Hammer Offset Technology to the next level. Vibrant Blue with Mica Neoflex ER Reactive Urethane coverstock. High level Density Upper Flip Block. Super transition from skid to roll on light to medium oil. Later, sharper breakpoint turns the corner harder. Factory Polished Gloss Finish.
| Line | 3D Offset |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Coverstock | Reactive |
| Core | 2-piece Asymmetrical |
| RG | Low |
| Differential | High |
| Intermediate Diff | n/a |
| Factory finish | Polished |
| Weights | 10 thru 16lbs |
Quick reference drilling suggestions
All layouts are for right handed bowlers. For left handed bowlers simply reverse procedures (mirror image)
HIGHER TRACK PLAYERS (ball track within 1 1/2" of thumb hole) and also STROKERS
- Select ball with pin 1" - 3" out.
- Position pin approximately 1" right of ring finger.
- Position HOT SPOT approximately 1 1/2" right
of center line, as shown. - If balance hole is required, mark line from center
of grip through C.G. and drill balance hole 5 1/2".
from center of grip on that line. Balance hole may
be drilled above or below midline.
MEDIUM HOOK (HIGHER TRACK PLAYERS AND STROKERS)
Select ball with pin 2" - 4" out.- Position pin above finger holes on center line, as shown.
- Position HOT SPOT approximately 1 1/2" right of
center line, as shown. - If balance hole is required, mark line from center of
grip through C.G. and drill balance hole 5 1/2" from
center of grip on that line. Balance hole may be drilled
above or below midline.
LOWER TRACK PLAYERS (ball more than 1 1/2" from thumb hole) and also CRANKERS
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Select ball with pin 2" - 4" out and less than 3.0 oz top weight. 
Position pin 45 deg. , just above ring finger, as shown. Position HOT SPOT approximately 3" right of center line, as shown. If balance hole is required, mark line from center of grip throughC.G. and drill balance hole 4 1/2" from center of grip on that line.
Balance hole may be drilled above or below midline.
MEDIUM HOOK (LOWER TRACK PLAYERS AND CRANKERS)
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Select ball with pin 2"- 4" out and less than 3.0 oz top weight. |
| Position pin 1 1/2" right of ring finger, as shown.
Position HOT SPOT approximately 4" right of center line, as shown. Drill balance hole at C.G. Balance hole may be drilled above or below midline. |
Break points for suggested drillngs can be easily adjusted with
surface changes. A higher lustre of polish will result in more
length and a later break point while maintaining the back end
reaction, a duller surface or sanding the ball will result in an
earlier breakpoint with the desired back end reaction.
3-D OFFSET HAMMER
Precision Drilling suggestions
THE P.A.P. IN THE DRILLING SUGGESTIONS IS THE BOWLERS POSITIVE AXIS POINT
The suggested layouts are for right handed drillling. Reverse the drilling procedure (mirror image) for left handed drilling.
The Center Of Gravity (C.G.) is identified by an engraved 1/4" circle. The suggested drilling illustrations show the C.G. located on a visual line from the Top Pin to the Hot Spot (locator Pin) and is strictly for reference. With the core body offset, C.G. can fall left, right or be centered on the visual line from Top Pin to the Hot Spot. When balance hole is required, mark line from Center of Grip through C.G. and drill balance hole on that line at the intersection of the vertical axis line. Balance hole may be drilled above or below the mid line.
---------------3 3/8" STRONG-----------------
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DESIRED REACTION: Large flare, maximum hook, strong back end. LANE CONDITION: Medium to heavy oil blend.
PIN PLACEMENT: 3 3/8" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 1" - 4" out)
HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: 2" left of vertical axis line.
This drilling will produce the sharpest break point obtainable
in the 3-D Offset Hammer. Use this layout when trying to
open up the lane and create area on a blended lane condition.
Too reactive for wet/dry conditions.
-----------3 3/8" CONTROLLED------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Large flare, large hook, controlled back end.
- LANE CONDITION: Medium to heavy oil with carry down.
- PIN PLACEMENT: 3 3/8" from P.A.P.
(Use ball with pin 1" - 4" out and less than 3 oz. top weight) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: Position Hot Spot on the vertical axis line.
This drilling will result in a more controlled back end by
generating heavy forward roll from the break point to the pins.
Great for low track players.
------------------3 3/8" ARC------------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Large flare, medium hook, smooth arc.
- LANE CONDITION: Medium to heavy oil with a hooking ball track.
- PIN PLACEMENT: 3 3/8" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 1" - 4" out) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: 4 1/2" left of vertical axis line
Hot Spot will be left of the center line.
This drilling produces a smooth arc with a large flare pattern.
Not recommended for an inside line.
------------------5" STRONG------------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Medium flare, medium hook, strong back end.
- LANE CONDITION: Medium oil with dry back end.
