Ebonite Brand Reviews
Surface finish: 500 Abralon
Layout: -
PAP: 5 1/4 – 7/8 up.
Speed: 24 kmh
Revrate: 410 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.025
I have been waiting for a performance urethane ball and now its here. You won´t be dissapointed this is just a great piece on the shorter patterns.
Surface finish: 1000 grit
Layout: 3 1/2″ pin under 45 degrees, x-hole down
PAP: 4 3/8″ over and 1″ up
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 320 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.025
I was very excited about this new urethane release. Urethane can be a great option and something unique, but it hasn’t really been a big success for me.
That was until the Blue Hammer. I used the Blue Hammer exclusively on the short pattern for the EMC 2011 and bowled really well. It gave me a option of staying very straight and right on top of the friction without having to overthrow it.
The Blue Hammer seems a little cleaner than a lot of other urethanes, but still has that nice smooth backend motion. For short patterns this is the ball to try and people with lower speed or higher rev rates will even be able to use it on medium patterns.
I’m looking forward to trying this ball on shorter patterns in other centres.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5½” out – 1/8″ up
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 320 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.025
Welcome back!
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 45 x 5” x 65
PAP: 5 1/8 x 0
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 350 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.025
I tested the Blue Hammer on Winding Road which is 39 ft. long. This particular pattern has out of bounds to the right and is not suited for a urethane ball. I compared it to my trusty original Nitro. They seem similar in hook with the Blue Hammer being a little smoother overall. If you struggle with short patterns or if you see too much backend even with entry level reactive balls, try a Blue Hammer. You won’t be disappointed.
