Hammer Taboo Jet Black Bowling Ball Reviews

Reviews: Hammer: Taboo Jet Black

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Ball NPS Score: 100.0	HIGH PERFORMANCE - Color: HD Jet Black - Coverstock: GTR III Solid - Core: High Mass-Bias Gas Mask Core w/ Flip Block - Factory Finish: 500/1000/2000 Abralon, Polished w/ Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish - Reaction: Ultra Skid/Flip - A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal - RG: 16#-2.51, 15#-2.50, 14#-2.49, 13#-2.53, 12#-2.60 - RG Differential: 16#-.049, 15#-.060, 14#-.057, 13#-.055, 12#-.039 - Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil - Description: Hammer’s Taboo series balls are known for their strong finish. With the third edition of the aggressive Grand Theft Reactive coverstock, and the legendary Gas Mask core, the Taboo Jet Black not only gets down the lane, she finishes hard too. There’s nothing sweet about this Taboo.

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100.0

HIGH PERFORMANCE
- Color: HD Jet Black
- Coverstock: GTR III Solid
- Core: High Mass-Bias Gas Mask Core w/ Flip Block
- Factory Finish: 500/1000/2000 Abralon, Polished w/ Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
- Reaction: Ultra Skid/Flip
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 16#-2.51, 15#-2.50, 14#-2.49, 13#-2.53, 12#-2.60
- RG Differential: 16#-.049, 15#-.060, 14#-.057, 13#-.055, 12#-.039
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
- Description: Hammer’s Taboo series balls are known for their strong finish. With the third edition of the aggressive Grand Theft Reactive coverstock, and the legendary Gas Mask core, the Taboo Jet Black not only gets down the lane, she finishes hard too. There’s nothing sweet about this Taboo.

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	DynoLess Daddy (TX) Ball Rating: Good	Posted on 1/10/2012 at 3:39 PM BALL SPECS Pin Length: 4 Starting Top Weight: 2.25 Ball Weight: 15lb 5 oz DRILL PATTERN Pin to PAP: 5.15 CG to PAP: 4.85 X Hole (if there is one): 4.75 BOWLER STYLE Rev Rate: 350-550 Ball Speed: 15-18 PAP/Track: 5.5 x .2 SURFACE PREP Grit: Out of Box Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished LANE CONDITION Length: 41 Volume: 26.5ml Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS BALL REACTION Length: Mid to long Back End: Strong Overall Hook: Strong/controlled COMMENTS Likes: SO far like the ball and really love the look of the JET Black. Too early to really say how much I will like. However, it fits in with my Brick and gets down the lane. Will give better review after 10 games on house and sport. ON LOOKS ALONE!!! GREAT TO HAVE AN ALL BLACK HAMMER...YES... Dislikes: PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS VISE AMATEUR STAFF HAMMER AMATEUR STAFF USBC SILVER CERTIFIED COACH IBPSIA ADVANCED CERTIFIED Pro Connection Bowlers Map DigiTrax NOTHING HITS LIKE A HAMMER "See my vise as it rolls down the lane....you can't it revs too much"

	Plowboy300 (NV) Ball Rating: Good	Posted on 1/28/2012 at 5:47 PM BOWLER STYLE PAP/Track: 5 1/8” x 1” up Axis Rotation: 25 degrees Axis Tilt: 12 degrees Rev Rate: 440 Ball Speed: 18-20mph LANE CONDITION Type: THS (39' - South Point (medium oil) & 40’ Gold Coast (heavier oil) in Las Vegas, NV), Kegel Middle Road, Kegel Main Street DRILL PATTERN / LAYOUT Ball #1 Pin In/Down: 70 x 4 1/2 x 60 (Surface – box finish 2000 Abralon w/ Factory Finish Polish) Ball #2 Pin Up: 45 x 5 x 45 with hole on PAP (Surface – box finish 2000 Abralon w/ Factory Finish Polish) COMMENTS With the last release in the popular Taboo line, this ball may be the best out of all three for all styles of bowlers. My first reaction of the news of this ball is this is what we needed in the Taboo line. This ball IS the closest thing to the original Black Widow as this is a little longer & more angular than the original popular Widow (my favorite). Even with the box surface (2000 Abralon w/ Factory Finish), the Taboo Jet Black actually handles the medium - medium/heavy patterns very well. This Taboo is much cleaner than the others with a bigger backend motion (yet controllable) than any Hammer ball to date. The Taboo Jet Black not only looks great, but compliments the Hammer product line very well. This ball was used & very popular with a lot of various Ebonite staffers this week at the Masters. I also played with the surface on one of my Taboo Jet Black by adjusting the surface to 4000 Abralon on my pin up ball (ball #2), and this gives me a little earlier read, but still has that strong yet controllable motion in the backends. This ball is very versatile just like the original Black Widow & will be a perfect compliment for those needing a longer ball than the original Taboo. Get ready to add this great looking ball to your arsenal. The release date is Thursday February 2^nd. PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/January272012304.jpg http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/January272012301.jpg http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/January272012302.jpg Mike "Plowboy" Thompson Hammer Amateur Staff Member "Nothing Hits Like a Hammer!" A proud member of the Red Sox Nation!!

