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Vibe Onyx Specs

Product ID: 7142
Release Date: 05/30/2009
Perfect Scale: 133.4
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
Core Type: Symmetric
Core Name: Vibe series core
Quality: First Quality


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The Onyx Vibe pairs up with Hammer's reliable Vibe symmetric core with a new CT Reactive Plus coverstock. The Onyx Vibe will give bowlers a ball motion that hasn't been in the Hammer line for quite some time. This is by far the most aggressive Vibe made to date and bowlers will see a very aggressive arc throughout the entire lane with this ball.


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Customer Reviews          Average: 4.69Write a Review    Read all 16 reviews

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I Like It
 
 19% (3 of 16)
It's Ok
 
 6% (1 of 16)
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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager 06/03/2009 15:51

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

 
Hammer Vibe Onyx is the new release in the hammer family.This onyx vibe will be little more forgiving than the other vibes it will give you length with a move in the backend.
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: Hammer Jim 06/04/2009 12:11

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

 
Great addition to the Vibe line. First game out of the box was a 247. Very strong movement once it clears the midlane. I you love the Vibe line, this is a must have!!!

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: anakin 03/18/2010 18:39


 
This is a great ball it does give you the length through the mid-lane and great reaction on the back side. If i was tought to bowl using my thumb when i started and haven't used a spare ball for 2 years it would be alot better, but on those few throws that i do get right the ball goes right in the pocket giving you a strike almost everytime. off to learn how to bowl for real now...good job vibe yall made a great ball

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: cengle 03/03/2010 00:09


 
I had an Emerald Vibe that I had previously purchased, and when I bought the Onyx Vibe I wanted a similar reaction but slightly more aggressive. I used the drilling no. 3 for a medium track, which puts the pin next to my ring finger. First game out of the box (206), I was surprised at the strong reaction on the backend - had seven strikes but a couple splits before I moved into the oil. Second game, seven more strikes, clean, 234. Continued to move in, shot 300 last game. I am left handed, medium speed and revs, 227 average. Did not leave any seven pins for all three games. This is a great ball for league conditions.

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: vanman1942 02/08/2010 11:41


 
i like the ball and what it does , but i'm leaving a lot of 10 pins and i'm having trouble picking them up . i need a hard rubber or plastic ball that doesn't break so hard at the back end. could you suggest one .? van man1942 thank you

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: smithjeff38 01/29/2010 17:12


 
I bought the Vibe as a ball to use on medium oil conditions. I have a 188 average and I am happy to say on my 5th game with this ball. I bowled a 299. If my knees weren,t shaken so bad,I probally would of bowled my first 300 game. I would highly recommended this ball. This ball has excellent hitting power. It is like they say: Nothing hits like a Hammer!

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: jefflevine1328 01/10/2010 09:22


 
I bought the vibe on a recommendation from a friend I bowl with. I am a left handed casual bowler that bowls 2-3 days a week non league. I am now averaging in the high 190's throwing 3 of 4 games I bowl in the low to mid 200's.The vibe has taken awhile to get used to. LOTS OF HOOK!!!!! I am having problems with my 7 pin. Overall, I am happy with the impact it has when light in the pocket. I absolutely recommend this ball.GREAT backend finish.

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: nrstew@yahoo.com 12/07/2009 13:03


 
Great ball for the money. I was averaging around 135 with a house ball. After owning this ball for about 4 months and usiing it about 10 times my average has jumped to a 195. Great ball! The ball shipped and was at my door in 3 days. The only thing I noticed is that the ball is not quite black. It's almost dark purple with sparkles. Does not look like the pic on the website.

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Hammer Vibe Onyx Reviewed by: CrossAX2 09/30/2009 23:24


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    187
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Tweener
PAP    5 3/4 right and 3/4 up
 
I just got this ball yesterday and I had it drilled with the rico layout. I was looking for something that would have a strong arcing movement, good midlane reaction, controllable hook, and have that strong punch when it hit the pins and that's exactly what I got. I used this ball on Medium-Light oil and this would just have unbelievable hit and carry for me. I never had any 10 pins stand up on me whenever I hit the pocket as long as I had a good release on it. One downside to using the rico drilling for me was that it didn't really give any "forgiveness" when I had a bad release and it would just skid down (made a difference for me instead of throwing the front 8, it was front 6, split, then another strike). Overall, great ball and totally worth it for the price.

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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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