Hammer Maximum Effect vs Tour V1 – Complement or Clash?

In this video, Jayson Robarge tests the Hammer Maximum Effect and Tour V1 to see if they truly complement each other — plus he throws in the Guru Oracle to see which fits between them.

Filmed on the London 44ft Pattern, this video focuses on how each ball handles energy distribution, flare potential, and motion shape from front to back.

Shoutout to Center Bowl for letting us film our ball comparison!

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to ball down correctly from a big asym to a smoother tour piece
✅ Why big cores don’t always mean “more hook”
✅ What flare potential actually tells you about energy use
✅ Why front-to-back vs left-to-right motion matters
✅ Which ball fits best between the Maximum Effect and Tour V1

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Overview
0:16 – London 44ft Pattern Setup
0:44 – Maximum Effect Test Shots
3:00 – Shape Adjustments & Read Observations
5:02 – Ball Change to Tour V1
6:18 – Energy Storage & Continuation Differences
8:05 – Why Big Balls Don’t Always Hook More
9:40 – Flare Potential & Energy Burn Explanation
10:15 – Guru Oracle Added as Middle Option
12:35 – Arsenal Building Tips
14:50 – Final Test & 3-Ball Challenge
16:00 – Key Takeaways & Outro

👉 Which Hammer piece fits your game best — the Maximum Effect, Tour V1, or something in between? Comment below and don’t forget to subscribe for more advanced bowling comparisons!