Hammer Envy Tour Bowling Ball Features:
Obsession Tour was one of the most unique releases over the last few seasons; the asymmetric core with a low RG and low Differential offers bowlers a shape they have not seen before. The Obsession Tour is always in the pro’s bags, and the ball still wins tournaments. The Envy Tour was developed to add a stronger and more responsive cover to the Obsession Tour core, creating that same unique shape, just more of it. Bowlers will love the solid black color and the dark purple logos that don’t show as the ball travels down the lane, and the extra mid-lane and recovery will make this a popular ball for everyone.
David Varner –
The obsession tour was an extremely popular ball last year because of its control characteristics. I wasn’t sure how using that core with the strongest cover hammer has would work out. Turns out they nailed it! Same smooth, controlled motion with a defined hook at the end of the pattern. This ball has already seen a lot of love on tour and I imagine it will be a fan favorite for both league and tournament bowlers. Oh and of course it’s a solid black ball so you know it’s gonna strike more.
Michael Kennedy –
The Obsession Tour is one of my all time favorite balls. The Envy Tour has the same shape as the Obsession Tour, but with the Envy cover, it picks up bit earlier. The black cover and dark purple logos are also a win for me. Just like the Obsession Tour, the Envy Tour helps control the flatter sport patterns, but at the same time, can open up the house patterns. The versatility of this ball definitely helps when you need to limit the number of balls you bring to a tournament or want to bring in fewer balls into league.
Mike R. –
Hammer and Brunswick Family are on fire lately! The Hammer Envy Tour is another ball that is a must have! If you loved the Obsession Tour, you will love the Envy Tour. It has that extra hook that you did not have with the Obsession Tour. Where you may have changed balls from the Obsession Tour because it could no longer kick out that 10-pin, look no further then the Envy Tour. This ball has provide a lot of versatility and allows me to open up the lanes a bit more than what I did with the Obsession Tour without losing performance! Plus, its a Black Ball!! You know any black ball is a must have! 🙂
Eric A. –
I really like my Obsession Tour. The Envy Tour gives me the same motion, but more of it. The little extra turns a would be flat 10 into a strike. But there is not over jump off the spot. A very controllable reaction exactly what you would expect from a “Tour” version. I have had a good look on both house shots and PBA patterns. Being a tweener, I was very impressed on how well the Envy Tour worked when I had to play way left. I was not expecting it to go through the pins as well as it did. It gives me a different motion that anything other ball I have.
James G. –
Hammer Envy Tour Solid Review
Stats: LH: Speed – 17.0; RPM – 350; AT – 19; AR – 55
Layout: 45 x 5” x 40
Hammer’s newest Top Shelf launch, the Envy Tour Solid, is a newly engineered version of the popular Obsession Tour Solid featuring several improvements that should surely get lots of attention. The Envy Tour Solid was developed to add a stronger and more responsive cover to the Obsession Tour core, creating that same unique shape, just more of it. I chose the layout I did to get the ball to roll forward a little sooner due to my slightly higher tilt, but transition a bit slower to really utilize that longer, stronger roll phase of ball motion. I have used it on a couple of different patterns and here is my assessment:
42 ft. THS (typical house shot): The Envy Tour Solid has been a very strong ball for the house shot in two centers I frequent. What I love about this ball is that it chews through the oil, makes a defined move off the spot, but is still predictable enough to control from shot to shot. Very versatile to cover changes, I took mine from box finish, down to 1000 and back up to 3000 polished, and it responds to all of those very well. If you are seeing too much early hook, take the cover up to 4000, too much length, just sand it to 1000 or even 500, it takes to those changes extremely well! Do not be afraid to adjust the surface to your game, this ball can handle it!
36 ft. Viper pattern: I roll on this pattern every Tuesday, and the Envy Tour Solid was the best ball in my bag on the fresh, alongside the Purple Pearl Urethane. Projection and speed control are key, and the Envy Tour Solid at 3000 was the perfect matchup. It rolled forward perfectly and hit heavy through the pins, carrying the off pocket hits extremely well. As the night progressed, I was able to move slightly further inside, roll the ball firm off my hand, and it saw the friction consistently, making my moves easier and more trustworthy, resulting in higher scores and more confidence in the ball.
If you are looking for that “benchmark” ball reaction from a high end asymmetric, chews through the oil like the bigger solids but with a strong, continuous finish, look no further than the Hammer Envy Tour Solid. Available now from Bowler Builders Pro Shops, and at pro shops everywhere! Nothing hits like a Hammer!
Gary Gardner Jr –
I really like the shape of this ball as it is really close to the Obsession Tour. Smooth ball motion, controllable and doesn’t burn up like other big balls tends to do.
