Great video. I have watched a few videos on this ball and by far the best. The information and detail you give is above and beyond. Thank you Keep up the good work!
Just got my new ball ,13 pounds, shot 618 first using this new ball, very control. Transition starting in the third game and it took me a while to find the sweet spot. Looking forward to using this ball next week in the league
Looked forward to this one all weekend. I hope they do the not urethane ball coverstock with the Black Widow core soon. They did it with Black Widow Pink with the Purple Urethane Coverstock. I would love to see them do it with Black Widow soon. If they do, I'm getting my hands on that because I love the Black Widow Pink.
That ball sets up perfectly for my go to shot...Down and in....I prefer this play because IMO its more reliable. Even on misses, such as light, I can still get the head pin to go to the wall and take out the left side of the rack. And fewer stone 10 pins
I have so many questions about this ball. 1) is the surface similar to the Pink Widow Urethane 2)who would benefit this ball more, rev dominant players or speed dominant players 3) how far left (for a right hander) can you get with this ball I would love to see a video comparing all of the Brunswick urethane balls I.e purple hammer, pink widow, attitude control as well as other urethane balls under the brunswick tree. Radical, ebonite, track, columbia 300 (I know DV8 don’t have a urethane ball). But yea, I know that would be a long video, but i would really appreciate and enjoy a video like that. Another great video as usual, and I am always excited to listen and learn from you. Keep up the great work you’re doing and I hopefully will be looking forward to my video suggestion
Noooo!!! My pink hammer pearl urethane is 800 grit out the box and way stronger. This ball is less snappy more smooth and alot straighter. You def have to slow down with this ball to get it to move. The pink you can throw any speed and it’s gunna move where ya want it to move too. Save your money, Find a friend or someone who has one and throw theirs. I’m dissapointed. And alot of locals kind of regret their purchase. Lol
i inpulse bought one at my shop today and i was very happy with it, happy to see all the good things about it online haha, got lucky this time but i should probably look into the balls i get from now on.
I wonder if they still had the rerelease Burgundy Hammer cover formulation lying around, just waiting for its time to shine again. Because this isn't the first time Hammer, or Brunswick, have put out a not urethane ball. I do love the cheek in the marketing. I hope this can be successful in all the ways it needs to be.
NICK!!! I was able to get one on Saturday and it’s blowing me away! Lots of confidence that it’ll turn the corner. I still have to figure out the angles in transition…but I’m satisfied that 9 games in 216.5 (5 games over 220 and carrying everything)! Thanks for the slow hook angle…gotta try it!
I’d like to know how tunable the cover is. The purple is way too strong in my house OOB, and if you polish it to the maximum it becomes somewhat usable. I’d love to see a ball with the motion of a purple, but a cover more in line with the lower volumes targeted by the old Faball blue pearl and pink Hammers. Is the NU with less surface or polish going to be weaker like urethane, or snappier like resin?
I threw 258 with this ball OOB last monday at league. Im a high rev rate 2 hander so urethane works SO good for me. I just always feel weird about throwing thane because it does destroy the friction in the pattern. This ball did dry the line out but I would say the transition I usually see took a full game longer than usual before I had to start stepping left. I am a DIE HARD SPI fan...but I had to have this one since nothing is quite like the purp daddy :P
Brunsnick ! You may have answered this in the past but i just want to know what does the Sarge Easter layout do for you and your release? Does it help you rotate the ball a certain way or is it a comfort thing for you?
I’m a one-hand, no-thumb bowler. I have a Fever Pitch from a few years back that I use for spares and sometimes when lanes are burned up. I have been looking to replace that with something a bit stronger, but still controllable (my main ball is a Rubicon UC2). Is this a good replacement the Fever Pitch?
Absolutely and I've got mates that hate on urethane and then complain when they can't play the line I'm playing with my purple. I will 100% be pointing them towards this
That reminds me of the og purple reactive from back in the day from a video i saw on the og purple reactive. And the color reminds me of the visionary slate blue gargoyle
BrunsNick, I like my NU blue and would like to be able to use it a little more often but for me the ball is really over/under and doesn’t like oil. I’ve been told hitting it with a 500 pad will take care of this reaction. Do you agree with this, or do you have a different suggestion to make it less over/under
My biggest issue/question is whether this will leave me a bunch of flat 10s all night. I stopped using urethane a couple of years ago and my 10 pin spare conversion went up since I rarely leave 10s now LOL.
