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9/21/2016
By Steliosclark from Chicago,ill

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought 2,one for myself and 1 for my son.ill do it again.

Great ball!

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9/14/2016
By Steliosclark from Chicago Il

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I would buy this product again and again

Great ball

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9/7/2016
By Pleased from Jacksonville, Florida

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Love it!

Very pleased with the performance of the ball. I bought it to use at a bowling lanes that uses too much oil and makes my standard used ball not hook at all. The Black Widow now solves that problem all my scores have returned.

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7/26/2016
By Gip from Houston

5/5 Stars

Yes I would

Everyday

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7/12/2016
By Bill from Port Huron Michigan

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i would buy this product again. Great Ball!

I used this ball in league plays, and it works well. lots of turn and mixes pins well.

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7/11/2016
By Gene from Central Florida

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Really hits like a Hammer

rolls long and very angular back end hits super hard

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6/28/2016
By Danielek from Valencia, Ca

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Danielek

Black widow legend hits like a truck. Flips and keeps driving through the pins.

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2/23/2016
By Matty Ice from Gainesville, VA

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

its a widow

Sharp looking ball. Love the backend snap. I have a 184 average and bowled a 238 my first game with it. Look forward to using it more

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11/25/2014
By Bill from Pahrump, NV

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Control, Smooth Constant

Best Uses:

Spairs, Strikes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Hammer Black Widow Legend

After two weeks of learning the ball, I shot back to back 700's, 725 and 768. Had a 290 in the 768 series. Great ball and great reaction.

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10/14/2014
By Dale from Las Vegas, NV

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Good ball, Like it alot, Works for me, arrived on time

Cons:

None that I have found

Best Uses:

HAVE FUN, League Bowling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

HAMMER does it again

I use this in my league bowling in two different Bowling lanes. Working in Both Lanes at this time. Glad I am back to the Black Widow series. Seems to work good with my bowling technique.

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10/13/2014
By Hammerhead from phoenix AZ

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Hits Hard, Massive Backend

Best Uses:

Heavy Oil

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

awesome ball

Great ball for heavy oil and THS. Goes right through the mids and has a nasty, massive backend. Finishes hard with great carry.

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9/9/2014
By ART from Jacksonville Florida

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Black Widow legend

I've been using storm products for a long timeFor the last 5 years my virtual energy been my bread and butter Alone with my hammer psycho. But this Black Widow legends put life in my bowling again.My first week of Bowling 747 out of the box No practice game.My second week at Bowl. a 279 and 256.I was going to buy the new storm ball that just came out but at the last minute I decided to buy the Black Widow legend And boy am I happy I did.Tonight's my third week of bowling with it and I'm just curious to see how many do.Great ball

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7/9/2014
By Sweetpea Bowl from Worcester, MA

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Continuation, Hitting power, Shelf Appeal, Strength Of Ball Motion, Versatility Of Drilling

Best Uses:

Benchmark Ball, Variety Of Patterns, Variety Of Volumes Of Oil

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Arguably one of the best Hammers EVER!

The new Widow Legend by Hammer features the proven Gas Mask core found in the Taboo line as well as the original Widow series, now manufactured with the Carbon Fiber. The cover is a polished NBT Hybrid color in a black/red color. The new Widow Legend will be available to the public in August, 2014.
If you liked the Black Taboo, Black Widow, Vibe Jet Black, you will absolutely LOVE the Legend. Compared to similarly drilled Black Taboos, the Legend brings at least another 2-3 boards more backend with an even stronger, more defined break point than a Black Taboo. Once the ball begins its move to the pocket, the continuation through the backend and the pins is nothing short of amazing. Additionally, the hitting power of the Legend is second to none. Going through the pins, the Legend is arguably one of the loudest balls you will ever hear when it strikes. The ball simply hits that hard and carries that well.
To date, I have drilled 3 Legends. I drilled one with a 45x5x25 (weight hole on PAP), another with a 65x5x25 layout (no weight hole) and a final one with a 60x5x70 layout (weight hole 2" below PAP on VAL).While each one shows a different shape of ball motion (which indicates that this ball is very versatile and can be drilled to do many things), the things that remain consistent with each Legend was the ability of the ball to show/read with precision the breakpoint, the continuation of the ball through the pins, and the hitting power of the ball. On one of them, I have experimented with adding surface to the ball (2000 Abralon) to see if it would change the shape/continuation. Interestingly, the additional surface brought the breakpoint closer BUT it did NOT change the continuation/strength of motion off the spot.
In a nutshell, this ball can be drilled to do many things and will hit a variety of pattern lengths/volumes and will suit many styles of bowling. This has already been proven on the PBA Summer Swing where the ball made several shows on different patterns and in fact, won several times. The Legend will clearly be a huge star in Hammer's line of bowling equipment and in my mind, may be as big, if not a bigger seller, than the original Black Widow.
See your proshop in early August to order the Widow Legend by Hammer!

