Curling rocks are made of granite, not metal. They weigh about 42 pounds each. That’s heavier than a toddler but lighter than a cinder block. So, when we say “the Hammer,” we mean the privilege of throwing that 42-pound beast last.
What does the hammer mean in curling? Who gets it, how to score and
And the guy who named it? Probably a sadistic curling fan who loved watching opponents suffer. The name stuck because it’s just too perfect. You don’t “tap” the last rock. You slam it.