@@brunsnick you're probably right. Urethane has worked in the past when I threw it straighter into the pocket. Definitely interested in this ball even though I throw mostly SPI products.
@@brunsnick THANK YOU! I am a subscriber and watch your videos as they come out and trust your insights as you explain the ball reactions on the lanes. Keep up the great work!
I'm looking for something very close to my Rhino Pro Teal but on much lighter or burnt out conditions. Would this be a great choice for something with a similar look but for much weaker or burnt out oil.
I apologize I'm new to your channel, what type of grip is that? I think I have never seen that before....another pro bowler I guess had something similar. Is it comfortable? It's all I'm looking at
I’m confused. Isn’t it only old (pre 2022) urethane that’s banned? I thought the new Purple Hammers met the hardness requirements set by the PBA. Either way, always exciting when a new Hammer gets released! Cheers 🍻 , and as always, thank you for your videos.
They changed the rules again. Q: What new rules were implemented as part of the release of this report? A: There are two new rules, both related to bowling ball hardness. 1. The first rule is that all urethane and urethane-like bowling balls must be manufactured at a minimum of 78.0HD. This rule is for all levels of PBA Tour competition, but not recreational amateur league bowling or PBA League Bowler Certification tournaments. 2. The second rule is that ALL balls to be used on the PBA National Tour ONLY, must be manufactured on or after August 1, 2022, commensurate with the USBC’s implementation date of its rule raising the requirement of all balls be manufactured at a minimum of 73.0HD (up from previous USBC rule of 72.0HD).
@@brunsnick so even purple pin Hammers are illegal? Ugh, what a can of worms 😮💨. Either way, it just sounds like a pretty good reason to get a NU Hammer! Thank you for taking the time to answer me! You’re always really great at answering people’s questions in the comments, but it still surprises me to get a reply 🤣
just saw this, had mine drilled pin up. It hooks like a bear, even with 4000 grit. My ball speed is 9.2-9.8 (Im 70) so Not sure what to do. Im all the way left and have taken lift out and I strike 3-4 times a game but if I slow eve a bit it hooks hard. not sure what to do.
This summer for a ninepin league I drilled a hammer axe which is a reactive spare ball, which in itself is weird. I used it all the time as I am rev dominate. During the course of the summer I messed with the balls surface it and it took well to surface changes. I wonder if the cover on the blue hammer is derived or the same as the axe spare balls. The absorb oil really slow as well. Anyways super excited to get my new blue hammer ordered 2 of them. Thanks for the video
Hi Nick. I’m throwing the Hammer Raw black solid. I have a bad wrist so low rev and about 13 mph. Im looking for something to compliment my Raw solid. Is this ball about the same or would I see a difference on a league houseshot?
You may not see as much separation as you want between the two unless you alter surfaces on one. If you have a smoother ball already, a better complement would be a shiny pearl.
As much as urethane regained popularity over the past several years; it makes me wonder why bowlers just didnt take solid reactives and put a short pin layouts on them to achieve a similar ball motion. In your experiences; what is your take on the difference between the two? As an example; what would the difference be between a Purple Hammer and a ball like a Blue Messenger with some surface and the pin between 1-2 inches from the PAP? BTW.... great video as always and this tempts me to get one as I never jumped on the newer urethane bandwagon.
Because it’s still not nearly as close. End of the day, it’s still resin and will be too quick to respond, even with a short pin when you compare it to true urethane.
@@brunsnick. The closest I've come to throwing anything close to urethane since I had the Columbia U2 back in 90-93 is the 900 Global Badger Infused which is only 30% urethane which I really do like. But I've never liked anything by Hammer. I had borrowed from a friend their first ever reactive ball the Navy Blue and also owned the original Offset and both were awful for me.
How petty will PBA get now. Will they change rules of obsorbtion times to try to force balls like this into "thane like". Let the battle of plasticizer commence.
