MOMENTUM FOR HAMMER'S DIESEL, BLADE LINES CONTINUES TO BUILD Tuesday, 05/18/2004 HOPKINSVILLE, Kent. – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. According to Hammer Bowling, the same adage holds true for bowling balls and that’s why the company is continuing to expand its Diesel and Blade lines with two new performance ball introductions: the Big Block Diesel and Switch Blade. “Both the Diesel and Blade ball series are extremely popular performance ball lines,” said Brian Graham, Hammer brand manager. “We are very excited to introduce two great looking balls that provide great performance.” Big Block Diesel is the most hooking reactive resin ball in the Hammer arsenal. Featuring the high-revving core found in the original Diesel and a versatile reactive coverstock, Big Block Diesel builds power in the midlane and finishes with a strong continuous roll. Big Block Diesel is Red/Blue in color and is offered in 12 – 16 pounds. The Navy Blue/Purple Switch Blade, in 10 – 16 pounds, is the best choice for an all-purpose ball in the Blade series. With a classic Hammer core with added flip block and the Vicious Power Grip reactive coverstock, Switch Blade produces a strong, controlled arc with explosive power into the pins. Both balls will be available from distributors and pro shops in June 2004. Based in Hopkinsville, Kent., Hammer Bowling is an Ebonite International brand. Ebonite International is a privately-owned company that currently services bowling centers, distributors and retail outlets both domestically and internationally. For more information visit www.hammerbowling.com or www.ebonite.com. ###