Hammer Effect Tour Bowling Ball
Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $169.95 USD. In stock: 16LB, 15LB, 14LB, 13LB, 12LB. Checked 2026-10-15 19:04 UTC.
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Facts
- Brand: Hammer
- Category: Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls > Bowling Ball Deals > Bowling Balls > Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers
- Brand: Hammer
- Release Date: November 2024
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Reactive
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: Hammer TourV3 Reactive
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Asymmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: Hammer Huntsman Tour Core
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.47
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .036
- Mass Bias Strength: .012
- Flare Potential: 4 - 5 Inches
- Surface Finish: 1500 Grit
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Medium - Heavy Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Blue
- Ball Performance Level: Hammer Upper Mid Performance Bowling Balls, High Performance Bowling Balls
- SKU: HAM-EFF-TOU
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-15 17:32 UTC
Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | HAM-EFF-TOU-16 | $169.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | HAM-EFF-TOU-15 | $169.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | HAM6010821514 | $169.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | HAM-EFF-TOU-13 | $169.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | HAM-EFF-TOU-12 | $169.95 USD | In stock |
Description (merchant text, shortened)
A Lower-Differential, Tour-Tuned Effect
About the Effect Tour
The Hammer Effect Tour is the controllable, tour-tuned member of the Effect line. It pairs the asymmetric Huntsman Tour Core with the TourV3 Solid coverstock, delivering the Effect's defined shape with a lower differential for a smoother, more controllable read on medium to heavy oil. It is built for the precision the best players demand.
The Effect Tour takes the Effect design and tunes it for control. The lower-differential Huntsman Tour version of the core produces less flare and a more even, predictable motion, while the TourV3 Solid cover reads the midlane cleanly. The result is a controllable, tour-style Effect for bowlers who want shape without an overly strong backend.
Understanding the Hammer Huntsman Tour Core and Hammer TourV3 Solid Reactive
Hammer built the Effect Tour for a controllable, tour-tuned read on medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Huntsman Tour Core posts a 2.472 RG, a .036 differential, and a .012 intermediate differential, numbers that produce moderate flare and a smooth, defined breakpoint, while the TourV3 Solid cover at a 1500-grit finish reads the midlane cleanly. As a result, it gives you the Effect's shape with a more controllable motion. The per-weight specifications are listed below.
A Lower-Differential, Tour-Tuned Version of the Huntsman Core
At the heart of the Effect Tour is the asymmetric Huntsman Tour Core, a lower-differential, tour-tuned version of the Huntsman block. At 15 lb it measures a 2.472 RG, a .036 differential, and a .012 intermediate differential, a combination that produces moderate flare and a smooth, defined breakpoint. The lower differential is what separates it from the standard Huntsman: less flare and a more controllable, even motion.
Because the 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. That tour-tuned control is exactly what advanced players look for in a benchmark asymmetric.
A Controllable Solid Cover for a Clean, Even Read
The Effect Tour wraps that core in Hammer's TourV3 Solid Reactive coverstock at a 1500-grit finish. The TourV3 solid reads the midlane evenly and controllably, so the ball gets down the lane and makes a predictable, defined move rather than a sharp or early reaction.
That clean, controllable read paired with the low-differential core is what gives the Effect Tour its tour-style precision: shape and traction without an overly strong backend. Leave it at the 1500-grit box finish for a controllable read, take the surface lower for more traction, or polish it up for more length when the lanes dry.
Effect Tour Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
✓Tournament Players: A controllable, tour-tuned Effect with a lower differential for medium to heavy oil
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Shipping, returns, payment (BowlersMart)
- Shipping: 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.
- Processing and delivery: In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. Standard delivery 3 to 7 business days; expedited options at checkout.
- Returns: 60 days from delivery for US customers on new, unused items in original packaging, free prepaid return labels. Drilled bowling balls cannot be returned or exchanged. Shoes must have been tried on a clean, dry surface. Manufacturing defects and shipping damage go through the defect claim process.
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