While we all know that the ball does not define the bowler, I have to tip my hat to the folks at Hammer.

 

I drilled up a Blue/Silver Backlash last summer and I was in love with the NEW Hammer. Since then I have added a Midnight Vibe (which is just huge on the backend), a Venom (significantly smoother than I expected), a Trap (holy backend Batman!!!!) and a Jacked (great piece when the lanes are tight.)

 

My most recent drill is the Infection. I cannot say enough about this ball. I drilled it 70x5-1/2x65 with a P3 hole and this ball will do anything I ask of it. I can use it inside, outside, inside out, I can play with an up the back release, I can get around it for a skid/snap reaction and anything in between.

 

The combination of the Midnight Vibe (60x4x60 with a P3 hole) and the Infection have kept me and my partner (who is throwing an Acid) in our local doubles tourney. I shot 628 the first week with my Midnight and followed it up with a 707 the following week with the Infection. This is the first week of match play and the Infection again helped up to a win by helping me post a 700 series (225-195-280).

 

I cannot say enough about the Hammer brand right now...just incredible.

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Edited by Doug Sterner on 2/27/2011 at 10:51 PM

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Jake, I tried a Taboo drilled with the length and smooth arc layout and I did not care for it. This Infection though is the berries for me.

 

I have a Plague coming from mediumrevs15. I am hoping that will be my heavier oil piece.

 

At this point the only balls I am not in love with are the  Taboo and the red/purple Backlash. Both could be functions of layout though I suppose.

 

The Infection and the Blue/Silver Backlash are the perfect 1-2 punch for me.

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