Name: Full Effect
Brand: Hammer Bowling
Availability: InStock

More Than Effect. Full Effect!

Full Effect is the next evolution in the Effect line, delivering a bold combination of mid-lane strength and impressive backend motion that Hammer fans expect. Featuring the proven Effect core wrapped in HK22C² technology, Full Effect fits perfectly between Maximum Effect and Zero Mercy Pearl, offering a unique look that blends power with control. The lower RG allows Full Effect to pick up earlier and roll heavier through the mid-lane, while the polished cover produces a strong, sweeping backend shape that’s more continuous than the Zero Mercy Pearl. The result is a shiny ball that doesn’t skid past the breakpoint and never misses the spot. With its ability to handle more oil than expected for a polished piece, the Full Effect is one of the strongest shiny pearl balls on the market today, giving bowlers confidence to stay aggressive without sacrificing predictability.

BALL SPECS

PERFORMANCE High
PART NUMBER 60-108579-93X
COLOR Purple / Pink / Silver / Black
CORE Huntsman
COVERSTOCK HK22C² Hybrid
COVER TYPE Hybrid Reactive
FINISH 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound
WEIGHTS 16-12 Pounds
LANE CONDITION Medium to heavy oil
REACTION Length with aggressive backend
WARRANTY Two years from purchase date
RELEASE DATE March 19, 2026

RG / DIFF / ASY

16 lb - RG (2.483) DIFF (0.043) ASY (0.015)
15 lb - RG (2.470) DIFF (0.050) ASY (0.017)
14 lb - RG (2.495) DIFF (0.050) ASY (0.016)
13 lb - RG (2.597) DIFF (0.041) ASY (0.014)
12 lb - RG (2.593) DIFF (0.041) ASY (0.014)

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The Hammer Full Effect core for sixteen to fourteen pound bowling balls.

The Hammer Full Effect core for thirteen to twelve pound bowling balls.

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Hammer Full Effect

Here is my take on the new Hammer Full Effect. The Full Effect is the 4th Hammer release in the Effect line. The Full Effect features the asymmetric Huntsman core (low RG/higher diff) wrapped by a purple/pink/silver/black HK-22 C2 hybrid cover, the same coverstock technology used on the Zero Mercy series of bowling balls. Box surface is Factory Compound over 1500 Siaair. The layout used in mine is 30 x 6 x 70 and I have tried this on fresh and leftover THS.

Hammer's goal was to release a ball that was a touch earlier than a Zero Mercy Pearl but yet be very continuous in its motion. I actually wanted to do an experiment with this ball. Since 2021, I've been working with stronger pin placements to create more flare, be a little slower in its response and see more motion through all parts of the lane as opposed to being more in the back. Previously, I had been using lots of 5 1/2 - 6 inch pin to PAP layouts. Overall, the results have been really good. But, I wanted to try and take a very strong ball and totally mellow it out. Looking at the numbers and the core/cover match, I figured this might be a good ball to use for a little experiment. I also hit this ball with a worn 1500 Siaair pad again to again try and slow the response time down a bit and make the motion earlier and smoother. I was absolutely thrilled with what I saw. The first 6-7 shots out of the box were all strikes. It showed the earlier more rounded motion that I wanted to achieve. I'll be very interested in trying this on fresh THS as well as various sport patterns and to see how this ball/layout/surface combination follows transition. I think this will be a good ball for many different styles of bowlers. While this ball was an experiment, I will be drilling another and I will figure out the environments in which it will be at its best. My gut tells me medium to higher volume patterns will be where this ball will be in play but again I want to drill another and interrelate it with the Zero Mercy series and a Maximum Effect.

The Hammer Full Effect is readily available. See your local pro shop for more information!

Be Extra Effective with the Hammer Full Effect

Drilled my Full effect 60x4.5x20 to match my Original Pearl Effect. This ball although a hybrid is quicker off the spot and earlier then the original effect . This ball will be one of the first out of my bag and the effect series has continued to be a high performance line. I did hit the surface a tiny bit with a 2000 and this ball picked up and drove the pins with authority. Get to your local proshop professional and prepay because this will not stay on the shelves.

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