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Greetings HammerHeads... I am a staff member of Hammer and I wanted to provide you a brief review of the upcoming Hammer Ratchet bowling ball.
BOWLER STYLE
PAP/Track: 5 1/8” x 1” up
Axis Rotation: 25 degrees
Axis Tilt: 12 degrees
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 18mph
LANE CONDITION
Type:
THS (39' - South Point (medium oil) & 40’ Gold Coast (heavier oil) in Las Vegas, NV), 2012 USBC Nationals Pattern
DRILL PATTERN / LAYOUT
Pin Up: 50 x 5 x 40
(Surface – box finish 3000 Abralon)
COMMENTS
The Ratchet is the perfect complement to the Hammer product line with the modified M.P.A core from the Brick series & the hybrid cover, gets the ball through the front part of the lane with ease, but offers a strong mid-lane movement with a continuous motion in the back ends that does not stop. With the box surface (3000 Abralon); the Ratchet actually matches up well with the medium to medium heavier patterns that I have bowled on so far. I liked the Brick, but I LOVE the Ratchet… I played with the surface at 4000 Abralon & 3000 w/ FF polish, and I really like the way it rolled at 3000 Abralon factory finish surface. The only weakness this ball has, that it is not for the drier lane patterns even if you polish this ball as the motor in this ball is very strong rolling.
The Ratchet has a little different look from the Brick & the previous Taboos (Blue/Silver & original Taboo), with a little more back end continuation which does not quit at all. That is what you want in a strong rolling performance ball for the heavier medium patterns. For me the Ratchet was about 5-6 boards stronger overall than my Brick (cleaner in the fronts & more back end too). This ball fits perfectly between the Brick & Taboo Blue/Silver.
The release date for the Ratchet is Tuesday August 14th, so place your pre-order for this great rolling ball as you will NOT be disappointed.
This ball is ok, I have it drilled for a long and snappy backend, and it's too long with no backend, not impressed with this bowling ball. I hope the next one they come out with is better
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Good afternoon! I am a fellow Hammer staffer and all I can saw is WOW about the Ratvhet! It is another different ball motion you are not use to seeing out of the product line. It is a great ball for a meadium to heavy oil pattern. The Ratchet is overall more aggressive and smoother than the Brick. The winer season will be hear soon enough and The Ratchet will be a GREAT addition to your arsenal! Stop in to your local pro shop on 8/14/12 to drill one up!!!
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Hammer Ratchet Reviewed By: Thompson300 06/20/2012 05:00 ( stars)
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BOWLER STYLE
PAP/Track: 5 1/8” x 1” up
Axis Rotation: 25 degrees
Axis Tilt: 12 degrees
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 18mph
LANE CONDITION
Type:
THS (39' - South Point (medium oil) & 40’ Gold Coast (heavier oil) in Las Vegas, NV), 2012 USBC Nationals Pattern
DRILL PATTERN / LAYOUT
Pin Up: 50 x 5 x 40
(Surface – box finish 3000 Abralon)
COMMENTS
The Ratchet is the perfect complement to the Hammer product line with the modified M.P.A core from the Brick series & the hybrid cover, gets the ball through the front part of the lane with ease, but offers a strong mid-lane movement with a continuous motion in the back ends that does not stop. With the box surface (3000 Abralon); the Ratchet actually matches up well with the medium to medium heavier patterns that I have bowled on so far. I liked the Brick, but I LOVE the Ratchet… I played with the surface at 4000 Abralon & 3000 w/ FF polish, and I really like the way it rolled at 3000 Abralon factory finish surface. The only weakness this ball has, that it is not for the drier lane patterns even if you polish this ball as the motor in this ball is very strong rolling.
The Ratchet has a little different look from the Brick & the previous Taboos (Blue/Silver & original Taboo), with a little more back end continuation which does not quit at all. That is what you want in a strong rolling performance ball for the heavier medium patterns. For me the Ratchet was about 5-6 boards stronger overall than my Brick (cleaner in the fronts & more back end too). This ball fits perfectly between the Brick & Taboo Blue/Silver.
The release date for the Ratchet is Tuesday August 14th, so place your pre-order for this great rolling ball as you will NOT be disappointed.
Hammer Ratchet Reviewed By: jlimbeck852@gmail.com 08/01/2012 01:02 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 225 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 218 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 4 3/4 over 1/2 up | |
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Hammer Ratchet Reviewed By: j-rod-300 07/10/2012 10:51 ( stars)
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