Scorpion Strike

The Scorpion Strike is cleaner than previous Scorpion-line balls. It is pretty clean through the fronts and gives a slightly sharper shape than the Scorpion Sting. I think this is suited for all types of bowlers, but those with more axis rotation will likely be the ones who see this piece as the most versatile.

I drilled this ball, pin up, with a 60 x 4 x 35 layout. I think this ball fills a gap in the hammer line. I drilled it the same as my scorpion low flare and it is cleaner, longer, and more responsive at the end of the pattern. I have used this ball on my local house shots as a step-down ball from my low flare and my hazmat solid. I can also see this ball being used as a game 1 ball on lower volumes or high friction surfaces.

The medium rg, medium diff with the HK22 Semtex Pearl cover on this ball really work well together. It is very clean through the fronts but has a very controllable midlane reaction. It is a great benchmark ball, but can be used over much longer time during a session due to its moderate specs. Still continues and hits as you move left.

I love the fact that I can go right to the Scorpion Strike when the Scorpion Low Flare is picking up to quickly. The Low Flare has become one of my favorite pieces and with the Strike to give me extended play later in the set, I believe in these two to be my one two punch balls. I have not found a pattern that shuts out these pieces at all. Great job Hammer!!

bowled a 300 with this ball already