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Hammer Black Widow Mania versus Effect // Ball Review
There's a reason the Widow line is one of the longest in the industry--it's just that good. Over the years, several advancements have been introduced to and paired with the famous Gas Mask core... and now, it comes wrapped with the Hammer's most successful HK22 cover additive in some time: Cohesion. How will it compare against the Effect? Joe returns to find out.
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These were our FAVORITE bowling balls this year! PART 2 // WSB Proshop
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In this Part 2 of our two-part segment revealing our favorite balls we threw in 2024, we feature the personal selections of Joe, Jerin and Ben! Did your favorite make their lists? Happy New Year! 00:00 Joe's favorites 06:22 Jerin's favorites 13:30 Ben's favorites Check us out on social media and beyond: WSB Proshop on Instagram: @wsbproshop WSB Proshop on Facebook: @wsbproshop West Seattle Bowl...
These were our FAVORITE bowling balls this year! PART 1 // WSB Proshop
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In this Part 1 of our two-part segment revealing our favorite balls we threw in 2024, we feature the personal selections of Tanner, Echo and Echo! Did your favorite make their lists? Happy New Year! 00:00 Tanner's favorites 04:28 Echo's favorites 09:11 Jeff's favorites Check us out on social media and beyond: WSB Proshop on Instagram: @wsbproshop WSB Proshop on Facebook: @wsbproshop West Seattl...
Columbia 300 Ricochet versus Storm Summit Peak // Ball Review
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Remember the Columbia 300 Ricochet, from back in the day? It's back! But this time, Columbia has amped it up with modern tech that nods to its classic, controllable shape on the lane, while also equipping it to handle modern day oils and conditions. The ball has everything you want for a medium pearl ball and Jeff's back to see how it compares to his current medium shiny ball, the Summit Peak, ...
Hammer Anger versus Scorpion Strike // Ball Review
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When the lanes start to get toasty, this is definitely the ball you're looking for. Introducing the new Anger, by Hammer Bowling. Filled with a newly modified Infamous core, and wrapped with amazing HK22CT that allows the ball to corner like a champ, the Anger is the perfect ball to get through the fronts and dive into the pocket. Joe's back to compare it to his trusty Scorpion Strike. Which on...
DV8 Heckler versus Storm Summit // Ball Review
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DV8's latest offering was engineered specifically for no-thumb bowlers to take full advantage of. Its weight block allows drillings that enhance ball motion to the max when a thumb isn't used. And while bowlers who use their thumb can enjoy it too, this ball is the dawn of a new era in bowling. Our resident 2-hander, Jerin, returns to compare it to some of his favorites in the middle of his bag...
Ebonite Real Time versus Crusher // Ball Review
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The polished-solid sequel to last year's trusty Big Time ball, Ebonite delivers the new Real Time. Looking for a lot of ball at an exceptional value? This one might be your best bet. The HK22 teeth have impressive traction, and the polished finish provides ample back end motion. Plus, this ball look super rad! Echo returns to compare it to her big-ball Crusher. Check us out on social media and ...
Storm Physix Blackout versus X-Cell and Infinite Physix // Ball Review
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Tell Santa you've been good this year, because it's time to stocking-stuff the pocket with one of the best balls of the year. Introducing the Physix Blackout, from Storm Bowling. The cover and core have been reworked to deliver an option that can handle heavy oil while still cutting through the pins like warm butter. Ben is back to compare it to two of his all-time favorites: the X-Cell, from R...
900 Global Origin versus Storm DNA Coil // Ball Review
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Brand new core, brand new cover, brand new everything! 900 Global's Origin comes with all the latest technology one could ask for. Built as a cleaner option that can handle heavy or longer oil patterns, it's the perfect step-down from your big snow tire ball. Ben returns to compare it to his current favorite strong/shiny ball, the DNA Coil, from Storm. Which one will make his bag? Check us out ...
Hammer Effect Tour versus Hammer Effect // Ball Review
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Perhaps one of the best releases of the year, Hammer has introduced a heavily-anticipated sequel to the wildly popular Effect. This time around, it comes with a lower-flaring modified core and a super controllable solid cover meant to deliver total predictability. How will both balls play off each other? Joe's back to find out. Check us out on social media and beyond: WSB Proshop on Instagram: ...
Roto Grip Attention Star S2 versus Storm Ion Max // Ball Review
