BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3

Starting Top Weight: 2.5

Ball Weight: 15lbs 2 oz


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 5

CG to PAP: 4.5

X Hole (if there is one): n/a


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 400-550

Ball Speed: 16-20

PAP/Track:


SURFACE PREP

Grit:

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Out of box


LANE CONDITION

Length: 41

Volume: 25.5 ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House


BALL REACTION

Length:

Back End:

Overall Hook: Strong

Midlane Read: Controlled

Breakpoint Shape: Arc to angular


COMMENTS

Likes: After using for 9 games now. The Hook was able to work OB or polished to factory finish. The difference between the two was the length in the mid to back of lane. The Hook controlled the breakdown better polished as expected. Easy moves in to the left as the pattern opened up to the outside due to heavy track play.

Dislikes:


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Layout=60x5x35
Rev Rate=425

Wow the Absolut Hook is exactly what it say a lot of hook. Like the Absolut Curve it has the amazing Fat Max core but with a little duller cover than the Curve. For me this ball gets a little earlier read in the midlane but transition for this ball is sick. It hooks out the building. Im easily 5 boards further left with this ball than I was with my Curve. This ball will find a spot in my bag for the long hall. Hammer and Jeff Ussery hit it out of the park again with the release of the Absolut hook. If you want a ball that has a ton of hook potential that you can control on house conditions get the Absolut Hook you wont be disappointed.

BOWLER INFO

PAP/Track:  5 1/8” x 1” up
Axis Rotation:  25 degrees
Axis Tilt:  12 degrees
Rev Rate: 440
Ball Speed: 16-18mph

LANE CONDITION

Lane Patterns Used: 40' House Shot, 2007 USBC Pattern, & 37’ Kegel Kode Pattern

BALL LAYOUT: 60 x 5 x 30

COMMENTS

Likes:
With the success of the Absolut Curve, when the info about the Hook was released, I was excited. I love the Curve and use it a lot, but it tends to be a little too much angle in the backends for me at times. The Hook definitely compliments the Curve & fits perfectly in the Hammer lineup. The “Fat Max” core with a new coverstock helps blend the mid part of the lane and offers a strong continuous motion in the backends. This motion of this ball reminds me of the Arson, but stronger overall (earlier & more in the backends). In fact, I brought out my original Arson out of retirement that have the similar layout (2000 surface) and the Hook was 5 boards stronger overall…. AMAZING ~ An Arson on Steriods!!

Dislikes:
Needs to be used on the medium to medium heavier patterns. Even with the weaker layout I had on this ball, it was a little too much ball with my rev rate. I had to bring up the surface to 4000 Abralon to get the ball down the lane a little easier. Still a little too strong for the lighter patterns, but Hammer has other balls to combat those patterns!

I think this ball will be the best “Bang of your Dollar” oil ball for the majority of bowlers. This ball has a great motion that does not stop rolling in the backend – it really continues through the pin deck!

The release date for this ball is Tuesday Nov 19th, so make sure you place your pre-order through your local pro shop.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/AbsolutHook-60x5x30_zps6a64f6b4.jpg

I have had this ball for a couple months now and have waited to review bc I wasn't a huge fan of its predecessor the Absolut Curve.. and now that its got some games on it.. I love it.. It has a more aggressive cover than the CURVE and it really shows.. Its not over the top stupid hook but a complete package midlane/downlane arch.. The carry on this ball is great.. esp for some like me who doesn't carry a lot of corner pins..  worth every freaking penny!!!!