Hammer Zero Mercy Solid Bowling Ball
- 15 pounds
- HK22C2 cover, Cohesion + Chrome, Hammer's strongest HK22
- Super Offset core
- 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish
- Heavy conditions
- 2-year limited warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Hammer's strongest-cover heavy oil ball with a sanded finish and an offset core, for bowlers who face the heaviest patterns. On anything but heavy oil it will hook far too early.
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ASIN: B0G1CPCSDWCategory: Bowling Balls
Overview
Not a versatile benchmark, the Zero Mercy is a maximum-hook ball for heavy oil. Hammer pairs its strongest Cohesion and Chrome cover blend with a Super Offset core and a gritty sanded finish for early traction and a hard finish at the pins.
Maximum traction lets it grab where weaker balls skid on heavy volume. The offset core stores energy for a strong backend. Use it on lighter lanes and it will hook early and burn out.
Who it's for
Tournament and league bowlers in heavy-oil centers will lean on its traction. Bowlers on house shots or dry lanes need a weaker, cleaner ball.
Pros and cons
- Very strong oil traction
- Powerful offset core
- Gritty finish reads early
- Two-year limited warranty
- Hooks early on dry lanes
- Specialist, not all-round
- Core numbers not listed
Performance notes
A sanded, aggressive cover finds friction early in heavy oil, while the Super Offset core stores energy for the backend. Expect a strong arc and continuation rather than a sharp skid-flip. Regular cleaning protects the cover's grip.
Specifications
| Brand | Hammer |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 15 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Reactive |
| Color | Black/Purple/White/Red |
| Finish | 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited Manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Core | Super Offset |
| Coverstock | HK22C2, Cohesion + Chrome |
| Lane condition | Heavy |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hammer Zero Mercy for dry lanes?
No. It is built to dominate heavy conditions.
What core is in the Zero Mercy?
The Super Offset core.
What finish does it ship with?
A 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish.