Another winner from the Hammer Brand....
BOWLER INFO:
PAP/Track: 5 1/8†x 1†up
Axis Rotation: 25 degrees
Axis Tilt: 12 degrees
Rev Rate: 440
Ball Speed: 17-19mph
LANE CONDITIONLane Patterns Used: 41' House Shot, 2014 USBC Team & Singles/Double Pattern
COMMENTSBall Layout: 60 x 5 35
Likes: The Absolut Flip with the same core with the Absolut Curve & Hook, but has the Carbon Fiber outer core and a pearlized coverstock = AMAZING BACKEND MOTION. I love the Absolut Curve, but this ball is much angular compared to the Curve. This ball definitely goes sideways on the backends, but not provide over/under from what I see. This is the perfect complement for the Absolut line. For me this ball worked best on when the patterns were in transition and I needed a ball to recover in the backends when the lanes opened up. This ball is perfect for the medium-lighter lane patterns.
Dislikes: Tends to be a little too strong off the spot on the fresher patterns. I will drill another one with a pin down to smooth out the reaction for some tournament patterns.
I saw this ball in action during the recent Bowl Expo bowling showcase, and A LOT of pro shop owners like what they saw in this ball. This ball will work perfect for the lower rev rate bowlers that need a ball to get through the front part of the lane & turn the corner when the transition has forced them left of their comfort zone. With the pearlized coverstock, this ball will help bowlers have a ball that will get down the lane with ease & turn the corner in the backends.
With the Carbon Fiber outer core, Hammer has provided a 3 year warrantee on this ball, so this is another great product from Hammer & an excellent value for the money.
Make sure you place your order through your local pro shop for this great rolling piece from Hammer.
PICTURES/VIDEOShttp://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/AFlip-60x5x35_zps0df4f833.jpgVideo:
http://youtu.be/Jgc8Lys6RxA