I have a pink hammer from 1992. I use it in league from time to time when the pattern gets destroyed because the house oiled 5 minutes before practice starts. Dump it up 10 and watch it destroy the pins.
Urethane in general is a great tool for challenging patterns, and, I’d used it every chance I get especially since I have 2 urethane balls (purple pearl and black hammer)
i started bowling in the urethane, non-reactive era, imo hardness rules and complaints about urethane are ridiculous, with or without urethane lanes transition, people who claim to be "good" bowlers but complain about urethane destroying the pattern are just house hacks, it's really stupid for the PBA to ban urethane, these bowlers are supposed to be the "best of the best" , the bowlers should use whatever balls they want because people want to see strikes, i rather see butters bend the ball 20 boards with a urethane than a crybaby like rash who plugs it up the boards, everyone has a preference. back in the day people put lead in the ball and that was banned but now we have these various cores that create motion, so why not ban cores too? (because the PBA is just an organized association for advertising bowling balls) When EJ bowls he always has to have the newest motiv ball on the rack, but what does he throw? the purple venom, the best ball motiv has made IMO. on a side note: i would want to see simoo throw the NU blue hammer, no disrespect but there are seniors like me that don't throw the power ball anymore(simoo is what we called back in my day a "classic stroker") and it would be good to see how the ball reacts with less "hand" , i throw 2-handed now and i use a sanded pitch blue but i am still more of a control vs power player. sry long comment but this urethane "controversy" is tiring
Ik heb na lang twijfelen een urethane aangeschaft , ik gooi thuis met een motiv primal, en de gasten die op mijn baan staan met een urethane dan heb ik geen kans meer met mijn Motiv , dus ik moest mee volgen kwa bal
Now you know why we kept those Fab Hammers and why they are so sought after! my 2nd 300 was with the Fab Blue Hammer, 21 years after I bought it, and is still in my bag, next to the Blue Pearl Hammer. When the shot calls for it, or I can't find a good line to play, I pull these out, play straight up 8, and I'm good all night. That said, of course Urethane is good for the game. It always has been, and will be. Not everyone can control resin where it will hook all over the place and be erratic, and like the Fabs, it is something that can be controlled.
NU looks great and will likely be even better than Purple for house shots. I think it is wonderful that the urethane game is returning. The Urethane era of the 80's was some of the most exciting and entertaining bowling in history. If Resin had not be introduced to the game Pete might have had 70 titles by now, he was that dominant with urethane.
Is it because of the lower grit finish (500, 1000) that makes Urethane rolls early? Or Urethane, by nature of the material, rolls earlier than reactive even solid reactive?
I started bowling in the 90's. I purchased a red pearl and solid blue hammer in the first couple of years. I stopped bowling in 2001. After 20 years, I've returned. Toward the end of my first season, I found my blue hammer works quite well using a down and in approach. The last two weeks I rolled 650 and 600 using it. And yes, these were manufactuered by Faball. NU seems like a nice ball for the future.
it actually continues more from all the specto that ive seen, avg of 5 more boards at the exit, thats what is gonna make this ball so great, same motion as the purple but has more continuation through the pins to carry
Nice Hammer comparison video! You guys really nailed it!!! 😊 urethang on everythang. I used urethane back in the late 80's and just picked up my 2nd urethane about a year ago. I love it!
I love my PH but I really don't get to use it as much as I would like. My home center has too much friction but as a tournament ball, I love the forgiveness it has. I'm sure the blue will be in my bag soon.
As a right hander, I love urethane. My rev rate is high so I need a urethane in my bag at all times. This NU blue looks like a promising ball. I can't wait to get this ball and I'm planning in drilling it with the same layout as my Black Widow Pink and my Purple Hammer.
