Anyone looking for a reliable, consistent reaction should take a good long look at the Vibe series from Hammer. These balls all feature the same "Vibe symmetric" two piece core design which has a 2.51 r.g. (in the 14, 15 and 16lb models) and a r.g. differential of .45, .43 and .30 (14, 15 and 16lbs models respectively.)

These figures represent the ease with which the Vibe rotates of the bowler's hand and how much flare potential the core has. The r.g. numbers are in the low range, meaning the ball revs up rather easily while the differential figures represent a medium-low flare potential.

All of this adds up to a very smooth reaction with strong, continuous roll on the back end of the lane, with less snap than the pearl (emerald) model.

These features will work in favour of several bowling styles, especially on the typical Bowlero league condition, where the back ends are fairly strong. This ball will reduce over-reaction on the back end especially for players with slower speeds. The other advantage of the Onyx Vibe is that it is a step down in strength from the "top end" balls on the market currently. And just as we all need to put the driver away from time to time, a weaker bowling ball is sometimes a great advantage on lanes where there is a lot of friction present.

Sometimes league bowlers confuse less hook potential with less powerful pin-carry. This is not the case at all. In fact, there are numerous occasions where the old adage of "less is more" comes into play. Any ball that can retain it's path through the front part of the lane, saving it's energy for the critical change of direction in the mid lane and back end will carry the pins most effectively. Meanwhile, stronger balls "burn up" too early as the heads and track areas dry up and have less than enough left for the back end and hit weakly. In short, this is the kind of ball that almost every league bowler who throws a hook should have in their bag.

To learn more about how the Hammer Onyx Vibe can help your game, come into the pro shop or call extension 33 today!