MID-PERFORMANCE? UH, NO! | Hammer Scorpion Strike

Some bowling balls are gifted. They just bring a lot of value because they outperform what is typically expected from its performance category. The Scorpion Strike is one of those bowling balls. Watch the video and you'll understand why.
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With the help of SPECTO data, it'll help tell the story about reaction shape, overall hook and continuation through the pins. Here are the SPECTO data points used and definition of each term:
Launch Speed - Speed measured off the hand.
Entry Speed - Speed measured at the pins. (What you'd see on your home center MPH screens)
Rev Rate - Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
Launch Angle - The angle the ball traveled the first 10 feet.
Break Point Position - Board at which the ball was at its outermost position.
Total Hook - Total number of boards the ball crosses on the way to the pins.
Hook Power - Number of boards the ball hooked based from the True Breakpoint.
Entry Angle - The angle of the ball between 51 and 55 feet.
Impact Angle - The angle of the ball between 57 and 59.5 feet.
Pin Deck Exit - Ball position at the end of the pin deck.
Questions? Comments? Did you order one after seeing this video? Let me know! I read all the comments and respond to many!
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[@SaintG.K.]

was looking for a nice quality transition/burn ball with good length and back end. Hammer is right on time with this one!

[@thestonesaver6345]

You and Hype Charles on the same ball schedule? Lol Love to see multiple reviews on all these balls. Great stuff BrunsNick!

[@brunsnick]

@@thestonesaver6345 we copy eachothers homework 😎

[@Whysoserious-kl5sh]

I have the OG scorpion as my benchmark so this would fit right up next to it. But I am curious where and if this ball would fit into your arsenal Nick? btw keep up the good work on reviews and content!! Really happy to have started watching your channel 😃

[@b.r.fowler785]

Never really paid that much attention to the Scorpion series, but this one caught my eye with its backend reaction. I might get this piece.

[@jlewis1998]

Same here.

[@BowlerJ1]

Nick, I once had a pin slide into the channel while upright, bounce off the wall and back into the channel, then settle back on the lane standing up - this occurred in game 1. In game 3 I had a pin richochet off the wall sideways but stand up spinning like crazy, eventually coming to a stop about 3 feet in front of the sweep and in front of the 3 pin. I didn't cry but came real close - two of the most unlucky breaks occurring on the same night. It happened nearly 50 years ago but I remembrer it like yesterday. Ugh!!!

[@brunsnick]

Can’t wait for mine!

[@ripvanrevs]

About 40 years ago my dad had a pin come out of the pit on a strike, go through the sweep and stand up in the middle of the lane. 3 months ago I had the headpin hit the left wall and stand up where the 7 pin was. I normally video my practices but wasn't that time.

[@b.r.fowler785]

About a decade ago, I had a pin bounce out of the pit after a flush strike, only to dance and spin around across the pin deck and settle in on the 2-pin spot. On the outside, I was laughing in shock and disbelief…but internally, I wanted to fight somebody.

[@VinnyManzi]

I was in league and threw a strike! Should've recorded it

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

My arsenal is sort of pearl-heavy, but man this one looks good

[@TrevorPrinceMusic]

Commenting on what you said about waiting for the day a pin stands back up you'd cry, i was working on the front 10 after never having 300 i rolled one in the pocket so perfect the 10 pin flipped off the curtain and stood up in the 6 pin spot.....i almost had a mental breakdown..... anyway lol. I like this ball

[@scenicmyles]

Great looking ball, thanks for the demo in multiple zones, I also loft the ball naturally, I have tried not to, but then my accuracy dropped, your demos are my favorite. 👍

[@brunsnick]

@@scenicmyles thank you!

[@butchcoolidge3261]

This ball lists for $145.00! Looks great. HK22, pearl, 1500, compound, nice big core. I’m looking for a new piece just because. And after seeing it in action, this could be it.

[@ObjectiveEthics]

Looking at my Scorpion Sting, Scorpion Hybrid and Scorpion LF wondering where this new Scorpion fits into my arsenal... I know my wallet doesn't need a new ball that doesn't do something really different from what I already own. Love the colors and am very curious about adding an HK22 into my collection but I may pass on this one. I am very happy with my Sting so I don't think I need a replacement for that. I do love those colors though. Hammer has some of the best looking balls on the market. My green smoke Web Pearl is beautiful and a very solid performer as well.

[@waynehudler2642]

Nick, you are aces my friend! I have an OG Scorpion that I love. This will be a perfect companion to it. Thanks for sharing as always!

[@timothypope5300]

How does this compare to the low fare hammer released a while back

[@brunsnick]

This is cleaner and more backend, the low flare is better playing straighter since it’s smoother.

