Faball 3D Offset Super Hook Bowling Ball

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Line 3D Offset
Color Red
Coverstock Reactive
Core 2-piece Asymmeterical
RG  
Differential  
Intermediate Diff n/a
Factory finish Matte
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 

  • Select ball with pin 2" - 4" out and less than 3.0 oz top weight. 3dtec-3.gif (12333 bytes)
    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)

3dtec-4.gif (11245 bytes) 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-----------------

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.

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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

  • Bergy21

    Posted by Bergy21 on Feb 23rd 2008

    Picked up a mint condition, single drill 15lb. Super Hook last year. Span so close to mine, after new slug and inserts, ball is still a single drill! Pin next to ring, cg kicked out, HOT spot right of thumb. Strong drill gets the ball into a smooth roll through the heads and a nice (not big) midlane move with a controlled backend. Classic Faball hit and carry on par with every Faball 3-D ball I've ever owned/used including the High-Rev, Maxxx, and Pearl Offset. Have heard the Super Hook was a turd before I got this one. Don't believe it! Probably a rumor generated by people who wanted these gems all to themselves! Very rare ball to find, so if it was so bad, why aren't there more out there? If you ever get a chance to land one of these, don't hesitate! Highly recommended

  • 300bwlr

    Posted by 300bwlr on Oct 16th 2006

    My wife actually uses this ball and I can not get her to get rid of it. She averages 180-185 and also has a Storm Passion. Her highest sets have all been bowled with this ball. We bowl in 3 different houses (in different surrounding cities) all with wood lanes and she consistently scores with this hammer. She puts a good roll on a ball, sometimes accuracy is an issue but she keeps a constant speed (about 15). She even seems to score well on synthetic lanes when we go to tournament. Old but not forgotten. To bad we can not find her another one, this one is is pretty battered.

  • GB300

    Posted by GB300 on Jan 17th 2003

    I started throwing this one in 1997. The 3-D Offset Violet Hammer was all the rage back then but this one handled the heavier oil a little better. When it was new, it went pretty long with a real hard arc to the pocket. The past couple of years, it has lost some of its punch on the back end but it still works pretty good for medium conditions or heavier conditions with dry backends. You need to put this one away when the heads start to dry up. I can't complain too much about this ball. After all, I shot my first 300 with this one in May 2002.<s

  • YouthRevsAlot

    Posted by YouthRevsAlot on Feb 11th 2002

    I bought it for $30 bucks used, took it to the pro shop, got it redrilled for $25. So I only paid $55 bucks for it and for that it's a great ball. Got it drilled with the pin northeast of the ring finger, with 1 oz. of side weight, yup ridin the legality line. Tried it out at league, shot 210, 231 and lost everything the last game and shot 144. Consistency at its greatest. I was easily able to get it out to about the 10 and come back and kill the pocket. Awesome ball, but you need to get better at splits before you buy one.