 
  Release Date
              PBA Approval Date
              Discontinued
      
            
      
            Hammer’s Taboo series balls are known for their strong finish. With the third edition of the aggressive Grand Theft Reactive coverstock, and the legendary Gas Mask core, the Taboo Jet Black not only gets down the lane, she finishes hard too. There’s nothing sweet about this Taboo.
Get one today and see why NOTHING HITS LIKE A HAMMER.
Factory Finish
              500/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish
          GTR III Solid Coverstock
Type
              Solid Reactive
          Grand Theft Reactive III Solid
Gas Mask Core
 
The Gas Mask core is the most iconic weight block in bowling. It is known for its large flare potential, versatility amongst bowling styles and its backend bite.
Core Type
              Asymmetric
          16 pounds
RG
              2.510
          Diff
              0.048
          MB Diff
              0.015
          15 pounds
RG
              2.500
          Diff
              0.058
          MB Diff
              0.016
          14 pounds
RG
              2.500
          Diff
              0.056
          MB Diff
              0.016
          13 pounds
RG
              2.589
          Diff
              0.043
          MB Diff
              0.011
          12 pounds
RG
              2.612
          Diff
              0.043
          MB Diff
              0.011
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| Ball | Brand | Comparison Grade | Coverstock | Factory Finish | Core | RG | Diff | MB Diff | US/Overseas Release | Discontinued | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   | Taboo Jet Black |   | GTR III SolidSolid Reactive | 500/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | |||
|   | Swagga |   | A- | Level 2Solid Reactive | 800/1000/2000 Abralon | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | 716C |   | A- | UMP Gen 5CSolid Reactive | 500/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish | Modified RobotAsymmetric | 2.510 | 0.057 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Full Swing |   | A- | Full Tilt 5.0 SolidSolid Reactive | 4000 Abralon | Full SwingAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.056 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Black Widow Assassin |   | A- | NBT SolidSolid Reactive | 500/500/500/1000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Pure Physics |   | A- | Full Tilt 7.5Solid Reactive | 500/1000/2000 Abralon | Full SwingAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.056 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Black Widow |   | A- | ViolentSolid Reactive | Matte | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Black Widow Venom |   | A- | Lethal BiteSolid Reactive | 4000 Polished | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Plague |   | A- | Level 2Solid Reactive | 500/1000/2000 Abralon | PlagueAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.055 | 0.011 | ||
|   | Challenge |   | A- | RCSSolid Reactive | 1500 Abralon | AXSAsymmetric | 2.510 | 0.057 | 0.017 | ||
|   | 716T |   | A- | Gen XTSolid Reactive | 500/1000/2000 Abralon | Modified RobotAsymmetric | 2.510 | 0.057 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Black Widow Bite |   | A- | Violent BiteSolid Reactive | Matte | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | The Break S75 |   | A- | S75 SolidSolid Reactive | Halfway 1000 grit w/ Brown Compound | The BreakAsymmetric | 2.489 | 0.058 | 0.024 | ||
|   | 503T |   | A- | Gen MTSolid Reactive | 800 Abranet, 1000/2000 Abralon | PackmanAsymmetric | 2.510 | 0.057 | 0.003 | ||
|   | Dark Legend Solid |   | A- | Semtex SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Black Widow Red Legend Solid |   | A- | Juiced SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | Gas MaskAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.058 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Saber |   | A- | Reflex SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | New DynamixAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.054 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Antics |   | A- | AR 300Solid Reactive | 500/3000 Abralon | Hi-DynamixAsymmetric | 2.500 | 0.054 | 0.016 | ||
|   | Awesome Hook |   | A- | C4 EnhancedSolid Reactive | 500 Matte | Dual Cap VanguardAsymmetric | 2.498 | 0.055 | 0.028 | ||
|   | No Mercy |   | A- | Violent ResponseSolid Reactive | 4000 Abralon | HARTAsymmetric | 2.510 | 0.056 | 0.012 | ||
|   | Mission $250k / Domination |   | A- | XL1300Solid Reactive | 800 Abranet, 1000/2000/3000 Abralon | Mission 1.0Asymmetric | 2.490 | 0.050 | 0.013 | ||
|   | Knight |   | A- | Proton 2.0Solid Reactive | 2000 Sanded | GrenadeSymmetric | 2.497 | 0.057 | |||
|   | Theory |   | A- | Insight SolidSolid Reactive | 2000 Abralon | TrilipticAsymmetric | 2.490 | 0.058 | 0.013 | ||
|   | Dark Encounter |   | A- | Elastin 7.5 SolidSolid Reactive | 500/1000/2000/2000 Abralon | EncounterSymmetric | 2.500 | 0.052 | |||
|   | Score |   | A- | ScoreSolid Reactive | 500 Siaair, Royal Compound | ReaxAsymmetric | 2.492 | 0.054 | 0.013 | 
 
    