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Hammer Axe Purple Smoke Bowling Ball
Original price was: $119.95.$84.95Current price is: $84.95.
What should I know about the Axe?
Description
A Straight-Shooting Spare Ball With a Low-Friction Cover
About the Axe
The Hammer Axe is built to convert spares with a clean, controllable, straight reaction. It pairs a simple, low-flare 3-Piece Core with Hammer’s Low Friction Reactive coverstock, so it holds a true, predictable line on dry lanes, the dedicated spare tool every complete arsenal needs, in a range of bold smoke and color designs.
The Axe keeps reaction simple and repeatable. The low-friction cover generates far less hook than a strong reactive ball, while the simple 3-piece core resists flare, so the Axe travels in a straight, predictable line. It is an ideal ball for shooting single pins and corner pins, and a great straight-shooting option for newer bowlers.
Understanding the 3 Piece Core and Hammer Low Friction Reactive
Hammer built the Axe to go straight. Specifically, the simple 3-Piece Core produces essentially no track flare, while the Low Friction Reactive cover generates very little hook with the lane. As a result, it holds a true, predictable line on dry lanes, exactly what you want when shooting spares.
A Simple, Low-Flare Core Built to Go Straight
The Axe uses a simple, low-flare 3-Piece Core that produces essentially zero track flare. That is exactly what you want in a spare ball: the core resists hooking, so the ball holds a true, predictable line straight to your spare.
Because it does not flare, the Axe rolls on a straight path on dry lanes. That predictability is the whole point of a dedicated spare ball: you can throw the same straight shot at every single-pin and corner-pin spare and trust it to get there.
A Low-Friction Cover for a Straight, Controllable Reaction
The Axe is finished with Hammer’s Low Friction Reactive coverstock at a polished finish. The low-friction cover generates far less hook than a strong reactive ball, so the Axe pushes straight through the fronts and resists the oil pattern, giving you a clean, controllable, straight reaction.
That minimal hook is exactly why the Axe is such a dependable spare ball. It goes where you aim it, so you can line up your spares with confidence. The durable cover and polished finish keep it shooting straight and looking sharp for years.
Who This Ball Is Right For
Good to Know Before You Buy
BowlersMart Tips: Where the Axe Fits in Your Hammer Arsenal
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
Every complete arsenal needs a dedicated spare ball, and the Axe fills that role. Where your reactive balls hook to the pocket, the low-friction Axe goes straight, so you use it for corner pins and single-pin spares where hook only adds risk. It is the simplest, most predictable ball in the bag, and one of the most important for protecting your score.
Surface Adjustments
The polished finish keeps the Axe clean and skidding straight. There is rarely a reason to change a spare ball’s surface, but your pro shop can re-polish it if it ever loses its shine. Keep it polished so it continues to travel straight.
Coverstock Care
Wipe the cover with an approved ball cleaner after use. The Axe is durable and low-maintenance, so a quick wipe keeps it shooting straight and looking sharp for years.
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Shop With Confidence at BowlersMart
The Hammer Axe Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Hammer dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Hammer warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.
Additional information
| Weight | 15 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 9 in |
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| Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB) | |
| Differential: Diff (15LB) | |
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| Ball Performance Level | Entry Level Novice Bowling Balls, Hammer Plastic Performance Bowling Balls |
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Place your order by 2PM EST Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) and in stock and available items ship the same day. Orders placed after 2PM EST ship the next business day.
Standard shipping takes 3 to 7 business days depending on your location. Expedited options are available at checkout.
We ship with USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Free ground shipping covers the 48 contiguous states and APO/FPO addresses. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam, bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball and most other items ship free. Oversized roller bags carry an additional charge to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and APO/FPO, and large roller bags are not covered by free ground shipping to PO boxes.
International Shipping - Duties, & Taxes & Return Information
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This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, Phthalates, and/or other chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