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7/19/2016
By Chuck T from Fort Worth, TX

4/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Fine addition to a long line of Black Widows

Ball is great. I failed to have finger lifts installed by the pro shop. All my other balls do have them. I think that this great ball will be even better with this addition. I will have the pro shop install them.

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3/15/2015
By Skataneric from Milwaukee, WI

4/5 Stars

Pros:

Backend Hook, Hard Hitting, Heavy-med Oil

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent Upgrade

-Stroker/Tweener style
-15-16 MPH with lower revs
-Finger Tipped
Recently upgraded my old ball to this one. I had been using a Hammer Raw Anger for the past 4 years and maintained a consistant 165 average. Lots of variation scoring week to week. Sometimes a 220 one game and then a 140 the next. I had to force a bigger hook with the Raw Anger by slowing down my throw (13~14MPH) and modifying my release (bigger wrist bend). It was either that or basically throw a straight ball due to me naturally wanting to throw faster. Lead to very erratic scoring.
So far I've thrown 10 games with this ball and have averaged about 180-190 consistantly. Very nice length with a strong backend hook. With the Widow Legend I can throw it naturally and get the same hook I was forcing with my old ball. If I slow it down it really grabs. I'm a single ball user so I've had to adjust and learn this ball for spares. A few more weeks and I'll have a much better feel with the ball. Great upgrade.

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2/3/2015
By Monstabowler from Greenbay wisconsin

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Amazing Hook, Doesnt Bounce Off Pins

Cons:

Bowl Slow Not For You, Dry Lanes Are Death

Best Uses:

Heavy Oil Lanes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bites just like a widow and kills

This ball bites like a widow and kills the pin in an instant, the only problem is if you bowl this ball straight down the lane it will make you pay for that. You have to start at one of the last dots and aim for the middle arrow to get the best curve on medium to heavy oil conditions.

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5/11/2016
By Bud from Tornado Alley

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Heavy Oil

Cons:

Can't think of any!

Best Uses:

Knocking down pins!

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

WOW!!!!!

Wow, I've been looking for something to help me get to the next level. I am just a beginner, I started league play this past fall with a 159 ave, got a Hammer "Bad Intentions" and ave grew to 182. Our team placed 3rd in our league and qualified for the year end tournament with all leagues in house 1st-4th. I pulled the trigger and got the legend and rolled a couple games of practice just to see how it felt. First time i used it in play was the tournament with all the leagues top 4 teams. Well long story short, I nailed a 727 (1st ever 7), 236, 235 and 256. BTW we won the tournament! What a way to start out with the Black Widow Legend.

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4/7/2015
By jmat from east tn

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

great downlane reaction

gave this gero-stroker a ball reaction never had before!

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12/29/2014
By Leelaa from Houston PA

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great

I use it in league play and it handles great has improved my game.

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8/30/2016
By DWB from Cary, NC

4/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

So far, So good.

Just switched to finger tip bowling and only had two occasions to use the BW. Will update review once I have a better assessment.

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1/4/2015
By Billy the bulldog dozer from Lawrence,KS

4/5 Stars

Pros:

Good for heavy oil, Plenty Of Backend, Predictable Break Point

Cons:

None yet

Best Uses:

Heavy Oil

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Love this ball

I started a league at a new bowling alley. I've bowled league for a little over 10 years but never at this particular place. Heavy oil pattern and my other hammers were not finishing in the backend. They would just skid along. I have the absolute curve as well as the cherry vibe and neither was getting it done. First game with this ball was a 203. Left a few ringing 10's. Series was 578. Not too bad for my first time throwing it. I feel pretty confident I can bowl a handful of 600's with this ball. Pretty forgiving if you miss your mark like I did a couple times. No splits *knock on wood*. Predictable breakpoint and very strong finish. Would have gave it 5 stars if it wasn't for leaving a solid 8 pin and 2 solid 7's on what we're really good shots.