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People asked, so Roto Grip delivered: the new Attention Star S2 is the sequel to one of the most successful balls of the last year. This time around, it's wrapped with a new hybrid sanded cover that can handle just about any amount of oil you might encounter. Ben returns to compare it to his current favorite ball at the top of his bag: the Ion Max. Check us out on social media and beyond: WSB P...
Radical No Doubt versus Hammer Effect // Ball Review
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Radical's goal for this ball was to create a symmetric core that had the dynamics of one that's asymmetric. The result was a ball that has a massive hook window, perfect for use on a wide variety of oil patterns. If you're looking for a super versatile pearl ball, this might just be it! Joe returns to test it against his trusty Hammer Effect. Check us out on social media and beyond: WSB Proshop...
Storm Road Warrior versus Lightning Blackout and Hy-Road Pearl // Ball Review
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As the year comes to a close, Storm has unveiled one of its best releases to date: the Road Warrior. The next iteration from a long and storied line, the Road Warrior is outfitted with all sorts of modern day upgrades inside and out to provide you with an incredible option to ball down to. Ben returns to put it to the test, pitting it against the Hy-Road Pearl and Lightning Blackout. Check us o...
Track Criterion versus Track Archetype // Ball Review
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The latest from a family of successful multi-density cores, the new Criterion, from Track Bowling, was designed to give you all the hook you could ever need without sacrificing down-lane power. This ball is a monster! But how does it stack up against its predecessor, the Archetype? Jeff returns to find out which one he wants to be at the top of his bag. Check us out on social media and beyond: ...
Brunswick Ivory Rhino Pro versus Motiv Hyper Venom // Ball Review
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One of the most legendary balls of all time has been reborn, this time with. brand new high-performance cover that's designed to smash racks when the lanes start to get toasty! Brunswick's Ivory Rhino Pro is here, and it comes with its iconic core, along with a thick outer shell to help transfer maximum energy through the pins. Echo returns to try it against her pink Hyper Venom! Check us out o...
Brunswick Ethos Hybrid versus Hammer Effect and Pure Envy // Ball Review
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Brunswick Ethos Hybrid versus Hammer Effect and Pure Envy // Ball Review
Storm Phaze A.I. versus Ion Pro, Phaze V, and Optimum Idol Pearl // Ball Review
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Storm Phaze A.I. versus Ion Pro, Phaze V, and Optimum Idol Pearl // Ball Review
Columbia 300 Super Cuda versus Cuda Solid // Ball Review
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Columbia 300 Super Cuda versus Cuda Solid // Ball Review
DV8 Mantra versus 900 Global Eternity // Ball Review
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DV8 Mantra versus 900 Global Eternity // Ball Review
Hammer Pure Envy versus Extreme Envy and Effect // Ball Review
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Hammer Pure Envy versus Extreme Envy and Effect // Ball Review
Ebonite Crusher versus Magic Gem and Emerge Hybrid // Ball Review
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Ebonite Crusher versus Magic Gem and Emerge Hybrid // Ball Review
900 Global Sublime Focus versus Storm Summit Ascent // Ball Review
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900 Global Sublime Focus versus Storm Summit Ascent // Ball Review
Storm Ion Max versus Roto Grip X-Cell and 900 Global Harsh Reality // Ball Review
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Storm Ion Max versus Roto Grip X-Cell and 900 Global Harsh Reality // Ball Review
Track Stealth Hybrid versus Storm Ion Pro // Ball Review
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Track Stealth Hybrid versus Storm Ion Pro // Ball Review
Brunswick Mesmerize versus Roto Grip Magic Gem and DV8 Hater
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Brunswick Mesmerize versus Roto Grip Magic Gem and DV8 Hater
Brunswick Vaporize versus Hammer Effect // Ball Review
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Brunswick Vaporize versus Hammer Effect // Ball Review
Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl versus Zen, Duo, Optimum Idol Solid // Ball Review
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Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl versus Zen, Duo, Optimum Idol Solid // Ball Review
Radical Rattler Big Bite versus Storm IQ Tour // Ball Review
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Radical Rattler Big Bite versus Storm IQ Tour // Ball Review
Storm Summit Ascent versus XPonent, IQ Tour and Optimum Idol // Ball Review
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Storm Summit Ascent versus XPonent, IQ Tour and Optimum Idol // Ball Review
Hammer Scorpion Strike versus Scorpion Low Flare // Ball Review
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Hammer Scorpion Strike versus Scorpion Low Flare // Ball Review

