Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- COLOR: Black/Blue Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- COVERSTOCK: Shredder Pearl
- CORE: Vibe Symmetric Core
- FACTORY FINISH: Powerhouseâ„¢ Factory Finish
- RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Medium to Medium-Dry
- HOOK: 10 (Cover-6, Core-3, Finish-1)
- RG: 16# - 2.51 15# - 2.51 14# - 2.51 13# - 2.53 12# - 2.60 11# - 2.62 10# - 2.72
- DIFFERENTIAL: 16# - .039 15# - .042 14# - .045 13# - .055 12# - .039 11# - .031 10# - .031
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: Midnight Vibe combines a pearlized version of our successful Shredder coverstock with the proven Vibe core to create a deadly backend move on medium to medium-dry lane conditions. Get your Vibe on now.

Got the Midnight Vibe after a regional and Nationals showed me what I was lacking in my arsenal.  I was having problems after the pattern broke down with everything snapping too hard into the pocket.  So I ordered a Midnight Vibe, and drilled it with the pin above my middle finger, and the CG kicker out hard to the right crossing across the span.  I did this in an attempt to get the ball to lay off on the backend and give me more control when the pattern breaks down.  In practice either a PBA Shark was laid out, or the machine had the remnants of it from the PBA league next to me as there was a big out of bounds.  The Midnight Vibe on this did very little, it was straight for 50 feet, and a very slight curve into the pocket.  Also took it to my Tuesday night league and saw a condition more designed for it's purpose.  By the 3rd game, my Jigsaw Corner was going a little too hard, and as I started to move in deeper, it was hitting a little weaker, so I got the Midnight Vibe out.  The Vibe did exactly what I wanted, good length, and a much tamer curve into the pocket.  Carried very well, and got me to 242 the last game by allowing me to stay in the friction without the over-reaction.  This probably isn't the greatest review since the layout is not taking full advantage of this balls capabilities, but I like the versatility of it, and the control it gives me when the pattern gets burned up.  Fantastic Vibe series Hammer!!

Hammer Midnight Vibe
Weight: 15#
Top Weight: 3 oz.
Pin: 4-5"

Layout:
Pin 2" Above the Ring finger with it stacked.

I bowl in Tuesday night league that has 41ft THS.  I got the Midnight Vibe for Father's day and had it drilled 3 weeks ago.  Todd Adam's Pro Shop (Sacramento, CA) drilled it while I was bowling league so I did not get the ball until the 2nd game. Out of box I shot 244 and 238. The following week I shoot 715 and just this past Tuesday I bowled my highest sanctioned series of 836 (289, 279 & 268).  This ball gets down the lane but makes a great arcing move to pocket. I was able to move in while the shot moved and still carried the corner.  This ball hits much harder than I thought it would.  I was a big fan of the Diesel line back in the day and now I fan of the Vibe line.  Great ball....

I recently purchased a Midnight Vibe to help combat the lanes as they start to break down.  Hammer states this ball is for medium to medium-dry, but I can easily start with this ball on a fresh shot if I desire.  I punched up the ball with a 5" x 4" drilling with the pin above the fingers.  This ball performs just as I had hoped.  When the lanes begin to transition, and my other equipment begins to start too early, I can switch to the Vibe and be back in the pocket.  The ball revs up nice, yet is clean through the front.  This leads to a strong, yet controllable backend reaction for me, which is what I like as the lanes transition.  Hitting power was very good, as well as carry.  A very good ball for the price.

Drilled Midnight with a pin above the bridge label stack to mimic my favorite Cherry Vibe.  Out of box cover was a bit "squirty" so I touched it with a 2000 Abralon pad.  Still get good length and hitting power when the lanes open up.  This is the best looking ball on the market and the performance to back it up.  Should be a big seller for Hammer, especially for the low priceline.
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Nothing hits like a Hammer!

Full review and video at:
http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/hammer-midnight-vibe-ball-review/

First Impressions
This is an attractive piece sitting on the rack.  You know what to expect with regard to the motion of the Vibe core.  It seemed clear this was going to be a good ball for medium and drier conditions.

The entry level ball in Hammer's line has basically been replaced with the Backlashes, but the Vibe line is still very affordable.

The Vibe core has been around for a while.  It makes a very predictable and recognizable move in relation to all other Vibes.

The Midnight Vibe has a "weaker" cover, allowing it to be very clean through the heads. It will provide pretty easy length. It is likely usable on varying conditions from medium to light volumes. Ultimately, it's best reaction will appear when the pattern is a little broken in. Once a couple of games are on a pair, this ball will work well.

Comparing this ball to other Vibes, it is complimentary.  It provides the cleanest look through the heads and mids with the same shape reaction at the end of the pattern as other Vibes.  The ball transitions from skid to roll pretty quickly, seeming to have a relatively short period of hook in between.    

If you are looking for a medium to dry condition ball or have ever thrown a Vibe, this is a great ball. If you've never thrown a Vibe, here is one of your last chances to do so.
This is a very good second ball, when your fresh shot ball has lost its reaction or is simply too much ball.
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