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3/25/2019
By Don from Chicago, Il

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Nothing hits like a Hammer.

Reads the mid lane well, big back end, but smooth. I added a little surface to mine.

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2/19/2019
By Dee from Hokes Bluff, AL

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Incredible Length, Massive Backend Snap

Cons:

None

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I would absolutely buy this ball again

Very effective on heavy oil patterns, but the incredible length of this ball makes it still viable on lighter patterns. Even on bad throws, much of the time this ball still finds its way right into the pocket. I've only been bowling for about 3 months, but this ball made my average shoot from 130 to about 170 within a few weeks, and thanks to this ball my average is still getting better and better.

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5/14/2018
By Jeff from Mission Hills, CA

5/5 Stars

Best Uses:

Oily

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

POWER

Travels down the lane so far before hooking back in and hitting the pins like a truck. Highly recommend for high rev bowlers like myself

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5/7/2018
By swizel stick from sara fl

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Best

My experience with bowling balls started over 50 years ago I've shot four 300s several 299s and several 298s won many tournaments with hundreds of balls I've had a hand in helping one of the best women bowlers of all times and bowled with a senior tour rookie of the year.so that being said I believe I'm qualified to say this is the best ball I've ever had the pleasure of using. This ball not only hits with authority and has great carry not to mention it is the best looking ball made.

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1/17/2018
By Jonathan from Louisiana

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Ball has great length.

I love this ball. I throw a high rev rate and moderate speed(14-16)mph. This ball has great length and breaks on the end. Great for my ball style. I would recommend this ball. First 3 games are 220,229,267.

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12/10/2017
By Small Fry from Enfield, CT

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

You must be kidding!

I bought this bowl and had it drilled at my local lanes. I decided to roll a couple strings before using it in my league. It is important to note that I have not rolled a turkey in 2 years and I average 152 in the league. The first 5 balls I rolled were strikes. I missed a couple of one pin sparesbbut still rolled a 317. I had been throwing a straight ball. I now have a nice hook and I am getting a lot of pin action. Beginners luck, maybe? Time will tell.

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10/9/2017
By JDUBINKC from Overland Park, Kansas

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wow! This ball moves!

I am a low to mid rev player with quite a hard throw. I often end up playing the right side and staying in the dry areas to get the pocket hit I'm looking for. If it is fresh oil or if I miss a few boards inside, forget about hitting the pocket.
This ball is changing things for me. Drilled pin up and about 2 " to the right of my ring finger it now has me lining up in the middle to left side throwing across the lane. When I hit my mark (about board 13) all I can say is WOW! The back end finish on this thing is monster for someone with my rev rate. Even if I miss outside, say board 8, I can bring this thing back and still hit strong. For the price, I have a hard time believing there is a better ball for me.
FYI - I'm a 170 average getting back to bowling after a 10 year break.
Hope this helps others!
JDUB

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9/8/2017
By muscle russell from rancho cucamonga , ca

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

great ball

This ball is amazing , backend hook with a ton of hitting power . I shot my first ever 300 game with this ball last night . 772 series overall . 28 strikes out of 36

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9/5/2017
By None from Lewistown, Pa.

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Nothing hits like a hammer!

I drilled my black widow with the MB 1.5in. Left of the thumb hole; a control drilling, suggested by Mo Pinel. IIt arcs and hits hard, allowing me to play right of the oil line, and still carry, an asset for me with my slow speed. Thanks, everyone!

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8/1/2017
By PancakeSs from Phoenix Az

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Best ball

I bought this for my husband and he loves it! His average score before was 150 ans now hes averaging drom 160-220

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4/25/2017
By Sgtbubba from Salt Lake City, Utah

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Yes

Great ball just have to get use to using I from a wheelchair

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4/12/2017
By him from chicago

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

AMAZING

I love this ball, it's everything is more.

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3/22/2017
By Nate from Mi

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great ball. I recommend this product to anyone.

Awesome ball. It does everything I wanted in a ball

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3/7/2017
By Jim from Raleigh, nc

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I would buy this product again.

League bowling

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11/25/2016
By docandrich. from plover,wi. 54467

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this was an excellent choice.

hammer black widow legend, excellent ball.

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10/19/2016
By Cliff from Illinois

5/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great ball

6-200 games out of first 12 games shot.

