Er..a little English correction here. "Never fail to disappoint" means a thing will ALWAYS disappoint. So what you actually said was that Brunswick stuff will always suck. I know that's not what you meant since you also said Brunswick FTW. Next time, just say "Brunswick will never disappoint", lol
I just got a black widow 3.0 and I’m currently working on figuring it out and getting dialed in with it. Love your videos I’ve watched almost all of them!
I have had the widow 3.0 for about 3 months now and love it and it's a ball that hits hard and carriers thru like you want I also have the hybrid 2.0 the ghost pearl and the exstreme envy and my go to balk if all else fails is my hammer obsession
I've been throwing the Purple Hammer Reactive in league all season and passed on the NU since I was bowling above my average any my handicap was dropping, but with summer leagues starting up in May, I called the pro shop yesterday and threw my hat in ring in the Hammer Effect. Ordered the 15 lb to throw in the mix. Still trying to throw that 700 series!
It’s just different, yes I’m going or need one in large please. Hammer Effect looking sick..I don’t match up well to the Widow Hybrid so maybe the Effect will be it, slot in below the Extreme Envy
Nice video Charles! I would pick up that "It's just different" shirt 👍 Good comparison with the BW 2 0 Hybrid. Hammer Effect Pearl looks nice with all of the colors. Smells like a banger!
2nd season league bowler here...I went with the Widow hybrid 2.0 after the ball return began to eat chunks out of my Phaze 5. I may be Widow for life now... a deeply different tool. Thanks Charles for your reviews sir.
@@bigd8812 you can definitely think that, and are entitled to your own opinion, but like everyone, each person's opinion only goes as far as their nose, or their backside, whichever one seems suitable.
It's so funny to experience the evolution of the "house shot". Back in the 90s, if you got the ball out to the 1-2 board it would BOUNCE back toward the head pin. In those days, getting the ball too far out meant you'd worry about it hitting too high. That's where most of the friction was. Now there's an OB outside if the 3 or 4-ish board, but the 4 board is SCORCHED dry. I still struggle to think of any pattern with an OB like that as a "house shot". Anyone under 40 is probably just used to it but it'll always be weird to me.
New to your channel, so if I ask stupid questions, give me a break. Do you ever compare balls from non-Hammer companies? I'm an amateur who's almost 68 and returning to bowling after probably over 35 years gap. I bowled two seasons when I was in my early to mid 30's and my highest average back then was about 180. I had to quit due to back problems caused by a car accident, and two surgeries, but decided to start bowling league again this season. I'm having so much fun, I've purchased two new balls, and just ordered a Black Widow 3.0 last night. I'd be interested in a comparison of the Black Widow 3.0 and the Storm Harsh Reality (that's my main ball now, that I bought as soon as it was released). I've bowled new personal best game (252) and series (230, 232, & 229 for a 691) within the first week of owning the Harsh Reality, but I'm planning on getting some lessons and doing even better with the Hammer Black Widow 3.0, over the next few months. I'd love to get at least one 300 game before I can't bowl anymore, but only time will tell. You are only as old as you feel, and think.
Is this ball a must have? Would be cool to see you do a breakdown of must haves so far 2024. In different categories..heavy , medium , light .house, sport. Asymmetrical and symmetrical list.
@@TheHype-Bowling Sweet! One of these 3 are going to be my next ball. I just gave my VEBO away as it just does not roll well for me at all. The Coil looked REALLY good in the last vid you did and the Effect looked pretty similar.
You think the Effect will work w/ lower rev bowlers?...im still working on my yo-yo release and currently have a phaze 2 that im working w/ and am looking for a pearl to work w/...nice vid by the way!...new sub!!!
Charles always love your videos I would like to ask you between the Effect and the DNA Coil do you have a personal preference to either one? As a lower speed lower rev bowler I’m looking to buy one of them can you give me your thoughts. Thanks always
There’s a video where I compare them which is out now. But they are in the same ball park of ball reaction. I have the DNA Coil being an earlier than the effect. Both give you some down lane motion I just get a little more change of direction from the effect in comparison to the DNA.
