(See Our Review for the Diesel Particle Solid for more information)

The New Diesel Particle Pearl is the same great ball on the inside as the Diesel Particle Solid. But with the addition of the "Pearlized" particle coverstock. This ball is still strong and wants to roll "Early & Hard" but the pearlization does promote a bit more length than the solid.

Also we found that this ball retains more energy for the break point and provides a more "Angular" Hook style of look! With Excellent Hitting Power, this ball will work great for those times when the lanes are "Funky"!

Between the two "Diesels" we liked this one the best! It was more friendly and allowed Myself and Our other testers the ablility to make release and target changes with good responses.

Again, when choosing a drilling pattern for this ball, "Keep it Simple"! This weight block design does not need alot of help to be strong! and those of you who have "Strong Releases" (Cranker Types) look to use drilling patterns that promote good length. You will need it with this ball!

We will recommend this ball to all bowlers!

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This was my first experience with a particle pearl ball. (That didn't sound right but, anyway, I had never thrown one of these before.)

This ball's reaction is like making a flight plan out before taking off.  It is THAT predictable.  This ball is ideal to "navigate" the condition once you first start out or to use during competition when you have figured out the shot and want consistent results. This ball does not overract, holds the line, and still crushes the pins like a Hammer.

You really need one of these in the arsenal.  It's smooth, arc-like entry to the pocket is unbeatable during those times when frustration overwhelms you during condition breakdown or initial snappy backends.

The new Hammer line of balls are becoming more condition specific with its assortment and favors the bowler who becomes most knowledgeable in their game.  You're already there since you are reading these reviews.

Hi all I have been putting info about the blade,diesel and diesel pearl particle. these three are all different and will all be abls to be used. The blade is great on the fresh and dryer lanes it doesnt jerk hard just arc's. The diesel and the pearl they are just amazing.  It's like using a reactive ball with particle tech. they go through the heads and turn like reactive,hit as hard and doesnt quit. and with all that they still dont seem to over react. You say thats impossible well if I didnt see it for myself I would probally agree wit you. all I can say is try it you will love it and be amazed by it. Drillings used your favorites or contact me and tell me what you want the ball to do and I make suggestions as to what might help.

Having had this ball a while I felt it was time to post a review about it. My Wheel has been doing so well in league play, that I never considered using my NIB Diesel Particle Pearl. Having bought it very inexpensively (drilling + finger & thumb inserts ran more than the cost of the ball!) on ebay, I decided to give it a try during league last night. After the first game, the carry down felt like it had run to the back row of pins, so I read that this was a transition ball...so what the hey? The result, after shooting 212 with the Wheel, I shot 222 and 235 with the Diesel Particle Pearl. The 3rd game, the backends were begining to get burned so I applied a little polish and kept striking! This baby has incredible backend and a nice easy arc and a crushing entry that it sounded as if I actually cracked some pins! My drilling is 3-3/8" PIN/CG from PAP (full leverage) and no weight hole, none needed, but may add one for the additional flare. This ball is an incredible asset to the Hammer line...I guess that is why it is discontinued. But as long as there is oil on the lanes...this is a go to weapon in my arsenal! If you can pick on up, do it! It is well worth the money. Nothing Hits Like A Hammer! (even discontinued ones!)
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T. Michael Crosby

great ball for meadium light out of the box 256 243 and 220 not a bad ball

what is the opinion of those using this?  I won one of these, 16# with 3.5 top and have not had it drilled yet...Have been using a Storm Hotwire as my only ball and have been tearing 'em up with that:  3 700's in a row including 4 games over 260 in last 9 league games.  Want a ball giving me more versatility when more oil on lane.  Want somewhat the same reaction as the Hotwire:  long down the lane before flipping but able to line up the same when oil limits my hotwire.

Heard good things so I thought I would give it a try. Normal particles are usually too strong for me except on a heavy or flat pattern.
Top weight is unknown. Pin is 2 1/2 out.
Had it drilled label leverage  o o.-pin
                                .-cg
Even though the cg was shifted to the positive side slightly, we still ended up with 1/2 negative side.
Weight is 16#'s with box finish
picked it up right before league and figured I would give it a shot. This house has two year old brunswick synthetic. The shot seems to resemble a top hat more than a christmas tree. normally with almost any ball if you set it down outside eight borad it will hook at the arrows.

I fished around a little in the first game trying to swing and trying straighter but found too much over under with that. Settled down standing left foot at 28bd playing 13 at the arrows to about eight board at aprox 45' (sorry, I dont bowl with my glasses on so distance is hard to judge)
With this line I found that it would read the oil very well, with the polished pearl finish getting to the BP nicely where it would make a strong but not flippy move to the pocket. As the lanes transistioned I moved left 1/2 board, amped up the speed a little but kept the same target with the same results.

I think the best description is controlled movement. As long as it is used correctly. I found if I tried to grab too much it would roll early. I had the best results with just staying clean through the release and letting the ball do most of the work.

This is my first Ebonite produced Hammer and granted only three games thrown so far it does exactly what I had hoped. Nothing like my other equipment which is mostly older Faball stuff. I will follow up after more games
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