Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Core: Gas Mask Core with flip block
Coverstock: Violent Reactive Pearl
Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Polished
Flare Potential: High
RG Differential: 0.049 (Medium-High Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.49 (Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Reaction: Excellent length with agressive backend reaction.
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
Post by: AverageJoesProShopcom on June 21, 2007, 11:26:40 PM
We got this in Tuesday and I proceeded to drill two of these so I could get a good read on the ball. The first one I drilled had a pin of 3" to 4" and a top weight of 3.25 oz. I drilled it with the pin above the bridge and the mass bias about 1 1/2" from my thumb hole. I took it out to the lanes along with a solid that I had just drilled the same way to see what kind of difference I would get. The Pearl was was about 4 to 5 feet longer than the solid but made a much sharper turn at the break point. The Pearl also outhooked the Solid by a tota l of about 4 or 5 boards. When this ball really shinned was when the lanes started to carry down a little. When the Solid started to squirt a little in the carry down, the Pearl still made a great move to the pocket. The carry was identical to the Solid which for me was excellent.
With the second Widow Pearl I chose one with a 2" to 3" pin and 2 1"2 oz top weight. I drilled the pin below the ring finger with the cg kicked out about 3/4" in and the mass bias 2 1/2" to the right and below my thumb hole. I started on a different pair to compare the reactions of the two Pearls. The second Widow Pearl started up about earlier than the first and also had a smoother breakpoint. The second ones reaction reminded me alot of the solid but with about 4 to 5 boards more total hook. Both carried great and were very predictable.
Overall I was fairly impressed with the Black Widow Pearl. It will make a nice addition to your arsenal. If you liked the original Black Widow you will like this one. If you didn't like the original chances are you won't like the Pearl. If you don't have either one I suggest going with the Pearl. You can always change the surfcae to get the reaction you are looking for.
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Post by: ROARING RUFUS on June 23, 2007, 03:57:56 AM
I just bought the Black Widow Pearl, great compliment to the original. Ball is extremely smooth, & very strong back end. Anyone purchasing this ball will enjoy it greatly. This is buy far the best pearl out. I recommend you go to your local pro shop & get this ball!! Bowled on Wednesday, scores were: 220, 229, & 234 & this was with a weak drilling. In closing, congratulations to all the staff @ Ebonite International for making such a great ball!!
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Post by: SpareK on June 30, 2007, 01:42:16 AM
details: 3.5 pin distance
Layed out for skip flip
15 lbs
PAP 5.25
RPM 200/225
speed 13.5/14.5
Very consistent getting thru the heads, great read thru the mid lane, hard snap into the pocket.First game right out of the box 225 ,plus I won the strike pot (54.00)on my Thursday night league. It normally takes me about10-15 games to get confident with a new ball but it seems like i,ve been throwing this ball for the last six months. Tonight,I thought I'd compare it to my favorite league balls.Friday night league(Med.oil) First game, Action Attack 204, second game,BWP 224 third game Radical Inferno 208. The only detractor was this ball does not like dry at all, burns up quickly when the lanes are fried. I'm looking forward to a NABI tournament this weekend. If you are like me with low speed and rpm's this ball will give you a very consistent reation, you'll really like this pearl.
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Post by: elvismat on July 03, 2007, 06:44:07 PM
Last Sunday, I shot 1240 in five games, not bad. This was practice, but the lanes were freshly oiled, to a league shot. Last night, shot 299 first game, in my scratch league.
The ball, clears the heads nicely, with a strong backend. It's not a flip, but a strong arc/flip. The ball doesn't die and the pins get knocked low and hard. Usually, there are no pins on the deck, they get explode when the ball hits.
Great job Hammer, let's see how the longevity will be with this ball.
Post by: kevo300 on July 10, 2007, 02:43:54 PM
details- pin is 1/2" up and 3/4"right of the right finger and cg is bout 3-4" below and a little to the right. mass bias is bout 5" from pin down and right
im a tweener bout 330 revs and throw it about 16-17 mph
i played from about the 15 board out to the 8 and the ball crushed the pocket but if i hit the oil on the outside it wouldnt fully come back leaving a split but thats what i was looking for, a ball that if thrown incorrectly will not over exert itself and burn out. i shot 230, 235, and 225 with that ball today its reaction is long and hard producing amazing hit, but it needs a consistnet throw with the way it is drilled. i have never thrown a hammer ball before but this is by far one of the best.
