move far enough right.

Matt

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: mattyg3535 (3 stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    199
Sport Shot Average    180
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Tweener
 
Like the rating says, it is just OK. I find the problem with this ball is in the coverstock. It needs constant maintenance. After about 10 games the ball looses it's drive through the pin deck. The core makes a great move but the drive when it is maintained but if not it hits like a marshmallow.

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Reviewed by: Big Vic (5 stars)


 
I got this ball drilled on tuesday afternoon, took it for my 2 tuesday night leagues same house. This ball went down the lane like I'd been throwing it for a month, I mean fresh out of the box, bang perfectly arcing down lane, carry at this house is tuff even good pocket shots will leave a 7 or 9 pin yes I'm right handed, and this house I leave more 7's than 10's. Back to this great ball and it will do what you want if you and your ball driller put the correct pattern on the ball for your lane conditions.
Thank-you
Vic Scharich

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Hammer Vibe Emerald Bowling Balls 4.48 out of 5 based on 31 ratings. 31 user reviews.




Layout 1 - Standard Layout

 

  • Ball Motion - Length with aggressive backend
  • Lane Condition - Medium to Heavy Oil
  • Flare Potential - Medium
  • Pin Placement - Place pin at 4 1/2" from the positive axis point (PAP)
  • Balance Hole - If needed, place the balance hole at 4-5" from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity



Layout 2 - Length Layout

 

  • Ball Motion - Length with less total hook
  • Lane Condition - Light to Medium Oil
  • Flare Potential - Low
  • Pin Placement - Place pin at 5 - 5 1/2" from the positive axis point (PAP)
  • Balance Hole - If needed, place the balance hole at 4-5" from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity



Layout 3 - Strong Layout

 

  • Ball Motion - Strong and controllable hook
  • Lane Condition - Heavy Oil
  • Flare Potential - High
  • Pin Placement - Place pin at 3 1/2" - 4" from the positive axis point (PAP)
  • Balance Hole - If needed, place the balance hole at 4-5" from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity



Layout 4 - Low RG Layout

 

  • Ball Motion - Early Hook with smooth arc
  • Lane Condition - Fresh backends and wet/dry
  • Flare Potential - Low
  • Pin Placement - Place pin at 1 - 2" from the positive axis point (PAP)
  • Balance Hole - If needed, place the balance hole at 4-5" from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity



Layout 5 - Full Roller Layout

 

(For this layout we will select a ball with a pin distance of 2-5" from the CG)
  • Ball Motion - Strong arc
  • Lane Condition - Medium to Heavy Oil
  • Flare Potential - Medium
  • Pin Placement - Place pin at 3 1/2" from the center of span located in 7:30 position











 
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