	SteveAustin2808 (AL) Ball Rating: Good	Posted on 2/6/2012 at 6:20 PM Hammer Taboo Jet Black Weight: 15# Top Weight: 3.5 oz & 3.25 oz. Layouts: # 1 - 60x4.5x60 # 2 - 70x5x20 First Impressions: A lot of backend motion for a polished solid ball. General Thoughts: This ball is quite angular for a solid but I have seen even sharper angular motion than this one. Would be a great go to ball once the heads are a tad fried. Comparison: Versus the Taboo - The original can handle more oil due to surface. The Jet Black goes about 5 feet longer downlane before the ball even thinks of making a move off the friction. Versus the Taboo B/S - The Jet Black is slightly more angular even though the B/S has a hint of pearl in the cover. The Taboo series has gone from the most aggressive (Original Taboo), to middle of the road ball (Taboo Blue/Silver) to the most length and backend (Taboo Jet/Black). Versus the Brick - The Brick has the same cover as the original Taboo mixed with a hybrid blend but is still more aggressive overall than the Jet Black. On heavier volumes you could start out with the Brick and as the heads start to burn up, you can make the switch to the Jet Black for more length and still angle on the back. Versus the Epidemic - Jet Black is more aggressive and earlier, due to weightblock and cover in my opinion. The Epidemic is the longest downlane motion Hammer has to offer for me; thus, extremely angular in comparison just a tad bit more than the Jet Black. Overall conclusion: If pieces like the Arson do not make the turn, even in its polished state the Jet Black will give you more motion and pop on the backend. If the Epidemic goes too long, you can put the Jet Black in your hands with confidence that it will move for you. This ball also can help once stronger pieces like the Taboo and Brick become too much for the lane to handle and the heads are burnt up. Thanks for reading and God Bless! -Michael- Michael Price - Office Manager McCorvey's Pro Shop Staff Phone: (256) 539-1560 McCorvey's Pro Shop - VISIT OUR BRAND NEW ONLINE STORE! http://www.mccorveysproshop.com/ Hammer Pro Shop Regional Staff

	ToolBox (TX) Ball Rating: Good	Posted on 2/20/2012 at 4:19 PM Layout: Dual Angle - 57 degrees X 5 1/8” x 42 degrees Pin X CG – 5 1/8” X 4 15/16” Surface: 500, 1000, 2000 Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish Axis: 5 ¼” Right; 7/8” Up Rev Rate: 420 – 460 RPMs Ball speed: 17.5 – 18.5 MPH Lane Condition: 39’ House Pattern The Jet Black Taboo is the latest release from Hammer and is anything short of disappointing. This new release gives the market something that has not been done for quite some time, the release of a polished, solid, reactive cover stock in the high performance area of bowling balls. Like the other Taboo releases, the Jet Black features the Dual density Gas Mask shaped core. Just in the little time that this ball has been released it has been an absolute treat to experience. I was on the PBA tour truck when I first saw this ball and at first glance it reminded me of the original Black Widow. With my arsenal the Jet Black adds a whole new look when playing the lanes. When on fresh, the Jet Black tends to be very clean through the front and really strong down lane with out of the box surface. To test the versatility, I lightly hit the ball with a 2000 grit Abralon pad to simulate wear on the cover-stock. The ball motion became smoother through the transition from oily parts of the lane to the drier parts, allowing me to close down the angle needed to keep the ball from facing up down lane. Later in the testing I moved in between 4^th and 5^tharrow, in which the ball created an over/under reaction if it did not find a friction spot down lane. Finally, from all angles the Jet Black Taboo generates unbelievable power through the pin deck. Derrick S. Woods a.k.a Tool Box Mike Austin's Bowling Dynamix 4225 Bellaire Blvd Suite B Houston, TX 77025 www.bowlingdynamix.com

	Prophet 21 (IL) Ball Rating: Good	Posted on 2/21/2012 at 1:20 PM LANE CONDITION Length: THS / USBC RED & BLUE Volume: 28 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): COMMENTS Likes: This is a GREAT example of why " Nothing Hits Like A Hammer ! ! ! " . This ball has more than 98% of anything and everything you're look for in a ball. My first Taboo was the overseas Red Taboo and it was a great ball on the fresh oil but struggled through the carry-down , but the Jet Black Taboo has no problem with carry-down, fresh oil or medium oil patterns as the lanes break down. This is my go to "and move my feet if I have to" ball, because it reads the lanes out loud and strong with every throw. Hammer has out done itself with this ball and anyone who wants a ball that reflects who they are on the lanes needs to purchase this ball. MAYBE TWO for the hard of hearing or for the hard to convince . Dislikes: I couldn't say 100% in my above statement due to the fact nothing's perfect . PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

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