Hammer Bowling Ball Reviews
The Pink Beast… First Impressions I…love…this…ball. It’s gorgeous and rolls so good. I can’t miss. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 40 Intent: Medium/long roll … Continue reading Hammer Black Widow Pink Bowling Ball Review
I’m Making a Shiny Statement… First Impressions The Hammer Statement Pearl has a boxing glove looking core shape and it’s apropos as this along with the Solid really punch their weight. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low … Continue reading Hammer Statement Pearl Bowling Ball Review
I’m Making a Statement… First Impressions The Hammer Statement definitely made one. Its strong all around. Good traction, strong in the midlane, strong downlane. No shying away from making a huge piece. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: … Continue reading Hammer Statement Bowling Ball Review
Spider-Man…er Venom would be proud… First Impressions The Web is moderately strong piece in the upper mid range for Hammer. Anybody nostalgic is going to like these colors. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high … Continue reading Hammer Web Bowling Ball Review
Spider-Man would be proud… First Impressions The concept of a tour edition ball is done very well with the Web Tour. This looks like a sport benchmark success story waiting to happen. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: … Continue reading Hammer Web Tour Edition Bowling Ball Review
The Pearl is the Goldilocks Rip’D… First Impressions The Rip’D Pearl is clearly the Goldilocks of the Rip’D family. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x … Continue reading Hammer Rip’D Pearl Bowling Ball Review
Black and Yellow, Black and Yellow… First Impressions What to say when you get another Black Widow that a smile can’t say… but do I really have to keep saying Black Widow Black and Gold??? Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at … Continue reading Hammer Black Widow Black Gold Bowling Ball Review
This Hammer is even more Scandalous… First Impressions I was immediately attracted to the Hammer Scandal/S roll. The cover gives it a midlane read while the ball seems to have the “reliable” pop downlane. That’s usually a good recipe. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 … Continue reading Hammer Scandal/S Bowling Ball Review
The Black Widow Urethane is Lethal… First Impressions The Black Widow Urethane is one of if not the strongest urethane ball on the market. This ball can find its place into many bowlers’ bags. Our Tester: Justin Kleinspehn (Righty) Style: High Rev RPM: 475 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 1/4 up Average Speed: 19.5 mph … Continue reading Hammer Black Widow Urethane Bowling Ball Review
The Hammer Rip’D Solid flexes more muscle… First Impressions The Rip’D Solid is a solid aggressive ball. First couple of shots and I’m thinking, how deep will I have to get to keep this one in the pocket? And will I be able to store enough energy to go through the pins correctly? I am … Continue reading Hammer Rip’D Solid Bowling Ball Review
The Hammer Rip’D flexes its muscle… First Impressions Good looking ball. Creates a nice wide pocket on the house shot. This should be a fun review. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Hammer Rip’D Bowling Ball Review
The Gauntlet Unleashes Some Fury… First Impressions I was hoping the Fury is a step up from the Black Widow Gold. We’ve come to really enjoy the Semtex cover so this was all coming down the the core. What I can say definitively is that the Gauntlet core offers a unique shape to the Gold … Continue reading Hammer Gauntlet Fury Bowling Ball Review
The Cherry Vibe is an Unassuming Champion… First Impressions The Hammer Cherry Vibe looks just like I remember it. Rolls just like I remember. Not as strong as I remember it but things change and that’s a good thing. Still the house shot killer! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Hammer Cherry Vibe Bowling Ball Review
The Black Widow Screams in Gold… First Impressions The Hammer Black Widow Gold moves big time, whoa! This ball really packs a big punch down lane. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Hammer Black Widow Gold Bowling Ball Review
The Scandal Hits the Fan… First Impressions Yeah, the Hammer Scandal Pearl is the real deal. Really nice combination of coverstock to strong core that gives this ball a strong boomy move with a great motion through the pins. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 … Continue reading Hammer Scandal Pearl Bowling Ball Review
Will the Gas Mask Core Ever Die??? Our tester: Tweener: Coach T (350 rpm) We used a pin down layout for the Hammer Jet Black Taboo. I was looking for a smoother reaction off the spot. This 45 x 4.25 x 70 should get into a roll with medium speed and transition on the smoother … Continue reading Hammer Jet Black Taboo Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Our latest tester, Karen Collura, is testing the Hammer Brick. Karen is a 3-time USBC Womens’ Titlist in the classic division. She is also a 4-time Canadian National World Cup Titlist among other accolades. She is a low speed, rev dominant bowler. The ball was drilled by Eric Deaton of Strike-Mor Pro Shop in Etobicoke, … Continue reading Hammer Brick Bowling Ball Review
Is this the ball that will set your game on fire? It’s strong enough to start, at the risk of fizzling out. Remember that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core will create the dynamic shape. Your drilling will alter the shape to suit your game and conditions you bowl on. Kyle … Continue reading Hammer Arson Ball Review
Kyle Hartzell of BowlerX is our tester for the Hammer Grape Vibe. The testing was performed on a fresh medium house tapered shot. Kyle launches the ball close to 18.35 mph and the ball enters the pocket at 16.73 mph. He’s targeting 12-13 out to 6 or 7 at the breakpoint of about 40 ft. … Continue reading Hammer Grape Vibe Digitrax Analysis
“Good Grape Vibes” A medium to light condition go-to ball with a proven core from Hammer. Drilling Remember that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core will create the dynamic shape. Your drilling will alter the shape to suit your game and conditions you bowl on. Kyle Hartzell of BowlerX is our … Continue reading Hammer Grape Vibe Ball Review
