Hammer Effect Bowling Ball Review (4K) | Bowlers Paradise

[@apd0327]

I purchased both the Hammer Effect and the Attention Star and had them drilled with the same layout 60* x 4.5" x 40*. When I tried both in league, I found for me the Attention Star was cleaner and sharper off the end of the pattern while the Hammer Effect saw it at the mid lane and read in the oil. However, the Attention Star is a perfect step down from the Hammer Effect when I need the ball to push a few feet further down lane. Both turned out to be really great pieces.

[@lessankey5287]

I wish I got this ball way sooner, got it the other day for Xmas, I’m only a 159 avg bowler, out of the box I have shot 190,199,178,229 and 252 with it, absolutely love this ball

[@lessankey5287]

219**

[@marym470]

Already ordered the hammer Effect, going to bowl a summer sport shot league. Hope it works good.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

This ball has sport shot league written all over it!

[@mauricew3711]

Same here

[@BroliciousGaming]

Will this ball pair well with an extreme envy? Im high rev and throw 14-16 mph

[@b.r.fowler785]

1:36 If that’s not the most literal example of splitting the 8-9, then I don’t know what is. Damn.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Right. Unbelievable. This one and the Summit Peak were both ridiculously good at that.

[@narutofanar]

I've been watching Darren Tang too much because I was SLAMMING that NUT button seeing that shot. What a beautiful ball motion from the foul line to the end of the pin deck.

[@danielweisman6764]

do you think using a NU ( 4x4x4.5 layout ) for G1 and then switching to this for THS / League would be a good pair?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

If you like the NU on fresh that should work just fine.

[@LazyOutlaw420]

Man I got the widow 3.0 and noticed it wasn't catching as well on heavy oil. Got this bad boy and it did what I got it for and more. So I can use this for heavy oil and the 3.0 maybe halfway through game 2 when the lane breaks down a bit.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Glad to hear your finding a strategy thats working for you!

[@FromTheRuff]

I'm still living in 2023 ben. I'll catch up with you on the top 5 soon lol but for now I really enjoy the roto grip hustle M&M

[@bowlersparadise2255]

I still throw that one in the bag from time to time so I get it!

[@TheAdventureArtists]

In your opinion, what would you consider a higher ball speed & lower ball speed?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

I would consider myself rev dominant

[@craighendricks3240]

Compare the Effect to the Obsession. Are they similar?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

No idea. Never threw any of the obsessions.

[@shkrzfyi]

Will the effect be a good choice over the blackwidow 3.0?, if i already have the blackwidow 2.0 hybrid and summit peak in the bag?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

I would personally go with the 3.0 first based on your other options.

[@randyheiser5367]

Would this be worth getting if you have the 3d offset attack?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

While there's quite a bit of overlap between the 2, the HK22C base material in the Effect is so good that it's run this one straight up the rankings as one of the best balls on the market. In short, yes.

[@randyheiser5367]

@bowlersparadise2255 Thanks for the reply and your good content. Much appreciated.

[@jthompson7910]

May I ask what weight were you throwing? 14,15, or 16

[@BrentBowlsBadly]

Let's talk about the elephant in the room with this ball... does it actually have a scent or is it just whatever cleaner they are using now?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

It smells like an old Venom Shock to me....

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

I heard it's orange peel or as Connery would say, shitrus

[@chuckcampbell1731]

Yes orange citrus

[@kingpinjustin1]

Now what are we considering high speed to be a high speed bowler?

[@ChrisHally45]

Great question I’d like to know too. I think I throw it relatively hard but not topped out 15-17mph 16 lb ball

[@brianschumaker5912]

Same question here. I throw a 16# ball at 16mph. The 16# is getting hard to handle in my elder years. 57 years old, left hip going out, bad knees. I figure on going to 14# balls next. I threw a 14# house ball at 17.8 mph consistently with zero effort. More accurately I might add.

[@cheeksmcgee5250]

I have a BW 3.0 is the Hammer Effect on the same level or a ball down from that?

[@choop7161]

It’s going to be a ball down, probably next out of the bag behind your 3.0.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

It’s a lateral move. Similar in overall strength but cleaner so you’ll be able to play right or left of the BW. Just depends where the strikes are.

[@Filipesun]

I have a phaze 2, summit peak and attention star what 1 ball am i missing in this arsenal?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Something weaker like an iQ tour solid, xponent or even a hustle

[@Mike-xe1pn]

You're an absolute fool of you don't get this ball. Once it gets 60+ games of Lane shine you will win money every week.