Hammer
Spike

Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:
Medium:
Dry:
Sport:

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

General Ball Info

Coverstock Info
Name:
GTR III
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:
Blue / Orange
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.56
Total Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:NA

Everything on the Spike is new for Hammer. Even though the GTR3 cover has been used before, the Spike offers it in a pearlized version and it surrounds a brand new high RG, high differential core shape. This combination of elements produces a ball that wastes zero energy getting to the breakpoint.

A ball with this type of reaction was best for us on our medium test pattern. We liked it there just a tad bit more than on our dry pattern. All three players saw the Spike clear the front with no effort, then make a big turn when ...

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
Length
(1-25)
Back End
(1-20)
Total Hook
(1-100)