Release Date
PBA Approval Date
Discontinued
Hammer’s COOLEST spare ball yet… the Taboo Spare!
More aggressive than the rest, because of its Black Widow Core wrapped with a polished polyester coverstock, this ball not only gives Taboo fans a new spare ball option, but it may be a lifesaver on super short oil conditions.
Factory Finish
800/800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Polyester Coverstock
Type
Polyester
Gas Mask Core
The Gas Mask core is the most iconic weight block in bowling. It is known for its large flare potential, versatility amongst bowling styles and its backend bite.
Core Type
Asymmetric
16 pounds
RG
2.510
Diff
0.048
MB Diff
0.015
15 pounds
RG
2.500
Diff
0.058
MB Diff
0.016
14 pounds
RG
2.500
Diff
0.056
MB Diff
0.016
13 pounds
RG
2.589
Diff
0.043
MB Diff
0.011
12 pounds
RG
2.612
Diff
0.043
MB Diff
0.011
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Ball | Brand | Comparison Grade | Coverstock | Factory Finish | Core | RG | Diff | MB Diff | US/Overseas Release | Discontinued | |
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Taboo Spare | PolyesterPolyester | 800/800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | |||||
Widow Spare (2018) | A | PolyesterPolyester | 800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||||
Widow Spare (2016) | A | PolyesterPolyester | 800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||||
True Blood | A- | PolyesterPolyester | 800/800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | First BloodAsymmetric | 2.480 | 0.056 | 0.009 | ||||
Black Widow Viz-A-Ball | A- | PolyesterPolyester | Crown Factory Polish | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||||
Spare + | B+ | PolyesterPolyester | 800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | I-Core (Single Density)Asymmetric | 2.530 | 0.050 | 0.013 | ||||
The Spy | B | Textured PolyesterPolyester | 500/1000 Siaair, Crown Factory Compound, Crown Factory Polish | The Spy (Modified Incognito)Asymmetric | 2.513 | 0.053 | 0.017 | ||||
Big Bro Burn-Up | C- | Reverie (RVR) Pearl UrethaneUrethane Pearl | 2000 Sanded | DominanceAsymmetric | 2.484 | 0.054 | 0.021 | ||||
Amulet | C- | PolyesterPolyester | 1500 Polished | WarlockSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.038 | |||||
Black Beauty | C- | RubberRubber | Durajet Finish | Cork w/ Pancake Weight BlockSymmetric | 2.530 | 0.050 | |||||
Tornado | C- | RubberRubber | Polished | Cork w/ Pancake Weight BlockSymmetric | 2.530 | 0.050 | |||||
Hi-nek Deluxe | C- | RubberRubber | Polished | Cork w/ Pancake Weight BlockSymmetric | 2.530 | 0.050 | |||||
Hi-nek Magic | C- | RubberRubber | Polished | Cork w/ Pancake Weight BlockSymmetric | 2.530 | 0.050 | |||||
Grand Hi-nek | C- | RubberRubber | Polished | Cork w/ Pancake Weight BlockSymmetric | 2.530 | 0.050 | |||||
Black Hammer | D+ | Black Hammer UrethaneUrethane Solid | Sanded | 2-pieceSymmetric | 2.500 | 0.020 | |||||
Genesis Honey Pearl Urethane | D+ | Genesis Honey Pearl UrethaneUrethane Pearl | Polished | GenesisSymmetric | 2.550 | 0.040 | |||||
Black Widow Urethane Pink Pearl | D+ | Urethane PearlUrethane Pearl | 360/800 Siaair Micro Pad | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||||
Pathogen Plague Pearl | D+ | GPS Navigational Urethane PearlUrethane Pearl | 1000 Abralon | SG 19.5 UrethaneAsymmetric | 2.520 | 0.043 | 0.015 | ||||
Buffalo | D+ | V82 Urethane SolidUrethane Solid | 1000 Sanded | MushroomSymmetric | 2.486 | 0.044 | |||||
Glowing Amulet | D+ | Hard UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1500 Polished | Gargoyle Inner With Spherical WrapSymmetric | 2.610 | 0.035 | |||||
Black Widow Urethane | D+ | UrethaneUrethane Solid | 360/500/500 Abralon | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||||
Iron Diamond | D+ | Iron Diamond UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 Sanded | DynastySymmetric | 2.557 | 0.059 | |||||
Twisted | D+ | PolyesterPolyester | 800/800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Pancake (Columbia/Hammer)Symmetric | 2.650 | 0.020 | |||||
Skulz | D+ | PolyesterPolyester | 800/800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Pancake (Columbia/Hammer)Symmetric | 2.650 | 0.020 | |||||
Muddy Girl Camo | D+ | PolyesterPolyester | 800/800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Pancake (Columbia/Hammer)Symmetric | 2.650 | 0.020 |