Charles always watching your videos and watching you grow as a top u tuber. Have a question just got my hands on the Effect and almost fell over in discussed. This was the first ball on a fresh medium house shot continuously hook stop and had a couple go almost dead straight. I then took it out at towards the end of league and didn’t see any difference. I would like your opinion or advice for I’m an SPI guy and am totally confused with this reaction otherwise would have went with the Coil of gave the 3.0 a try. Thanks my friend love to see you come up to the Tampa area sometime
The effect just may need a surface adjustment! If it’s going straight or it also could be drilled to strong and is rolling out. It’s hard to say when I can t see the ball going down the lane. But start with altering the surface and see if that improves your reactions 500, 2000, 3000 finish.
The only difference I see is because the pancake flip puck is in tact since it’s a dot ball, vs the widow pick gets drilled on or around it. If they could make a widow with dot which they can’t, would be the best ball ever!
Gotta do this vs theorem and Archetype hybrid and emerge hybrid all of them are over due for a match up this effect look crazy but that Theorem IS JUST DIFFERENT
How does the Effect compare to the Attention Star? Can't find that comparison anywhere. Too many brand loyal or staffers to get an honest review. That's why I come to your channel.
okay.. have to ask the question, especially after seeing CTD review the ball and asked for others to verify.. Did you catch a scent/smell from the ball?? If so, I'll be completely shocked as to what has happened!
@@TheHype-Bowling If you could get hold of Ron Hickland and let him know what you think, he's asking about it. There's something interesting going on with the patent for that little piece of technology, so he's asking if others are smelling it like he is!
I’m currently deciding between two balls right now either the hammer effect or the Roto grip optimum idol. Any feedback would be great on which one would be the better choice to go
Optimum idol would make more sense out of those two. You have a lot of shiny equipment. I would go stronger cover to give you a much different shape. Idol, absolute power, widow 3.0 would be the balls I recommend.
Really like this ball but I'm a low rev low speed player and this ball seams like a hockey stick motion wich would be hard for me to control. is there any way to tame down that reaction with layout and surface prep so a guy like me can use that ball?
Definitely going stronger layout allowing the ball to start up earlier and blend out its down lane reaction can help. But if you are looking in on for a smoother ball or something this clean and round there may be better options out there for you. Instead of making a ball do something other than what it was designed for doesn’t always work out. Don’t by ford F-150 raptor than hope it allows you to get 40 miles per gallon.
@@TheHype-Bowling yeah that's the problem being a low rev low speed player, I can't always use super cool balls like that new hammer, your right probably need to look for better options.
That bowling ball looks great Hammer is doing a great job
You should leave the hype logo center chest for the shirt and put the It's just different on the back. Would make it a much cleaner design.
Seeing the comment then the shirt I totally agree it would help clean up the design
The brands of Brunswick will never fail to disappoint. Team Brunswick FTW!
Er..a little English correction here. "Never fail to disappoint" means a thing will ALWAYS disappoint. So what you actually said was that Brunswick stuff will always suck. I know that's not what you meant since you also said Brunswick FTW. Next time, just say "Brunswick will never disappoint", lol
@@Ironfangzu...or maybe he's pissed with Brunswick and was being facetious. 😂
I just got a black widow 3.0 and I’m currently working on figuring it out and getting dialed in with it. Love your videos I’ve watched almost all of them!
I have had the widow 3.0 for about 3 months now and love it and it's a ball that hits hard and carriers thru like you want I also have the hybrid 2.0 the ghost pearl and the exstreme envy and my go to balk if all else fails is my hammer obsession
Scooped up a CBGripper after watching your video and i love it! Also loving the Hammer Effect. Keep grinding and keep killin it!
I've been throwing the Purple Hammer Reactive in league all season and passed on the NU since I was bowling above my average any my handicap was dropping, but with summer leagues starting up in May, I called the pro shop yesterday and threw my hat in ring in the Hammer Effect. Ordered the 15 lb to throw in the mix. Still trying to throw that 700 series!
