Hammer Special Effect


The Perfect Follow-up!

The new Hammer Special Effect is the perfect follow-up to the iconic Effect, Hammer’s most successful High-Performance ball in decades. Building on the proven power of the Huntsman core, featured in the original Effect, the Special Effect takes your game to the next level with HK22-Cohesion Solid, the hottest cover in bowling. This solid cover, crafted with factory compound, delivers exceptional mid-lane motion and an aggressive change of direction. Compared to the original Effect, the Special Effect still provides ease through the front of the lane but is slightly earlier, giving you the edge when there’s oil, and you need a bigger hooking shiny ball. Designed for versatility, the Special Effect is your go-to ball for consistent, high-performance results on a variety of oil patterns.

BALL SPECS

  • PERFORMANCE High
  • PART NUMBER 60-108365-93X
  • COLOR Purple / Red / Grape / Black
  • CORE Huntsman
  • COVERSTOCK HK22 - Cohesion Solid
  • COVER TYPE Solid Reactive
  • FINISH 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound
  • WEIGHTS 16-12 Pounds
  • LANE CONDITION Medium to heavy oil
  • REACTION Strong mid-lane and backend
  • WARRANTY Two years from purchase date
  • RELEASE DATE March 20, 2025

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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    Bryan L. Williams, PBA Member and DV8 Pro Staff
    The Hammer Effect Line is Complete!!!

    The new Hammer Effect line is by far the newest and hottest ball line produced in years. The Hammer Effect changed the game as to how pearlized balls can react in oil. The Hammer Effect Tour took the original Hammer Effect and put a solid coverstock on it and created a new ball shape not seen from a solid bowling balls in recent years. Now, Hammer has introduced the newest innovation in the Effect line, the Hammer Special Effect! The new Special Effect has the successful new Huntsman core wrapped in the HK22-Cohesion solid coverstock with a factory compound which delivers an exceptional mid-lane motion and an aggressive change of direction off the spot. The Special Effect compliments the original Hammer Effect by providing a cleaner ball motion through the front parts of the lane, with a stronger continuous ball motion through the pins with incredible hitting power. I absolutely love the Hammer Special Effect and now I have all three Hammer Effect line balls in my bag, because of their versatility and predictability on both oily and medium lane conditions. Keep believing the hype about the Hammer Effect line because these balls are just simply amazing. The new Hammer Special Effect in my opinion completes the Effect line and provides bowlers at all levels versatility on oily conditions unlike any other ball in the market today! The new Special Effect is available in your local pro shop!

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    Bob Newman
    Hammer Special Effect

    Hammer came out with another awesome piece. The Special Effect is a shiny solid that slows down just enough in the mid lane to be predictable, but is very continuous down lane. That makes this ball special. It has HK22-cohesion on the cover and the Huntsman core inside. I shot 695 the first week opening all 3 tenth frames. Should have been much bigger series. Followed that up by shooting 793 the next week. This ball is a four color beauty with a citrus smell. This ball needs to be in everyone's arsenal.

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    Chad U
    Hammer Special Effect

    The new Hammer Special Effect is a great add to the Effect line. The HK22 Cohesion Solid coverstock helps the ball pick up in the midlane and has an arcing motion to the pocket. Great ball to transition to when other solids are burning up early. This ball is very versatile on both house and sport patterns.

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    David Meyer
    BALL IS DEFINITELY SPECIAL

    Words can’t express how good the Hammer Special Effect really is. Hammer has really outdone themselves once again. I had the opportunity to drill two of them, one 60 x 5 x 30 and the other 40 x 4 ¼ x 70. I’m super impressed with the versatility, predictability and shape with both layouts. The HK22 Cohesion coverstock is devastating providing mid lane traction without sacrificing any backend motion. The Hammer Special Effect is a must have so visit your Local Pro Shop Operator and get your ASAP!!!

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    Jeff Romaine
    "Special" indeed

    Picked up my new Special Effect at 6:45 pm on Friday. Threw six practice balls...then threw a 600 series. With a 175 average, I was VERY happy. The biggest improvement...I only left two 10-pins in three games. Love this ball.