I really wouldn't put the blame on the PBA, nor would I call them petty. In the past, before modern technology made the bowling balls what they are now. USBC (fka ABC/WIBC) minimum ball hardness was 72 on the durometer. PBA minimum was 75. All the rule changes that the PBA has made are most likely in response to what have happened the last few years in tournaments that have been operated by the powers-that-be at the USBC Executive level and their jaundiced or back-handed approach of operating the Sport. The PBA decided to confront the issue and devote research into the matter. The USBC Did Not. If you really want to assess blame, look no further than the USBC and their Executive Director.
I have it drilled the same as my Purple Urethane. You typically have to use more ball speed to stay outside on house shots with these because of the dry boards outside.
I think I am going to get the AXE where I bowl there pretty dry for me I can't get the speed I used to get I am around 12/12/1/2 I have to play inside and over 75 ave around 190 the new Blue looks awesome I think I'll get one of them also should I put the pin over my Rt finger in both bALLS ?
Is the ball cover made out of a material with impregnated ceramic carbide to grab the lane oil like thousands of little boat oars? If it is.....I want one. : )
Hey Nick, I was watching Walter throw this ball. By his impression, he said it hooks almost as much as the Pink Hammer. What would you say? Weaker or even?
I threw my NU blue Thursday and messed with cleaning the oil and not cleaning it. Didn’t see a lot of difference until 4-5 frames of not cleaning it off.
This is Not Urethane, Purple Hammer is. Purple Hammer still legal in all USBC leagues and tournaments. Purple Hammer banned from PBA Tour in 2024 along with every other urethane ball under 78 hardness.
Sarge Easter normally keeps you behind the ball a bit more and can increase your access tilt so you are not tracking over the thumb. It also works well if you have issues with your ring finger
Great video. I have watched a few videos on this ball and by far the best. The information and detail you give is above and beyond. Thank you Keep up the good work!
I appreciate that! Thanks!
I do see this sliding into my bag very soon. First non 900G/SPI ball in a LONG time. Great job team!
Love your reviews Nick! This ball will be in one of my bags for sure!
Hope you enjoy it! Like I said, pre order it so you don’t have to wait! 😁
Already in the works! 😁
Just got my new ball ,13 pounds, shot 618 first using this new ball, very control. Transition starting in the third game and it took me a while to find the sweet spot. Looking forward to using this ball next week in the league
Looked forward to this one all weekend. I hope they do the not urethane ball coverstock with the Black Widow core soon. They did it with Black Widow Pink with the Purple Urethane Coverstock. I would love to see them do it with Black Widow soon. If they do, I'm getting my hands on that because I love the Black Widow Pink.
That ball sets up perfectly for my go to shot...Down and in....I prefer this play because IMO its more reliable. Even on misses, such as light, I can still get the head pin to go to the wall and take out the left side of the rack. And fewer stone 10 pins
Man I love your videos keep up good work
Plays like my original Blue & Burgundy hammers from the early '90s. Fantastic engineering/development of the NU Blue coverstock!
it doesn’t play like the blue hammer from the 90s Lol
@@BAHunter9000 thats no lie. Hooks way more.
Looks like a nice piece OOB. Love to see this with some polish for a dryer shot.
Would love to see this versus the purple reactive for those of us that want a urethane shape in league
The Hype did this check it out on his channel. 👍🏻
@@brunsnick packy did a comparison video last week too
Matt Sanders did the best comparison that I have seen so far. Shots from multiple parts of the lane on top of each other, and he throws it great.
They all compared to purple hammer urethane I believe. Not the people reactive. But I could be wrong. Sometimes I watch with sound off and captions on
Why does anyone want a urethane shape in LEAGUE.
Good job and you threw it well. Looks good.
I have so many questions about this ball.
1) is the surface similar to the Pink Widow Urethane
2)who would benefit this ball more, rev dominant players or speed dominant players
3) how far left (for a right hander) can you get with this ball
I would love to see a video comparing all of the Brunswick urethane balls I.e purple hammer, pink widow, attitude control as well as other urethane balls under the brunswick tree. Radical, ebonite, track, columbia 300 (I know DV8 don’t have a urethane ball). But yea, I know that would be a long video, but i would really appreciate and enjoy a video like that. Another great video as usual, and I am always excited to listen and learn from you. Keep up the great work you’re doing and I hopefully will be looking forward to my video suggestion
Pink Widow is duller. I move left in this video, so be sure to watch it all.