Post by: DynoLess Daddy on July 20, 2007, 12:33:21 AM
5x3 with xh - this provided clean move through the heads with two distinct reactions, skid flip or skid hard ark. The BWP was excellent on house and good on the cheetah. Depending on surface and bowler transition was easy to read.
5x6 - this provided better control on the short patterns with speed. when speed was lowered the surface had to be hit with abralon in order to blend reaction down lane.
Overall the BWP is awesome. The flip is not for the meek at times but will help when the widow is too early. I loved this ball with a stronger release and covering boards. The control and clean roll were phenom.
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Post by: crusher267658 on July 30, 2007, 04:47:34 PM
Typical Conditions: House Shot
Type of Lane: All Synthetic
What part of the lane did you play? Second Arrow
Did the ball track out? Normal
Weight of bowling ball: 16
Surface of bowling ball: Factory/Box
Likes: This ball hits harder than the original Black Widow. It's like you have a 100% chance of getting a strike with this ball almost every time you hit the pocket.
Dislikes: Sometimes the ball can be a little over aggressive, and sometimes the ball hangs and doesn't come back, but that could be from not throwing right every now and then.
I had this ball drilled with the smooth arc layout. Pin under ring finger with cg kicked out a bit and the HMB is bwlow the thumb. I will normally use this ball on house shots when oil is light, medium and sometimes heavy. If the lanes are light, it is best to play the lanes using the third arrow. If the lanes are about medium, it is best to play about straight up 2nd arrow. If the lanes are heavy, I would suggest using the regualr Black Widow, but if you don't have one, use the Black Widow Pearl and play it straight up somewhere between 1st and 2nd arrow. I have average, maybe above average revs. I throw the ball on average between 16-17 mph, but I can speed it up a little if I need to. If you have the original Black Widow, go out and get the Black Widow Pearl.
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my bwp pearl is drilled w/ the pin over my bridge with the cg right under my bridge and the mb in the thumb (pap is 4.25>x.625^ and about 450 rpm and meduim side rotation). The bwp is a great ball from hammer. Its aggresive off dry boards and gets great length. Great for medium oil and maybe some short patterns.
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Post by: ryno4000 on September 13, 2007, 11:55:16 PM
I drilled this ball as a last minute decision 30min before I had to leave for bowling tonight. I started the first to games with my t-road solid and started having trouble at the end of the second game. Start of the third game I made one last adjustment with the t-road, opened then put it away. Took out the Widow Pearl and ran the last 11 without ever throwing it before. This ball is suprisingly smoother than my original widow and a lot more forgiving. When I hit the dry I thought it was going to just jump up on me but it just rolled smoothly into the pocket.
Overall I would say that this ball is very strong, and amazingly controllable at the break point. It is the most controllable pearl ball that I have thrown since the Storm Agent.
Great Ball!!! Everyone should drill one of these!!!
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Post by: haleys pro shop on September 25, 2007, 10:38:23 PM
I am really starting to like this ball, so far I have had a 279, 299 and 300 with it. Very predictable reaction with lots of pin action. Surface is 4000 abralon with ebonite factory polish. I highly recommend getting this ball for medium to light oil.
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Post by: Clown on October 09, 2007, 04:03:18 AM
Initially I kinda of like the ball, subsequently I kinda of find the ball rather weak to the pocket. However I realised it was my release that cause a difference in the backend.
Eventually I found that if I send the ball out with about 45 degree tilt, the ball would hit the pocket with enormous energy and there is always a messenger, head pin to sweep the entire lane. However even with the messenger there is occassional stubborn pin 8.
The pin actions I received looked similar to the video demo by buddiesproshop.
I also found with the mass bias out, I hardly encounter rolling over the thumb hole. And with this drilling, I realised that if the tilt is minimum the ball would react pretty slowly and something even hardly.
The review might be too lengthy as I hardly bowl or got new equipment for the past few years. I beginning to fall in love with the game all over again.
Post by: mrmack on October 09, 2007, 02:14:25 PM
15 lbs 3 oz
Top Wt. 2.75 oz
Pin out 3 - 4
Drilling - pin below fingers at 5†from PAP and mass bias near the vertical axis line
I bowl on mostly mostly two different house shots: one medium and one medium to dry. On the medium house shot the ball easily gets through the heads and has a strong but controllable move throw the pocket. I usually play 12 out to 5 and carry very well leaving virtually no ten pins.
