Description
Hammer Black Widow Tour V1 Bowling Ball
- Color: Black/Blue/Purple
- Coverstock: HK22 - Aggression Hybrid
- Weight Block: Gas Mask Low Diff
- Factory Finish: 500, 1000, 3000 Siaair Micro Pad
- Flare Potential: Medium
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 16lbs - 2.510; 15lbs - 2.500; 14lbs - 2.517
- Differential (Diff): 16lbs - 0.030; 15lbs - 0.034; 14lbs - 0.034
- Intermediate Differential (Diff): 16lbs - 0.015; 15lbs - 0.016; 14lbs - 0.016
- Fragrance: N/A
Additional product information:
The legend evolves. The most iconic name in bowling has done something it’s never done before: introducing the Black Widow Tour V1, a revolutionary new version of the most dominant line in the game. For the first time in the Black Widow line, we’ve reengineered the iconic Gas Mask core by removing the flip block and reducing the differential by over 20 points to create an entirely new motion in the Widow lineup. This innovation delivers more controlled motion while still offering the unmistakable power and continuation that bowlers expect from a Widow. Paired with the best cover in the game, HK22 – Aggression Hybrid, and a smooth 3000 grit finish, the Tour V1 produces a ball motion that excels on virtually any condition, just like its predecessors. This isn’t just a new Widow—it’s a whole new level of dominance. Meet the must-have of the season.
Additional Information
Lane Condition: |
Medium/Heavy |
Factory Finish: |
Sanded 3000 Siaair |
Core Type: |
Asymmetrical |
Coverstock: |
Hybrid Reactive |
2 Reviews
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Hammer Widow Tour V1
Here is my take on the new Hammer Widow Tour V1. The Widow Tour has a modified asymmetric Gas Mask core (Widow Gas Mask Low Diff Core... basically the Gas Mask core without the flip block on top) wrapped by the same coverstock used on the Widow 2.0 Hybrid, HK-22 Aggression Hybrid. The color is black/blue/purple and box finish is 3000 Siaair. The Widow Tour used in the video has a 45 x 4 3/4 x 25 layout and is thrown at box surface. Since being originally released in 2006, Hammer has yet to make a Widow I didn't like. Couple that with the fact that I generally love "tour edition" equipment and thus, when this ball was first announced, I was very eager to give it a try. To my eye, the Widow Tour V1 shows a clean yet very controlled motion down the lane. Let me try and give a little different way to explain it. In the last 3 years, Hammer has released 3 of my favorite "tour edition" balls, the Envy Tour, Effect Tour and now this Hammer Widow Tour V1. To interrelate the 3 of them from what I've seen, the Envy Tour was the earliest and smoothest, the Effect Tour felt like it has a little more shape to it than the Envy Tour and the Hammer Widow Tour V1 is the cleanest of the 3 but still with that smoother type of shape off the spot. That's probably the best way to interrelate the 3 most recent Hammer Tour Edition pieces. I see this ball being at its best on medium volume fresh patterns of a variety of distances where control of the lane is key. I believe also this ball will be in play for a variety of rev rates, speeds, styles etc. I know I will be drilling more of these in the not too distant future! The Widow Tour V1 releases officially on the 18th. See your pro shop for more information.
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BW Tour V1
Different isn't always bad. The removal of the puck from the icon Gas Mask core gives you a new and unique reaction for the BW Tour V1. The Tour V1 rolls early like a Widow, but definitely has a more controlled back end response at the break point. The control at the break point does mean the ball is deflecting in the pocket. Quite the opposite. The Tour V1 still continue through the deck with the same hitting power as the regular BW line.
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