Had the original 3D-0ffset in late 90s got the new release drilled up and went back 25 years, loved the reaction then love the reaction now must have ball for lots of styles, myself I am a 76-year young senior, thank you Mo Pinnel.
@@jeffgutierrez959 Yes Mo designed this core and when Hammer went under Brunswick umbrella of brands we get the 3D-0ffset 25th anniversary release, so hang on for more great balls coming into production.
Love the instant commentary about each shot. Talking through your thought process about what you would do next. Very informative. I'm strongly considering this ball for my tournament bag.
@@StephRenee812 can't say yet. I'm just getting back into the sport after several years of not playing it. I no longer have any of my former equipment from years ago. I seeked out a good ball by a well-known company to start with as that's an obvious starting point. I've got a bag on the way now and next month I'll be able to afford shoes. At which point I'll actually start bowling again.
Hey JR, glad to hear from you as always. I like this ball’ from what I’ve seen from your video. Being a lefty this ball will fit perfectly in my bag. Standing on 17 for this ball would be a no brainer as a normal roll without having to come go around the ball. Thank you for the great video
I love the hammer balls I got the black widow legend and the black widow 2.0. I love my original legend the best out of all 7 of my balls. Can you help me out with the layout? Thanx
I've really been enjoying this ball. One of MO's most famous. That's really why I got it, as I usually throw Radical exclusively. It's my first asymmetrical in a while, and I usually throw shiny pearls. I usually like the ez use line of Radical. Most bang for the buck, and underrated IMO. Is this still in your bag? Thanks
If/when you do the comparison on the pin up vs pin down, can you talk about short pin? I saw an older video that compared short pin to urethane, but would be interested to hear how that layout compares to the other options on the same ball. My comfort zone is down and in around 10, and I am having trouble finding a ball that doesn’t jump on the over/under. I’m going to try urethane, but am nervous about changing the shot for everyone else on my team.
Can I come play with an expert at your lanes? The pro drilled my ball such that the pin is higher than the demo ball i requested mine to resemble. Pretty sure he screwed it up intentionally. I need expert advice. Please.
It is a 25th anniversary rerelease. Same core shape with a "modern" coverstock. The original ball 25:years ago was a 2-piece design. This new one is a 3-piece with a carbon fiber infused filler material. So basically a modernized vintage release.
3D Offset core. This was the strongest core Hammer had 25 years ago, then came the gas mask core. I had an original 3D as well as several in the original Black Widow line later. This will fit well with the BW 2.0, BW Ghost, Scorpion, Raw Pearl and Purple Hammer.
Rick Scheaffer. I bought 2 of the 16lb 3D offset when they first came out back in the mid 90s. Bowled several 300s and 800s. Carried a 235 average. I just decided to put them back into action. Having twist lock thumb inserts put in. I'm going to prove that they are as strong as the newer ones are. They were easy to adjust to the shots that were ran on the lanes.
Thank you for another great review. There was one boo boo with the camera angle switch on the second to last shot, we never saw the shot, and the music in the beginning of your test was pretty distracting to what you were saying.
All bowling balls do not look good on a fresh condition. As soon as you say it’s a beat up condition, I turn the video off if the review isn’t for a light oil ball. Most importantly, I want to see what a ball can do in league, which is always a fresh condition. Maybe a little bit of transition for games 2 and 3 but not much.
JR one of the best in the business, love these reviews.
Had the original 3D-0ffset in late 90s got the new release drilled up and went back 25 years, loved the reaction then love the reaction now must have ball for lots of styles, myself I am a 76-year young senior, thank you Mo Pinnel.
Is this a Mo ball?
@@jeffgutierrez959 Yes Mo designed this core and when Hammer went under Brunswick umbrella of brands we get the 3D-0ffset 25th anniversary release, so hang on for more great balls coming into production.
Love the instant commentary about each shot. Talking through your thought process about what you would do next. Very informative. I'm strongly considering this ball for my tournament bag.
Great review man! You can also really see the difference in your ball roll with your change in finger pitches you mentioned. Looks awesome!
i wish my beat up house shot rolled like this....
Yes!!! Haha
Honestly, I just got this exact ball as now it's a tad dated and was on discount because of at my local pro shop.
How you like it
@@StephRenee812 can't say yet. I'm just getting back into the sport after several years of not playing it. I no longer have any of my former equipment from years ago. I seeked out a good ball by a well-known company to start with as that's an obvious starting point. I've got a bag on the way now and next month I'll be able to afford shoes. At which point I'll actually start bowling again.
