Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: huskerbowler3 08/21/2008 16:21

35 of 38 people found this review helpful.
I just want to say that I am extremely disappointed with this ball. This is my first purchase of the widow series and I can ASSURE you that it will be the last. I have it drilled #3 venom pattern with max hook and let me tell you, it does everything but hook. Its extremely inconsistent. One second you are coming up short and the next are going straight thru the headpin. (Starting at 23 and throwing out to 8). Its either strikes or multiple pin splits with this ball. I've thrown 6 games with this on med-med heavy oil and the "NEW" coverstock for this ball is already needing to be cleaned. This ball is extremely overrated and wouldn't recomend this to my worst enemy. I understand that it is a mid performance ball but I think that they missed the head on the nail completely with this one. my ten year old brunswick hph outhooks the hell outta the venom. I will definately be buying the twised fury solid asap. Ive thrown the twisted fury for a year and will stay with brunswick as they continue to be the BEST line of balls(fury series) ive thrown in the last ten years. I dont think I could give this ball away if I tried...
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews by Shawn Ryan 09/09/2008 12:42

13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Looking for that great reaction you got from the original Black Widow? The Black Widow Venom is what you are going to want. It has the same characteristics as the original, clean through the front part of the lane and a hard rolling motion in the back end. The Venom is a little longer than the original Black Widow, but this extra length adds to the hitting power and increases the carry of the Venom. If you are looking to replace the original Black Widow, the Black Widow Venom is going to be the way to go.



Shawn Ryan

2005 Jr. Team USA Member

Manager

Striking Advantage Pro Shop

River Lanes

Titusville, Florida


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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: BowlerWannabe 10/16/2008 22:14

7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Long story short, I'm downing all my equipment from 16 to 15. I used to throw a Roto-Grip Fuel, and first looked to replace that, and since I've heard good things about the venom, I figured I'd try that.



I've got it drilled just a little longer than standard, and I dulled it out a little bit. (don't know exact grit, used a medium scuff pad)



So. Having this ball for 2 weeks, I've been nothing but amazed with how it's been working. It finishes harder than anything else I have, and consequently, carries like a machine.



I'm not a high rev bowler, somewhere around average, and I find that with a few hand, mark, footing adjustments, I can bowl most conditions with this alone.



I've been bowling for about 6 years now, and managed to hold a 203 average in house league, 193 average in a traveling league, and 190 ish in various summer leagues. In the two weeks I've had this ball, my series have been 710, 590, 603 and 706.



I can't seem to find anything bad to say about it at all, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: bowlingfanatic28 08/24/2008 21:25

6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
This is the BEST ball I have thrown to date. I bowled with this ball at demo day and immediately fell in love with it. I shot 228 with grips that were too tight and a span that was a bit long. So, now I just bought one.. I'm very excited. I got it drilled with the pin right in the middle of the grips as opposed to my Black Widow Pearl that is drilled leverage to hook later. Even yet, my Venom hooks around the same time the Pearl does. But, the Venom has much more backend rotation.
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: jedi78123 10/05/2008 21:10

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
ok, im a youth bowler, i have weak(very weak) wrist...little less than medium revs, but i can right out with this ball. my lanes are so wet they are dripping with oil...and so is my ball! i used to have a raw hammer anger and bowled a 179 average with it. This is my 3\'rd year bowling by the way. So, i decided i needed a better ball, so i saved up for this ball and i was amazed. i bowled the 2\'nd arrow with my anger....but this ball made me go to the 1\'rst arrow. The ball is amazing! Go to your local driller/pro shop and buy this now!

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3\'rd year youth bowler,

league average-204

states in florida winner 3 years running 1'rst place.
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: gitrdone79 09/12/2008 11:27

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
ok i just bought this ball for my girlfriend who has a 125 avg on two leagues...she has bowled two games with the ball since having it drilled and without changing her approach or mark she bowled a 159 and a 172...her old ball is a brunswick groove not a whole lot of movement in that ball...with the new venom she gets the backend that her style needs...i would recomend this ball to everybody i have thrown it a few times and i am a high rev bowler and it worked great for me granted i couldnt put my fingers in the ball...i will definatley be looking to get myself one too...i curently have the twisted fury and i carry a 183...179...178...176 avg on 4 dif leagues...if i decide to get a different ball it will be the venom
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: subzer0themaster 07/17/2008 23:54

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I am a high rev bowler so I don't use any of the matte covers unless they get polished but then again its not to same when you do that. So I bought a pearl and yeah thats a great ball but sometime just doesn't have the drive but I just drilled up a venom today and it was great one of there best I feel. It has a nice snap and a lot of drive so if you are ether playing on dryer lanes or if you are a high rev bowler I would recomend this ball!
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: terryh 07/16/2008 12:26

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Just got mine and drilled it up, I am fairly happy with the ball, this will probably be my last Widow, I guess that line has played every angle. I like my Black Widow, the Pearl, the Bite and now the Venom. Maybe I should go back to the Pearl and try different layouts. This Black Widow Venom was a bit more angular on the back end which actually left me more of the big splits than I usually leave. I still like my Cell a little better, not much, just a little.
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Hammer Black Widow Venom Reviewed by: Angels 10/23/2008 15:51

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
hello...

i'm from Malaysia.. Im start bowling, 5 month ogo... i buy a polyster ball.. then im start learn play hook, after that i buy a performance ball. Pro shop recommed me this ball. BLACK WIDOW VENOM. I dont know anything about this ball or another brand performance ball.. my pro shop drill me like number 1 drilling, for high track.. i'm practice everyday with this venom.. in 5 month im start to learn what is bowling. my everage for polyster ball is 89 or maybe 100. now (Oktober) my average is 180-190 every game.. my high score 212.. owesome.. serious.. i love this ball... i love it.. it hook very beautifull.. now i will spend my money for the souce, i recommended this ball.. love Hammer
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