Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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The Hammer Rip'D Solid introduces the Aggression Solid CFI coverstock and is combined with the Rip'D core. This core shape is a combination of the Scandal and Gauntlet core shapes and carries their success. This ball is designed to provide awesome mid lane traction and give continuous down lane motion when used on heavy oil conditions. This bowling ball is Carbon Fiber Infused! Carbon fiber is one of the toughest materials on earth. Hammer decided to add this material to the inner core of this ball for added strength and durability allowing them to offer an incredible 3 year warranty.

Color: Blue/Black/Orange
Core: RIP’D with Flex-Resin Additive, Ceramix Surfacing Process, and Carbon-Fiber Outer Core
Coverstock: Aggression Solid CFI
Reaction: Aggressive Overall Hook
Finish: 500/1000/2000 Abralon
RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.054 (15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
FCC Rating: Total- 28, Finish- 9, Core- 8.75, Cover- 10.25

LANE CONDITION

Length: 41'

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

We used the Rip'D Solid on our house shot pattern (Main Street, 41') and we found the Rip'D Solid to be a tad stronger for this pattern.

We had to deep since the beginning to find a good line to the pocket. The Rip'D Solid provides a strong midlane read and a smooth and continuous motion when it hits the friction. We were able to make parallel moves to chase the oil when the ball started to hook early and the ball offered plenty of recovery even with the rough surface this ball has out of the box.

We compared the Rip'D Solid with the Rip'D and they are a great combo. We think Hammer did a great thing releasing both balls at the same time since they complement each other so well.

The Rip'D is cleaner through the front part of the lane and it has more shape down the lane than the Rip'D Solid. Once the Rip'D Solid reads the lane too early, the Rip'D will be the ball to go to open up the lane and have more recovery down the lane.

Overall, the Rip'D Solid is the strongest ball in the Hammer lineup. We feel that this ball might be too much ball for some bowlers to be used on a house shot. Low rev and speed dominant bowlers will find in the Rip'D easy revs and a consistent reaction to use on fresh house shot patterns.

The Rip'D Solid easily creates hook through the oil and it has a strong and continuous motion down the lane. This ball will be a great option for sport shot patterns and heavier oil conditions.

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The Rip'd Solid is incredible!!!  Year to date it is the strongest mid-lane ball in my bag.  I drilled mine with a 4 inch pin to pap and a 70 degree VAL angle to get a smoother reaction off the spot on the fresh of the shorter and higher ml patterns.  The ball is absolutely phenomenal!!!  Completely predictable with a controlled motion.  I'm so impressed by the ball over all that I've decided to drill another 55 x 5 x 35 to increase the length allitle as well as the backend motion.  Don't wait on this ball.  Get to your local pro shop and get your hands on one.  The Rip'd Solid is a must have in the bag!!!!

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42 Feet

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes:  Great ball for fresh off the start or heavier oil pattern.  Good for League/Sport/PBA patterns.  I drilled 40 x 4 1/2 x 35, 4000 abralon with Clean N Sheen.

Dislikes:  I'm a High Rev, medium to slower speed player.  I need polish and more volume up front.  Medium to heavy is when this ball is best. 


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