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Reviews by dan redman

900 Global Bounty Hunter

Hammer Black Widow

Hammer Black Widow Pearl

Hammer Hot Sauce Pearl

Hammer Jigsaw

Roto Grip Cell

Roto Grip Cell Pearl

Roto Grip Mutant Cell

Roto Grip Mutant Cell Pearl

Roto Grip Nomad

Roto Grip Nomad Dagger

Roto Grip Rogue Cell

Storm Dimension

Storm Invasion

Storm Reign

Storm Virtual Energy

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900 Global Bounty Hunter

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Reviewed by dan redman on 7/18/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have my BOUNTY HUNTER drilled pin above the ring finger with mb about 3in right of the thumb.With this layout i got good length with a really strong backend that never quit.No problem cutting thru carrydown and my carry was above average. I think i found my new favorite oil eater.
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Hammer Black Widow

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Reviewed by dan redman on 9/7/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have to give this ball a review because it has been a favorite of mine for a long time.I have it drilled pin under the bridge with cg and mb kicked out slightly, no weight hole. This is one of the most versitle balls i have ever used and it has gotten me out of trouble more than a few times.Ive had it on all types of lane conditions with success with different surfaces.Its one of my all time favorites along with the its sister the pearl.
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Hammer Black Widow Pearl

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Reviewed by dan redman on 9/30/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have my widow pearl drilled pin under and between fingers with mb over 1 1/2in and down from thumb.I have had this ball since it came out and it still is going strong. I usually keep the surface at 2000 dull as it gives me a much more consistant reaction than oob did.It still has a really strong backend.I have had all the widows and this has to be my favorite with the original a close second.With the same drilling and surface i would have to say that the pearl is about 4-5 boards stronger than the original for me.It is still one of my favorites as i have bowled some honor scores with it.

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Hammer Hot Sauce Pearl

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Reviewed by dan redman on 9/30/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I picked up a hot sauce a few weeks ago and drilled it pin under the ring finger with cg slighly kicked out.It seemed this ball needed a few games to break it in before i started to like the reaction.I got good length with a strong backend but not like i thought it was going to be. I thought it was going to have more of a sharper backend too it but i got more of really strong arc probably due partly to the layout.It has been a really predictable ball for me that i use on a medium house shot or after the lanes break down in a tournament.Its a little stronger than my widow pearl with a little less on the backend.I do have to say the more i throw it the more im liking the reaction.
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Hammer Jigsaw

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Reviewed by dan redman on 7/18/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I picked up the JIGSAW a couple days ago and the more i throw it the more it impresses me. I have it drilled with pin under the bridge and the mb about 2 1/2 in right and down of thumb.It took me a couple of games to start likeing my reaction but now im impressed. That layout gave me a really strong roll with a strong but controlled backend.I also tried it after i scuffed it with a 2000 abralon pad and all i can say is wow, i couldnt keep it on the right side of the head pin.The carry was as good as the cells i have. All in all it will be great for hevier oil along with some medium with the right speed.
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Roto Grip Cell

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Reviewed by dan redman on 4/3/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have a pro cg cell with the pin just right of my ring finger and the mb stacked.I have to say this ball has a nice smooth continuous roll that dosent quit. It carries better than any ball i have ever used and ive used many.I have the cell pearl also and these have to be one of the best one two combinations out there.I just shot my new high series with this ball 246 268 277 791 and i have had numorouse 700's with this ball.Very impressed with it.
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl

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Reviewed by dan redman on 4/3/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have my cell pearl drilled pin above the bridge with cg kicked out and the mb 2 in right of thumb.I ended up taking the cover to 4000 abralon because it was a little to snappy oob and this made it get easy length with a stong but controllable backend. I have the cell and when the cell wont make the corner or its burning up i pull out the pearl and just crush the pocket.It hits and carries very well.
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Roto Grip Mutant Cell

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Reviewed by dan redman on 10/26/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I was lucky enough to get a mutant cell early and so far i have been really impressed with it.I have it drilled pin above the ring finger with the mb about 1 1/2in right of the thumb.Like all the other cells the mutant is a very strong rolling consistant ball that carries extremely well with great backend continuation.This one is definetly the strongest of all of them.The backend was impressive for a solid ball,once it makes its turn toward the pocket it doesnt quit.I have used it in two leagues and shot 713 in one and 717 in the other.I have a feeling ill get some big scores out of this ball but then again its a cell whats new!
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Roto Grip Mutant Cell Pearl

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Reviewed by dan redman on 7/20/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have my mutant cell pearl drilled with a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 which put the pin between and under the fingers with the mb in the strong position.First i have to say that this ball is strong for a polished pearl and handled more oil than i thought it would.The carry is amazing as usual with cell line.The continuation of this ball is phenominal.I had the original mutant cell but i think that the pearl coverstock matches up to the core better than the solid did.This ball rolls well even if you dont throw it perfect which is always a plus.Just another great ball from RG.
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Roto Grip Nomad