This thing really continues through the pins. 😮
This and the BW 3.0 is all i will need for league #CANTWAIT
You nailed it bro! As always! I always look forward to your reviews!
Much appreciated!
It’s just different, yes I’m going or need one in large please. Hammer Effect looking sick..I don’t match up well to the Widow Hybrid so maybe the Effect will be it, slot in below the Extreme Envy
Can't wait to get my effect. I do go to your videos for ball reviews, keep em coming!
Nice video Charles! I would pick up that "It's just different" shirt 👍 Good comparison with the BW 2 0 Hybrid. Hammer Effect Pearl looks nice with all of the colors. Smells like a banger!
This might just be the first hammer ball I purchase. I’ve only been bowling for a little over a year and so far have only thrown storm and Motiv.
You missing out.
Everybody should have at least one Black Widow in the arsenal.
@@ty3691285 I have 4 🤣
@@ty3691285I have 3
2nd season league bowler here...I went with the Widow hybrid 2.0 after the ball return began to eat chunks out of my Phaze 5. I may be Widow for life now... a deeply different tool. Thanks Charles for your reviews sir.
I’ve never seen someone throw 8 strikes in 8 deferent parts of the lane…. That’s a house shot for ya and ball tech.
Really makes this an even better ball review to be honest, but couldn’t agree more. Dude should’ve moved right a board or 2 as well
Damn i get a hype and brunsnick video back to back? Must be christmas.
Hype, Brunsnick, LaneSide Reviews, and Luke Rosdahl all within 30 minutes of each other!
Crazy time in bowling UA-cam history!
@@athlonen 👎🏾 laneside
@@bigd8812 you can definitely think that, and are entitled to your own opinion, but like everyone, each person's opinion only goes as far as their nose, or their backside, whichever one seems suitable.
💪🏽💪🏽 #cookin #thehype nasty! I 👀 the work!! The Effect on the lanes bodybuilding! Strong!
You already know!
That NBC hitting different 😅🫠😉
I thew my Phase 2 out. Going back to Hammer time
It hitting like the 3d attack on the back end. But driving through the pins harder.
Precisely!
Loving this ball even after only one night with it. I can’t wait to see what I can do with it once I get more familiar with it
Love the shirt I need one
It's so funny to experience the evolution of the "house shot". Back in the 90s, if you got the ball out to the 1-2 board it would BOUNCE back toward the head pin. In those days, getting the ball too far out meant you'd worry about it hitting too high. That's where most of the friction was. Now there's an OB outside if the 3 or 4-ish board, but the 4 board is SCORCHED dry.
I still struggle to think of any pattern with an OB like that as a "house shot". Anyone under 40 is probably just used to it but it'll always be weird to me.
This looks close to the Attention Star
This ball looks awesome. I only use SPI but that might change with this one. Love the channel btw
You definitely are going to want to give this one a go!
How do you think it compares to the quantum Evo response? As I find the Evo really angular
More ball!
You should do a comparison between the Effect and the Violent Collision. They seem very close on paper with the main difference being the core.
I. Love. This. Ball. Hammer. Effect. It. Hit. Like. A. Beast. I. See. Why. They. Call. This. Ball. Effect!!!
Just got my effect Friday and a total game changer in my game! Rolls in so smooth
I don't know if I've seen a video where you have struck more with a ball
I would really like to see this ball compared to the Vebo. It looks fairly round and continuous just like that ball does for me
New thing for hammer was the fact that I found out from another review that it smells like oranges!!!😮😮😮
Wow I may have to get this ball for next season
New to your channel, so if I ask stupid questions, give me a break. Do you ever compare balls from non-Hammer companies? I'm an amateur who's almost 68 and returning to bowling after probably over 35 years gap. I bowled two seasons when I was in my early to mid 30's and my highest average back then was about 180. I had to quit due to back problems caused by a car accident, and two surgeries, but decided to start bowling league again this season. I'm having so much fun, I've purchased two new balls, and just ordered a Black Widow 3.0 last night. I'd be interested in a comparison of the Black Widow 3.0 and the Storm Harsh Reality (that's my main ball now, that I bought as soon as it was released).