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9/15/2016
By Roy the Roller from San Antonio, TX

5/5 Stars

Pros:

Great control on medium to heavy oil lanes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Black Widows Legend Pearl is awesome

I've been using the ball for the passed 3 weeks in league and I've been getting used to the ball. I've gone from 145-almost 180 average after the first three weeks of league and I use my black widow as my primary and spare ball. I'm coming back after a 15 year bowling Hiatus. I love it! I also got one of my team mates to purchase the same ball.

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9/28/2017
By SAM from KANSAS

4/5 Stars

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have always been happy with my purchases....

I have no trouble. The only thing that troubled me was the pin was very long 4-5. Which was on the brink of being pro pin. But my pro shop is reliable so we will work with it and see what we can do. Not a big deal just a surprise. I could have requested a shorter pin but no big deal.

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6/26/2017
By Q from KS

3/5 Stars

Best Uses:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Ball doesn't hook much as I expected

Maybe I'm just throwing the ball wrong or drilled the ball wrong. Ball just doesn't hook much than I expected. I use it when lane is dried.

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Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews

Question:
will this ball have more of a snap in to the pocket or a continuos hook down the lane throwing low revs down and in

3/19/2016 - By al

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Answer:
Hello! This ball will have more of a snap on the back end.

3/23/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
How is it on dry lanes

5/9/2016 - By hell cat

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Answer:
Thanks for the question! The recommended lane condition for the Hammer Black Widow Legend is medium-heavy oil.

5/10/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Will this ball go long and then flip and drive into the pocket?

6/30/2016 - By Truck

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Answer:
Great question! Yes, this ball is meant to go long and snap hard on the back end.

6/30/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Any recommendations on getting it drilled. Right hand use

7/4/2016 - By Simpleman344

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Answer:
Hello! That will depend a lot on what you want the ball to do and also on your particular measurements. That might be a better question to talk over with your driller.

7/5/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Will this ball already have holes drilled into it?

7/8/2016 - By Kyle P.

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Answer:
Hello Kyle! No, we would not drill this ball. You would need to take it to a pro shop to get it drilled.

7/11/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Do you engrave any of your bowling balls?

7/10/2016 - By Beck

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Answer:
Hello Beck! No, we do not engrave our bowling balls.

7/11/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this ball recommended for left handed bowlers?

11/7/2016 - By Jason

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Answer:
Hi Jason. If you need this ball for a left handed bowler, you will need to find out the correct specifications from your driller in order to have a left handed ball shipped out to you. Most of the time, left handed bowlers request the mass bias to the left of the center of gravity of the ball.

11/8/2016 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Do most of them not have the red that acsents the spider on the ball.

4/1/2017 - By Sadsack

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Answer:
Hello. All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.

4/3/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
What is pin top weight

4/10/2017 - By stormin

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Answer:
A Pin can be out or in. A drilling term that is relative to a bowler's track designed purposely for creating more ball dynamics. A Pin-in ball (when the pin is located within two inches of the Center of Gravity) is excellent choice for control and less hook; a Pin-out ball usually can be made to hook more and flip more dramatically than pin-in balls; they often give the driller more options. The top weight is the drilling of a ball so that there is more weight above the label than there is below; it is considered a positive weight.

4/11/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
I'm a 195 a good bowler, throw a 15 year old brunswick swamp monster, not a very big hook. Will the black widow give me more backend hook? I leave a fear amount of 7 and 10 pins.

6/19/2017 - By Don

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Answer:
This should be a great ball for you.

6/21/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is it a hybrid reactive

7/19/2017 - By Gene

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Answer:
Yes, this is will have a Hybrid coverstock.

7/19/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
what's the difference between the black widow legend and the legend x-out?

9/9/2017 - By bryan

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Answer:
There will be no difference in performance. There will be just an irregular pin/top weight, or it could have an irregular overall weight or it could have a slight surface blemish. All X-Outs are USBC approved.

9/11/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Do 13# balls have same weight block as heavier ones?

11/24/2017 - By BK

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Answer:
The 13# will have a generic core than the 14#-16#.

11/27/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
ok i am left handed so how would i go about getting a left handed ball from u

11/24/2017 - By mike32466

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Answer:
You can request for this information at the end of the order page int he "special comments" box.