Had 2 of these in 1997. One shiny and one dull. Loved em.
Hey JR, glad to hear from you as always. I like this ball’ from what I’ve seen from your video. Being a lefty this ball will fit perfectly in my bag. Standing on 17 for this ball would be a no brainer as a normal roll without having to come go around the ball. Thank you for the great video
I ordered one and looking forward to trying hammer again.
I've got a cousin in Waterford, next time I'm there I'll come by and visit.
Yes I'm buying one.
still have the one i got in the late 90s...still works fine
Awesome thanks for the video!! Very helpful!
Cool video talk tech bowling ball Jr Raymond
I love the hammer balls I got the black widow legend and the black widow 2.0. I love my original legend the best out of all 7 of my balls. Can you help me out with the layout? Thanx
Oil pattern you’re bowling on? This ball is for medium pattern.
Hi JR . Can you tell me which is a better all around ball between the 3d offset and the stealth ?
Just got my 3 d hammer....Not sure how to drill it..Thanks for your video..Always good feed back..is this ball stronger then the ghost
I’ve got an original 3d offset , badass ball
How would you compare this ball to the Knockout Black and Blue?
This is what I want to know too.
Black and Blue is a solid symmetrical core!
I've really been enjoying this ball. One of MO's most famous. That's really why I got it, as I usually throw Radical exclusively. It's my first asymmetrical in a while, and I usually throw shiny pearls. I usually like the ez use line of Radical. Most bang for the buck, and underrated IMO. Is this still in your bag? Thanks
Would you consider this a good ball for transition?
What layout are you using now?
He mentioned his typical layout at 0:10 in the video. 45° × 4.5" × 45°
If/when you do the comparison on the pin up vs pin down, can you talk about short pin? I saw an older video that compared short pin to urethane, but would be interested to hear how that layout compares to the other options on the same ball. My comfort zone is down and in around 10, and I am having trouble finding a ball that doesn’t jump on the over/under. I’m going to try urethane, but am nervous about changing the shot for everyone else on my team.
Can I come play with an expert at your lanes? The pro drilled my ball such that the pin is higher than the demo ball i requested mine to resemble. Pretty sure he screwed it up intentionally. I need expert advice. Please.
Isn't this a revival of an old core by Hammer? It seems like I remember that core from 90's or early 2000's.
I don’t know much but I believe it is
It is a 25th anniversary rerelease. Same core shape with a "modern" coverstock. The original ball 25:years ago was a 2-piece design. This new one is a 3-piece with a carbon fiber infused filler material. So basically a modernized vintage release.
@@RysterARCEE basically like the vintage phantom then?
@@RysterARCEE thank you. I thought it looked familiar.
I also think that you can just stay right instead of going stronger.
I got one haven’t even rolled it,
I’m gonna unleash hail Thursday League night
I'm seeing this ball is very good
Every time I see or hear the name, i think Migos qnd trap music.
Lol
Does it have the gas mask core?
Nope
@@jwrase2 okay and thanks for the reply. I have a widow black and gold hybrid and I absolutely love it.
3D Offset core. This was the strongest core Hammer had 25 years ago, then came the gas mask core. I had an original 3D as well as several in the original Black Widow line later. This will fit well with the BW 2.0, BW Ghost, Scorpion, Raw Pearl and Purple Hammer.
@@remoevans2233 thanks much for the information 👍👍
Rick Scheaffer. I bought 2 of the 16lb 3D offset when they first came out back in the mid 90s. Bowled several 300s and 800s. Carried a 235 average. I just decided to put them back into action. Having twist lock thumb inserts put in.
I'm going to prove that they are as strong as the newer ones are. They were easy to adjust to the shots that were ran on the lanes.
3d offset pearl please
Thank you for another great review.
There was one boo boo with the camera angle switch on the second to last shot, we never saw the shot, and the music in the beginning of your test was pretty distracting to what you were saying.
sweet 10 min six shots
All bowling balls do not look good on a fresh condition. As soon as you say it’s a beat up condition, I turn the video off if the review isn’t for a light oil ball. Most importantly, I want to see what a ball can do in league, which is always a fresh condition. Maybe a little bit of transition for games 2 and 3 but not much.
I should have never bought this ball doesn’t hook enough at the pocket you have to be dead on to get a strike with this ball