Noooo!!! My pink hammer pearl urethane is 800 grit out the box and way stronger. This ball is less snappy more smooth and alot straighter. You def have to slow down with this ball to get it to move. The pink you can throw any speed and it’s gunna move where ya want it to move too. Save your money, Find a friend or someone who has one and throw theirs. I’m dissapointed. And alot of locals kind of regret their purchase. Lol
i inpulse bought one at my shop today and i was very happy with it, happy to see all the good things about it online haha, got lucky this time but i should probably look into the balls i get from now on.
Definitely looking forward to doing my ball review on the Blue Hammer NU when my ball comes in
Nick's going to throw 800 in league with this one!
Love the video. Holy buckets- your pitch from deep inside!
I just got my purple hammer. I should have waited for this one.
Nobody ever regretted getting a Purple to have in their bag at all times.
Brunsnick's baaaack! Now the jig's up forreal this time that you 'secretly' work for Brunswick!! 🤣
I thought it was a secret.
I wonder if they still had the rerelease Burgundy Hammer cover formulation lying around, just waiting for its time to shine again. Because this isn't the first time Hammer, or Brunswick, have put out a not urethane ball. I do love the cheek in the marketing. I hope this can be successful in all the ways it needs to be.
That burgundy remake was great. It was the last time I bought two of the same balls lol. Won me some good money with those
NICK!!! I was able to get one on Saturday and it’s blowing me away! Lots of confidence that it’ll turn the corner. I still have to figure out the angles in transition…but I’m satisfied that 9 games in 216.5 (5 games over 220 and carrying everything)! Thanks for the slow hook angle…gotta try it!
Great video Nick, Now you got me with money starting to burn a hole in my pocket!!
Looking forward to the HAZMAT review!
NU Blue Hammer is going to be 🐐
It could be! Time will tell!
That last hook was crazy
Everyone and they mama are gonna get this ball 😂👏🏾
Make sure the mama’s get fitted!
@@brunsnick yes sirrrrr 😆
@@jamalmac9328 👍🏾
@jamalmac9328 i don't I don't even have any type of thane
Not!!!
I’d like to know how tunable the cover is. The purple is way too strong in my house OOB, and if you polish it to the maximum it becomes somewhat usable. I’d love to see a ball with the motion of a purple, but a cover more in line with the lower volumes targeted by the old Faball blue pearl and pink Hammers. Is the NU with less surface or polish going to be weaker like urethane, or snappier like resin?
Hard to say but it will shine up easy with polish!
I ordered my NU Hammer and it's my kind of game I like to play far right
I threw 258 with this ball OOB last monday at league. Im a high rev rate 2 hander so urethane works SO good for me. I just always feel weird about throwing thane because it does destroy the friction in the pattern. This ball did dry the line out but I would say the transition I usually see took a full game longer than usual before I had to start stepping left. I am a DIE HARD SPI fan...but I had to have this one since nothing is quite like the purp daddy :P
That’s a crazy drilling what does it do for you different that the thumbhole is so offset like that?
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Brunsnick ! You may have answered this in the past but i just want to know what does the Sarge Easter layout do for you and your release? Does it help you rotate the ball a certain way or is it a comfort thing for you?
Definitely for comfort from a past injury. Here check it out! ua-cam.com/video/Ax8H7MisJms/v-deo.htmlsi=TjuM6u-sXC8ZGcB2 Sarge Grip 101
Reminds me a bit of the Web Tour. I loved that ball. Enough about the ball, where do you get that shirt? I looked at website, couldn't find it.
It’s one of the staff shirts
LOL that was a great Intro
Which part? 😆
Looks like a great piece for league. I know a few people who throw it exclusively for three games.
Can you tell me, if it creates carry down? Cause you said it absorbes oil, but not so fast
Every ball creates carry down. Resin. Urethane. Plastic.
I’m a one-hand, no-thumb bowler.
I have a Fever Pitch from a few years back that I use for spares and sometimes when lanes are burned up. I have been looking to replace that with something a bit stronger, but still controllable (my main ball is a Rubicon UC2). Is this a good replacement the Fever Pitch?
Yes.
@@brunsnick Appreciate the quick reply - looks like I have some shopping to do
Ordered mine
Seems like a really good ball and a cool concept, but I ain't ever going to bowl in the PBA so I'll be sticking with the OG purple 🟣
Hey I get it! Option is there for ya!