I've bowled new personal best game (252) and series (230, 232, & 229 for a 691) within the first week of owning the Harsh Reality, but I'm planning on getting some lessons and doing even better with the Hammer Black Widow 3.0, over the next few months. I'd love to get at least one 300 game before I can't bowl anymore, but only time will tell. You are only as old as you feel, and think.
Thx for the review 🤙🏻🎳
I like the shirt put its just different on the back and you will throw 19 strikes
So now i have to buy this and the BW 3.0
Precisely
Man this ball might be the play at high friction centers
Looks close to the Widow 3.0? This looks stronger, just a Pearl.
Is this ball a must have? Would be cool to see you do a breakdown of must haves so far 2024. In different categories..heavy , medium , light .house, sport. Asymmetrical and symmetrical list.
This ball looks suspiciously like the Hammer 3D from the late 90's, carries like it too.
I'd like to see this vs the new DNA Coil and Attention Star
You know it’s coming!
@@TheHype-Bowling Sweet! One of these 3 are going to be my next ball. I just gave my VEBO away as it just does not roll well for me at all. The Coil looked REALLY good in the last vid you did and the Effect looked pretty similar.
Any comparisons to the Attention Star? I'm looking at both of them right now.
Am I crazy or is it as if my widow 2.0 hybrid and my dark Web hybrid had a baby!
You think the Effect will work w/ lower rev bowlers?...im still working on my yo-yo release and currently have a phaze 2 that im working w/ and am looking for a pearl to work w/...nice vid by the way!...new sub!!!
This vs Attention? 🤔
It will be done!
@@TheHype-Bowling Charles knows what we want!
cant wait!@@TheHype-Bowling
How does this compare to the violent collision 🤔
When is this the ball to pull outta the bag and what type of lane conditions is best suited for?
Higher rev rate crowd can start with it, more speed dominant, end of game 1 - game 2 and beyond.
Would work well on THS? Seems like the ball may be too strong for house ? I want one but need it to work lol
Charles always love your videos I would like to ask you between the Effect and the DNA Coil do you have a personal preference to either one? As a lower speed lower rev bowler I’m looking to buy one of them can you give me your thoughts. Thanks always
There’s a video where I compare them which is out now. But they are in the same ball park of ball reaction. I have the DNA Coil being an earlier than the effect. Both give you some down lane motion I just get a little more change of direction from the effect in comparison to the DNA.
Charles always watching your videos and watching you grow as a top u tuber. Have a question just got my hands on the Effect and almost fell over in discussed. This was the first ball on a fresh medium house shot continuously hook stop and had a couple go almost dead straight. I then took it out at towards the end of league and didn’t see any difference. I would like your opinion or advice for I’m an SPI guy and am totally confused with this reaction otherwise would have went with the Coil of gave the 3.0 a try. Thanks my friend love to see you come up to the Tampa area sometime
The effect just may need a surface adjustment! If it’s going straight or it also could be drilled to strong and is rolling out. It’s hard to say when I can t see the ball going down the lane.
But start with altering the surface and see if that improves your reactions 500, 2000, 3000 finish.
The only difference I see is because the pancake flip puck is in tact since it’s a dot ball, vs the widow pick gets drilled on or around it.
If they could make a widow with dot which they can’t, would be the best ball ever!
So that’s why we have an Effect! 🤷🏾♂️
Hammer effect or track archetype hybrid?
Both lol but I feel like the effect is more comfortable further left.
Good info
Gotta do this vs theorem and Archetype hybrid and emerge hybrid all of them are over due for a match up this effect look crazy but that Theorem IS JUST DIFFERENT
How does the Effect compare to the Hammer Hazmat?
What difference do u notice between 4.5 and 5” pin?
Half inch 😂
@@underrated7602 lmao
How does the Effect compare to the Attention Star? Can't find that comparison anywhere. Too many brand loyal or staffers to get an honest review. That's why I come to your channel.
