Hammer Grape Vibe Bowling Ball Review by TamerBowling.com

[bowlcsc]

would this be a good replacement for cherry vibe?

[TamerBowling]

@bowlcsc I see this ball as very close to the Midnight Vibe, frankly almost indistinguishable. I found the ball reaction of the Cherry Vibe a lot stronger than the Midnight or Grape, in all parts of the lane. Whereas the Grape and MN can overskid, I didn't see that with the Cherry. Also, I saw a very punchy and aggressive move at the transition for the Cherry, more so than either ball.

[bowlcsc]

@TamerBowling out of any ball manufacturer, only including newer balls, what would be the best replacement for the cherry vibe?

[xxIceWaLLxx]

I just got this ball and I get the same ball reaction. This ball has some sick backend!

[hiflipper84]

I currently throw an Onyx Vibe and am looking to replace it with a similar ball that is just a little bit stronger. Based on the research I've done it seems like a good replacement, but I just want a second opinion. Any thoughts?

[TamerBowling]

@hiflipper84 The Onyx was probably the strongest Vibe there was. The Grape Vibe is meant for lighter/medium-light conditions. You'll get a similar motion from the core if you dull the cover down, but the Grape Vibe is much cleaner in the fronts than the Onyx.

[hiflipper84]

@TamerBowling why is the hook rating for the grape vibe an 11 whereas the onyx vibe is only a 9 is the onyx is stronger overall?



[TamerBowling]

@hiflipper84 The rating that was developed when the Onyx came out was relative to the balls at that time. In my experience, the Onyx is absolutely stronger and much earlier than the Grape Vibe. The Onyx would serve more as a control reaction whereas the Grap Vibe will be more skid/flippy.

[hiflipper84]

@TamerBowling ok thank you

[hiflipper84]

if*, not is, after 9 in previous comment

[ladyzmann]

wow i got this ball texture for bowling evolution and i just thought someone made it up i really didnt know it was an actual ball xD. well thats awesome

[87Jaws]

so i wanting to get this ball. but i have a low rev rate and have slow speed around 14 to 15mph. would this ball help improve my game cause im stuck at 164 to 170 avg.

[hawa11anbowling]

@87Jaws To tell you the truth if you want to improve your game you just need to keep working at it. The ball makes a small difference but not by much. I had the same mindset its not me its the ball but its actually the other way around its the bowler not the ball.

[TamerBowling]

@87Jaws What are you using now? What condition do you bowl on? Is it a heavier volume or lower volume?

[87Jaws]

@TamerBowling i use a old Columbia throttle up gt muscle and old amf ninja or i use my bro's hammer psycho raw hammer. lanes are house pattern when i practice and league night i think there med. to heavy oil. My balls on league night seem not to hardly hook or seem to slide passed the pocket until the lanes break down.