Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Nail
Reviewed:July 2012
Empty
Coverstock Specs
Name:Shredder Reactive Pearl
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 / 4000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:Smoke / Fire
Empty
Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.55
Diff:0.042
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Nail is a new price point introduction for Hammer. This new line up will land between the Mid Price Performance line of the Arson and the Lower Mid Price Performance line of the Vibes. The Nail uses the core shape found in the Raw Hammer Doom and combines it with the Shredder Reactive Pearl cover that was last seen on the Midnight Vibe.

This combination gave us excellent length and the best reaction on our medium test pattern. On this pattern, each tester was able to play in their comfort zone. The polished pearl cover gives the Nail enough of a read of the midlane to keep us from having

The BTM Ball Testing Team

About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.