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Reviewed by dan redman on 12/5/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

i have my nomad drilled with a 5 1/4 x 5 1/2 which put the pin pretty much under my ring finger with the cg almost stacked.I have to say this has been one of my all time favorite balls. It has such a nice reaction and i know what its going to do everytime i let it go. The carry has been exceptional for me and if i ever get in trouble i know i can grab the nomad and get myself out of trouble.Ive used it with all sorts of surfaced from factory 1500 polished to dull and it rolls great with anything i put on it.Right now i have it at 2000 dull and use it as my benchmark ball.It does the job very well as it has been extremely versital for me.I can throw it up the boards or swing it with great results.Again one of my all time favorites,i cant wait untill i can pick up the nomad dagger.
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Roto Grip Nomad Dagger

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Reviewed by dan redman on 1/29/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I had my dagger layed out with a 4 1/2 x 4 which put the pin under my ring finger with the cg kicked out to the right. I knew i was gonna like this ball because the nomad solid has been one of my favorites since it came out. I bowled in a tournament last weekend, pulled out the dagger and ended up shooting a 299 the first game ending with a 759 set and taking second place. Then 3 days later my first game in league the dagger came through and carried all 12 strikes for a 300 game.I love the consistancy and the versitlity of this ball.
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Roto Grip Rogue Cell

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Reviewed by dan redman on 4/3/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have my Rogue cell drilled pin above my ring finger with cg stacked and mb 1 in right of thumb. I have cell and the cell pearl also and the Rogue definetly carries and hits like the other two, hard and heavy.The more i throw it the more it impresses me.I used to throw just hammer stuff but ever since i threw the original cell i was hooked and the Rogue is definetly a welcome addition.
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Storm Dimension

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Reviewed by dan redman on 11/30/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I just recently picked up a dimension and had it drilled 4x3 pin under the ring finger,cg kicked out with a hole on pap.This ball has been super smooth and is very continuous.I have been using it as my benchmark ball lately because of the predictable roll.I know exactly what its gonna do shot after shot with no suprises.I have had success playing down and in or a little belly shot with it and the carry has been great,it really keeps the pins low.I also picked up a used second dimension and had it drilled pin above the ring finger cg kicked out and hole near pap and these balls have been a very good complement to eachother.The second dimension picks up right were the oringinal leaves off.I have been very happy with the dimensions overall reaction and would recommend it to anyone with confidence.
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Storm Invasion

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Reviewed by dan redman on 12/5/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Ive had my invasion for about 6 months now and thought i should give it the credit it deserves. I have it layed out with a 5x5 which put the pin under the ring finger and mb kicked out slightly.I liked it when i first got it but i wasnt in love with it that is until i changed the surface to 1500 polished which i got from sanding sanding with a 500 abralon pad and then using storm step 2 to shine it up.Before i did this the ball didnt have enough oil to work properly so i hadnt thrown it in awhile. Now it has so much energy left at the backend of the lane that it literally throws the pins everywhere and kills the pocket,its like night and day.I get alot of messangers with this ball which is always fun to watch. Since the surface change i bowled a 300 in practice then two weeks later did it in league. Then today i ended up shooting a 258-279-269=806 for league which is my first 800 series.I ended up staying and shot another series with it and ended up shooting 247-269-258=774.Ive changed a few other balls to same surface and have shot quite a few hi 700 series.This 1500 polished is my new favorite surface and has worked on all types of balls with great results.So if this ball isnt reacting the way you like it change the surface you just might find the perfect fit for your game.
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Storm Invasion

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Reviewed by dan redman on 7/18/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I had my invasion drilled up with a 5x5 which put the pin under my ring finger and mb in the strong position.I tried to roll it in my league but it was just to strong for the condition so i took it home and added some black magic polish on top of the original 4000 abralon finish.Took it to practice the next day and ended up shooting 258-289-300 for a 847.It still felt good even though it was just practice.After the surface change it gets through the heads much easier but still has a strong midlane and the backend has increased which has increased my miss room and pin carry.Overall i am really happy with this ball and feel some high scores coming my way!Dont be affraid to adjust the surface if its not rolling the way you like.
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Storm Reign

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Reviewed by dan redman on 12/9/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have to say that the reign is a very fun ball to throw.It gets down the lane with ease and has a big backend and makes it back from just about anywhere.I had mine drilled pin above and between the fingers with cg kicked out slightly to the right.It really mixes up the pins and keeps them low for great carry.Im currently using mine with 4000 abralon and no polish on a medium house shot.I really like the way this ball rolls through the pin deck.Again its a fun ball to throw.I hope they come out with a solid reign soon because i will definetly be buying it.
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Storm Virtual Energy

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Reviewed by dan redman on 7/19/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

215

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

I have my VIRTUAL ENERGY drilled stacked leverage with weight hole on the val.This is the first storm ball that i have ever used and probably wont be the last.This ball rolls extremly well for me. It hits hard and really mix's the pins up even when i dont throw it great.Its been a really consistant ball for me and i know exactly what to expect when im throwing it.Its very strong for being mostly a pearlized coverstock.
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