Shipping Information

Hammer First Blood Bowling Ball

Hammer First Blood Small Main Image
$164.95 Retail: $289.95Save 43%
Free Shipping Details
Instant Loyalty Bonus$5.95 instant discount in your cart with the purchase of this or any Loyalty Bonus ball purchased. Only one instant discount of $5.95 can be used per order.
top weight pin note
Drilling Protection - $7.95  details
Double The Warranty! - $6.95  details
Money Saving Options
Oil-Free Towel by bowling.com $5.95 (reg $7.99) details
bowling.com Resin Grip Bag $6.95 (reg $7.99) details
Bowling.com Single Tote Black/White $18.95 (reg $19.99) details
Powerhouse Energizer Ball Cleaner $8.95 (reg $9.99) details


back to top
Features of the Hammer First Blood
Hammer First Blood
SKU: HAM2974448211
Brand: Hammer
Category: Bowling Balls

Description: Ready to suck the life out of your bowling pins? This ball will leave no survivors. The Hammer First Blood introduces the new First Blood core and will give you the clean skid/flip reaction you are looking for. The NBT (Next Big Thing) coverstock will allow for the longest and sharpest backend reaction in Hammer's history. This ball cuts through the oil and will finish strong with a powerful cutting hook.

High Performance

Hammer First Blood Ball Specs:
- Color: Orange/Blue/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Reaction: Skid / Flip
- Coverstock: NBT Reactive
- Core Type: First Blood
- Factory Finish: 1500 Abralon® Polish
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.48**
- Differential (Diff): .056**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Hook Potential: High
- Length: Long
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
What do customers think of the Hammer First Blood?
Avg. Customer Rating:5 stars
(based on 20 reviews)
Already own the Hammer First Blood bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 20 CUSTOMERS sort by:
Displaying Reviews 1-10 of 20View All 20 Reviews
Displaying 20 Reviews
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
First Blood By JC from Fort Payne, AL
Reviewed on: 1/23/2013 Unverified Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is awesome. The hardest hitting ball in my arsenal. I have the latest Taboo series balls the last 4 to be exact. Hammer has the best line of balls on the market today. I would throw this ball everyday giving the right conditions. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
bwest hammer since widows By steelpk from riverside ca
Reviewed on: 1/25/2013 Unverified Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is one of the best hammer bowling balls since the black widow line of balls its great down lane has great backend Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Speechless By Brian from Toledo, Oh
Reviewed on: 2/1/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Finishing, Great Weight, Violent Backend, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Highly aggressive, Tore through the lanes, Violent Backend, Shot 756 first time using it. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Ball I take everywhere By Lefty from New Jersey ....
Reviewed on: 2/12/2013 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is a ball that I personally take everywhere, it has amazing backend and it feels amazing in the hand, also has great roll and comes off easy, and hits like a truck, this ball does the work needed and more and can easily bring a bowlers average up... As a bowler I'm usually a tweener but this ball allows me to become a power tweener or even a cranker Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Aewsome Ball By Crazylook from Richfield , Minnesota
Reviewed on: 3/5/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Awesome ball i recommended this ball to a team mate and the first series he shot was a high 600 . the best i have done with it is a 750
We both have it drilled the same pin center o*o Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
The best of the Hammers By Bailey from Pittsburgh,Pa.
Reviewed on: 3/5/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I am a junior bowler averaging 173 to 181 in 2 leagues. Have bowled several 200 games and 600 series since with my First Blood including my highest game 276/683 series. I cannot put it down Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[5 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Awesome Ball By Thunder300 from Houma, LA
Reviewed on: 1/18/2013 Verified Reviewer 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 The First Blood is a very aggressive ball. I have a lot of revs on the ball, so you must give it room. The reaction is awesome. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
4/5 Stars
Great ball By KJH from Dyer, IN
Reviewed on: 2/15/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Hits Like A Hammer, Carries Very Well, Great Weight, Attractive Design Cons:Very Touchy Ball Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I average 215-220, and I love this ball when it loves me back. If you're not a consistent bowler, this may not be the ball for you. It hits very well when you hit it right, but if you're off on any area, it can jump all over.
I bowl on wood lanes, so that may or may not affect the ball motion. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
3/5 Stars
Thank goodness for those surface videos. By Jeromepx from Fair lawn, NJ
Reviewed on: 2/14/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Cons:Flaws In Surface Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Thank goodness for those surface and drilling options that hammer does. Out of box for me I was leaving the 8 pin about 3 times a game. Once I sanded it to 1000 grit the ball hit really nice. I just wish I could find a ball that would hit the pocket without sanding it. I would recommend this to a friend just make sure you know what changes you have to make if needed. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
i would buy this ball again. By jim loy from kernersville,north carolina
Reviewed on: 3/5/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend great back end. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
out preforms expectations By greywolf from milwaukee
Reviewed on: 3/5/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend League bowler,touraments
has a great backend finishes strong Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
extremely impressed and extremely happy By sean from philippi,wv
Reviewed on: 4/2/2013 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Flawless Surface Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend ive been in a slump lately,havent bowled over a 200 in my league in i dont know how long. got this ball the other day had it drilled yesterday and right of the bat i bowled a 201 then the next game a 265 (second highest score ive ever bowled). it seemed like as long i was hitting the head pin i was getting a strike,incredible delivery thru the pins. i couldnt be more happy with this ball and with hammer products. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

