Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
HIGH PERFORMANCE
- Color: Black/White
- Coverstock: Burst Reactive 5/4
- Core: High Mass Bias Jigsaw Core
- Factory Finish: 500/4000 Abralon Sanded
- Performance: Good Length with High-Friction Backend Movement
- RG: 16#-2.49, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.51, 13#-2.53, 12#-2.60
- RG Differential: 16#-.049, 15#-.051, 14#-.055, 13#-.055, 12#-.039
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy to Heavy Oil
- Description: Jigsaw starts out with a brand new core for Hammer. We started building Jigsaw with a low rg, high differential core system. But we didn''''t stop there. Our R&D team removed a critical piece of the puzzle from the core, and created an extremely high mass-bias wedge in the core shape. The result is the highest mass-bias ball in the history of Hammer! High mass-bias core shapes give the bowler more backend reaction and continuation without loss of energy, and the Jigsaw certainly delivers that! We''''ve also developed a new coverstock for our Jigsaw release. Our new Burst Reactive 5/4 Coverstock is unique in two ways. First, this coverstock is a breakthrough for us in length and backend combination. Our mad scientists have developed this coverstock to push through the front of the lane cleaner than any sanded ball in our line. But the midlane and backend is where this coverstock pairs up with the core system, and takes control. Jigsaw rolls heavy through the midlane and doesn''''t stop in the backend. This is truly a unique ball reaction that we simply have not seen before. The Jigsaw comes in a never-used, Black and White color with Orange logos. There''''s no doubt that bowlers will know exactly what ball is being thrown when they see this high-performance product going down the lane. Finally, our new coverstock finishing process has been applied to the Jigsaw to create a unique ball motion. Our new 500/4000 process gives the Burst Reactive 5/4 coverstock the ability to skid through the front part of the lane without early hook. But the 500 grit under-surface gives Jigsaw''''s Burst Reactive 5/4 coverstock the teeth to cut through the downlane oil, giving this ball the most backend reaction in the history of Hammer products! Jigsaw is a new breakthrough for Hammer in bowling ball motion.
Post by: DynoLess Daddy on July 10, 2009, 12:43:26 AM
JIGSAW - drilled 70D (DA)
The Jigsaw is definitely continuous. I motion is strong through the mids and finishes the second transition in hard roll fashion. The key to this layout and ball reaction was control the mids. On the THS the JIgsaw was able to follow the oil line and make a continuos motion through the mids while recovering to the finish. On the modified Cheetah (for kicks) it was definitely a get out of the way, don't miss and be careful what you ask for reaction. You definitely have turn here.
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Post by: JeremyH on July 20, 2009, 09:02:55 PM
Surface: box
Lane Condition: 39 ft House Pattern w/ alot of volume in the middle
I am going to start out by saying this is a totally diffrent ball reaction than I have seen in the Hammer Line or any other line. Next thing I have to say about this ball is the color....this ball looks great and I cannot wait to have these sitting on my shelf in the shop. Now lets talk about ball reaction..... first off I cannot believe how easy this ball gets down the lane ! I really thought I would have trouble getting this ball down the lane after the front of the lane started breaking down..but to my suprise it took alot of frames to get this ball to start going too early. Then when I started chasing the pattern in the JIGSAW would still keep turning the corner. This ball wouldn't quit even as far left as 30. I have NEVER had any ball continue like this one.....and I a very excited about the new JIGSAW line and I look forward to adding more products in this line to my arsenal!!!! This is just one more reason I am happy to be apart of TEAM HAMMER !
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Post by: HuLK 572 on August 02, 2009, 04:13:20 PM
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Weight: 15
Surface: Box
Weight Hole: None
I have been throwing The Jigsaw now for about 2 weeks now and feel as though the reaction just keeps getting better and better with each additional game. Since drilling this ball I have posted an 803 series (268-269-266) and a 299 game (stone 8 pin).
