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Hammer Black Widow Sting
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Product Features & Description
Hammer Black Widow Sting
SKU: EBO29744515
Brand: Hammer Bowling

FEATURES:
- Coverstock: Violent Flip Reactive
- Color: Black/Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Factory Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Core: High Mass Bias Gas Mask with Flip Block
- Hook Potential: 54 (on a scale of 1-60)
- Length: 46 (on a scale of 1-60)
- RG: 16# - 2.51 15# - 2.50 14# - 2.49 13# - 2.53 12# - 2.60
- Differential: 16# - .049 15# - .060 14# - .057 13# - .055 12# - .039
- Flare Potential: High
- Performance: Moderate Length with Aggressive Backend Motion
- Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy to Medium-Heavy Oil
- Description: The Black Widow Sting combines the legendary high mass bias Widow core with Violent Flip Reactive. With the strongest Widow reaction to date, the Black Widow Sting is ready to lay the beat down on the competition.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.4 stars
(based on 31 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (30), Casual bowler (1)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (25)
    • Comfortable grip (23)
    • Flawless surface (23)
    • Great weight (23)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (27)
    • Tournaments (19)
    • Upgrade (14)
Already own the Hammer Black Widow Sting bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 31 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]
Ball is good, but surface burnt out FAST By Ben from New York
Reviewed on: 12/9/2009 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design Cons:Surface burns quick Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball was great out of the box! I bowl on a Varsity team and this ball was a great upgrade to start. A few months later, the ball just wouldn't finish. It got far too picky, and simply wouldn't return in the drier part of the lanes. Tried baking, twice, finished it to a 1k grit, to name a couple. Got so sick of it, I ordered a different ball. Nice out of the box, but burned out FAST! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
the strongest hook ever By Lone wolf from West Plains Missouri
Reviewed on: 8/22/2009 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend If this ball gets anywhere the pocket all ten will fall.the only proboblem i have with it is i cant pick the 10 pin. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Definately stings the competition! By Widow-maker from Jackson Missouri
Reviewed on: 9/8/2009 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Smooth Action on the roll Best Uses:Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I bought this ball because i'm a fan of the Black widow series since the pearl, and this ball is the best yet. The hook on this ball is so incredible i have to really slide it out there to hit pocket, and it always hits with the force of a rampaging bull. I love it. Well worth the cost. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Best ball for your buck By always chillin from Jax, MI
Reviewed on: 1/21/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Dynomite ball, hit your mark and watch the pins go to the pit. its my favorite ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Awesome, totally awesome.. By Robbie.. from Bloomington, IN
Reviewed on: 8/31/2009 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I absolutely love this addition to the widow line. Hold well through the middle of lane, but has ability to recover when miss outside. Very versitile. Aslong as you get it near the pocket its gonna carry all ten. Drilled mine skid/ flip already shot one 300, five 700's, and twice 750+. And only had it 3 weeks. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Very disappointed, big let down By Vj from Cheyenne Wyoming
Reviewed on: 12/13/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend Coming out of the box and the first 12 times bowling with it I thought what a great ball.Before I purchased this ball I was a 195Ave bowler with an old ebonite Turbo X I wanted to improve my game big mistake. the Sting no matter what I have done has no more snap in the back.I tried to work with this ball now for 2 years I am ready to go back to my old Ebonite and throw this one away!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
WOW! Where have you been all my life? By I.C.E. I carry everything!!!! from Cleveland,OH
Reviewed on: 3/28/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Did I just carry that Cons:Can't afford two Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Hand: Right Speed: 15 to 16 Revs: med to high Ave: 220's Got ball drilled pin down cg kicked a lil. Wanted this ball to read the mid-lane and give me a predictable hard arc. Wow ball carries like a champ just what i needed. Way to go Hammer! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
Great bowling ball By Bullseye from Kalamazoo, Mich.
Reviewed on: 9/15/2009 Verified Reviewer Pros:What a powerful ball, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Heavy oil, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I am a big black widow fan and have been using the Bite and shooting in the high 180's. I saw the Sting and had to have it. Well I bowled 244 right out of the box. The next day I bowled six games and averaged 200+. What a ball!!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
THE SPIDER HITS HARD By AL from CLEVELAND OHIO
Reviewed on: 11/11/2009 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Nice ball had it drilled to go long and aggressive In the back end hit hard in the pocket! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Excellant Ball By Red from Pine Hill, NY
Reviewed on: 11/14/2009 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Have bowled fingertip for many years, this ball is an great reactive ball on the alleys Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
awesome ball. love it By jay the great from toledo, oh
Reviewed on: 11/17/2009 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend love the ball. best ive ever thrown Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Definitely get the "bang" for your buck By Masher Matt from Lambertville, MI
Reviewed on: 2/25/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:I want to make love to it, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Cons:Nothing Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I love this bowling ball. I bowl in a league and have been using the Columbia Freeze, which i like. However, I have been averaging a 170 give or take. I bowled with the sting for the first time in my league last night and bowled a 606 series. I believe this will only improve since the ball felt great and grabbed the lane very well. I am very glad i got this ball, now i can use my freeze when i stumble upon a more dry lane. Great job Hammer and thank you bowling.com [...] Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great ball By Big Tony from Beaumont, Tx
Reviewed on: 2/10/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I bowl three different houses and have used the black widow balls for years. Also have a Jigsaw and a Storm Invasion. This ball Is a great ball and lives up to the Hammer name. I just hope it doesn't die out like my Jigsaw did. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