I love my purple hammer. I throw two handed, rev monster with a relatively slow speed. Doesn't matter how much oil is on the lane, I can hook the entire thing and still strike. I just say it's the purple hammer magic when people ask how I hook the whole lane with urethane 😂
I think this is the perfect option for guys like me and Gutez. Equipment is so crazy during that power players want the control peice. Can't wait to punch mine out for when I can't use the purple.
Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball blue hammer not urathane bowling ball with carbon fiber technology in the bowling ball more strike and spare hitting power at time
Personally I think urethane is like a winter tire, the way it displaces the snow and pushes the snow to the side, its the same premise with the urethane ball. Personally I believe it takes about 20 games with the urethane ball to do what I like, but still agree its a great ball to have in the arsenal. :)
Hey, you have the NU Blue Hammer as having asymmetry in the specs, as far as I know it's a symmetric core in that ball. Don't know if you can correct it but wanted to put it out there.
Personally I don't like the way bowlers complain about the equipment that other people are using. Granted I am new to bowling so maybe there is something legitimate that I just don't see. I only throw reactive in my league. Avg up to 187 now with a few really good games (273 & 265). I have played a lot of sports and would never complain about the gear my opponents are using. Everything you change is going to have some good things and some bad things. If the ball gets softer then physics are such that it will have a larger footprint and hook more on the dry and less in the oil. The bowler still needs to throw the right shot or they won't be successful. It would be different if the bowling balls had a variable diameter or magically split into two separate balls as it went down the lane or had a remote control option but the wider footprint just means the ball works better in certain circumstances but it will be worse in other circumstances.
I think Urethane is bad for the sport because it takes the patterns out of play. What's the point of bowling on all these different patterns if you can just use a ball that blends and shapes the same no matter what the pattern is. In my opinion, let pros be pros. I think the PBA should not allow any ball other than reactive balls on tour. Plastic, urethane, and any urethane like ball should only be used as spare balls.
Urethane is bad for the sport? It doesn't take patterns out of play. How many pros use it on medium-long and long patterns exclusively and winning tournaments?
Don't know why they're banning urethane. Everyone has the opportunity to throw the same equipment, it's not like urethane is restricted to certain players. It's a tool, use it or don't, up to you. This means that from a production perspective, urethane is doomed. They'll continue making it for awhile, but eventually it's going to be discontinued because of this new rule.
There is a video that shows the difference between a hard and soft ball. Basically a soft ball picks up traction quicker off the oil, which can give more hitting power to balls that are meant for control, and supposed to reduce hitting power and entry angle. Basically the argument is that soft urethane is unfair, and then the same standard needs to be held to all types of balls. They just don't know how to consistently test it.
@@rbd6661it’s mainly a rule to stop pros from using urethane all the time. It’s not unfair to have softer urethanes if everyone has them, but the current purple has won titles on the shortest pba patterns all the way up to 48’ shark. Urethane is just too good on too many things and the pba wants more variation.
Man this guy is good, sounds like the owner too. Invite him more plz!
If you think that Black Hammer is hard to hook, try getting your hands on the Pink Hammer. I still have one, use it for 10 pins primarily.
Remember the Nail? Try hooking that one.
I have a pink hammer from 1992. I use it in league from time to time when the pattern gets destroyed because the house oiled 5 minutes before practice starts. Dump it up 10 and watch it destroy the pins.
@@mitchchambers I also have an Ebonite Clear Werewolf. Don't bring it out much but that's a fun ball to use on very toasty conditions.