Absolutely and I've got mates that hate on urethane and then complain when they can't play the line I'm playing with my purple. I will 100% be pointing them towards this
That reminds me of the og purple reactive from back in the day from a video i saw on the og purple reactive. And the color reminds me of the visionary slate blue gargoyle
what is that drilling?? good video!
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BrunsNick, I like my NU blue and would like to be able to use it a little more often but for me the ball is really over/under and doesn’t like oil. I’ve been told hitting it with a 500 pad will take care of this reaction. Do you agree with this, or do you have a different suggestion to make it less over/under
My biggest issue/question is whether this will leave me a bunch of flat 10s all night. I stopped using urethane a couple of years ago and my 10 pin spare conversion went up since I rarely leave 10s now LOL.
Sounds like you just need to get closer to the dry with more speed to create more angle into the pocket.
@@brunsnick you're probably right. Urethane has worked in the past when I threw it straighter into the pocket. Definitely interested in this ball even though I throw mostly SPI products.
Would it be good for low rev low speed player who really likes playing straight
Yes. I think so. Plus the cover can be easily tuned to dial in how much hook you want.
would this be good for burnt up lanes for someone with low speed and low rev? Perhaps with a little polish if needed?
Yes absolutely.
@@brunsnick THANK YOU! I am a subscriber and watch your videos as they come out and trust your insights as you explain the ball reactions on the lanes. Keep up the great work!
@@drjandtex thank you! And you’re welcome! Glad to help.
Can you explain what is going on with your drilling layout? Why are the finger holes offset from eachother like that?
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Would this ball be good for a low rev bowler?
This looks like an amazing ball for when the lanes break down, or for dry conditions. I only bowl house shot though
It looks good on this fresh house shot!
@@brunsnick Yes absolutely, for me though a ball like this I would use when the lanes broke down
I see... well have at it!
I'm looking for something very close to my Rhino Pro Teal but on much lighter or burnt out conditions. Would this be a great choice for something with a similar look but for much weaker or burnt out oil.
Yes. Absolutely slower and smoother.
Nice
How would this compare to the hustle camo? Good combo?
Don’t really know
Total over under!!! I have very hi rev rate. What ball do suggest?
You bowl on over under? Or you have over under with a NU?
@@brunsnick over under with the nu
How do you feel about a black widow hybrid 2.0, raw smoke, and nu blue as a three ball arsenal for a lighter oil house shot?
That could work 👍🏻
First I get a Teal Rhino Pro, now looks like I’m getting this ball. My first non storm purchases 😅
Great choices!
Great choices!
12:24 YEAH!
What is the lane conditions? Med/Heavy or Med/Dry
Medium house shot.
I apologize I'm new to your channel, what type of grip is that? I think I have never seen that before....another pro bowler I guess had something similar. Is it comfortable? It's all I'm looking at
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I like my purple reactive from last year, wonder how this compares to it.
Smoother and slower.
I’m confused. Isn’t it only old (pre 2022) urethane that’s banned? I thought the new Purple Hammers met the hardness requirements set by the PBA.
Either way, always exciting when a new Hammer gets released! Cheers 🍻 , and as always, thank you for your videos.
They changed the rules again.
Q: What new rules were implemented as part of the release of this report? A: There are two new rules, both related to bowling ball hardness.
1. The first rule is that all urethane and urethane-like bowling balls must be manufactured at a minimum of 78.0HD. This rule is for all levels of PBA Tour competition, but not recreational amateur league bowling or PBA League Bowler Certification tournaments.
2. The second rule is that ALL balls to be used on the PBA National Tour ONLY, must be manufactured on or after August 1, 2022, commensurate with the USBC’s implementation date of its rule raising the requirement of all balls be manufactured at a minimum of 73.0HD (up from previous USBC rule of 72.0HD).
@@brunsnick so even purple pin Hammers are illegal? Ugh, what a can of worms 😮💨. Either way, it just sounds like a pretty good reason to get a NU Hammer!
Thank you for taking the time to answer me! You’re always really great at answering people’s questions in the comments, but it still surprises me to get a reply 🤣
@@hoth3875 yes, even Purple Pins. They were made at 74 hardness so it’s “too soft”.
And you’re welcome!
