poflobo
10-08-2009, 06:45 PM
I noticed in the bowling ball question “What is your favorite Hammer Bowling Ball?” there are several people who own the Black Widow Venom. I love mine.
I got curious, so I thought I would post this and see what info I could put together. I’ll go first and you can use it as a template.
Black Widow Venom
Weight: 15 lbs.
Date bought: April 2009
Why you chose it: Pro Shop guy asked me what type of ball reaction I wanted and how I
wanted to shoot it. Based on what I told him, he suggested the Venom.
Drill Pattern: Actually a combo of two patterns. It is a #3 Drilling, Strong Layout
(medium track) set up as a #1 Drilling, Skid/Flip Layout (high track). Pin is
over ring finger. It was drilled this way based on my conversation at the
Pro Shop and the Black Widow drill layouts.
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Inserts: Fingers and thumb
Bowling Style: Tweener
Ball Speed: 15 to 16 mph at the pins.
Favorite Shot: Across 7 board ( +/- 1 ) to 3 board ( +/- 1 ) at breakpoint
(optimum conditions)
Maintenance Required: None. May need new finger inserts soon.
(other than cleaning)
Is it your “go to” ball: Yes
I got curious, so I thought I would post this and see what info I could put together. I’ll go first and you can use it as a template.
Black Widow Venom
Weight: 15 lbs.
Date bought: April 2009
Why you chose it: Pro Shop guy asked me what type of ball reaction I wanted and how I
wanted to shoot it. Based on what I told him, he suggested the Venom.
Drill Pattern: Actually a combo of two patterns. It is a #3 Drilling, Strong Layout
(medium track) set up as a #1 Drilling, Skid/Flip Layout (high track). Pin is
over ring finger. It was drilled this way based on my conversation at the
Pro Shop and the Black Widow drill layouts.
148
Inserts: Fingers and thumb
Bowling Style: Tweener
Ball Speed: 15 to 16 mph at the pins.
Favorite Shot: Across 7 board ( +/- 1 ) to 3 board ( +/- 1 ) at breakpoint
(optimum conditions)
Maintenance Required: None. May need new finger inserts soon.
(other than cleaning)
Is it your “go to” ball: Yes