11/27/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
do u get the pins an top weights from the driller or does it have to come with it

11/24/2017 - By mike32466

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Answer:
You would need to speak to your driller about the pin and top weight before ordering, so that you will have the correct specs for your driller.

11/27/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
I'm not a regular bowler whats the best ball for me and I through a straight ball.

11/26/2017 - By hoagy

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Answer:
If you throw a straight ball, you will want to look at our spare balls that bowl only straight.

11/27/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Im a straight Bowler, but I am learning how to curve. Would this be a good ball?

12/7/2017 - By bro

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Answer:
This would be an excellent ball to learn how to hook.

12/7/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
I have a Black Widow Dark Legend how would it compare to the Black Window Legend

12/12/2017 - By Dan

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Answer:
The Black Widow Legend will have the same hook potential, lane conditions & coverstock as the Hammer Black Widow Legend.

12/12/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
13# ??

12/15/2017 - By Cookie

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Answer:
Yes, we do have 13# at this time.

12/15/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
I have a black widow red dark legend pearl bowling ball. Will this ball be good to add to the arsenal?

1/5/2018 - By Benny

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Answer:
Yes, this would be perfect to add to your arsenal.

1/5/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Are these balls pre drilled

2/13/2018 - By D

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Answer:
No, they are not pre drilled, not unless you wish for bowling.com to drill it for you. Otherwise they will come undrilled.

2/14/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this a asymmetric ball?

2/24/2018 - By Al

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Answer:
Yes, this is an asymmetrical ball.

2/26/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this ball good for a slower speed bowler

3/14/2018 - By Sharon

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Answer:
Yes, it is good for any type of speed.

3/15/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
do this ball come in 13LB

4/8/2018 - By bob

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Answer:
Yes, we do have 13lbs available.

4/9/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
What does it mean to request pin/top weight?

5/9/2018 - By Cliff

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Answer:
Pin Placement can be Out or In. A drilling term that is relative to a bowler's track designed purposely for creating more ball dynamics. A Pin-in ball (when the pin is located within two inches of the Center of Gravity) is excellent choice for control and less hook; a Pin-out ball usually can be made to hook more and flip more dramatically than pin-in balls; they often give the driller more options. And the Top Weight is for drilling of a ball so that there is more weight above the label than there is below; it is considered a positive weight.

5/10/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this a right handed ball

6/23/2018 - By Jomama

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Answer:
You can specify which hand you bowl with in the 'special comments' box at the end of the order page.

6/25/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
what exactly does the 3 yr warranty cover

6/29/2018 - By bubba

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Answer:
It will cover splits, chips or cracks!

7/2/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
is closeout a good ball?

8/23/2018 - By ce

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Answer:
This is an excellent ball and is very popular!

8/24/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
I am an intermediate straight bowler looking to learn to hook more (weak hook). I am right handed. I do not know what pin hight or weight to order. Looking at a 14lb ball what pin height and weight would you recommend to help add a lot of hook, but still maintain good control?

9/9/2018 - By Mike L.

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Answer:
The longer the pin that you request, the more hook you will get out of the ball, the shorter the pin you request, the more control you will have over the ball. If you have questions about the pin distance, that would be a better question to ask your driller.

9/11/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
what about the size for finger holes? do you drill them?

9/16/2018 - By bryce

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Answer:
Unfortunately, we do not offer drilling for this particular ball.

9/17/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Can I get a bowling Hammer bowling ball less than 12 lbs

10/4/2018 - By Mr. Claw

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Answer:
Unfortunately, the lightest weight that we carry for the Hammer Black Widow Legend will be a 12 lb ball.

10/4/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is the core different in 13 pound ball

10/8/2018 - By Randy

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There will be a generic weight block for the 13#.

10/8/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Why can't I get the ball in a 14lb?

10/13/2018 - By Jm

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Unfortunately, this is a closeout item and we are running low on stock. We do not have 14lbs available anymore.

10/15/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
when was it made

10/29/2018 - By striker

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This ball came out in the Summer of 2014. I am not entirely sure the exact release date.

10/30/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this an X out ball

11/17/2018 - By Al

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This is not an X-Out ball.

11/19/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Would this compliment a track tactix

12/11/2018 - By Nate

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Yes, this would be an excellent compliment to the Track Tactix.

12/12/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
i have a 13 lb hammer black widow will i have to change my stance with a 14lb blakc widow

1/2/2019 - By ray

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Answer:
You shouldn't have to change your stance.