I have a pink I just throw it up the lane not hard to hook
Urethane in general is a great tool for challenging patterns, and, I’d used it every chance I get especially since I have 2 urethane balls (purple pearl and black hammer)
i started bowling in the urethane, non-reactive era, imo hardness rules and complaints about urethane are ridiculous, with or without urethane lanes transition, people who claim to be "good" bowlers but complain about urethane destroying the pattern are just house hacks, it's really stupid for the PBA to ban urethane, these bowlers are supposed to be the "best of the best" , the bowlers should use whatever balls they want because people want to see strikes, i rather see butters bend the ball 20 boards with a urethane than a crybaby like rash who plugs it up the boards, everyone has a preference. back in the day people put lead in the ball and that was banned but now we have these various cores that create motion, so why not ban cores too? (because the PBA is just an organized association for advertising bowling balls) When EJ bowls he always has to have the newest motiv ball on the rack, but what does he throw? the purple venom, the best ball motiv has made IMO. on a side note: i would want to see simoo throw the NU blue hammer, no disrespect but there are seniors like me that don't throw the power ball anymore(simoo is what we called back in my day a "classic stroker") and it would be good to see how the ball reacts with less "hand" , i throw 2-handed now and i use a sanded pitch blue but i am still more of a control vs power player. sry long comment but this urethane "controversy" is tiring
Ik heb na lang twijfelen een urethane aangeschaft , ik gooi thuis met een motiv primal, en de gasten die op mijn baan staan met een urethane dan heb ik geen kans meer met mijn
Motiv , dus ik moest mee volgen kwa bal
Now you know why we kept those Fab Hammers and why they are so sought after! my 2nd 300 was with the Fab Blue Hammer, 21 years after I bought it, and is still in my bag, next to the Blue Pearl Hammer. When the shot calls for it, or I can't find a good line to play, I pull these out, play straight up 8, and I'm good all night. That said, of course Urethane is good for the game. It always has been, and will be. Not everyone can control resin where it will hook all over the place and be erratic, and like the Fabs, it is something that can be controlled.
NU looks great and will likely be even better than Purple for house shots.
I think it is wonderful that the urethane game is returning.
The Urethane era of the 80's was some of the most exciting and entertaining bowling in history.
If Resin had not be introduced to the game Pete might have had 70 titles by now, he was that dominant with urethane.
Im more into purple just bcs of the aesthetics 😂. And there's also a BW red urethane here and that sells like hotcakes.
@@megatbasyarullah4859I have the Black Widow Red Pearl. So beautiful and powerful.
Is it because of the lower grit finish (500, 1000) that makes Urethane rolls early? Or Urethane, by nature of the material, rolls earlier than reactive even solid reactive?
I have an original burgundy hammer. 16 lb so harder to throw now but did have 728 with it practicing last year.
Y’all produce the best videos PERIOD! New content request… ‘lighter weight balls’ (12 or 13#s). Core, Dif, Cover and playability.
I started bowling in the 90's. I purchased a red pearl and solid blue hammer in the first couple of years. I stopped bowling in 2001. After 20 years, I've returned. Toward the end of my first season, I found my blue hammer works quite well using a down and in approach. The last two weeks I rolled 650 and 600 using it. And yes, these were manufactuered by Faball. NU seems like a nice ball for the future.
I agree. I like the control shape that I see from this ball. thanks for vid.
Urethane seems to be the answer because these manufacturers are producing these strong balls but the centers are putting less oil on the lanes...
Is the nu blue deflecting more than the purple in your guys opinion? Just harder to see the darker balls thru the pin deck on video.
it actually continues more from all the specto that ive seen, avg of 5 more boards at the exit, thats what is gonna make this ball so great, same motion as the purple but has more continuation through the pins to carry
Bowls almost like Jungo!
Nice Hammer comparison video! You guys really nailed it!!! 😊 urethang on everythang. I used urethane back in the late 80's and just picked up my 2nd urethane about a year ago. I love it!
I love my PH but I really don't get to use it as much as I would like. My home center has too much friction but as a tournament ball, I love the forgiveness it has. I'm sure the blue will be in my bag soon.
Is the purple hammer more backend or front to midland?
Hope you guys can compare it with Radical Spy. 😅
As a right hander, I love urethane. My rev rate is high so I need a urethane in my bag at all times. This NU blue looks like a promising ball. I can't wait to get this ball and I'm planning in drilling it with the same layout as my Black Widow Pink and my Purple Hammer.
What’s your layout and can you make it weaker with a different layout?