The Jigsaw gives me a very even and predictable roll with amazing hit and carry. Due to the fact I prefer to play a down and in shot, this ball is ideal because it allows me to play in my comfort zone without fear of the ball over reacting in the back part of the lane. The couple of times I had to step left, however, the ball never showed any sign of quit as it came back to the pins. In my opinion this ball would benefit a bowler looking to play a tighter or more direct line versus the bowler looking to wheel the whole lane. In the end I feel The Jigsaw to be a great addition to an already phenomenal product line and would recommend it to anyone looking for a strong, yet controllable ball reaction.
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Post by: tazlittleking on August 13, 2009, 02:46:21 AM
Literally I am like a kid again with this ball and excited to throw it every time out. My mind set with this ball is great because it really clears the rack. My average is right around 210. Have only had it a few weeks and all of my games have been in the 220 to 260 range.
Post by: strikingresults-atl on August 15, 2009, 11:20:06 PM
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Post by: bassman1963 on August 15, 2009, 11:34:38 PM
My first impression was, I can throw a raw egg harder than this ball hits in the backend. I told the pro shop I wasn't impressed, he asked why, I explained to him that it wasn't crushing the pins like he said it would. He said it was losing energy and he put a polish on it. WOW!!! 1st game 246 (summer league avg 173), now I'm impressed, it has the energy and backend hitting power. I thought my Ebonite NVD could shatter pins, this ball has so much more crushing the pocket power.
Post by: Daygn on August 25, 2009, 01:08:32 AM
I wanted the ball to be long and strong. So we went with a layout of 5x45x30. The pin ended up 1.5 inches above the bridge of my fingers and the MB 1 inch right of my thumb hole with a hole .5x1.5 inches straight through the pin to take out some finger weight to make the ball legal(the pin only 3 inches from the CG) due to a short pin distance.
I wanted this ball to go really long with a strong angular motion on even heavy oil. What I got was a ball with good length(not as long as I was hopping but still good)with an angular motion on fresh lanes and strong hook. On broken down lanes with carry down it has a smoother reaction and still hooks just as hard. I play vary deep with this ball. It will always come back if I miss right(cant miss much though as my break point is 7-5 board) with an occasional 9 pin leave due to it coming back to hard and will hold to a tight inside line if I miss left. This ball crushes the pocket no matter what with a continuation like I have never had in a ball yet.
For my first Hammer ball since I bought my old urethane burgundy Hammer it was an excellent choice and I highly recommend this ball to everyone. Don't miss this one!!!!
Post by: BBU on August 25, 2009, 01:59:35 AM
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Drilled this ball just like my BW with a pin down under the ring and the CG and MB in a straight line below it. This freakin ball hooks! I have it set up like this because I wanted it to start rolling early, yet have a lot of backend to jump off of the gutter. Thats exactly what it does too. Even if you miss your mark to the right and this ball gets to the 1 board, its gonna come screaming back into the pocket!...well thats what this ball and drilling does for me...
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Post by: wbltim on September 10, 2009, 03:25:43 AM
Had this drilled out with the pin above the bridge. I am a stroker/tweener and wanted something kind of aggressive for a house shot, yet still useable on some tournament conditions.
First league night, 193, 248, 246. A bunch of strikes, missed two ten pins, and one 4 -9 (buried). I did not have to move much at all, even though everyone else was pulling it through the nose in the last game. I kept the speed firm, swung it out, and let it tear back like a banshee. The ball held great, and hit very hard. Very much liked the look.
Post by: kidlost2000 on September 23, 2009, 02:53:21 AM
Pin 5.5" from PAP above my right finger, MB 5.25" from my PAP next to the thumb, CG on center grip line.
Out of the box it was lightly dull and didn't do much for me. Most dull equipment doesn't. Shinned the ball with some Track clean and tacky and got the desired reaction and finish I was looking for and expected.
Usually I play about 16 to 16.5mph as a stroker playing the middle out to around the 7 board, and if there is more oil I will move further right and play up the boards. Occasionally I will slow my ball speed and move further right to go to more of a cranker and play 25 or 30 to 10 when the lanes call for it.
