{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1300591","sku":"60-108557","gtin":null,"name":"Hammer Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty Bowling Ball","brand":"Hammer","categories":[{"name":"Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"asymmetrical-core-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Black Widow Bowling Balls","slug":"black-widow-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers","slug":"two-handed-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Hammer","slug":"hammer"},{"name":"Hammer Black Widow Gear","slug":"hammer-black-widow-gear"},{"name":"Hammer Bowling Balls","slug":"hammer-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Heavy Oil Bowling Balls","slug":"heavy-oil-bowling-balls"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"MRP/MAP","slug":"mrp-map"},{"name":"Pre-Orders / New Releases","slug":"new-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Top Selling Bowling Balls","slug":"top-selling-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/hammer-black-widow-3-0-dynasty-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/hammer-black-widow-3-0-dynasty-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/hammer-black-widow-3-0-dynasty-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/hammer-black-widow-3-0-dynasty-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":169.95,"max":169.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-18T23:39:20.572593+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-18T23:32:19+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty? Legendary asymmetric Gas Mask Core for big flare and a defined breakpoint HK22 Cohesion Solid cover at a 2000-grit Siaair finish for strong traction A strong, traction-first Black Widow for medium to heavy oil","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Hammer"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Asymmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Purple"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Hammer Gas Mask Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Hammer HK22 Cohesion Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.50"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".058"},{"key":"Mass Bias Strength","value":".016"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"5 - 6 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"2000 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Hammer High Performance Bowling Balls, High Performance Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"January 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"60-108557-936","gtin":"840315624368","label":"16LB","price":169.95,"stock":15,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108557-935","gtin":"840315624375","label":"15LB","price":169.95,"stock":207,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"HAM6010855714","gtin":"840315624382","label":"14LB","price":169.95,"stock":174,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108557-933","gtin":"840315624399","label":"13LB","price":169.95,"stock":30,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108557-932","gtin":"840315624405","label":"12LB","price":169.95,"stock":29,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95}],"options":[{"name":"Drilling Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Protect My Ball","price":4.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks, I'll take the risk","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Extra 365 Warranty Coverage","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage","price":5.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks, standard warranty is fine","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Specific Requests","type":"custom_text","price":null,"choices":[],"required":false,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"images":[{"alt":"hammer-black-widow-3-dynasty-700-jan2026","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hammer-black-widow-3-dynasty-700-jan2026.jpg"},{"alt":"Black_Widow_3_0_Dynasty_16-14_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Black_Widow_3_0_Dynasty_16-14_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout.webp"},{"alt":"Black_Widow_3_0_Dynasty_13-12_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Black_Widow_3_0_Dynasty_13-12_lb_Core_1600x1600_callout.webp"},{"alt":"Black_Widow_3_0_Dynasty_Performance_Badge_1600x1600 (1)","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Black_Widow_3_0_Dynasty_Performance_Badge_1600x1600-1.webp"}],"release_date":"January 2026","description":"The Gas Mask Core With an HK22 Cohesion Cover\n\nAbout the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty\n\nThe Hammer Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty carries the Black Widow legacy forward with a new cover on the legendary core. It pairs the asymmetric Gas Mask Core with the HK22 Cohesion Solid coverstock, delivering the strong, hard-hitting motion the Black Widow is known for with the traction and read of Hammer's Cohesion cover. It is built for medium to heavy oil.\n\nThe Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty shares the high-flaring Gas Mask core with the Black Widow 3.0 but wraps it in the HK22 Cohesion Solid cover. The Cohesion solid reads the midlane with strong traction, so the Dynasty digs into oil and drives continuously through the pins, a strong, predictable benchmark for the heavy part of the block.\n\nUnderstanding the Hammer Gas Mask Core and Hammer HK22 Cohesion Solid Reactive\n\nHammer built the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty for strong, aggressive motion on medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Gas Mask Core posts a 2.500 RG, a strong .058 differential, and a .016 intermediate differential for high flare and a defined breakpoint, while the HK22 Cohesion Solid cover at a 2000-grit Siaair finish reads the midlane early and drives through the pins. As a result, it gives you the Black Widow's signature strong, continuous hook. The per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nThe Legendary Asymmetric Core, Shared Across the Black Widow Line\n\nAt the heart of the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty is the asymmetric Gas Mask Core, the weight block behind the Black Widow legacy. At 15 lb it measures a 2.500 RG, a strong .058 differential, and a .016 intermediate differential, a combination that produces big track flare and a defined, aggressive breakpoint.\n\nBecause the Gas Mask core is asymmetric, layout has a strong influence on the reaction, so your pro shop can tune the pin and intermediate differential to your game. On the Dynasty, that high-flaring core is paired with the Cohesion solid cover for strong, traction-first motion.\n\nAn HK22 Cohesion Solid Cover for Strong Traction\n\nThe Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty wraps that core in Hammer's HK22 Cohesion Solid Reactive coverstock at a 2000-grit Siaair finish. The Cohesion solid reads the midlane with strong traction, so the ball gets into a strong roll on medium to heavy oil and drives continuously through the pins.\n\nThat strong, traction-first read paired with the high-flaring Gas Mask core is what gives the Dynasty its hard-hitting motion. Leave it at the box finish for medium to heavy oil, take the surface lower for more traction on the heaviest volume, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look as the lanes dry.\n\nBlack Widow 3.0 Dynasty Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Tournament Players: A strong asymmetric with the Cohesion cover's traction for medium to heavy oil\n\n✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: The high-flaring Gas Mask core and Cohesion solid reward revs with a strong, continuous breakpoint\n\n✓Power Players: Big flare and strong midlane traction to clear oil and drive through the pins\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: A strong Black Widow benchmark, paired with the original 3.0 and the cleaner pearls\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Strong, aggressive motion: This is a high-flare piece built for traction. If you want a controlled, lower-hook reaction, a lower-differential ball will suit you better.\n\n·Ships sanded for traction: The 2000 Grit Siaair finish is built to grip in oil. Polish it for more length when the volume drops.\n\n·Asymmetric layout sensitivity: Layout choices shift the reaction more than on a symmetric ball. Match the pin and mass bias to your game with your pro shop.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty Fits in Your Hammer Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Hammer lineup, the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty is a strong, traction-first Black Widow for medium to heavy oil. It shares the Gas Mask core with the Black Widow 3.0 but reads with the Cohesion cover's strong traction. Pair it with the cleaner Black Widow Mania and Ghost Pearl pearls for length as the lane transitions.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 2000-grit Siaair finish gives the Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty its strong, early read. Take the surface lower for more traction on heavier oil, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look as the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the HK22 Cohesion cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. A sanded solid like the Dynasty relies on a fresh, clean surface to keep reading the midlane.\n\nEarn points on every Hammer purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Hammer Black Widow 3.0 Dynasty 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.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\nMass Bias\n\n16 lbs\n2.510\n.048\n.015\n\n15 lbs\n2.500\n.058\n.016\n\n14 lbs\n2.500\n.056\n.016\n\n13 lbs\n2.589\n.043\n.011\n\n12 lbs\n2.612\n.043\n.011","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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