Most tenpin bowling alleys run league nights in which anyone can join a team or make one of their own. Stepping into competitive bowling means learning about and buying some of your own equipment. Hammer bowling balls are a brand of ball manufactured by parent-company Ebonite in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Ebonite make Hammer balls for beginners through professionals and have balls for every lane condition.
Beginner
Ebonite manufactures Hammer balls for beginners and children, too. These balls are block-weight balls like you will find in most bowling centers as "house balls." The weight in the ball is equally balanced and the finger holes are drilled central to the weight to make the ball roll straight. Many competitive bowlers also have a straight rolling ball in their bag to help them with difficult spare shots.
Competition Range
Ebonite is constantly updating its series and range of competition Hammer balls. The company provides balls for all lane conditions from heavy oil to bone dry. The weight system in the ball is a complex axle system allowing for the bowler to generate maximum hook and revs to complement a good release, as detailed by John Williams of The Basic of Grip and Roll.
Product Discriptions
The Hammer website offers detailed product descriptions of its latest balls. The exact weight balance of the axles in the balls are detailed along with the surface for which the ball is ideal. The site also recommends the ideal custom drilling, including pin drilling, in order to get the most reactivity from the ball.
Videos
Each Hammer ball has its own instructional video that demonstrates elite-level bowlers using the ball in their own styles. Each bowler has a different style, so the video helps bowlers identify what a particular ball might do for them. Hammer also demonstrates the differences in reactivity between the ball being highlighted and other balls to provide more insight into a particular ball's strengths.
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