On the medium to dry shot, usually can get one game out of it before it gets too dry and I have to put the ball back in the bag and go to my Cherry Vibe.
Great Ball. This is my first Hammer and my Cherry Vibe is my second. I love both balls. I don't know why it took so long for me to try Hammer but I'm looking forward to trying another ball from Hammer in the future.
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Post by: StrikeMonster on October 16, 2007, 01:16:05 PM
I hooks as much as my solid, but it's all in the last 10-15 ft. Whereas the solid is more even. Hopefully the pearl will settle down a bit, but so far I really like this ball to compliment the solid.
Post by: c-hop on October 22, 2007, 03:58:06 PM
Drilled the ball same as my solid black widow #1 layout pin centered above bridge with the Pin a little higher on the BWP then BW. OOB at 4000 this ball really does skid flip. It had a considerable more backend then the BW. I first tried it on a broken down THS after a league got done. I basically couldnt get enough left. I could miss right all i wanted and it would come back the only Out of Bounds was the gutter. Taming it down I took it to 2000 like my BW and it really helps it rolls more predictible but still gets the great length. I bowled last night with it and had back to back games of 266-268 with 18 in a row. I honestly can say this ball is a great piece to have in your arsenal to open up the lanes. It compliments the Black Widow very well. Thank you Hammer for putting out such a great balll.
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Post by: motorstorm5931 on November 04, 2007, 08:57:55 PM
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Post by: Danimal on November 05, 2007, 11:33:27 AM
Great ball!
I've just been getting back in to the game over the past 6 months, re-learning my hook. I'm very pleased so far with the reaction of this ball (except, of course in dry conditions). I'm a medium-rev tweener.
My average has increased rather rapidly with this ball. I rolled a 227 last week as my first 200+ game since getting back into it.
Pro's -
Very predictable break-point
Strong arc into the pocket
Beautiful back-end and carrying power - throw it right and its a guaranteed strike.
Con's -
As expected, reactive coverstock requires a thorough cleaning after every series as this ball soaks it up.
This is definitely a MEDIUM Oil ball. It is a spare ball on fresh/heavy oil and will hook into the next county on dry conditions.
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Post by: Mike Austin on November 09, 2007, 01:47:41 AM
I was worried about this ball being too long. There seems to be more oil than I am used to in the Oklahoma City area, compared to Houston. That and I bowl regionals, I didn't want this ball to be too long, too squirty. I drilled my fav layout, pin 4 1/2 inches from my PAP with the mass bias at 45 degrees. The pin is just below my fingers, mass bias is about 2 1/2 inches right of my thumb hole. I had to use an extra hole, which I put 3 inches below my PAP on my VAL. The hole is 29/32 and 3" deep. The ball had 3 oz top weight before drilling and the pin is 3" from the CG. The pin, cg, mass bias were/are all pretty much in line, so no surprises here.
This layout should make the ball rev up fairly soon. I was hoping for a similar motion to my Black Widow, just sharper at the spot. That is what I got and then some. On mediums this ball is a monster. It goes left really hard. On heavy oil, it squirts some, but this ball really isn't meant for heavy oil.
I have used it on Viper on synthetics, house shot on synthetics, and house shot on wood. The wood shot was hooking more than usual, I throw my Fury here most of the time. But lately, the BWP has been so much better. The Fury won't make the corner from 4th arrow. There is enough oil in the middle, but the Fury just won't recover enough. Flat 10 a lot. From about the same spot on the lane and same target the BWP just crushes pins. Hitting power may be better than the Black Widow and that is saying something for me.
On fresh/heavy oil this ball should probably stay in the bag, unless you have slow ball speed. You could scuff the ball for use on oil, but that's not what this ball was really meant for. The BWP is all about the mediums. You got to have some oil, this ball is too aggressive for dry lanes, unless your ball speed is pretty high.
The Boomers are gonna love this ball, it will recover at least 2-8 boards more than the original. With a longer layout, this ball could be awesome from 4th arrow and a little carry down, like a second shift. The tweeners will love this ball for the sharp break point. May be too long for fresh oil, but just great most of the time, specially on wood.
The straighter players are going to use this ball on late shifts, late in tournament blocks, or when the lanes are just about gone. Keep it shiny, should get great length. A little Beans Secret Sauce should do the trick.
Very good carry power, maybe better than the first. I like the balls that try to run over the 8 pin through the pin deck, this is one of those balls. This ball should be around for quite awhile, it is that good.