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  • @cameronmorgan0203
    @cameronmorgan0203 4 хвилини тому

    Yea that’s a good ball but I don’t need it cause I have the One Reverb, Widow Ghost, Effect Pearl and so many other great pearls.

  • @jonmobile5521
    @jonmobile5521 День тому

    Bought my widow today

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd День тому

      Very quickly became a favorite of mine!!!!!!!

  • @Mikey-1990
    @Mikey-1990 День тому

    Great video and comparison. Was waiting for someone to do this. Just had mine punched up and I already love it. I agree that the Effect is a a bit earlier and a tad less downlane, so I start with the Effect and move to the Mania later on. Great compliment to eachother.

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd День тому

      Glad you enjoy it! The Mania is an amazing ball. Hope you bowl well with it.

  • @jamiath3891
    @jamiath3891 День тому

    Im a 2h bowler i ended up buying the mania would the mania pair well with the subzero forge for heavier oil lanes and use the mania on medium oil or can the mania just be used on all of it as my main ball before i buy a second ball

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd День тому

      Depending on your style the mania could be used as a main ball. I used this in a house that puts out a slightly less oil pattern than tested in the video and it responded very well. Again, I would check with your local pro shop and confirm but without knowing how you bowl I can’t officially say.

    • @jamiath3891
      @jamiath3891 День тому

      @@hammersomd thank you

  • @Bubsdaddy
    @Bubsdaddy День тому

    Wonderful comparison video! Just picked up my Mania today and Ive got the Effect and really like it but, the Mania will help me by not reading the mids as soon as the Effect does :)

  • @131488
    @131488 2 дні тому

    Longer and stronger is contradicting. Weak balls go long, early balls are the strong ones. If it has "pop" off the breakpoint, that means the ball is in fact weaker...not stronger.

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      If that’s how you Interpret stronger - sure. My explanation was in regards to being stronger Downlane. Thanks

    • @SireScroticus
      @SireScroticus 2 дні тому

      So would you say a Tropical Storm is stronger than a Physx if you took it to 500 grit and it dumped all its energy in the first 15 feet? Because that wouldn't be the case, but would fit exactly what you said.

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      @@SireScroticus I’m saying it’s stronger reaction downlane because it’s storing more energy. The ball may be weaker or stronger but the reaction downlane is all I’m referring to.

    • @SireScroticus
      @SireScroticus 2 дні тому

      Oh, my bad! I was replying to the initial commenter because his determination of "strong" is... broken.

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      @ lol. No worries. Appreciate you. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy our videos.

  • @miketoops4176
    @miketoops4176 2 дні тому

    So what is the difference between mania and 2.0 hybrid?

    • @bamtanner
      @bamtanner 2 дні тому

      @@miketoops4176 covers are different. 2.0 was a hybrid the Mania is a pearl. The 2.0 also is just HK22 and Mania has HK22C which is faster absorbing.

  • @daniellenart1729
    @daniellenart1729 2 дні тому

    I would be interested in some thoughts around Vaporize vs the Widow Mania. I find the Vaporize to be very good at moving left and opening the lane up when the Envy Tour starts to become too much.The Vaporize seems to get down the lane and gives just a touch of smoothness and predictability along with the strong continuation on the backend.

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd День тому

      I would say the Vaporize is a pinch earlier than the Mania. The. Approve could handle oil a little better based on reaction shape.

  • @harrybabener
    @harrybabener 2 дні тому

    Yup, definitely gonna have to get one.

  • @Samuel-xs2yv
    @Samuel-xs2yv 3 дні тому

    Whaaat? I did not expect the widow to be longer. I was actually gonna buy one tomorrow but nevermind. I dont think it'll work for me

  • @frederickmattson1968
    @frederickmattson1968 3 дні тому

    Wtf is that above your fingers?

    • @StevenSprunger
      @StevenSprunger 3 дні тому

      Excellent question!

    • @stefandieben1141
      @stefandieben1141 3 дні тому

      Im also curious...

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      On the effect? That is the phasing on the ball. Just the colors coming together

    • @stefandieben1141
      @stefandieben1141 2 дні тому

      @@hammersomd No, there is a visual Circle or spot Just above the fingers. You can clearly see it when its laying on the ball return. It has nothing to do with the ball roll and ball colors.

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      @ on the effect?

  • @2Hander
    @2Hander 3 дні тому

    Blue ball good

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      BLUE BALLS DON’T ROLL BAD????

  • @bamtanner
    @bamtanner 3 дні тому

    Could I continue to move left with the Effect and just loft it?

