Got my new Hammer Blue Hammer today....

[Hammer]

I went to my pro shop and got it setup and drilled today. I couldn't try it out today because a contractor was coming out to do some work for me. The problem was I set up a time of 12:30PM for the pro shop to do my ball today because they come at certain times from another shop in the city. Luckily
my contractor live right across the street from me and he is a neighbor of mine. So I pushed the 1PM time to 1:30PM. I will have to push the ball test time to 1PM tomorrow. I work close to home from 7AM to 12PM. It will be interesting to see the action of the new Hammer. It is geared for dry to medium dry. I saw on the company video that it can be set up for other alley conditions also.

[noeymc]

if i am not mistaken thats on the lines of a entry level ball right? and in thos videos they make all the balls look good

[billf]

Almost every ball is good..when used in the manner in which it was designed. Matching not just the ball to the lane conditions but also to the bowler. Layouts and surface changes can be great companions to reach that all elusive compromise.

Good luck. Hope it works great for you!

[Hammer]

I noticed that my new Hammer had a balance hole put in it. This is the first time I have had a ball with one in it. I had a urethane Hammer back in the early 90s and I think it was called the purple Hammer. That ball was great and hit the pins hard on a pocket hit. I am hoping that this one will be like the old one I had.

[billf]

"Holy shattering pins Batman, it's a balance hole to increase ball dynamics! What should we do."

Sorry, couldn't help it. Popped into my head when I saw your avatar.

[Hammer]

Hopefully it will be an increase in dynamics for the good. Would be funny if I find out when I throw the ball down the lane it has no hook. All I will say then is Oooh Nooo!
I will be interested to see what it feels like to throw a 14lb ball after having 16 and 15lb balls.