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Post by: Avirago on December 19, 2007, 09:16:33 AM
Pin 3.5
Drilling pin set at reverse 45 to cg with pin set on midline just below the bridge.
Weight hole at PAP
Static Weights 1/4 finger with 3/8 positive side 1/2 top
The pearl was my first Hammer. I've heard some good things about this ball and when I got this ball as a gift I was open to seeing just what it could do.
The ball displays good length and a strong backend charge. I can bang X after X when I'm on the line and this ball can even hold that line longer than some others in it's class. When the line begins to break down and it's time to move it's better to change balls than to try and find a shot with this thing. I can move left or right and this thing will not carry a tune after mowing down racks for several frames. My Widow displays one of the narrowest margins of use that I have ever seen in a ball I've used.
I think the ball is a very nice looking ball but looks don't make the pins fall. Otherwise I find this ball to be rather unimpressive.
Post by: Pepe_le_pew77 on January 22, 2008, 07:48:17 AM
. Picked up the BWP 1/18/08, bowled with it next day. First game out of the box 265, Front nine, left light pocket 4-7-10 split, finished night out with 707, not the finish I would have liked to have but I will take it. Ball drilled to go long and hits like a MAC Truck. Pearlized cover stock for me is the way to go, dull sets up too quick for me, I'm not a power player just down and in 
. Just like any other ball out there you still need to make the shot, can't just set it down and walk away
. This may not be my last hammer and it probably won't take so many years in between products.Thanks Hammer and again to my pro shop, Brian Hatcher, Maximum Potential, Harbor Lanes, St. Clair Shores MI.
Post by: Motogp69 on February 23, 2008, 12:35:20 AM
Personally I'd just drill up a solid black widow or bite with a very weak layout it'd probably work much better than this paper weight.
Post by: Monster Stitch on February 23, 2008, 08:20:03 PM
15.03lbs
3 oz top
3 inch pin
Layout: Pin over ring, MB kicked out 2 inches right, 5 x 5 layout
(Advice given from Brian Graham)
Pic: http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1764/bwpgr4.jpg
Pattern:
AMF Synthetic Lanes
38ft, 8 to 8 medium-heavy oil, 7 and out dry
The BWP had good length with a nice hard arcing backend reaction. I played 8 to 5 and had a great shot. I was using an up the back release and the ball read the midlanes wonderful, and when it hit the dry the ball just bounced and tore the pocket to shreds. I could play up 8 or 9 direct and still had good carry. But if i got it in a board or more it left a flat ten or 2 pin. Next i tried to get more around the ball using more tilt and i was able to throw the ball from deeper inside say 12 or 13 and get it down the lane out to 6 or 5 and it came roaring back. I was amazed. The ball is impressive and can be tweaked by altering the cover.
Another great ball from Hammer.
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Post by: wgraphics on March 12, 2008, 02:18:04 PM
Unlike the original Black Widow, the coverstock is nowhere near high maintenance. It gives a consistent roll every time and hits like a truck. If anyone remembers the Hammer equipment made by Faball, such as the 3D Offset Super Hook, you'll notice some similarities. Ebonite has done a good job with carrying on the legacy that is Hammer. This ball will be in my bag for a long time to come.
Post by: brian6977 on March 17, 2008, 06:30:32 AM
Top weight 3 1/2 oz.
style: Tweener
I had this ball drilled with the #1 drilling for this ball with medium track pin above and between the fingers pap is 5 1/2" and a 4" balance hole.
Now to the good stuff the review itself. I absolutly love this ball i also have a AMF 300 Nighhawk and it was a little to hooky for me on lanes i bowl on so i got this for it's length. It has very good length a sharp breakpoint and massive backend reaction. I just bowled with it for the first time last night on my league and i bowled a 127 just trying to figure out where to throw it, but it picked up the second and third game 182 for the second and a 257 the third game for a descent 566 series. I have a good feeling there are some good games to come with this ball. Well i hope this review will help the tweeners of the bowling world to choose this ball. Thanks for reading my review Brian.
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Post by: SteveAustin2808 on March 19, 2008, 05:23:07 PM
Weight: 15#
Pin: 3-4"
Top Weight: 3.5 oz.
Layout:
5" Pin at 12 o'clock, Mass Bias at 45 degrees. No Weight Hole.
