Here is my ball review on the new Hammer Spike ball - due out on July 16th.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding this ball or any other Hammer products.
~ Mike
LANE CONDITION
Lane Patterns Used: 39' House Shot, USBC Singles/Double Pattern, & 2013 ITC Sectional Singles Pattern (43'), Kegel Broadway Pattern
COMMENTS
Ball Layout: 50 x 4 1/2 x 35
Likes: I was excited to hear about this release (High RG / High Diff core) from the ball that I enjoyed back in the day – Black Widow Nasty. This ball is much better with the Jet Black cover to give this ball plenty of ease through the front part of the lane. This ball is definately very clean in the front part of the lane with a STRONG & BIG backend reaction. As advertised, it fits above the Titanium Nail & Cobalt Vibe by providing a continuous backend motion where you need it. 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. First series out of the box was a 279, 227, 267 = 773 series on a low volume house shot pattern.
Dislikes: Tends to be a little too strong off the spot on the fresher patterns. It was a little too sensitive to the lane patterns which I played on the fresh, which is not the best idea to use an angular ball on these patterns anyways.
I think this ball will work great for a few of 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 high rg / high diff core & the Jet Black cover, this ball will help bowlers have a ball that will get down the lane with ease & turn the corner in the backends. This is a little different motion that we have seen & I feel was missing in the Hammer brand.
The release date for this ball is July 16th, so make sure you place your pre-order through your local pro shop.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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