I can use this ball in many patterns, including burnt patterns.
Used this ball in a local 8 game tournament, was able to stay with the ball throughout the tournament.
gerard –
If you liked the Obsession Tour you are going to love the Envy Tour!!! This ball is very predictable and doesn’t quit when it gets to the pins. One of things that I didn’t like the Obsession Tour is it would tend to wiggle down lane and eventually I would start leaving flat 10’s. The Envy Tour allows me to move in and still get the ball to continue through the pins. I’m very impressed so far with it and can see me using this on a variety of patterns.
Bob Newman –
The Hammer Envy Tour is so smooth and strong it has quickly become a staple in the bag. I was/am a big fan of the Obsession Tour and this is a very similar ball shape with just more of it. The Envy Tour picks up sooner but continues its drive down lane. I’ve adjusted the surface for a couple of patterns and it goes back and forth well. It will have some shine on it tonight for league and get nice and scuffed for Earl Anthony pattern this weekend. This is a must have piece.
C Miller –
The Envy Tour is quickly becoming another favorite, that Hammer has released.
Just like the Obsession Tour, the Envy Tour is a step up, in a very good way. The Envy Tour is a bit earlier and stronger off the spot. But, still controllable with plenty of energy and continuation.
TheHopeDiamond22 –
Great compliment to the Envy. Where the envy is an absolute hook monster the Envy tour is smoother and rounder shaped motion. Responsive to friction but not jumpy. Great middle of the bag piece. Can handle higher volumes of oil no problem. This is an absolutely great add to every tournament players bag.
Joe Goldstein, Sr. –
As a big fan of the Obsession Tour, this new piece became an instant favorite! While the Envy was pretty aggressive on the lane, the Envy Tour gives that much smoother roll that we’ve come to expect from Tour releases. For me, the Envy Tour is slightly earlier than the Obsession Tour and a bit stronger down lane and soooooo versatile. Do not miss out on this ball!!
Bob Moran –
Talk about versatility this ball is it. If you had and liked the obsession tour then you’ll absolutely love this ball. Same core with an upgraded stronger cover. It tends to be the first ball out of my bag everywhere I go and sometimes it’s the only ball I’ll end up using or needing
dante bernal –
the Envy Tour is amazing for fresh oil and to get a good idea of what the pattern is doing. very round shape and wont give you to much over under. this ball is very good for a first ball out to get a good read
Marissa Allison –
The Envy Tour is an Obsession Tour on steroids! If you liked the Obsession Tour, you’re going to love this one. You have to give it a couple of games to get some lane shine on it in order to tame it down a little. This ball is very versatile for all patterns. I can use it on longer patterns to play straighter and be able to control the pocket. But I also love using it on shorter patterns, hitting it with 1000 grit to burn up the fronts and still have a nice continuous, not too aggressive motion. This has quickly become one of my favorite GO TO’s out on tour.
Bryan L. Williams –
A Must Have Big Ball to have in your Bag
The Hammer Envy Tour is the big ball in my arsenal that allows me to play on oily lane conditions. I have never thrown the Envy line, but really glad I put this ball in my new arsenal. The Hammer Envy Tour is incredibly smooth, yet very strong on oily lane conditions. The Envy Tour picks up much sooner than the Obsession Tour down lane. This ball allows bowlers to adjust the surface to adjust to multiple lane conditions. The drill pattern in this ball was very simple, as I kept the pin and CG close to my span to ensure I get a very clean and consistent roll through the heads and off the spot. This ball is a must have if you were ever a fan of the Obsession line of Hammer bowling balls.
Jeremy McElliott –
Layout: 65 x 4.25 x 40
Are you looking for a urethane replacement that isn’t urethane? Then this is it. The predictability of this ball with full smooth control when it comes to sport patterns is where this ball shines. There’s been no better ball in a few years that I’ve rolled where I can trust the early motion and still retain the hitting power. I am not a strong player when it comes to using urethane, so this is my definitive go to when I need something where that motion is in play.
Craig H –
Early Hook and smooth transition. This ball is an early roll hook monster like the Envy, but smoother off the back of the pattern. The coverstock at 1000 grit reads early but the low rg of 2.469 and the diff of .034 and intermediate of .013 make the ball a very smooth downlane ball. It controls harder patterns very well, as it does not jump offline. It digs into oil and is continuos downlane. Its shape reminds me of urethane, but on steroids. This ball is great for stroker, tweener bowlers, or bowlers who are speed dominant. I can’t throw it in the league for long, but in the tournament bag it goes!