1/4/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Where can I select the top weight and pin position?

1/22/2019 - By Mike

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Underneath the weight selection tab, there is a tab that says 'click to request pin/top weight'. There, you can request for the pin/top weight.

1/23/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Do the hammer black widow legend come in different colors? With same results?

2/19/2019 - By Jmar

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Unfortunately, the Black Widow Legend only comes in one color.

2/20/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
I ha e a origanial roto grip show off and a hyroad pearl would this ball be a good fit in my arsenal

2/22/2019 - By Parker berg

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Yes, of course!

2/25/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
when did it come out

2/26/2019 - By jr

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This ball was released on 08/05/2014.

2/27/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this a 100% urethane ball

3/2/2019 - By J B

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Answer:
The Black Widow Legend is a hybrid coverstock.

3/4/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Is this a good ball to learn hooking with I am 59 years old and allways rolled a strait ball

4/3/2019 - By Bigbull

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Answer:
You may want to look into an entry level or a mid performance ball. The Hammer Black Widow Legend is an upper mid performance and it might be too much ball for you when you are just learning to throw a hook.

4/3/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Im a 2 handed bowler with a high rev rate will this ball hook too eairly down the lane? When will the ball hook down lane

4/4/2019 - By JTC

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This ball is meant to go long and snap hard on the back end.

4/4/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
Will thisball do well with a 2 handed bowler with a high rev rate

4/4/2019 - By JTC

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Yes, of course!

4/5/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Question:
What does pin top weight mean?

4/20/2019 - By Apollo

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Those are specifications that you can request for your ball. If you have a longer pin, you will have more hooking power, and a shorter pin will give you more control over the ball.

4/22/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff

Hammer Black Widow Legend

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Hammer Black Widow Legend

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I bought 2,one for myself and 1 for my son.ill do it again.

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i would buy this product again. Great Ball!

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Really hits like a Hammer

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Danielek

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its a widow

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HAMMER does it again

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awesome ball

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Black Widow legend

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Arguably one of the best Hammers EVER!

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Fine addition to a long line of Black Widows

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Excellent Upgrade

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Bites just like a widow and kills

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great downlane reaction

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Love this ball

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Nothing hits like a Hammer.

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POWER

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Ball has great length.

Question:
will this ball have more of a snap in to the pocket or a continuos hook down the lane throwing low revs down and in

Answer:
Hello! This ball will have more of a snap on the back end.

Question:
How is it on dry lanes

Answer:
Thanks for the question! The recommended lane condition for the Hammer Black Widow Legend is medium-heavy oil.

Question:
Will this ball go long and then flip and drive into the pocket?

Answer:
Great question! Yes, this ball is meant to go long and snap hard on the back end.

Question:
Any recommendations on getting it drilled. Right hand use

Answer:
Hello! That will depend a lot on what you want the ball to do and also on your particular measurements. That might be a better question to talk over with your driller.

Question:
Will this ball already have holes drilled into it?

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Hello Kyle! No, we would not drill this ball. You would need to take it to a pro shop to get it drilled.

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Do you engrave any of your bowling balls?

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Hello Beck! No, we do not engrave our bowling balls.

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Is this ball recommended for left handed bowlers?

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Do most of them not have the red that acsents the spider on the ball.

Answer:
Hello. All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.

Question:
What is pin top weight

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I'm a 195 a good bowler, throw a 15 year old brunswick swamp monster, not a very big hook. Will the black widow give me more backend hook? I leave a fear amount of 7 and 10 pins.

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This should be a great ball for you.

Question:
Is it a hybrid reactive

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Yes, this is will have a Hybrid coverstock.

Question:
what's the difference between the black widow legend and the legend x-out?

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There will be no difference in performance. There will be just an irregular pin/top weight, or it could have an irregular overall weight or it could have a slight surface blemish. All X-Outs are USBC approved.

Question:
Do 13# balls have same weight block as heavier ones?

Answer:
The 13# will have a generic core than the 14#-16#.

Question:
ok i am left handed so how would i go about getting a left handed ball from u

Answer:
You can request for this information at the end of the order page int he "special comments" box.

Question:
do u get the pins an top weights from the driller or does it have to come with it

Answer:
You would need to speak to your driller about the pin and top weight before ordering, so that you will have the correct specs for your driller.