- PIN PLACEMENT: 4 1/2" - 5 1/2" from P.A.P. (use ball with pin 2" - 4 1/2" out)
- HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: 3" left of vertical axis line.
This drilling will produce Medium hook with a late break point.
Good for playing inside the ball track.
--------------5" CONTROLLED---------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Medium flare, medium hook.
- LANE CONDITION: Medium oil with carry down.
- PIN PLACEMENT: 4 1/2" - 5 1/2" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 2" - 4 1/2" out and less
than 3 ounces top weight) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: Position Hot Spot on the
vertical axis line.
This drilling will produce medium hook, with
controlled back end by generating heavy forward
roll from the break point to the pins. Good for
wet/dry conditions.
---------------------5" ARC---------------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Medium flare, smooth arc.
- LANE CONDITION: Medium to light oil with a
hooking ball track. - PIN PLACEMENT: 4 1/2" - 5 1/2" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 2" - 4 1/2" out) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: 4 1/2" left of vertical
axis line. Hot Spot will be left of the center
line.
This drilling will produce an even arc reaction.
Not recommended when playing a deep inside line.
------------------2" STRONG-------------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Early revolutions, strong
back end reaction. - LANE CONDITION: Medium to light oil.
- PIN PLACEMENT: 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 1" - 3" out and less than 3 oz. top
weight) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: 1 1/2" left of vertical axis
line.
This drilling will produce early revs in the front part of the lane
with medium flare and a strong reaction at the breakpoint.
----------------------2"ARC--------------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Early revolutions with controlled
back end. - LANE CONDITION: Medium to light oil with strong
reacting back end. - PIN PLACEMENT: 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 1" - 3" and less than 3 oz. top weight) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: Position Hot Spot on the
vertical axis line.
This drilling will produce early revs in the front part of the lane
with controlled reaction at the break point by generating strong
forward roll from the break point to the pins. Great for wet/dry
conditions.
--------------2" CONTROLLED--------------
- DESIRED REACTION: Early revolutuions with
a smooth arc. - LANE CONDITION: Medium to light oil with a hooking
ball track. - PIN PLACEMENT: 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" from P.A.P.
(use ball with pin 1" - 3" out) - HOT SPOT PLACEMENT: 4 1/2" left of vertical axis
line. Hot Spot will be left of Center Line.
This drilling will produce early revs in the front part of the lane
with smooth arc. Good for playing a direct trajectory when the
ball track is hooking.
4 Reviews
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Dr. Strikenheimer
I picked this up lightly used to compliment my 3D Violet Offset. It is the perect ball to go to once the lanes dry out a little, usually by the third game. Ball has a 3 1/2 inch pin and I layed it out leverage with the pin next to and half an inch above my ring finger, with the CG pushed about 25-30 degrees and the Mass Bias (HOT) slightly right of my tumb. This ball is a fantastic performer, I was throwing it between the 2nd and 3rd arrows out to about 5-7 and just letting it swing back into the pocket with great results. It clears the heads great and reads the midlane very well, once it hits the drier backends it makes a strong yet controlled move to the pocket. It cuts through any carrydown with ease and is never "squirty". The last two weeks in league I went to this ball about halfway through the 2nd game and just kept on striking. I threw a 217, 232 to finish up last night. It is ironic that in this era of stronger and stronger equipment I seem to be getting better results wit
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g_thing
I had doubts on this ball and finally got one. Drilled leveraged. On drier lanes, the ball is too strong. Gotta put some speed on the ball and flatten the hand or break the wrist because this monster comes back with reckless abandon!! With oil and more, slow the ball down and watch it skid...and then turn. Just like exiting off the hiway. Nice arcing turn. With a little more speed, ball does snap quite a bit. Leaves some nasty washouts. Overall, a most pleasant surprise to say the least. If you have the chance to get one and it's in nice condition, go for it. The powder blue leaves a little to be desired in terms of getting in touch with your feminine side, but looks don't matter when the ball has the Hammer name on it!! Hammer on!
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Connor2
This ball still hits like a hammer. Its my last resort type ball when nothing else works. I know I have well over a few thousand games on it, but It has never been resurfaced or plugged, and it still rolls great. High game = 299 with this ball and a 779 series. It will be a long time still before I dont carry this ball. It goes a little long and makes a good turn, but it hits soo hard. It does move good in oil, but its better for burnt up lanes. For anyone who is curious it is also a great backup ball.
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Vasfinest
This ball is old reliable. I decided to post a review because it has been coming out of the bag for the second and third game a lot lately. It is always money when in the pocket. The ball gives me a very good pin action. I highly reccommend this ball for a new fingertip bowler. I bought this ball because the high -rev was sold out at the time and I have not had a single complaint with this ball ever since. At 17 I rolled a 753 with this "relic". That is what the guys at the house call the ball, but when we find ourselves taking all 8 I really don't hear much then.