[@timothypope5300]

@@brunsnick perfect thank you

[@bananablaster1234]

I would've loved this ball to come out sooner. This looks like an amazing ball for its price point

[@davidcooper246]

Nick, I’m trying to finish off a 5-ball arsenal and need your opinion on the scorpion strike. I have the extreme envy, effect, and radioactive vine balls already in my new arsenal. I’m looking at the hazmat solid and the scorpion strike as my two possible symmetrical options. I’m a speed dominant player and I’m a lower rev player. Would the hazmat solid and scorpion strike be good to add or one over the other for my big symmetrical option? Need a little help getting this figured out

[@quinnkeating8431]

Wow that ball hooks for a symmetric pearl, even when going left on less than ideal conditions.

[@studiobsquared299]

Been very interested in this one

[@EKBBQ2358]

Hey Brunsnick, appreciate the review! I am curious on your thoughts on how the Scorpion Strike compares to the Radical Crypto Boom? I know the Crypto Boom is discontinued, but the core numbers are very similar on both balls and both have variations of HK22 pearl coverstocks. Any feedback you could provide on how they compare to each other is appreciated.

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

Cool video talk tech bowling ball brunsnick

[@D3AThCAl2DS]

pretty much a web tour pearl with hk22 and a touch less core.. maybe? better continuation through pins

[@davidcooper246]

I’m not a cranker style bowler. I’m more in the range between a stroker and tweener style player. Any help u could give me would be appreciated

[@YIFUNGTEOH]

Effect pin down BW 3.0,2.0 solid , 2.0 hybrid, envy tour pearl. Thinking to get a weaker shiner sym for later game in league. Any thoughts and advices ? Appreciate

[@HeroPotatoDB]

Good video, enjoyed watching oh well this one responds to little changes like that, unrelated note but i know y’all putting that HK22 base on everything and for some reason something popped into my noggin, what if y’all slapped the NU cover stock on the Gas Mask core? Don’t know if that might happen but hey i would definitely love to see how a ball like that reacts!

[@remington1439]

Nick’ the break away or the scorpion strike ? For league.

[@brunsnick]

@@remington1439 Either are great league balls. For me personally I like quicker response and I’m bias towards pearls.

[@randymelissabutton2159]

I love the Specto data, you can really see when the ball deflects by the pin deck numbers. I like to play a little straighter but when my 2.0 Hybrid gets too strong, I would rather change balls than move too far in (even though the BW can swing the lane). Actually on my local lanes the lower end plays at least an arrow left on the fresh, so I might be able to start with something like this down there...I love some HK-22!!

[@jlewis1998]

Thanks BrunsNick for another great review! Never considered any of the Scorpions but this one is definitely going on my list. Hopefully I can get it before going to nationals near the end of July.

[@newbloodink]

I'm getting a crypto boom vibe, it's a pretty ball but the low flare was also purple

[@duronj77]

Hey Nick, going to grab this ball. Would I still need Artic Vibe or is the performance difference similar enough?

[@larrylacroix3944]

Interesting

[@ethanwilliams2254]

Nick, I don't know your capabilities when doing these reviews or if this has been mentioned before, but I think a lot of bowlers would like to see this. It would be awesome if you could do almost like a split review where you have a sport or challenge shot on another lane. The reason I mention this is because a few months ago, I bowled on a super flat sport pattern for the first time, and balls that were generally smooth and continuous on a house shot for me became super angular and violent. However, many people throwing weaker balls than what I was using such as the red Tundra Fire, NU Blue, and Endeavor where really successful. Your videos are super informative already, and they're basically the verdict when it comes to me choosing a new ball, especially since I throw a similar ballspeed and revrate to you. However, it would be very helpful to see how balls perform in vastly different environments in the reviews, and I would feel more informed in my decision making prior to buying a new ball. Thanks!

[@AMERICOBECKS]

How do you compare this ball with the new vibe artic is it stronger? I am looking for a good companion for my widow 3.0,thanks

[@brunsnick]

@@AMERICOBECKS stronger than Vibes. You’d need a ball like Hazmat original to go between 3.0 and this Scorpion. Too much gap just the 2.

[@BobsWoodStuff]

Great review as always Nick. Do you think this ball will maintain its backend strength after it's seen some lane shine and then is sanded? On my Cuda Pearl after sanding it once it lost all backend strength and didn't get it back no matter what grit I used on it.

[@raymondlangella5276]

This Ball hits exceptionally hard!

[@E3cubed]

This ball looks nice. How does it compare to the DV8 chill pearl? Would both fit in the bag?

[@brunsnick]

@@E3cubed pick either or. No need for both.

[@drjandtex]

always love the reviews! You make them all look good lol.. Considering a new medium oil ball currently throw the Outer Limits Hybrid but sometimes would like a little more power so how does the Scorpion Strike compare with the Track Stealth hybrid and the Radical Outer Limits hybrid? Low speed (13mph) high track low-med rev 13lb ball senior adult... currently throwing Stealth for heavy oil, the Outer Limits for medium, and Nu Blue Hammer for light & spares... THANKS FOR YOUR VIEWS!

[@brunsnick]

Scorpion Strike would be cleaner and more flip than the Outer Limits and not nearly as strong as the Stealth Hybrid.

[@rhegafd]

Can someone please answer why bowlers blow in their thumb holes? I notice some do, some don't, some do it every shot, others it seems random. Im assuming its in case something gets in there, but that seems so far fetched to me.

