Hammer Black Widow Legend
Hammer is calling it what it is... a legend. The Black Widow Legend takes the proven history of the Black Widow line and turns it up a notch. This is the first ball in this line to use a hybrid coverstock. This ball is aggressive with it's polished cover and then combine it with popular Gas Mask core to provide awesome movement on the backend that carries through the pins.This bowling ball is Carbon Fiber Infused! Carbon fiber is one of the toughest materials on earth. Hammer decided to add this material to the inner core of this ball for added strength and durability allowing them to offer an incredible 3 year warranty.
- Color: Black/Red Pearl
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Reaction: Strong to mid-lane with massive backend
- Coverstock: NBT Hybrid
- Core: Gas Mask (includes Flex-Resin additive, Ceramix surface process, and Carbon-Fiber outer core)
- Finish: 500, 500, 500, 1000 Abralon with Power House Factory Finish @ 300 RPM Speed
- RG: 2.50**
- Differential: .058**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Hook Potential: High
- Length: Medium
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
- FCC Rating: Total- 23.75, Finish- 7.25, Core- 8.75, Cover- 7.75
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: BRH04L
- Product ID: 13201
- Brand: Hammer
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: Upper Mid-Performance Balls
Customer Reviews | 17 Customer Questions
By Donald from Jamaica NY
Pros:
Over all great ball
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Medium/Heavy oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
What a nasty ball, maybe the over all best hammer ball I have thrown
This ball is also nice on medium oil lanes.
By Scott from South Jersey
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Really nice ball
The increase in hook and pin action was very noticeable. Went out and bowled my first 600 series ever first time I used this ball. I am extremely happy with it so far.
By Mike P from IL
Pros:
Nice arc and very smooth, but still has a nice backend punch
Cons:
None that I see
Best Uses:
Medium to heavy oil lanes are good for this ball
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Very Happy
I like this as a compliment to my Widow 2.0 hybrid. When the Hybrid is too aggressive I'll move to the Legend and it never disappoints. Both are awesome bowling balls.
By Mike P from Chicago
Pros:
I like the cover stock, core, and overall appearance
Cons:
No Cons
Best Uses:
Medium to heavy oil lanes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Exactly What I Was Hoping For
Great solid ball that moves nicely down the lane. Not as sharp on the backend like the widow 2.0 hybrid I have. That's what I was looking for. Nice arc.
By Hammer from Indy
Pros:
Great on well oiled lanes
Cons:
Not the best on drier lanes
Best Uses:
14-17mph bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Amazing Backend Action
Best ball I’ve ever owned! Took my average to the 210-15 range from 180
By Hammer from Indy
Pros:
Great on well oiled lanes
Cons:
Not the best on drier lanes
Best Uses:
14-17mph bowler
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Amazing Backend Action
Best ball I’ve ever owned! Took my average to the 210-15 range from 180
By Shane from Coatesville, PA
Pros:
Appearance, Reaction
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Review from an amateur
The good - I am an amateur who bowls in an unsanctioned league and for fun 1-2 times a week. When I asked my local pro shop about this ball I was told it was too much ball for an amateur, but if I could get it for a good price it would be worth it. His price was over $100 more than what I ordered it from here. It has COMPLETELY changed the game for me. It has a reaction (not sure if thats the right term but I mean the hook at the end) that blows a house ball away. I am very happy with this as my first ball and would absolutely reccommend it.
By Nate from Grand Rapids
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Bought this ball at a good price, got it drilled and tried it out. Rolled my first 300 ever my first time using it on my 3rd game!! I can't even make this up!! Highly recommend!!
By Sam from KS
Pros:
Great Hook, Pin Action, Power, Two-Finger bowlers
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Strike ball on house oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Insanely Forgiving
Wow my game has improved a TON since getting this ball. For a little context I usually shot from a 14 board. Had to move to a 9 board for this ball. This is my first new ball that was drilled for me. I have been working with hand-me-down balls before this. I had about 165-170 average before using this ball and now average between 180-190+ on most series. Furthermore I hit a 289 in league when my previous best was a 236. Highly recommend!!
