I'm very glad to see the Tour come to the States. I wish the special edition would too. I threw a 191 in game 2 of league tonight. Not a huge score, but way up from a 3 week slump I've been having. There were a lot of Effects on the returns tonight, followed by the Optimum Idol.
You make these balls look so good! I have the Effect and it is absolutely a great ball! My favorite ball so much fun to throw. This ball looks very fun also! Nice!
Nick this ball look phenomenal I’m in need of another hammer ball 😂😂 and great video Nick wanna see you and Sarah toss this one or the new hammer Anger look pretty sweet please a big big plus is no HK22
Nick I rolled only 4 games with the Effect original. It was pin down and i’m rev heavy. Plugged it because I couldn’t get the ball to break and ended up giving it away. A similar line with the Piranha was flush or even high pocket while the effect skated past and completely missed hit the headpin consistently (same lane conditions). I was dumbfounded! I watch all your stuff, really enjoy it, but the hammer effect for me was the worst ball I ever tried. Maybe it was the drilling layout. But I drilled that ball with a friend on the same day and he had the same issues. I know you like hearing feedback so even though it might not be so positive, I wanted to provide it. For whoever is reading this don’t drill the original effect pin down, it’s awkward.
What's mind-blowing about this video is that Nick did not leave any weak or plack tens 😮 normally when you start changing zones the ball will run out of energy and tend to roll forward I did not see that ball do that at any part of this video 😳
Why did they stop making the Dark Web? It is still listed on the Hammer website, but no one seems to have it in stock, or says unavailable. That IS a good ball in the symmetrical world. I have a Hammer Effect. Great ball. But when it doesn't work for me, the Dark Web takes on the chore. What is there that can replace my Dark Web when the time comes?
@brunsnick Thank you for that clarification. If mine becomes damaged and needs replaced, what do you think would be a modern replacement with similar characteristics? Yes, there are still some new Dark Webs on ebay, but that supply will dry up soon.
I was so close to making it out of 2024 without buying another ball and what does Hammer do….They create a ball that can possibly be considered one of the best balls of 2024 and 2025 since it’s coming out late in 2024. That being said, I’ll take two of them 😋😋
When looking at the Obsession Tour, Envy Tour, even other brands that are tour-like with other brands...Pride Dynasty maybe and Ion Pro, their specs are sort of middle, because it's about control. Widows are versatile, but the numbers on that gas mask core are really big... it's like .058 diff .018 int diff (I think... I'm saying that by memory because these days I generally don't know the 15 lb specs because I look at the 14 lbs)
12:20 - "Guys, and %4 ladies" cracked me up 😂
Up from 3.6%!
Nick is so talented that he can strike with a 15 pound Grapefruit.
I'm very glad to see the Tour come to the States. I wish the special edition would too. I threw a 191 in game 2 of league tonight. Not a huge score, but way up from a 3 week slump I've been having. There were a lot of Effects on the returns tonight, followed by the Optimum Idol.
I’m gonna grab this one here.
I started working at our local bowling alley as a mechanic. They are using the Brunswick A2 pinsetters. I am learning as I go.
You make these balls look so good! I have the Effect and it is absolutely a great ball! My favorite ball so much fun to throw. This ball looks very fun also! Nice!
I just bought the ancient IQ Tour a week ago for the same reasons you mention here. Thanks.
That ball looks awesome 🎳🎳
Looks like a perfect compliment to my GB5. We’re in business
Wow more hammer ball overload 😮
Love the shirt
After I saw you trip that four pin, I was like "yup gonna order it right now" 😂😂😂 love your content, keep up the great work!!! ♥️♥️
Perfect! Thanks Vincent! Enjoy that new ball soon!
Pre-ordered
Nick this ball look phenomenal I’m in need of another hammer ball 😂😂 and great video Nick wanna see you and Sarah toss this one or the new hammer Anger look pretty sweet please a big big plus is no HK22
Love the channel
Thank you!
I'm going to get this ball based on this video and how much I like the Envy Tour
Perfect! Enjoy it! Thanks!
The sound of your release is just like a throbot, and the results are pretty much the same. You really make every ball look good.
7:53 yup this ball is going to be under my Christmas tree.
Awesome! Enjoy that! 🎁
GOAT of 2024
That ball could be a beauty on hard conditions too.
@@jonathan10pin I agree!
i bought my effect based on your video about it so i might as well make it two for two
@@KAuto26 good 1-2 punch all day long
would this be good with the scorpion strike?
Would like to see you throw that at the H.O.P!
@@chrishoffman9321 I shall!