An expensive dud compared to Anger By Mike from Ocala, FL
Reviewed on: 3/6/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend I like Hammer, I use the Beat No Mercy and the Anger (the best ball I've ever owned) - both of which have been discontinued. I got the Sting after the Anger in order to get a more aggressive hook. It started out real aggressive - I kept hitting Brooklyn, but then there was no more hook left after I spent a few weeks of practice before using it in my league. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

amazeing ball !!! By RP3 from PASADENA ,CA
Reviewed on: 11/26/2009 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend this is the best ball i have ever used, it has an amazeing hook and it hit rite in the pocket. my average is a 175 . my first day using it i hit 236 nd a 242 no problem!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

WOW what a ball By cowboygreg88 from clovis ca
Reviewed on: 6/24/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend i got this ball a month ago took some getting used to it but now i wouldnt trade it for any other ball out there..... i went from a 140 bowler to a mid 200 in just a week of using it this ball hooks like theres no tomorrow again i love it Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

" I would recommend the Sting! By 1tyme2010 from Fayetteville, NC
Reviewed on: 2/23/2010 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Great ball! If you are looking for an agressive ball this is it. Can be too aggressive if you are off your mark at times. Works great on heavy oil patterns! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Another Great WIdow By Fathertime from PA
Reviewed on: 1/19/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Cons:None Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I Only use the widows. I have all 6 and love everyone of them. I have them all drilled different for all types of oil patterns. The Sting works great gets down the lane very easy and true to it's name hits like only a HAMMER Can!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Nice ball By Ringer from Iowa
Reviewed on: 9/10/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Nice roll and snappy back end. Very nice ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Worst Ball By Phil Lusk from Placentia California
Reviewed on: 12/5/2010 Unverified Pros:This was my third Hammer Cons:Does not finish well Best Uses:None Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend This ball is a Bad production for Hammer. It does not finish well at all. I have a Black Widow, and Pearl Hammer both are very nice, but not this one. SAVE YOUR MONEY. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

TRUTH NOTHIN HITS LIKE A HAMMER By JOE BOWLA from PENSACOLA, FL
Reviewed on: 3/9/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend FIRST TIME GOT AHOLD OF THIS BALL 245 OUT THE BOX. THIS BALL HAS GREAT PIN ACTION WHEN IT HITS THE POCKET. BEEN BOWLING 600'S EVERY WEEK WITH THIS BALL AND 1 700 IN LEAGUE PLAY AND A 713 IN TOURNAMENT. THIS BALL IS GREAT. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Hits hard By JoetheBowler from MI
Reviewed on: 8/28/2010 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I really like the way this ball comes off my hand. This ball hits really hard. Excellent pin action. The pins just fly all over the place. The ball does really well when I am high in the pocket. Not quite as fortunate when I am light in the pocket. side note....this ball has a high oil absorbtion rating. The ball will lose it's hook over time faster than most balls. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

SO Reactive By Knappy from Greeneville TN
Reviewed on: 1/31/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Heavy oil, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend My bowling just made it to the State tournament and we took 7th. I used this ball and it was great awesome hook and great backend. I bowled a 213 average so you know its good. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Another great ball from Hammer By Ernie D from Aston Pa.
Reviewed on: 1/26/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Picked up a sting a couple of weeks ago. Had a pro from Hammer suggest the best layout for my style of bowling. Threw a few practice games and then bowled in a league for the first time in about 17 years. Bowled a 600 series. Could have done even better but I needed to adjust the thumb hole and didn't have what I needed with me. I love the way the ball reacts. It crushes the pocket. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

" Exactly What I Was Looking For" By Ohio Bowler 300 from Ohio
Reviewed on: 12/15/2009 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Great ball, Top of the Black Widow line to date. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

best ball ever i have By lucky bowler from encino, CA
Reviewed on: 3/29/2010 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend i used to bowl around 150 average but with this ball it hooks purfect my average is 175 to 200 a game now it really hooks in the back end it looks like it going to the gutter but it sudddently hooks and gets a strike i do this all the time now Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By IceHandz906 from Corona, CA
Reviewed on: 9/8/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Truly is a great ball. At first I heard a lot about how this ball dies out after roughly 30 or so games. However, I've bowled at least 60 games with it thus far, wiping it every other frame, and it's still hooking like crazy. Apparently, those complaints were due to lack of ball maintenance. Other problem is if you throw this ball out too far, it will turn HARD and likely leave you a 7-10 split due to deep angularity. During the fall season, I've rarely shot below a 200 game with this ball. During summer, I have to put this ball away because it hooks too hard, but that's okay because it will retain its power for the next fall season :) Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By Big D from Ferndale, MI
Reviewed on: 3/10/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Great ball right out of the box, this ball has crazy back end movement. I have only used it twice so far and still learning how to control the hook. I would not recommend to someone just starting off or learning to throw a hook. But for a big hooker this is a ball to go with! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Product By R. from Bradenton, Fl.
Reviewed on: 1/25/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I just used my Sting last week and out of the 3 I own, the Sting is the most aggressive! This ball compensates for how I throw with a low rev rate, and snaps hard to the pocket! Just what I need for the medium oiled lanes! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By Jussy from Kingston, New York
Reviewed on: 2/3/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is my 1st year of bowling seriously and can shoot 200 games no prob with this ball. I shot a 734 series 2 weeks after owning this ball. Hammer all the way!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

greaaaattttttt By bighooker from ortonvlle michigan
Reviewed on: 1/24/2010 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend great ball with alot of backend Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.