[@vincentvega2244]

It gives you a little time to grip so you won't drop it then you can put tape later if needed

[@steadfasttinsoldier5228]

Moisture from your breath makes the thumbhole tackier to give them a little more grip, to prevent the ball from slipping off their hand. I personally can't stand moisture getting in my...*ahem* hole. I try not to grip the ball too much with the thumb anyway.

[@rhegafd]

@@steadfasttinsoldier5228 THANK YOU! Ive asked that question a dozen times and no one will answer (which I find odd) That makes sense but would drive me crazy. Im the same, any moisture and I have to back off, wipe my thumb off, wipe out the thumb hole etc. Personally, it drives me nuts hearing that sound every shot on these channels. Not so much on this channel, but others its just annoying. Maybe now that I know why it wont bug me. Thanks again.

[@vincentvega2244]

Moisture

[@TrevorPrinceMusic]

Moisture, and I also use slide so I blow it to get the excess out of there

[@Lifter4Life]

Great video Nick! You the man!

[@AMERICOBECKS]

Nice video as always, what do you think about comparing this ball to ebonite fireball purple gold are they to similar balls? Or is it worth it to have both thanks

[@brunsnick]

Scorpion Strike is a nice step up. More flare, more overall hook. Having both though? Depending on your rev rate and speed, the differences may be harder to see.

[@avos5]

I take it back 😅 Your crown jewel pattern is different compared to the 2012 pattern in the pattern library drop box Thanks for adding that to the video

[@joshytangy]

Hello from Singapore! Absolutely love what you do and thank you for everything, and your great explanation. Love your videos!

[@dennismcclintock3154]

Ok nick which way to hammer scorpion strike new Hammer Hazmat or Hammer effect not to mention excited to see this New Brunswick Mesmerize 4 color with new tri core and the new Atlas 😮😮😮 my head is dizzy another great video Nick

[@tallc23]

I want to get a new ball but cannot afford to have 5 different balls. Bowling with a Brunswick Method now and not a high rev bowler. Really like this ball and hope it will fit the bill for senior league. Thanks

[@cannonchristopher]

Scorpion Strike AND Hazmat Solid?! Chef's Kiss. RIP my wallet. 🤣

[@gabebennett818]

This vs the orange Fireball? 🧐

[@brunsnick]

@@gabebennett818 this is stronger by a fair amount.

[@CliftonDon74]

Most balls should behave the way you want as long as you throw it the right way. 👍

[@simizz]

you were talking about a brunswick melee jab purple og?

[@mikek4581]

Nick, how does this compare to the DV8 Chill?

[@eXploital]

Hey nick how are you? How do you think the ball would be for the burn? 340 ish rpm 16.5 mph one handed righty My full arsenal (missing a burn piece) Purple hammer Nova 3.0 P2 Rstx2 Looking for a cleaner sym pearl for games 5-6 of the block Thanks :)

[@brunsnick]

Might still be a little strong for burn. I’d opt for Tundra Blue Fire or Tundra Fire. Lower diff.

[@eXploital]

@@brunsnick thanks for the instant reply!! Appreciate

[@eXploital]

If I may have one more question? Higher RG pieces never worked for me in the houses I tend to play in Got any idea for lower rg lower diff piece from brunswick line (or any of the sub-companies) Or maybe drill the scorpion strike with weaker pin perhaps?

[@brunsnick]

@eXploital if you need a true burn ball, then Rhino for a lower RG. Maybe we have different opinions on what burn is and why higher RG maybe better when you actually see the burn.

[@eXploital]

@@brunsnick okay i'll keep it in mind. thanks again ♥️

[@Fe_TeslaCoil]

currently have a widow 3.0, scorpion, raw solid, kinetic black ice. do you think this ball could replace the black ice? i typically bowl on house shots but im venturing into more sport leagues/tournaments

[@brunsnick]

@@Fe_TeslaCoil this would probably be a small step down from Kinetic. A little cleaner, maybe sharper on back as the lanes break down.

[@mullerpb74]

spring of '22 I had two occasions in two different tournaments where pins stood back up. I took a few weeks off after that.

[@brunsnick]

Sounds more than reasonable to me.

[@georgemorelos6238]

Thanks for another hey review!!

[@suttonsplash14]

Nothing hits like a HAMMERRRRR

[@eww8899]

Do you drill your symmetrical balls pin up or down?

[@brunsnick]

@@eww8899 pin up. Never pin down anymore.

[@timisu87]

Looks like a Melee Jab Nick

[@johninderieden7611]

When are you doing a review of the Vaporize?

[@brunsnick]

Few more weeks. 👍🏻

[@metalmaniac1980s]

Reminding of the effect

[@eww8899]

Hammer effect or Scorpion strike for league?

[@brunsnick]

@@eww8899 if you throw it harder, Effect. If you’re slower speed, the. Scorpion Strike

[@georgepreston641]

do you use finger grips

[@brunsnick]

One