This ball playing as a stroker is amazing.
The ball is clean through the heads and rolls extremely strong on the back end. This is a medium to heavy oil ball. It hooks a ton. More then anything I've had so far. The ball hooks strong and never stops finishing. It also hits the pins hard and carries very well.
It is an expensive ball compared to most internet releases but it was well worth it. Wow!!!
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Post by: rotofan775 on September 23, 2009, 04:35:57 AM
this ball has a very very short pin, maybe a 1/4 of an inch. but me and my driller worked it out to where the pin is even with the ring finger, and the cg is kicked outwards about 30* or so. there is a balance hole on the VAL about the midline.
so i started league tonight, on a fresh shot, and was amazed at the consistency, reaction, and hitting power this ball really had. i missed the pocket only but a few times, and left mostly single pin spares that i converted. but as everyone else was throwing the ball on the outside 5-10 boards, i was comfortably playing right between 15-20, with a breakpoint at bout 40-45 feet at the 8 or 9 board. now i normally average around a 197 at other houses in the area, but tonight, with the jigsaw i was incredibly amazed at how much it retained its versatility and power, and how little i had to move. for my first official 3 games with this ball were: 243, 222, 236, for a 701 series, and a 233 average. needless to say i am very, very pleased with this ball and the amazing people at hammer working to bring us amazing balls like this piece. the ball rolled incredibly smooth for me and didnt jump at the break point or skid thru it like my other pieces do. rather it did what it was built to do, and that is, to hook in oil. so i am a very happy user of this amazing piece from hammer and will hopefully continue to use it with such great success.
rotofan
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Post by: kmaxbowling300 on September 24, 2009, 03:57:16 PM
JIGSAW!JIGSAW!JIGSAW!
God can forgive but the JIGSAW...no..the JIGSAW is a hooking monster and hits like a hammer.it doesnt forgive the pins. And let me say that our oil pattern this season is damn heavy!
This ball is THE BALL!!!
forget the virtual gravitys and etc. etc. Nothing compaires with the JIGSAW, the ball of the year.
This is the most hooking ball i've ever thrown!
Highly reccomended!You won't regret it!!!
Post by: mrbill on September 30, 2009, 11:18:43 AM
I got to tell you all that I don't even have to try to hook this ball, I just release and this ball will do the same thing every time, If I hit my mark the Jigsaw hits the pocket harder then any ball I've had and punches right on through the pin deck!
And I wipe my Ball before every shot and the jigSaw Hardly picks up and oil from the lanes, The JigSaw is Great!!
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom-Chris on September 30, 2009, 08:33:22 PM
I have found that I've had better success on asymmetrical cores with the pin 5 plus inches from my pap. So with the aggressive nature of the coverstock finish I opted to put the pin 5 1/2 from my pap because I wanted to try and keep the ball from burning up to fast. Even doing this did not keep the ball from reading the lane early for me. I am not a big fan of the Jigsaw in box finish. The picked up nice in the mids but that was about it. I had no pop down the lane. After throwing it this way I put a hole threw the mass bias (27/32 bit 2 inches deep). This gave me some more pop down the lane. I still felt I could get this ball to give me the look I generally desire. With this in mind I decided to alter the coverstock. I refinished the ball with a 500, 1000, and then 2000 abralon pad. This worked magic! Now the ball read teh midlane just the way I like but gave me a stronger motion off the spot and a lot more pin action.
In conclusion I'd say the Jigsaw is great for straighter more revved challenged players in box finish. For tweeners or higher rev players, success will be found in altering the coverstock.
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Post by: Drillmn300 on October 16, 2009, 03:20:39 AM
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Post by: tomstewa on October 16, 2009, 04:35:38 PM
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Tweener - 15mph - 275 rev
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Hammer Jigsaw - Roto Grip Rogue Cell - Storm Fast - Roto Grip Mars - Roto Grip SPare Tire
Post by: royjak on November 08, 2009, 07:18:27 PM
Post by: GBE on November 08, 2009, 09:32:24 PM
I drilled this ball 3 days after it was released and have used it in league nearly every week. I feel as if I understand this ball enough that I can offer some solid advice and a credible review.
