Bowling Digest 2003 holiday gift guide: a gift for every bowler on your list

The Vicious Strike [second from left] stays clean through the fronts and has a killer angle on the back end, thanks to its modified version of the Vicious Strike's core design. It also features a new version of the Power Whip Particle Veneer.

The Sharp Blade [second from right] delivers the most hook for the money, making its delivery with a razor-sharp angular motion. Sharp Blade uses the Classic Hammer core and the high-performance Power Grip Particle veneer to go long and stay strong--even under tough conditions.

Using Hammer's most versatile core design, Power Diesel [far right] lives up to its name. The Diesel core has been modified by the addition of a high-density ring. With this alteration, the shape of the core stays symmetrical and its differential value is lowered.

Power Diesel also boasts a Power Whip Particle Pearl veneer, Hammer's strongest veneer to date.

The Hammer Tool Chest [far left] is a unique three-ball carrier made of aluminum. It has a padded ball compartment and a large storage area for shoes and accessories. With removable wheels and three retractable handles, this carrier is rough, tough, and ready to roll.

Hammer's 2-Ball Roller [near left] features oversize wheels, three large accessory pockets, and a lockable and extendable handle. Other features include a pocket that stores and protects shoes up to U.S. men's size 15 and an adjustable, removable padded shoulder strap. Also available is a Loomed Towel, which is made from 100% cotton and features a woven logo design.

Robby's Products

Designed by an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Band-IT [top left] is a safe, non-invasive device that helps the body heal itself of minor wrist and forearm pain. Band-IT stimulates the body's natural healing processes by reducing inflammation and muscle spasm, increasing blood flow, and gently warming the pain site.

The soft leather-like vinyl of the Robby's Response [bottom left] wrist support pads the hand, and its additional length provides extra support for a stronger release. It also has a single straight metal support in back to support the wrist and no metal in front to restrict movement.

Made of feather-light duraluminum, the Robby's Revs [right] is the new standard in lightweight, adjustable power. It is a breakthrough in wrist support because it conforms to your exact needs. The extended finger support provides maximum power for oily lane conditions. Lateral adjustments allow your hand to be in position to alter the amount of forward roll and spin on the ball.

Robert Geismar Productions

Bowling's premier performer and reigning PBA Player of the Year reveals why he has enjoyed phenomenal success in the instructional video, Walter Ray Williams Jr.'s Secrets to Better Bowling. It is designed to help bowlers of all skill levels increase confidence and earn higher scores. This video is a must for all bowlers and is a perfect stocking stuffer. To order call (800) 330-5341 or visit the Web at www.WalterRay.com.

Lane #1

The Super Carbide Bomb [bottom right] combines the length of Lane #1's flip-block diamond core with the early-revving action of its dual-stacked, mini-diamond nuggets to create the most powerful motor in bowling. With its core and new Enhanced Carbide Particle Formula cover stock, this Super Carbide Bomb blows up the pins on even the oiliest conditions.