High Performance
Color: Black/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Core: High Mass Bias Gas Mask Core with Flip Block
Coverstock: Violent Bite Reactive
RG Differential: 0.049 (Medium-High Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.51 (Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Reaction: Strong hook motion with aggressive backend
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
Description: Featuring the High Mass Bias Gas Mask Core with Flip Block and new Violent Bite Reactive coverstock, the Black Widow Bite is what we moderately call “aggressive”. The Black Widow Bite expands the performance offerings in the Black Widow series by offering a stronger hook motion with more aggressive backend. Take that as a warning.

Hammer Black Widow Bite
Weight: 15#
Top Weight: 3 oz.
Pin: 3-4"

Layout:
4 1/2" Pin Above the Ring Finger with Mass Bias @ 45 degrees. No Weight Hole.

First Impressions:
The Bite was very strong and burned up very quickly for me. I had a lot of over/under problems with this one in the beginning. The Pearl provided a better look for me comparatively to the Bite.

Overall Thoughts:
When the oil was very impressionable, the Bite reacted very well as it was suited for. Once the lanes started thinning out and the heads burnt up, the Bite was too much ball as this was where I saw the over/under very apparent. Bad when the lanes broke down, great when the lanes were slicked up!

Comparison/Contrast:

BWP vs. BWB

Bite works better on heavier oil conditions. Pearl provides better backend reaction and is cleaner through the heads. Pearl has more backend reaction and works better on medium oil conditions.

Final Thoughts:
I feel the Bite can be a great sport condition ball where oil is heavier in volume or on house conditions that tend to stack a puddle in the middle however, after the oil starts to dry up, I would put it back in the bag.


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stats: see profile.
style: high rev cranker, med high ball speed with the ability to cut revs and angle if needed.
ball drilling: 5" pin to pap, mb in strong position, with a low hole on val.

got this ball from a buddy who had this ball and the original widow. he didnt like the bite so he let me have it. i needed an oiler at the time, just in case i ran into some heavy stuff in tournaments. enter the widow bite.
after punching this ball out i headed to the lanes, which just happend to be freshly oiled. after a few warmups i tossed the bite. one thing i noticed is the continuation i get with this ball. this ball is extremely strong for me on ths's.with this drilling i have to cross alot of boards on a regular house shot. this ball is not bad at all, they're are just better options for me on house shots, especially with my rev rate. i tryed polishing it and i did not like the reaction i got out of it. so now it stays at 2000 with no polish. for me its too much ball for regular shots. pba shots ive used it with success are scorpion and shark. its really great for me when ive got volume up front and decent backends. i recently drilled up a virtual gravity, and comparing the two overall hook is about the same. the widow bite is a good 5-6 boards less on the back, and no where near the continuation. its a great 1-2 punch for heavier stuff for me, if the pattern is jumping on the back i use the widow bite, if im not getting a strong enough reaction with the bite i choose the vg. overall, the widow is one of the better high-end balls ive had in a long time. i dont get alot of use out of high end balls, but this one will stay in my bag for a while. id give it a 9.5 outta ten, its a great ball. strokers will find this to be a strong ball overall, and they will probably benefit from the power this ball creates. surface changes and weaker drillings will be advised. tweeners will find a ball with enough power to let them venture into cranker land. crankers will find this ball to be a little condition specific. you will need head oil, lol! if i had it to do over with, i'd have went longer on my pin to pap distance to give me more length. overall a great ball for the soup!

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STORM:If You Hear The Thunder,Sorry,The Lightning''s Already Struck!

Ok I know you want the newest Hammer but this is a hitter.  I have had my Black Widow Bite for almost 2 years and just threw a 300 with it.  It is awesome!  After a few weeks it absorbes a little oil but is the PERFECT medium ball.  My baby is almost 2 years old and still hits like a ton of bricks. When I bought it I had it drilled max agressive.  If you can find one new and on sale GET IT!  It put my name in the paper!

got this ball from a friend who didnt like it.was to hooking for him.ball is pin next to finger mass bais strong.ball is sanded to about 800 grit.great oil ball.this thing goes wherever you want to put it.speed it up and play down and in.move left throw it tight and it will just destroy rack.used this ball at the county tourney used different ball half the first game switched shot 198 268 247 for 713.ball just rocks and rips the rack.not enough oil and you better put it away you will lose carry.the best series was thurs nite earlier this year shot 279 ringing ten pin.then shot 267 missed 10 pin should been back to back 300"s then didnt change and shot 210 for 756 i was really impressed.this ball is a keeper.my only complaint is it just soaks up some oil quick.
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you haven"t really been beaten you just been tracked

I bought this one from a friend of mine who never really used it (he had a Virtual Gravity and a C-System 2.5 in his bag, which worked out better for him). Left the layout as is - 3 inch pin, pin below ring and cg kicked out. Surface is around 1500. It's the only ball I've rolled that will allow a duller finish AND still turn a corner like nothing else. Even if you're typically a down-and-in type of bowler, it'll have you moving left and looking right!. Carry is also exceptional (both high and light hits carry pretty well). It is absolute money on a heavier oil house shot (shot some of my highest league series with it). The only negative trait it has is that it's so incredibly responsive to tilt and rotation - You absolutely need a rock solid consistent release for this ball to do the same thing twice. But then again, I suppose that's the price you pay for such power. The one thing it's taught me is to be looser with my swing and softer with my release, 'cause it doesn't need any help hooking . If you come across one used for a good price, I'd recommend buying it - it's a great all-purpose oiler.