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How it moves

Arcing turn (symmetric core). Dotted is skid, then the turn, then the roll into the pocket. Estimated from the coverstock, finish, core, and differential for a right-handed bowler with medium revs on a house shot. Lane conditions, speed, and layout move all of this.

Hammer

Arson High Flare

Name: Hammer Arson High Flare
Brand: Hammer

Discontinued

Hook potential6 (est.)6 of 10, estimated

How much the ball wants to hook, 1 (straight, a spare ball) to 10 (the strongest oil-eaters). The maker publishes no number for this ball, so this is estimated from the coverstock, core, finish, and differential.

Coverstock: Max-Hook Pearl; Reactive pearl
Core: Modified Arson 2
Factory finish: Not listed
Color: Red Pearl / Yellow Pearl
Released: 2015-06-01
USBC: Approved 2015-05-01

Weights and specs

Weight	RG	Differential	Int. diff
15 lb	—	—	—

Surface

Coarse grit

Coarse and fine

Fine grit or polish

Coarse surfaces grip through oil and hook early; fine or polished surfaces skid longer and hook later. Surface changes over games, and a pro shop can take any ball either way with a pad.

Reviews on YouTube

Hammer Bowling · 2015 · Arson High Flare Solid | Kim Mann compares to Arson High Flare

GebhardtsBowling.com · 2015 · Gebhardt's Bowling Ball Review - Hammer Arson High Flare Solid

two handed beast · 2023 · Hammer arson high flare

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