Author Topic: Infection (Read 15481 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

Ball NPS Score: 100.00

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- Color: Black/Blue/Green
- Coverstock: Level 3 Reactive
- Core: Biohazard Core
- Hook Potential: 21 (Finish-5, Cover-9, Core-7)
- Factory Finish: 800/1000/2000/4000 Abralon
- RG: 16#-2.51, 15#-2.50, 14#-2.49, 13#-2.53, 12#-2.60
- RG Differential: 16#-.053, 15#-.055, 14#-.056, 13#-.055, 12#-.039
- Reaction: Medium length with big continuation
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium/Heavy to Heavy Oil
- Description: If you thought the Plague was sick, wait ‘til you throw our latest weapon. Introducing the new Hammer Infection. The Infection features our powerful Biohazard core, which when combined with our Level 3 Reactive™ coverstock, gives you the kind of sick distance you need with a deadly continuation through the backend.

robflun4 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2011, 01:49:24 PM »

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 2-3

Starting Top Weight:3oz

Ball Weight:14

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP:4 3/4"

CG to PAP: 2 3/8

X Hole (if there is one):

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 587

Ball Speed: 18-19

PAP/Track: 4 1/2---> 1/2 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: 4000 abralon with factory polish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):

LANE CONDITION

Length: 38' house shot

Volume:med

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):

BALL REACTION

Length: exceptional, very clean through the front part of the lane

Back End: All back end!!

Overall Hook: Great skid snap ball!! Very strong on the back end!

Midlane Read: N/A

Breakpoint Shape: Super strong at the back end!! All hook is down there!

COMMENTS

Likes: Love the color combination, loves how easy it is to get down the lane, love how hard this ball hits the pins AND carry and continuation!! Excellent compliment to the Plaque!!

Dislikes: Just makes my choices harder what to take to leage and tournaments!! Another good ball from Hammer!!! If you like the Plaque, you'll love this one too!!

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robflun4 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2011, 02:05:33 PM »

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 2 1/2"

Starting Top Weight: 3 1/4oz

Ball Weight: 14

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4 3/4

CG to PAP: 3/14

X Hole (if there is one): on my midline 4" over

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 587

Ball Speed: 18-19

PAP/Track: 4 1/2---> 1/2 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: Factory

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):

LANE CONDITION

Length: 38' house shot

Volume: medium oil

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):

BALL REACTION

Length: surface helped some but this ball isnt real clean through the fronts!!

Back End: Smooth controlled arc!!

Overall Hook: HUGE!!!

Midlane Read: Read the mid lane great,

Breakpoint Shape: Controlled but continuous

COMMENTS

Likes: how easy it is to read on the lanes, adjusting is easier, very predictable ball motion!!! Excellent for Med-heavy oil!!

Dislikes:

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actsbowler21 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2011, 06:16:40 PM »

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4 1/4

Starting Top Weight: 3 oz

Ball Weight: 15.03

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4 1/2

CG to PAP: 3 1/4

X Hole (if there is one): N/A

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 478

Ball Speed: 18.5 MPH

PAP/Track: 4 3/8 right by 5/8 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: box finish 800/1000/2000/4000 Abralon

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 ft

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Pattern

BALL REACTION

Length: Moderate

Back End: Strong

Overall Hook: Strong

Midlane Read: Gradual

Breakpoint Shape: Tamed Angular

COMMENTS

Likes: The big thing I like about the Hammer Infection is that it does not overlap with any ball that is currently in my bag. It fits right in between Taboo and Plague for me perfectly. I am 8 boards left of my straighter line with the Plague playing the same breakpoint with a similar breakpoint shape. INFECTION is not overly angular off the breakpoint so I can hold on to my Jigsaw Trap when I want an sharper angle on longer/heavier patterns. Conversely INFECTION is not as smooth off the breakpoint as the Taboo. When the Taboo begins to pick up the lanes too soon, I can make the move the Infection and stay put with my feet.

Dislikes: I have yet to find a dislike about the Infection. The motion is very similar to that of the Original Black Widow in my opinion. If I still had a Black Widow in my bag, I would have to think about putting it away. Luckily I don't have that problem right now.

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Plowboy300 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:09:38 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Pattern Type: 39' House Shot, PBA Viper pattern, Kegel Middle of the Road

COMMENTS

Likes: The Infection reads the mid lanes very well and has a very continuous ball motion through the backend of the patterns. The Infection is cleaner through the fronts with strong midlane & continous backend than the Plague. This ball compliments the Taboo very well as I think that it is a smoother ball motion throughout the whole lane than the Taboo. My Taboo is much stronger overall and when that ball is too strong, I pull out the Infection and I can keep striking all day long.

Dislikes: There are really no dislikes as I was a little worried since I didn't match up well with the Plague, but the reaction of the Infection eases my mind and I look forward to using this ball in many tournaments to come.

The Infection is a GREAT addition to the Hammer line and I think that it fits great with the Taboo & Brawl ball motions. If you liked the Plague ball, you will LOVE the Infection better.

Let me know if there are any questions that you may have with this ball.