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 2 дні тому

      You can always do that lol

  • @YoPhocFays
    @YoPhocFays 3 дні тому

    This is the exact comparison I wanted.Thank you

  • @shaunmcisaac782
    @shaunmcisaac782 4 дні тому

    Road Warrior is a re-release of the overseas Hy Road Punch. I've been bowling with that for a few seasons. Nice ball, good replacement for the Hy Road Pearl. The surface is SLIGHTLY - and I do mean slightly - cleaner through the heads than the original R2S Pearl formulation. On shorter oil it can be "jumpy" since it's going to store energy through the 1st 37 feet and then take off at 40-45 feet. This is why some players are going to prefer things like the Lightning Blackout. The LIBO's ReX Cover is MUCH, MUCH stronger than R2S DEEP Pearl. But by burning off a little energy earlier the downlane change is not as drastic.

  • @chrismagory9423
    @chrismagory9423 4 дні тому

    How do they compare to the effect tour?

  • @mikeriedel1368
    @mikeriedel1368 5 днів тому

    "Thank you Jesus" 😂

  • @youwish3439
    @youwish3439 6 днів тому

    Fresh out the box no practice I shot 630 series

  • @redcat5697
    @redcat5697 8 днів тому

    Do you have to play that deep because of the topography?

  • @josephauler6165
    @josephauler6165 9 днів тому

    I have an envy tour, extreme envy and an emerge hybrid. Would a pure envy be better or an effect tour? I bowl predominantly on a late night house shot so mysterious box. And lots of challenge/sport shots. Thank you.

  • @seancarmody8065
    @seancarmody8065 9 днів тому

    Thank you , just purchased the anger and it is exactly as you describe. Great tip! I'm a stroker and I'm enjoying this ball . Thanks.👍

  • @CliftonDon74
    @CliftonDon74 10 днів тому

    I had a Hammer Raw Anger like 12-13 years ago. It was blue and it was nice!

  • @AyoMrB
    @AyoMrB 11 днів тому

    Effect Tour just looks beautiful. It's probably the closest ball to the IQ Tour that I've seen from Hammer. I was contemplating getting an IQ, but I may get an Effect Tour instead after watching this and Luke Rosdahl's videos. Thanks for the comparison!

  • @josephauler6165
    @josephauler6165 13 днів тому

    I have the radioactive vibe and the tundra blue fire and a lo flare. Which one would fit?

  • @joshuacink
    @joshuacink 13 днів тому

    The league I'm about to join let's you choose one of these 3 balls to take as part of the league. I normally use an IQ ruby and am a low speed 12-13mph, lower rev bowler. Which do you think would be the best for me out of the ion max, harsh reality, or x cell?

  • @aaronlakanen4041
    @aaronlakanen4041 13 днів тому

    Great review with many vantage points. You guys rock!

  • @CliftonDon74
    @CliftonDon74 15 днів тому

    Great 6 ball line up!

  • @slicniclol8952
    @slicniclol8952 16 днів тому

    Hey you talked about making your balls with power edge. What do you sand your ball to before applying that 500-1000 grit?

  • @thomasmerrick8948
    @thomasmerrick8948 17 днів тому

    Guys from WEST SEATTLE PRO SHOP, I salute you on your end of year rating of your favorite bowling balls of 2024. Very good explanation on characteristics of each ball and reasons for their place in your field.

  • @kriscarlson9146
    @kriscarlson9146 17 днів тому

    14# balls?

  • @BNeault
    @BNeault 17 днів тому

    Joe, great jog the video. I love my Envy Tour! It has a ton of games on it on leagues and tournaments. Keep it up b

  • @bobgomavitz1330
    @bobgomavitz1330 18 днів тому

    Ben’s second ball on “his” left looks familiar

  • @loupugliese4576
    @loupugliese4576 18 днів тому

    Everyone I know is using the effect tour and then the effect as the step down. Why are you doing opposite?

    • @51187corey
      @51187corey 18 днів тому

      I asked myself the same question. I think he drilled 2 of them and the 1st one was stronger. Mine is 70x41/2x20 so it's very angular downlane

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 17 днів тому

      I have the tour as the smoother option and for our shots that we see typically on the lanes we need to be able to control the middle and back end and for me that’s what my effect offers

  • @dd101dd4
    @dd101dd4 19 днів тому

    The Conspiracy HK22 is an insanely good ball! I can't believe more people don't have this. If it got the hype of the 3.0 I feel more people would be throwing this ball.

