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Core numbers are compared in one weight. Some brands only publish them for one weight.
Hammer Hammer Effect Tour
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Storm Ion Pro Solid
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Hammer Zero Mercy Tour
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Storm Ion Max
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| Brand | Hammer | Storm | Hammer | Storm |
| Line | High | Premier | High | Premier |
| Coverstock | TourV3 Solid | TX-16 Solid | C² Tour Edition | NRG Solid |
| Cover type | Solid reactive | Solid reactive | Solid reactive | Solid reactive |
| Core | Huntsman Tour | Element Tour AI | Obsession Tour | Element Max AI |
| Core type | Asymmetric | Asymmetric | Asymmetric | Asymmetric |
| RG | 2.472 | 2.470 (16 lb) | 2.469 | 2.470 |
| Diff | 0.036 | 0.035 (16 lb) | 0.034 | 0.055 |
| Int. diff | 0.012 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.014 |
| Factory finish | 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad | Power Edge | 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad | 2000 Grit |
| Lane condition | Medium oil – Heavy oil | — | Medium oil – Heavy oil | — |
| Flare potential | — | Medium | — | High |
| Reaction | Strong mid-lane and backend | — | Strong mid-lane and backend | — |
| Color | Tour Blue | Capri Blue | Crimson | Neon Pink / Indigo / White |
| Release date | November 21, 2024 | June 20, 2025 | September 17, 2026 | September 20, 2024 |
| Status | Retired | Current | Current | Current |
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