By Wild Bill from WA
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
300 Game
50 years chasing the perfect 300 game just became a reality rolling this Black Widow Legend. Such a great ball!
By Peter from UTAH
Pros:
Handles well, hooks just enough, looks great
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Love this ball
This is my first custom ball, and I love it. I threw an average of 160 for my first 5 games with it, with one game of 220. Worlds better than anything I've thrown before.
By CowboyBowler from WYOMING
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Real deal
This ball is everything ive wanted its easy to control and very durable i would recommend this a thousand times if i could
By Blay from New York
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Wild bill from Washington
Hey Bill just so you know a NO TAP 300 isn't anything to brag about smh it looks like you're bowling with a bunch of children the bowler after you has an average speed of 6
By Cj from PA
Pros:
It’s a strong hitters
Cons:
Lots of revs = uncontrolled reaction
Best Uses:
Heavy or long oil patterns
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It’s strong and fun to use but…..
I’ve had this ball as my first non plastic ball and it’s been fun. My only complaint is that since I have a high rev rate it hooks too much on patterns that are under 40 feet and even on 40 Feet plus patterns I still need to stand far right (I’m a lefty) so I can force the ball down farther so it doesn’t cross over. I might have a bad pin layout so maybe I'm the problem but I still love the ball and the brand.
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
Question:
Is there a difference between the Black Widow Lengend and The Black Widow 2.0?
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Answer:
Yes, they have the same weight block but they have a different coverstock and finish out of the box so the Legend reads the lanes later with a sharper backend while the 2.0 reads earlier with a smoother arcing hook.
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Question:
Will this ball be a good high performance ball for a begginer bowler? What other high performance balls should I look into purchasing?
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Answer:
If you are a beginner bowler then you may prefer to start with something that is under the entry performance category or may be a mid performance ball that is more suited for medium to lighter oil conditions. This is typically what people start with and then you can get a more aggressive option later on if you find that you need something stronger at certain times of the night. If you are in a league you may need something stronger like this Widow Legend at the beginning of the night but you would still need a good medium to light oil ball later in the evening no matter how advanced you get.
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Question:
Do you lose any reaction with this Ball if you get it af 14Pounds
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Question:
Can I request a longer pin like 3 to 4 inches?
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Question:
Does pin length effect ball reaction and if so how?
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Answer:
The pin length can effect the drilling options you have and the drilling options can effect the ball reaction. You may want to talk to your driller about how you like to throw so he can recommend what pin to request that would give you the best drilling layout to match.
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Question:
Can you polish this ball
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Question:
Can you get holes drilled in this and then shipped to you or do you have to have the holes drilled after you get it
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Answer:
We may offer a drilling option but you would need to have the measurements for us to do this drilling. If you do not want us to do the drilling or if you would prefer to have it drilled locally you may decline our drilling and the ball would come without holes.
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Question:
What weight do you recommend for seniors
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We would recommend you use the weight that you feel most comfortable with. There is not really a specific weight because it can be different from one person to the next so you may want to try a few weights and see what is comfortable.
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Question:
Beside the Legend hammer what other balls have a massive backend
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Is this a good ball for a straight ball bowler
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This ball was designed to have a higher hook potential for medium to heavy oil conditions so if you want a ball that goes straight this would not be a very good option. You may look in the "Spare" ball category because those are the best straight bowling balls.
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Question:
What does the warranty cover
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Here is a link to view the warranty page on Hammers website: https://hammerbowling.com/pages/product-warranty-claim
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Question:
Is this bowling ball like the black widow bite bowling ball
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Both bowling balls had the Gas Mask weight block but the Bite would read a little earlier on the lane and a little smoother while the Legend gives a little more length and a little sharper backend.
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Question:
Does the 13lb ball still have the same gas mask core
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Question:
What is the difference between black widow 2.0 hybrid and the black widow legend
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Is this ball good for a left handed bowler
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does the purchase include hole drilling
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