- Big Blue Spare

First Impressions
With the Big Blue Spare, Hammer brings a fascinating new development to market that impresses above all with its exceptional length and late reaction. Inside works the dynamic Pancake core, which ensures a very clean motion through the front part of the lane with a 2.69 RG and a 0.019 differential. The polyester cover is specifically tuned to store the ball's energy extremely efficiently. The nature of the surface with a polished finish supports this trait massively by letting the ball glide effortlessly through the heads without building friction early. Visually the ball is a real eye-catcher and immediately conveys that this model was designed primarily for later and sharper direction changes. The technical match between core and cover has been achieved here in an extremely harmonious and purposeful way.
Comparison
Comparing the Big Blue Spare with the Ebonite Maxim, the glaring differences in backend reaction stand out immediately. The Ebonite Maxim tends to read a bit earlier, while the Big Blue Spare holds its energy a decisive fraction longer and then reacts noticeably more aggressively to the dry area. That trait makes it the perfect complement in your arsenal when the Maxim starts losing energy in the pocket or entering too flat. Although both balls are aimed at lighter oil patterns, the Big Blue Spare offers a noticeably more dynamic angle. It is the ideal solution for situations in which the Maxim no longer develops enough drive, since it generates the necessary entry angle.
On the Lanes
This ball shows its greatest strength once the lane has already been played on a bit and the transition has clearly set in. It needs a certain amount of friction in the backend to develop its characteristic hook, which delivers maximum and explosive carry. When the boards in the front part of the lane dry up, the ball allows you to move systematically further inside and play the pocket from a much deeper angle. It is very well suited to medium to dry conditions and is an excellent choice if you are looking for a clean, quick-reacting surface. With its forgiving nature on shots missed to the outside, it should keep scores stable at a very high level even in the late stages of a tournament.