15# 3 3/8" pin 2.5oz top
Drilled stacked (wanted strong, but consistent motion)with pin about 2:30 from ring finger, MB 2" right of thumb, small x-hole on midline on VAL taking out 3/8 of an ounce.
As for reaction: the ball revs very smoothly off my hand (check profile for form) and Hammer's advertising about the ball's continuation is no exaggeration. To be honest, its somewhat puzzling that carry and continuation don't coincide. It seems that carry lacks, but I can't say that the ball doesn't hit hard or finish through the rack. I can only conclude that the outsides are so sloppy that I should expect the unexpected.
I do agree with most posts that I had to adjust the surface to acquire the backend I was looking for (Hammer doesn't really push the "backend advertising" for this ball). The 5/4 was taken to strictly a 2000 grit Abralon and was perfect. Our lanes play tight (mainly because management decided to add oil to the outside 8 which effectively erased 16 boards from the surface of the lane), but this ball has put a smile on my face since league began.
My overall thoughts (so I don't continue rambling): If you're looking for a ball that isn't "jumpy" off the spot, but need a strong continuous backend then you may want to do a little detective work and look into getting a JigSaw. Its not going to be the strongest ball out there, but is very consistent and forgiving which is a combination any bowler would like.
A very good ball from Hammer - especially since the Black Widow line has ran it's course in my opinion. Looking forward to a pearl version!
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Post by: Xplosive89 on December 17, 2009, 07:22:52 PM
Speed: 16.5-17.0 mph (down lane)
Rav Rate: 450-480
Axis tilt: very little
Axis rotation: 35-40 degrees
Layout (dual angle): 65 X 6 X 40, no extra hole
What I was looking for in this layout was to get the ball cleaner through the front part of the lane and give me a good pop on the backend without being too wild. 1st day i threw this ball, i got just what i was looking for, i was very impressed with the motion, but not how it was inconsistent in reading the midlane. Took the surface down to 2000 and it was a whole new ball! it read the lane exactly where i wanted it and this thing HITS LIKE A HAMMER!! The jigsaw is a flat out tank. i can move just about as far left as i want and this ball comes back every time, yet i can move right, keep some speed on the ball, and it takes the dry part of the lane pretty well.
Overall, i would say this ball is great for a heavy volume of oil, and still punches pretty good on the medium stuff. if your looking for a ball that eats the heavy oil up and doesnt quit, buy the jigsaw.
Post by: jimwoosh on January 08, 2010, 01:34:51 AM
Post by: skevr on February 23, 2010, 12:16:25 PM
the next week I shot a 808 series then in another league I shot a 719 series. This ball is a keeper!!!! last Sunday i noticed all my friends purchased Jigsaws 3 to be exact....Coincidence I don't think so
Post by: Bowler103859 on February 23, 2010, 09:43:48 PM
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LANE CONDITION THS
Length: NA
Volume:NA
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
THSCOMMENTS
Likes:IM NOT SURE HOW THIS BALL WAS DRILLED , I DONT CARE REALLY ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT KICKS BUTT ON THE LANES.IM A STROKER WITH MED. REVS.I WAS AVG 188 BEFORE I BROUGHT THIS BALL,FIRST NITE IT WAS OK AFTER READING SOME REVIEWS ON IT I DECIDED TO CHANGE THE SURFACE TO 800 GRIT WITH A LITTLE POLISH AND OH BOY IT WORKED MAGIC FOR ME .BEEN AVG 206 SINCE ,I REALLY LOVE THIS BALL CANT WAIT FOR LEAGUE NITE TO THROW IT AGAIN.
Dislikes: I SHOULD OF BROUGHT SOONER DAMN IT.
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