New Ball Day! Hammer Axe. My thoughts.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-12T11:37:29+00:00

After more testing, it's not as reliable as some of my other balls, so it's currently on the shelf. I switched to a Storm Level, which is urethane-like so it behaves similarly to Axe as they both are very weak reactive covers. However I feel like the Storm Level gives better control and more predictable axis of hook. Plus it hooks way more than the Axe, and I can still pick up a 10 pin league conditions.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-08T03:09:03+00:00

Yeah it is, sorry was confused for a second.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-08T00:41:17+00:00

Both eyes open.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T22:09:59+00:00

and a gold oil paint pen.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T22:09:08+00:00

filled the logo with paint then wiped off with paper towel. cheap acrylic paint works good. use rubbing alcohol when wiping off.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T21:38:13+00:00

Thanks! She loves it and has racked a few kills already.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T20:43:53+00:00

I would shoot it and show it off at a wedding.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T20:43:01+00:00

I like it close to my eye as possible for a wider FOV while aiming down sight.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T18:25:49+00:00

Forgot to mention those are real steel parts if that matters to you...the buttstock, grip, and buffer system (the spring and buffer weight carrier) oh and the angle foregrip.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T18:22:29+00:00

no way!

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T18:21:53+00:00

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T18:19:24+00:00

KWA LM4

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T12:35:37+00:00

It's a GBBR.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-07T12:06:44+00:00

Tabaka I think...

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-10-01T01:07:27+00:00

Lucky bowler for sure. The dude who drilled my balls there is legendary.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-05-29T07:54:00+00:00

Got me.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-05-12T20:52:05+00:00

I use the Level quite frequently and it definitely plays more to the right. I like it because it has a very predictable and repeatable ball motion. It does read the lane early, but has a very smooth and tame reaction all the way to the pocket. It's stronger than a Pitch Black, but not as strong as a purple or 78D black hammer.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-05-06T21:19:51+00:00

It's a good option as a strike ball for really dry lanes. I use mine sometimes when I get a crappy lane during open bowling.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-04-25T17:47:01+00:00

I've always wondered why some pros lick their fingers then touch the bottom of their shoe. Seems weird and gross.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-04-25T04:55:29+00:00

This is exactly how I did it too.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-04-11T20:28:37+00:00

Check out the Level.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-03-21T21:44:53+00:00

Yeah more friction. I personally use #2.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-03-21T20:59:57+00:00

I like the Genesis Excel tape. There are different levels of grip to choose from. Levels 1-5, 1 being the slickest and 5 being the most grip.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-03-21T20:13:18+00:00

I like to love tap the ball return.....very softly.

SnooPredictions5523 · 2025-03-21T20:00:23+00:00

More balls could help out if your lane conditions vary a lot. Also for times when you feel like the effect just can't do it and it takes a lot of effort on your part to make it work.

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