Theorem Pearl - House Patterns

Extremely clean throughout the lane for a Track pearl.  I have bowled with a good amount of Track pearls this is one of the first that doesn’t have that super quick response to friction.  I like that.  It is also true when rolling in a good amount of oil, the Theorem Pearl can skid too much, which I think is fair.  I have been able to play the track area (between 5-10) as well as in (targeting 25-20 at the arrows) I really like the shape and reliability of what know it will do.  Example: I roll a shot with the Theorem Pearl gets through fronts and mids, then the back part of the lane I see it wants to skid or make a small move, or it sets up perfectly.  Those are good characteristics of a bowling ball; it’s telling you what it sees then in turn what you might want to do for pocket success.  Even if the Theorem Pearl reads a little early, that’s ok the move will be early and continuous, that should be easier to read then a ball reading early, making two moves then hitting the pocket or missing the pocket.  Drive through the pins is so consistent.  Of course, we aren’t going to roll the same exact shot every time, however, we are going to get close enough.  The Theorem Pearl will get through the pins so easily it will seem like you are cheating. 
GOT TO LOVE THAT feeling.  Compared to the Theorem I think they are night and day which is great!!!  They are different enough it’s not a love hate, it is love, love because they achieve success differently.

Would everyone here consider the Crown Victory to be a good replacement for the Hazmat? My son has had the Hazmat in his bag for the last 2 years, but is the last 14lb ball in his bag that needs to go. He already has a solid/control piece (Envy Tour), Pearl (Effect), Urethane (overseas BW Widow Urethane Black), he needs something to blend out the lanes, which is what the Hazmat would do. Hammer doesn't have anything currently symmetric filling that fills that void that isn't close to being discontinued in the next 5 months, and if I went with something like a BW 2.0 Hybrid, his entire bag except for his spare ball (Hammer True Blood) would be asymmetric.

So would the Crown Victory be a good replacement, or even a step up from the Hazmat?

BL.

Crown Victory would be a step down from Hazmat, cleaner and sharper. Assuming you're talking about the original hybrid and not the solid, that ball was definitely a little unique.

Ethos Hybrid kinda fits the bill, it's always seemed to blend more than others. Otherwise you're looking at something like the Stealth Mode, a Super Cuda, or maybe a No Doubt with the shine removed

First Hammer Black Widow I have Ever thrown…..and WOW!!!

Out of all of the balls I have been blessed to throw as an ambassador for Brunswick, one line of balls I have never thrown….and that line was the Black Widow line.  I wasn’t that I didn’t like them, I just never tried one because each time they came out, they just didn’t fit in my arsenal.  Now, I am SO glad I took the leap and drilled up the new Hammer Black Widow Mania!  Having never thrown a Black Widow, I wanted to see what made this ball so different.  The HK22-Cohesion Pearl coverstock which is the same cover on the Hammer Effect which I ABSOLUTELY, so I wanted to put a 40x5x75 layout in this ball to maximize its full ball motion and give the ball continuous and predictable ball motion on any lane condition…AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!    The Black Widow Mania simply an INCREDIBLE bowling ball!  The ball control and predictability support all the reviews and hype I have heard for years about the Black Widow line for years.  This ball is just unreal.  Like the Hammer Effect and if I can be so bold….I believe we have the 2025 Ball of the Year in the Hammer Black Widow Mania!!!

Another Innovation from DV8 Not Just for No-Thumbs and Two-Handers!!!

I am very proud to introduce to you the newest addition to the DV8 line, the DV8 Dark Side.  The new DV8 Dark Side introduces the new Duality Core.  Albeit this core is designed to give no-thumb bowlers more drilling options and a greater performance advantage, the Dark Side is equipped with the Inciter Hybrid coverstock and finished with a factory compound.  With a 45x4x30 layout the Dark Side allows for cleaner ball length through the front part of the lanes while delivering a strong continuous motion on the backend. The Duality core offers the lowest differential in the new No-Thumb category, creating less flare and a unique ball motion for this evolving and game changing category.  For 2-handed, 2-finger and traditional bowlers, the Dark Side offers the perfect balance of power, control, and performance.  Check out our No-Thumb resource page on DV8bowling.com for more in-depth information on how the Dark Side will work for you.  DV8 keeps on creating innovation in bowling equipment and has done it again with the new DV8 Dark Side.  If you are not throwing DV8, you’re just not bowling!!!
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Columbia300 Rally    @15lbs 2.478 .050 .015   DynamiCore/HK22C
WWRD 04/17/2025    (12-16 lbs)   Alternate Core 12-13 lbs   Volume- Medium to Heavy
Core- Shifter      Coverstock- HK22C Formula 1 Hybrid (NEW)
Here is another version using the Shifter core from previous releases (Speed, Top Speed & High Speed). The Original Speed was used by Dom Barrett to win the 2022 Tournament of Champions. On that show, getting to the pocket consistently for some bowlers was difficult. Dom along with the Speed had a fantastic, consistent ball motion. The new Rally brings back that strong overall hook for Medium to Heavy volumes. The difference from this choice and the original is the HK22C base with the same Formula 1 Hybrid additive package. Higher speed/lower rev bowlers who get trapped between clean/angular and big cores/surfaces that roll early, should take a look at the Rally. This color combo will get noticed, as well.
Box Surface- 500/2000    Color- Royal Blue/Lime/Silver
Recommended Cleaner: Power House Clean ‘N Dull      www.Columbia300.com
https://columbia300.com/products/rally