Black Widow Drilling Instructions

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Illustrations shown are for Right-Handed Bowlers. Please reverse for Left-Handed Bowlers

The Hammer Black Widow series of balls is designed to provide length and aggressive backend reaction for a wide variety of bowling styles. Overall, bowlers can expect to see excellent all-purpose ball motion with more entry angle to the pocket and improved hitting power. The Black Widow series features the High Mass Bias Gas Mask core with added flip block for enhanced drilling versatility. Since the Black Widow series features a High Mass Bias core, the balls provide excellent drilling versatility by placing the pin and mass bias in different configurations. When drilling a High Mass Bias ball, the placement of the Mass Bias will have a significant impact on changing the breakpoint shape and overall ball motion.
Tuning Ball Motion:
The coverstocks used on the Hammer Black Widow series will provide good length and strong backend reaction. However, it is important to keep in mind that all bowlers have different needs. The Black Widow coverstock can easily be sanded to a rougher grit for stronger hook motion in oil or polished for more length, more aggressive breakpoint and less total hook. Please consult your pro shop operator for additional assistance in tuning ball motion.
Ball Care:
It is imperative to maintain your new Hammer Black Widow by cleaning the coverstock immediately after each bowling session using bowling ball cleaning products designed for reactive balls. Hammer highly recommends powerhouse energizer Ball Cleaner applied with a mico-fiber towel to remove the dirt and oil from the surface of the ball.

Drilling #1 - Skid/Flip Layout
Ball Motion: Length with sharp breakpoint and aggressive backend
Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
Flare Potential: Medium
Pin Placement: Place pin at 5¬?‚Δω from the positive axis point (PAP)
Mass Bias: Place mass bias in the strong position
Balance Hole: If needed, place balance hole at 4‚Δω from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity.




Drilling #2 - All Purpose Layout
Ball Motion: Length with controllable breakpoint
Lane Condition: Medium Oil
Flare Potential: Medium
Pin Placement: Place pin at 5‚Δω from the positive axis point (PAP)
Mass Bias: Place mass bias near the vertical axis line
Balance Hole: If needed, place balance hole at 4‚Δω from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity.



Drilling #3 - Strong Layout
Ball Motion: Strong and controllable hook
Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
Flare Potential: High
Pin Placement: Place pin at 4‚Δω from the positive axis point (PAP)
Mass Bias: Place mass bias in the strong position
Balance Hole: If needed, place balance hole at 4‚Δω from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity.



Drilling #4 - Label Layout (Smooth Arc)
Ball Motion: E xcellent length with smooth arc
Lane Condition: Medium Oil
Flare Potential: Medium
Pin Placement: Place pin at 4¬?‚Δω from the positive axis point (PAP)
Mass Bias: Place mass bias near the ball track
Balance Hole: If needed, place balance hole at 4‚Δω from the center of span on a line through the center of gravity.



Drilling #5 - Full-Roller Layout
Full-Roller Ball Track Only!
Ball Motion: Strong arc
Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
Flare Potential: High
Pin Placement: Place pin at 3¬?‚Δω from the center of the span located in 7:30 position
Mass Bias: Place mass bias in 2:30 position relative to the center of the span


 
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