    • @jeffswanson76
      @jeffswanson76 19 днів тому

      Agree 100%. Definitely a ball that has been slept on IMO

  • @nazhanshah22
    @nazhanshah22 20 днів тому

    What’s your recommendation, Pure Envy or Ethos Hybrid?

  • @rb8bowls
    @rb8bowls 21 день тому

    I love the way the Ricochet shapes for your game!

  • @danielmorris6995
    @danielmorris6995 22 дні тому

    hello, what is the layout?

  • @edwardmahagnoul341
    @edwardmahagnoul341 22 дні тому

    All I want to know is which one drives through carry down better

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 20 днів тому

      The effect gets the nod

  • @jakebarnett
    @jakebarnett 22 дні тому

    Didn't seem like the compound finish on the Real Time agreed with you. Seemed like it was going too long when it hit oil, but crossing the head pin when it hit the dry. A bit of surface might blend that out.

    • @echoballiett9403
      @echoballiett9403 14 днів тому

      I agree with that assessment! I ended up knocking the polish off, and it made my favorite balls of 2024 list.

  • @cameronmorgan0203
    @cameronmorgan0203 23 дні тому

    Can’t wait to get my Ricochet next week. Definitely is a good ball 🔥

  • @kurthanke1230
    @kurthanke1230 23 дні тому

    Is there an overlap with the Sublime Focus and the X Cell? Can they fit in the bag together?

    • @wsbproshop
      @wsbproshop 22 дні тому

      For me, even the XCell likes to get down the lane a little further, which makes it a more versatile option

  • @DitchD0C_Bowler300
    @DitchD0C_Bowler300 23 дні тому

    Ricochet would be the better core...

  • @caprisun1216
    @caprisun1216 23 дні тому

    I just got this ball for Christmas, out of.all the reviews I've watched this one was the best! Keep up the good work!

    • @wsbproshop
      @wsbproshop 22 дні тому

      Much appreciated! Let us know how you like your new Christmas present...

    • @caprisun1216
      @caprisun1216 8 днів тому

      Boy does that thing hook, even as an upderpin. My PR was 200 on the dot, second game with it and I got 227!

  • @youwish3439
    @youwish3439 24 дні тому

    I just ordered the violent but they sent me the wicked idk if idk if should sent it back or keep it

    • @wsbproshop
      @wsbproshop 22 дні тому

      To my(Ben) eye, I'd just keep the Wicked. I liked the look of Joe throwing the Violent, a lot, but there might be a tad more versatility with what one could do surface-wise with the Wicked. Maybe Joe can chime in too, haha

    • @youwish3439
      @youwish3439 19 днів тому

      @@wsbproshopI want the violent cuz it was a pearl and breaks later but idk what to to and I look nobody has the violent in a 15

  • @BobSchoneman
    @BobSchoneman 24 дні тому

    Nice Kegel Placement! :)

  • @Dinetioneditz123
    @Dinetioneditz123 24 дні тому

    Holy shit dude that hook is crazy I’m getting my 900 in two weeks I got the black widow 3.0 magic gem and hammer hazmat hybrid

    • @wsbproshop
      @wsbproshop 22 дні тому

      Yeah, the ball is a total monster. I'm going to be trying it on older/high-friction lanes at another center this week to see if its polish is enough to keep it in play. West Seattle Bowl is a fair bit cleaner/newer than a lot of other places

    • @Dinetioneditz123
      @Dinetioneditz123 7 днів тому

      @@wsbproshopima add a iq tour ruby with it

  • @daveheath19900
    @daveheath19900 27 днів тому

    I just ordered the hammer anger. Can't wait to use it!!!

  • @slapshtick873
    @slapshtick873 29 днів тому

    I love this ball so much, I have it pin down, that I ordered a 2nd ball now that it's discontinued. Doing a pin up layout, maybe something weaker.

    • @wsbproshop
      @wsbproshop 22 дні тому

      To my(Ben) eye, pin-up could be pretty decent. I enjoyed that core pin-up when I wasn't on staff with Storm... seemed roll great

  • @rignizio
    @rignizio Місяць тому

    would you carry both

  • @nickwilkerson4950
    @nickwilkerson4950 Місяць тому

    Hammer anger looks good! Would fit perfectly in the middle of my bag

    • @hammersomd
      @hammersomd 29 днів тому

      Yes it would. It’s got some pop but very clean.