Myth: The hammer is a heavy rock. Nope. A curling rock is about 42 pounds. The hammer is just a concept, but it feels heavy when you miss.
Fun fact: In mixed doubles curling (the two-player version), the hammer functions a bit differently. Teams get it every other end, no matter who scores. It’s like a turn-based video game.
Another fun fact: The term “hammer” also appears in shuffleboard. Yes, your grandparents were secretly tactical masterminds.
What Happens When You Have the Hammer?
You get to play the skip’s shot. This is the most important player on the team. They are the one who throws the last two stones.
Picture this: the skip sets up the house with their first stone. Then, with the hammer, they try to draw for a point or takeout an enemy.
It’s a high-pressure moment. The whole arena holds its breath. One slip, and your hammer turns into a whiffle ball.
What does having the hammer mean in curling and how do you get it? The