The video is almost done.
okay.. have to ask the question, especially after seeing CTD review the ball and asked for others to verify.. Did you catch a scent/smell from the ball?? If so, I'll be completely shocked as to what has happened!
There is something chemically that is giving off a different scent than the typically Brunswick smell.
@@TheHype-Bowling If you could get hold of Ron Hickland and let him know what you think, he's asking about it. There's something interesting going on with the patent for that little piece of technology, so he's asking if others are smelling it like he is!
@athlonen I definitely smell the citrus.
@@TheHype-Bowling Thanks! that means the competition has a problem that they didn't address, and has nothing to do with ball performance!
How does this compare to the 3.0?
Step down from the 3.0. This ball will be cleaner through the front part where the widow will start to pickup and get into a roll faster.
I’m currently deciding between two balls right now either the hammer effect or the Roto grip optimum idol. Any feedback would be great on which one would be the better choice to go
Two different ball motions and spots in the bag. What do you currently have and we can see which ball fills a bigger need.
Currently have the the original zen the motiv nuclear forge and the storm absolute
Optimum idol would make more sense out of those two. You have a lot of shiny equipment. I would go stronger cover to give you a much different shape. Idol, absolute power, widow 3.0 would be the balls I recommend.
Ok Ty so much that is helpful
What would be the ideal LBS of a bowling ball you would recommend
seems like the Effect much better if you play inside
How does this compare to the dv8 brutal collision and roto grip star attention?
I really liked my black widow 2.0
What are you guys thoughts on the Rhino? And what's the best size ball i should purchase ?
Rhino pro or the regular rhino pearl?
@@TheHype-Bowling description says r-16 reactive cover I think it's the regular pearl
@@TheHype-Bowling yea its the red and black pearl on Amazon
Really like this ball but I'm a low rev low speed player and this ball seams like a hockey stick motion wich would be hard for me to control. is there any way to tame down that reaction with layout and surface prep so a guy like me can use that ball?
Definitely going stronger layout allowing the ball to start up earlier and blend out its down lane reaction can help. But if you are looking in on for a smoother ball or something this clean and round there may be better options out there for you. Instead of making a ball do something other than what it was designed for doesn’t always work out.
Don’t by ford F-150 raptor than hope it allows you to get 40 miles per gallon.
@@TheHype-Bowling yeah that's the problem being a low rev low speed player, I can't always use super cool balls like that new hammer, your right probably need to look for better options.
@@daviddeiss7907 what is your usual speed?
@@gerardovicedo6941 14 at the sensor down lane
I am so conflicted.. Cant decide If i want that ball, the attention star or the DNA coil.. To many god d balls dropping now'a'days
My wife is in the market for a pearl asym. She’s had her eye on the eternity. How would you say this ball stacks up/what’s the differences?
Eternity will be a lot smoother of an option if she’s looking for control go eternity.
My man! Your replies to comments sets you apart! Appreciate the information 😊
Daaamn
Yep 🤷🏾♂️
Dang. Great run.
Compare this with the Attention Star please!!
Still not on a sport pattern, but I'll be patient
Some sport shot stuff is on the way.
Does it smell like oranges?
There is something that is giving off an aroma. That is citrus like.
technically storms patent is expired/abandoned so maybe the gates are open?@@TheHype-Bowling
@TeamIFDVideos very possible. I don’t want to speculate, but the company may be able to provide clarity.
Not sure what doing wrong with this ball... just got it and stood right (down and in) and ball kept going Brooklyn
move 5 boards left.
Do a game with t and gerald with this ball. Yalls games are hilarious lol
Agreed!
I need that tshirt
What weight were you throwing and will the effect hit just as hard with a 14 lb?
Nice video!
15lbs
Please please please conspiracy theory video.
It’s on the way! The video is done!
@@TheHype-Bowling 🔥 thank you so excited. Is it your favorite new release?
First game 278. Acceptable? yes it's acceptable, could be better, but it was just your first game with the ball.
U couldn't do better? Wtf... 😂
😂😂😂🤷🏾♂️
HAMMER BOWLING making a SURGE on TV match play🫣will STORM or MOTIV have a ANSWER 😮