I just ordered a track sensor solid…. Prolly won’t be getting this one right away.
How far apart from a gb5 , can I justify having both ?
The only thing I noticed about this one is . Ball speed is the key
Nick I rolled only 4 games with the Effect original. It was pin down and i’m rev heavy. Plugged it because I couldn’t get the ball to break and ended up giving it away. A similar line with the Piranha was flush or even high pocket while the effect skated past and completely missed hit the headpin consistently (same lane conditions). I was dumbfounded! I watch all your stuff, really enjoy it, but the hammer effect for me was the worst ball I ever tried. Maybe it was the drilling layout. But I drilled that ball with a friend on the same day and he had the same issues. I know you like hearing feedback so even though it might not be so positive, I wanted to provide it. For whoever is reading this don’t drill the original effect pin down, it’s awkward.
You might be the only person on planet earth that didn’t like the Effect. Also plugging a ball after only 4 games is wild!
How is this ball different than the envy tour? Is the envy stronger?? Earlier?
Seems a little cleaner and more downlane for me. It’s also not as dull out of box.
@ which one would you bring to tourney?
Sign me up, but look out for ol Jake Taylor with that ol'e on SS with the wide right miss...got it
how does this ball compare to the envy tour black
It seems very similar to the Hammer Effect! How would you use it differently?
What's mind-blowing about this video is that Nick did not leave any weak or plack tens 😮 normally when you start changing zones the ball will run out of energy and tend to roll forward I did not see that ball do that at any part of this video 😳
Not a one! Zero edits.
But... I wonder how it would be with HK22...
Not the same.
Great looking ball! Glad I got my Effect in the spring. 4%; is that due to your running mate, Dasha?
@@rafabonati7757 It’s gotta be!
Would you think a speed dominant bowling could use this as a “benchmark” ball?
@@jeffchamberlin6702 yes absolutely. Camp out in the track and stay there all night with it.
Why did they stop making the Dark Web? It is still listed on the Hammer website, but no one seems to have it in stock, or says unavailable. That IS a good ball in the symmetrical world. I have a Hammer Effect. Great ball. But when it doesn't work for me, the Dark Web takes on the chore. What is there that can replace my Dark Web when the time comes?
@@brianschumaker5912 it’s not on the Hammer main listing page for balls, just in archives. It’s been discontinued for some time now.
The web is one if my faves go to ball I have Web, dk web hyb, dk web rg Web MB Web Pearl jade/ smoke they are all awesome
@brunsnick
Thank you for that clarification. If mine becomes damaged and needs replaced, what do you think would be a modern replacement with similar characteristics? Yes, there are still some new Dark Webs on ebay, but that supply will dry up soon.
😊LOVED my Dark Web until it cracked in half one night. My Widow 2.0 has worked great since.
I was so close to making it out of 2024 without buying another ball and what does Hammer do….They create a ball that can possibly be considered one of the best balls of 2024 and 2025 since it’s coming out late in 2024. That being said, I’ll take two of them 😋😋
@@willieyoung7070 now that’s the spirit!!
Is it closer to the Obsession tour or envy tour, I found the Obsession tour to be more down lane than the Envy Tour
Probably more like Obsession Tour if that’s what you see.
How does this ball compare to the Mesmerize?
@@lenmyers62 smoother, and a step down likely in overall hook.
For a Senior player?
Yes. Just adjust surface as needed.
@brunsnick Vaporize you recommended is working well. Any recommendations on surface adjustments for the Effect Tour?
Roger Dorn 😂😂
I love the major league references!
Good grief!!!!
Why do these tour balls always have to be a single color 😮💨
8 Pin King more 8 pins than Randy Peterson maybe?
JR Raymond thinks he is now the 8 pin king but I think BrunsNick has him beat!
With the Widow line being the longest in Hammer's line how come it never got a tour version?
Good question.
When looking at the Obsession Tour, Envy Tour, even other brands that are tour-like with other brands...Pride Dynasty maybe and Ion Pro, their specs are sort of middle, because it's about control. Widows are versatile, but the numbers on that gas mask core are really big... it's like .058 diff .018 int diff (I think... I'm saying that by memory because these days I generally don't know the 15 lb specs because I look at the 14 lbs)
@michaeljamrozy4299 IDK the Widow is +0.030 RG, +0.008 Diff, +0.001 InD I think it's possible
There is one .... overseas, Korea I think. They get the coolest stuff. They have a Hammer Effect solid down there too!
This ball will be going into my bag as well. Holy crap! And, I am getting this ball because of this review. 💪🎳👊🤘
@@kevinscarborough9982 awesome enjoy it!