Even though I don't throw that brand, does that eliminate the Pitch Black and whatever else was out there as well?@@brunsnick
@@ksjlb2612 yes
just saw this, had mine drilled pin up. It hooks like a bear, even with 4000 grit. My ball speed is 9.2-9.8 (Im 70) so Not sure what to do. Im all the way left and have taken lift out and I strike 3-4 times a game but if I slow eve a bit it hooks hard.
not sure what to do.
@@rickscott7350 try some high gloss polish and have them put some elbow grease in it.
what surface did you use on it?
Box.
Hey Nick, what pitches do you use on the ring finger?
3/4 reverse. 5/8 right.
@@brunsnick thank ya sir!
This summer for a ninepin league I drilled a hammer axe which is a reactive spare ball, which in itself is weird. I used it all the time as I am rev dominate. During the course of the summer I messed with the balls surface it and it took well to surface changes. I wonder if the cover on the blue hammer is derived or the same as the axe spare balls. The absorb oil really slow as well. Anyways super excited to get my new blue hammer ordered 2 of them. Thanks for the video
It’s not. Axe is much harder shell.
how does the Nu Blue compare to the Ocean Vibe?
Smoother, much smoother.
@@brunsnickwhich one would you recommend for a beginner?
Ocean Vibe.
What about the pitch black and UC3? Are those still legal?
Not sure on other brands, I would imagine for usbc they are.
Hi Nick. I’m throwing the Hammer Raw black solid. I have a bad wrist so low rev and about 13 mph. Im looking for something to compliment my Raw solid. Is this ball about the same or would I see a difference on a league houseshot?
You may not see as much separation as you want between the two unless you alter surfaces on one. If you have a smoother ball already, a better complement would be a shiny pearl.
Thank you
As much as urethane regained popularity over the past several years; it makes me wonder why bowlers just didnt take solid reactives and put a short pin layouts on them to achieve a similar ball motion. In your experiences; what is your take on the difference between the two? As an example; what would the difference be between a Purple Hammer and a ball like a Blue Messenger with some surface and the pin between 1-2 inches from the PAP? BTW.... great video as always and this tempts me to get one as I never jumped on the newer urethane bandwagon.
Because it’s still not nearly as close. End of the day, it’s still resin and will be too quick to respond, even with a short pin when you compare it to true urethane.
Since I had the pink widow urethane, do u think this is a good replacement for it? On a league pattern
Yes, should be a little longer down lane compared to that one. I saw that ball much earlier rolling because of the high flare.
@@brunsnick since I tuck my pinkie, would that be a good idea on a league pattern?
Sure, though I’m not sure what that has to do with it.
@@brunsnick im used to tucking my pinkie in, so I rather ask if it would make the ball react differently if I did
Can’t wait for my many NU balls to get here lol
How many is TU many?
Have you tried it on short oil?
Not yet! Soon. 👍🏻
Is it the same coverstock that Brunswick had that was called BTU? Better than urethane?
No.
@@brunsnick. The closest I've come to throwing anything close to urethane since I had the Columbia U2 back in 90-93 is the 900 Global Badger Infused which is only 30% urethane which I really do like. But I've never liked anything by Hammer. I had borrowed from a friend their first ever reactive ball the Navy Blue and also owned the original Offset and both were awful for me.
Throwbot is huge!
Yep massive.
How petty will PBA get now. Will they change rules of obsorbtion times to try to force balls like this into "thane like". Let the battle of plasticizer commence.
Time will tell. They change the rules, we’ll change the tools.
@@brunsnickThat sounds like Mo! 😂
Stole his line. Use it often. 👍🏻
That's alright in the works
I really wouldn't put the blame on the PBA, nor would I call them petty. In the past, before modern technology made the bowling balls what they are now. USBC (fka ABC/WIBC) minimum ball hardness was 72 on the durometer. PBA minimum was 75.
All the rule changes that the PBA has made are most likely in response to what have happened the last few years in tournaments that have been operated by the powers-that-be at the USBC Executive level and their jaundiced or back-handed approach of operating the Sport. The PBA decided to confront the issue and devote research into the matter. The USBC Did Not.
If you really want to assess blame, look no further than the USBC and their Executive Director.
What pattern are you throwing this ball on?