First Impressions:
This is a very strong angular motion ball. The ball gets decent length with incredible recovery on the backend. The angularity is simply incredible! The BWP is good for medium conditions but is very suitable for a THS.
General Thoughts:
The first thing I notice about the ball was how much length it got, so much that it almost scared me due to the fact that I didn't feel it would recover. The BWP is very suitable for many different types of bowlers. I've witnessed everyone from women stroking it up the 2nd arrow to men being super crankers able to make this ball work. A ball this versatile is a big plus!
Comparison/Contrast:
Black Widow Pearl vs. Black Widow Bite
The Pearl gets more length and angularity while the Bite gets the award for being able to handle heavier volumes of oil and reads the oil sooner. When the Bite becomes too much ball, a simple ball change to the Pearl makes it easier to play the lanes, which in turn results in higher scores. This could definitely be a great 1-2 ball combo for almost any bowler! Throw in the BW Spare and you've got a true Hammerhead's dream!
Conclusion:
If you desire length and angularity on the backend then look no further than getting yourself a Black Widow Pearl.
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Post by: Bowl823 on April 03, 2008, 07:23:22 PM
Very predictable roll, layout is pin above ring finder is my standard layout.
I can crank it with the young guns and go down the boards and still no over under issues like other equipment. Between the Bite and the Pearl I may get to stop carring 6 balls for league night.
For the poster who couldnt get there's to move I would say you may have a defective one because mine is awesome and i've been over a 200 ave bowler since I was 16 and have bowled all around the world when I was in the military. I could have used this one in Korea and England to make some money.
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Post by: pin-chaser on November 03, 2008, 09:39:16 AM
Ball Speed: ~16 through pin deck (~20 off hand)
Layout 5.5x5 Pin Above
Surface: Box
Expectations: To fit inbetween Venom and Bite
Impression:
My initial impression was that this ball simply jumped more off the dry both left to right and front to back than the venom. It seemed to cover the same boards as the venom just the shape looked different. This is not what I wanted from this ball. I wanted it stronger than the venom and weaker than the bite and the same arcy shape as the venom. So I decided to adjust the surface to 1000 with no polish. And boom... I got what I wanted. Now it reads the mids better and does not jump of the dry as much. It plays in the middle of the venom and bite.
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When she was done with it I had it pluged and redriled. It has become my benchmark ball. For me it doesn't react in the oil. But is a monster on dry wood. Phenomenal carry.
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Post by: Nitehood on January 21, 2011, 01:44:58 PM
I have had the Black Widow Pearl for almost 3 years now, but I bowl only casually.
I used to use just an old fashioned straight ball, much like the houseballs. Then one day after a 3-4 year break from bowling, I started up again.
I had the fortune of bowling next to a man who was throwing tremendous curves. I asked how he did it. His first response was, "Here, give this Black Widow a try" and handed me the original Black Widow.
After a couple of hours with him and his Black Widow, I was hooking like a pro. He then tells me to wait a month and get the Black Widow Pearl . I did.
Wow! I love this ball. It goes down the lane, even in the oiliest conditions and then hooks in for the kill.
My Average for slamming a straight ball, down the lane was around 180. Once I got my BWP, and the short tutorial, I am constantly hitting 225-240. And I am saving a lot of wear and tear on my old arm.
Thanks Hammer and to thanks to Phil for opening my eyes!
Post by: rguyler on February 23, 2011, 02:30:28 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: Long
Volume: Light to medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: For the most part I really like this ball. I roll average revs with modest side roll. Pin is 1/2" up and to the right of the ring finger hole, which seems to be pretty typical. For me and another bowling buddy who uses it, this ball hits the pocket hard...very hard. I do throw a heavy ball but this thing crushes like no other ball in my bag.
Dislikes: It reads the lane pretty consistently when there is oil but it gets a bit cranky when the oil starts pushing down and the consistency for us both tends to drop off. It's like our margin for error just gets smaller as the night goes on. Yeah, I could be more consistent but my best balls forgive me and usually make me look good when I'm just a little off. 
That low margin for error has left us both I don't know how many solid 8 and 9 pin leaves (and of course 10s).
That low margin for error has left us both I don't know how many solid 8 and 9 pin leaves (and of course 10s).Overall, I like this ball but it will take a bit of time to get used to the shot and when I should use it. I traded for this ball from a buddy who throws high revs and just could not control this ball at all on synthetic surfaces. I found that I can straighten this ball out somewhat with a lot of effort but then it just runs out too soon so what's the point?
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