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This ball should be in anyone's arsenal due to it being a hybrid which goes down lane futher like my summit peak and the solid part being to hook early. I got mine drilled up 35x5x45 which is the strongest in my opinion. The lane condition could be anything as it works all the time with me. Would recommend in your arsenal. Great ball!
I’m a 2 nd year bowler and I have been using many different balls trying to find the perfect one for how I throw( no thumb one handed) and I’ve been carrying a 156 avg just got my maximum effect drilled and shot my first 600 series first night of using it . It’s very forgiving when I miss on the inside but if I miss on the outside it’s definitely leaving splits overall I think it’s the best ball I’ve thrown so far not knocking on the mania but it’s more controllable
The Hammer Maximum Effect is a ball you want to use first out of the bag. It is designed for fresh & heavy oil and does not disappoint. Some strong cover balls will read the pattern early, use energy right at the point of friction and roll a bit forward. The Maximum Effect appears to store energy a little longer which means more hitting power down lane. The Huntsman core & this cover are a nice combo.
The Maximum Effect is a hook in a box ball. I was hesitant about how to drill this ball, due to the strong HK22C Hybrid cover. I went with a 60 x 5 x 30 layout. The Maximum Effect really surprised me with how easily it cleared the fronts. Very Strong Midlane roll, with a rolly back end motion. Yes, this ball is made for higher volume patterns. However, the maximum Effect really blends out the wet/dry conditions. It took me around 4 to 5 games to get some oil in the ball, then this ball came alive. Very hard to throw this ball through the breakpoint. It takes surface adjustments well. You can definitely call this ball a traction reaction on the lanes, and it is very controllable. This ball will work on higher volume house shots and longer sport patterns. This is another very predictable ball to the Hammer Effect Lineup.
I have had a chance to give my take on the Hammer Maximum Effect. The Maximum Effect is a low RG/higher diff asymmetric core piece of equipment. The coverstock is HK-22 Cohesion Hybrid CFI colored in black/lime/silver/purple. Box finish is 1500 Siaair. I've drilled one with a 50 x 4 x 25 layout. I've tried it on 2025 PBA Scorpion, THS and another high volume 45 foot challenge pattern at box finish.
The Maximum Effect, at box surface, is definitely a ball that will be best suited for fresh high volume patterns. It offers a slower response, more rounded shape which will be a perfect match, as I noted, on high volume fresh patterns. With my normal ball speed (or lack thereof), I see this ball in play on longer distance patterns. Perhaps higher speed players could throw the Maximum Effect on shorter patterns. On the THS, I had to get way inside to keep it in play and use lots of rotation to make sure the ball would go through the pins correctly. On the Scorpion and challenge patterns referenced above, the Maximum Effect showed better results based on the higher volumes of oil and longer distances. On fresh, I see many different styles of play being able to use with success the Maximum Effect.
The Hammer Maximum Effect is readily available. See your pro shop for more information!