General Info
| Brand: | Hammer |
| Name: | Arson High Flare |
| Reviewed: | May 2015 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Max-Hook Pearl |
| Type: | Reactive Pearl |
| Box Finish: | 500 / 2000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish |
| Color: | Red Pearl / Yellow Pearl |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | Modified Arson 2 |
| Type: | Symmetrical |
| RG: | 2.48 |
| Diff: | 0.054 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.000 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
The newest mid-price ball from Hammer is the Arson High Flare. While the name will be familiar to Hammer fans, the High Flare is new both in core and coverstock. The new Modified Arson 2 weight block is similar in shape to previous Arson cores, but this version’s differential has been bumped up to the highest value out of all previous Arsons, hence the High Flare name. The coverstock is a pearlized reactive cover called Max-Hook Pearl that is finished with 2000 Abralon and then polished.
The skid/flip reaction provided by this pairing was best for us on our medium test pattern. Stroker and Tweener were able to take full advantage of the higher differential core, crossing between the second and third arrows and getting the ball to the eight board at the breakpoint. The
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Hammer Arson High Flare Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- Hammer Arson High Flare vs. Hammer Arson High Flare Solid
- Hammer Arson High Flare vs. Hammer Arson Low Flare
- Hammer Arson High Flare vs. Hammer Arson Low Flare Solid
- Hammer Arson High Flare vs. Hammer Arson Pearl
- Hammer Arson High Flare vs. Hammer Rebel
- Hammer Arson High Flare vs. Hammer Viral Solid
To compare the Hammer Arson High Flare to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional Hammer Arson High Flare Resources
Click here to visit Hammer's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.
Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.