4/5 Stars
love the ball I need to be more consist By MarkMark from Glasgow ,KY
Reviewed on: 4/16/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend local bowling alley and in leage play.. i wish i had it drilled different .. i want the ball to do the work so i dont have to put so much fingers into it ... i still like the ball alot. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
Love it!! By big country from iowa
Reviewed on: 4/17/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Devastating Backend, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I through this ball for the first time last night from my normal ball the widow and I'm a 207avg with the widow and shot an 800 first time ever touching it. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

4/5 Stars
Hook Hook Hook By king bowler from Columbus, OH
Reviewed on: 4/18/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Colors Work Well Together, Great Back End Reaction Cons:Not Great On A Flood Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I mainly use this ball in league but have used in a few tournaments. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

3/5 Stars
My first ball review By Cheeks from Fort Wayne, IN
Reviewed on: 4/25/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design Cons:Not The Best For Oil Best Uses:Medium to dry lanes Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend Not the real flip I was hoping for. Bought down a pound and miss some of the carry I am use to. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
This ball has the pins screaming By Gun Slinger from Park Forest, Il
Reviewed on: 4/25/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Need to get a track on the ball otherwise it handle well. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

4/5 Stars
It Will Draw First Blood By Thumbless from San Antonio
Reviewed on: 5/8/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great reaction, Powerfull, Readable, Attractive Design Cons:Not Dry Lane Friendly Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend As a thumbless bowler I use a lot of hand, and I have found that drilled correctly, it is an unstoppable force on the lanes. Shot 770 out of the box with the ball, and that may not seem great to some but, after two surgeries in 7 months, the ball made me feel I could bowl again. I put this up there with my favorite Hammer of all times, the Black Widow. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
Did some one say carry? By Mr.297 from Naples Florida
Reviewed on: 5/9/2013 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Anywhere Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is amazing! I am proud to own this beast ..... I have a strong arch layout and it works perfect for my speed and rev count.... This ball is also very forgiving which is nice knowing u can throw it out and watch the ball rip back or tug it and the first blood will hold and destroy the pins... I use this ball for house shots and other shots at about the same length just higher volume .... All around perfect ball great job hammer! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
Awesome Ball! By Whiplash from Norman, Ok
Reviewed on: 5/16/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This was the first ball that I ever purchased and had drilled. I fell in love with it from the first throw. I will say this, the ball does NOT like dry lanes and you will have to change accordingly. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

See the Hammer First Blood In Action