I wanted a new ball and it took me a while to decide which one to get. I knew that I wanted to go with Hammer, being the Hammerhead that I am. All I can say is WOW. By looking at the core and seeing that it is nowhere near the size of even a Blade core, it hooks more than any ball that I have ever thrown. Even the Ultimate Inferno.
Condition- Med/Heavy oil (long)
15lbs, 3 inch pin.
Left handed/Tweener
190-195 average.
The ball is drilled with the pin slightly drilled through, above ring finger, CG is swung outside about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. No weight hole. I wanted a fair amount of length out of it. This thing is a hook monster, I am usually a down and in type person, I normally throw it pretty hard to cut the hook down a little. But with this thing, I had to stand over 10-15 boards more and swing it to the outside. When it would make it's turn, it would make a smooth arc, then snap. But what is funny is that when I would miss inside my target, the ball would not take off, it would hold a good line to the pocket. It is one of the most forgiving balls that I have thrown.
Carrying those corner pins: I use to critisize people for saying "My ball leaves too many 10 pins!" 90% of it is the bowler. Get it high enough in the pocket and you won't leave any. This ball carries the corners on light hits better than any ball I have thrown. I'm not saying that it will take the corners everytime on a light hit, but I did notice better pin carry with this ball.
Overall I rate this ball 10/10. Good job Hammer!
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