Crown Jewel
2:12 FOOOOOOORE LEFT!
Wait you are a brunswick employee??? (Sarcasm)
Shhhhh. It’s a secret. Thought nobody knew 😁
where can I buy this?
Any pro shop or online retailer. It comes out on 11/16.
Wow!
Nice
Why are your finger holes offset? I’ve never seen that before.
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Does it push oil around like urethane?
Sometimes.
@@brunsnick would. this be more for medium oil?
I think it could be used on all lane conditions with the right surface on it.
Do you think this could be a good update to the btu when the purple was to much and the Btu isn’t enough
Yes. The BTU was pretty mellow.
What's the price point on this ball? I'm sure its not as much as a higher end ball
Somewhere in the middle
needs to be a literal side-by-side comparison. They didn't have a purple hammer handy for you to compare with shot to shot?
Separate video.
How do you have that NU Blue Set I have to go way left on the house shot with most o
of my balls I can:t throw straight and I want to
I have it drilled the same as my Purple Urethane. You typically have to use more ball speed to stay outside on house shots with these because of the dry boards outside.
I think I am going to get the AXE where I bowl there pretty dry for me I can't get the speed I used to get I am around 12/12/1/2 I have to play inside and over 75 ave around 190 the new Blue looks awesome I think I'll get one of them also should I put the pin over my Rt finger in both bALLS ?
Will this ball still tear up the fronts and drag the oil down like urethane does?
All balls do that though.
Is the ball cover made out of a material with impregnated ceramic carbide to grab the lane oil like thousands of little boat oars? If it is.....I want one. : )
Hey Nick, I was watching Walter throw this ball. By his impression, he said it hooks almost as much as the Pink Hammer.
What would you say? Weaker or even?
Haven’t thrown them heads up but I already know this ball works better with slightly open angles. I gotta think the pink widow is earlier and smoother
@@brunsnick Awesome. Thanks for the reply. Maybe you can put those two head-to-head in the future. Would love to see the comparison
Does Brunswick own Haammer?
Yes.
@@brunsnick That explains it! Great video. Love the Hammer balls.
Look like it the hammer version of the Brunswick fanatic btu line from years ago
Much better.
I threw my NU blue Thursday and messed with cleaning the oil and not cleaning it. Didn’t see a lot of difference until 4-5 frames of not cleaning it off.
Most all of the oil will sit on the surface for a long time. Absorption rate is very very slow.
Got my pre-order in last week
Good! 👏 enjoy it
No price ??
Check with your pro shop for pricing.
What’s the Difference from the Purple Hammer and Why has the Purple Hammer been banned?
Only banned in PBA events
This is Not Urethane, Purple Hammer is. Purple Hammer still legal in all USBC leagues and tournaments. Purple Hammer banned from PBA Tour in 2024 along with every other urethane ball under 78 hardness.
What’s up with his finger fitting? I’ve never seen a drill like that before
ua-cam.com/video/Ax8H7MisJms/v-deo.htmlsi=1cgH_YN8l4198NzG Sarge Easter
Sarge Easter fit. Michael Fagan used this exclusively during his time on tour.
Sarge Easter normally keeps you behind the ball a bit more and can increase your access tilt so you are not tracking over the thumb. It also works well if you have issues with your ring finger
I thought the Purple Hammer Reactive fit this spot in the aresnal(?). 🤔
This is much slower and smoother.
What's in the bag you keep going to?
Just rosin powder for grip.
Ahh- thank you!
Considering this is meant to replace the purple urethane for the tour, I'm going to wait until I see some videos comparing the two on tour shots.
Hmm... does this ball promote carry down ?
It seems like you're throwing it slower than usual ?
All balls carry down oil. This ball is pretty clean and doesn’t hook a ton so I didn’t have to throw it 18+ like normal playing out.
so if it's "not urethane" what's it made out of? resin balls are URETHANE with a resin mixed in. what exactly IS this coverstock material?
A proprietary coverstock blend that absorbs oil much slower than typical Reactive balls
Good ball but I heard two Brunswick reps thinking it would be good for lefthanders more than righthanders
It’s good for everyone. No lefty right bias with purple or NU Blue.
How long until USBC bans urethane all together?
Never.
Would like to see you throw this on a shorter pattern.
Next time 👍🏻