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DynoLess Daddy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2011, 06:38:01 PM »

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 1-2 & 3-4

Starting Top Weight: 2.5 & 3

Ball Weight: 15/15

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: (#1) 5 (#2) 4.5

CG to PAP: (#1) 4.5 (#2) 4

X Hole (if there is one): (#1) none (#2) Xh

SURFACE PREP

Grit: (#1) 2000 degree , (#2) Out of box

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42 THS , 40 THS, Sunset Strip

Volume: 21ml to 27 ml

BALL REACTION

Both balls had a smooth roll with good reaction. The arc was very controllable but distinct. Ball 1 was longer because of polish but held up as lanes transitioned on all patterns. Ball #2 Need some head oil and hold through the mid-lane.

COMMENTS

Likes: The Infection is going to be a favorite of many bowlers. You get the early mid lane roll woth strong arc through the back. Carry was good on all patterns but needs to have a little mid lane hold in order to stay where you are. Easy to chase the line but would prefer polished for most shots as the pattern track gives way. Great ball for mid level player or bowlers from low to mid revs. Higher rev players will need to move over and get on it.

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Go Canucks Go · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:43:40 AM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 Approx

Volume: Medium to Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): US Open Pattern

COMMENTS

Likes: This ball for me is a perfect match with the Taboo. It rolls a little sooner but really rolls thru the pins. I was going to drill another Taboo to roll a little sooner but this stacked layout is the ticket.

Dislikes: The videos that I looked didn't quite reflect what I see. I thought it would be alot more angular than the plague and it just seems to roll earlier with the same layout in both balls.

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rondez408 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:58:03 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 38

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

COMMENTS

Likes: This ball is a great compliment in my arsenal. Currently goes great after my Taboo has broken down the lanes. It gets through the heads and continuously finishes. Just like any ball, this needs to be thrown on the right conditions. I've been using it out of the box and can't complain at all

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Doug Sterner · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:11:22 AM »

After being thoroughly intrigued by the Plague, I decided to pull the trigger and drill up an Infection to try out.
Here are the specs:

Ball specs....

Pre-drill

Gross wt: 15-4

Top Wt: 2-3/4 oz

Pin: 2-3"

Layout: 60 x 5-1/4 x 75 , small P3 hole

Post drill:

Gross wt: 15-1

Side: 3/8 oz pos

Thumb: 3/4 oz

Top: 3/4 oz

Surface.....OOB

This gives me a pin under bridge with mass bias strong, cg kicked out of line to the left about 3/4".

What I am seeing is a very strong roll in the midlane and a strong yet controlled breakpoint. The Infection seems to respond very well to hand position and rev rate changes. Our house shot is a bit heavier than most and does not have the huge wall as seen in a lot of centers.

The Infection is playable on this shot for me, even in the 3rd game. The Infection responds very well to speed and hand position changes. I have been able to play up the outside, play tight inside, swing the ball inside out and everything in between. The ball is incredibly versatile and the carry is incredible.

This could very well be the best ball I have drilled up in years.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 38

Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS Top Hat

COMMENTS

Likes: ball is very playable with lots of versatility

Dislikes: coverstock does glaze up fairly quickly

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wcritzer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:16:55 AM »

LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

COMMENTS

Likes:I just purchased an Infection last week and have to say this is the ball to get for anyone looking to play long and hard. This ball is all about heavy hook in the back end. This ball is versatile and does give you options. I had the ball drilled according to Hammer's recommendation for skid/flip drilling.

Dislikes:

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beeks1305 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:52:42 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length:39ft, 42ft

Volume:med, med/hvy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):

COMMENTS

Likes:I have mine drilled with the pin under ring finger and mass bias about two inches from thumb. I really like the reaction I get from this ball down the lane. It gets through the heads okay, reads the mid lane very well and makes a very strong move in the back without being to angular. Very continuous motion through the pins with excellent carry. With this drilling I would say it's a little stronger overall than my pin up Taboo with better mid lane read.

Dislikes:

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MLBOWLER · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2011, 03:23:40 AM »

LANE CONDITION

Length:42ft

Volume:none

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):national team selection

COMMENTS

Likes:hits really hard the pins, at the first game: 288 at final of 5 games 1189. go really long, nice read middle lane, good backend, better when hits the pins!!!

Dislikes: its not more agressive than my virtual energy, i expecting more reaction in fresh oil, but not, i going to try changing the surface to take a better look in fresh conditions.

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PAP: 4 3/8 y 1 7/8 up

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Long (heavy): Virtual Energy Storm, Infection Hammer, next Taboo.

Short (Medium): Invasion Storm, Reing Storm, next Victory Road Storm.

Short (Dry): Rayzr Hammer, Liberator Lane #1.

House Shot Ligue: Hot Sauce Hammer, Anarchy Storm or Infinity Theory.

kgmach · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:31:16 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length:Many

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS, Sport etc

COMMENTS

Likes:The Infection is easier through the fronts than the Plague with a very controllable strong arc. I love the strong arc finish making it one of my first choices out of the bag. If you're looking for a benchmark type of ball, this is a safe choice.

Dislikes: Doesn't get as far down the lane as I first expected, but has quickly replaced my Plague as ball of choice after Taboo starts up too early.

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