I love my purple hammer. I throw two handed, rev monster with a relatively slow speed. Doesn't matter how much oil is on the lane, I can hook the entire thing and still strike. I just say it's the purple hammer magic when people ask how I hook the whole lane with urethane 😂
Its crazy that motiv did this several years ago and now its a thing. Motiv should bring back their non urethane lineup cause they were really decent
The tank lineup?
Blue Tank goes everywhere with me. Awesome ball.
I think this is the perfect option for guys like me and Gutez. Equipment is so crazy during that power players want the control peice. Can't wait to punch mine out for when I can't use the purple.
Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball blue hammer not urathane bowling ball with carbon fiber technology in the bowling ball more strike and spare hitting power at time
Personally I think urethane is like a winter tire, the way it displaces the snow and pushes the snow to the side, its the same premise with the urethane ball. Personally I believe it takes about 20 games with the urethane ball to do what I like, but still agree its a great ball to have in the arsenal. :)
My question is will it push the oil down the Lane? The blue Hammer?
Hey, you have the NU Blue Hammer as having asymmetry in the specs, as far as I know it's a symmetric core in that ball. Don't know if you can correct it but wanted to put it out there.
Does anyone remember the Ultimate Weapon urethane
Purple hammer is my favorite ball
Personally I don't like the way bowlers complain about the equipment that other people are using. Granted I am new to bowling so maybe there is something legitimate that I just don't see. I only throw reactive in my league. Avg up to 187 now with a few really good games (273 & 265).
I have played a lot of sports and would never complain about the gear my opponents are using. Everything you change is going to have some good things and some bad things. If the ball gets softer then physics are such that it will have a larger footprint and hook more on the dry and less in the oil. The bowler still needs to throw the right shot or they won't be successful. It would be different if the bowling balls had a variable diameter or magically split into two separate balls as it went down the lane or had a remote control option but the wider footprint just means the ball works better in certain circumstances but it will be worse in other circumstances.
Can some do review UC3 vs NU Blue Hammer
What is the difference between the purple hammer and the purple hammer solid overseas???
Urethanes makes me glad I'm left handed. Lines are destroyed after one game
This is why I hate ball videos. After the first shot bro said "this might be the ball of the future"
I love my faball I have a story about one
Urethane is a good tool in a competitive bowler’s arsenal… I think it does more harm than good for the recreational beer league bowlers.
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I think Urethane is bad for the sport because it takes the patterns out of play. What's the point of bowling on all these different patterns if you can just use a ball that blends and shapes the same no matter what the pattern is. In my opinion, let pros be pros. I think the PBA should not allow any ball other than reactive balls on tour. Plastic, urethane, and any urethane like ball should only be used as spare balls.
Reactive changes the patterns as well. Also, if they are professionals, they should be able to adjust.
Urethane is bad for the sport? It doesn't take patterns out of play. How many pros use it on medium-long and long patterns exclusively and winning tournaments?
Don't know why they're banning urethane. Everyone has the opportunity to throw the same equipment, it's not like urethane is restricted to certain players. It's a tool, use it or don't, up to you. This means that from a production perspective, urethane is doomed. They'll continue making it for awhile, but eventually it's going to be discontinued because of this new rule.
In reality, this is Hammer/Brunswick response to the PBA crying over the Purple. 😂
Why is the PBA crying about hardness? I really don’t understand why it’s such a big deal.
There is a video that shows the difference between a hard and soft ball. Basically a soft ball picks up traction quicker off the oil, which can give more hitting power to balls that are meant for control, and supposed to reduce hitting power and entry angle.
Basically the argument is that soft urethane is unfair, and then the same standard needs to be held to all types of balls. They just don't know how to consistently test it.
@@LoyalDWThe USBC has a paper out showing how the PBA's rule actually may be BS. JR Raymond just went over it today.
@@LoyalDW sounds political, and so the market for “new bowling balls” are needed. I’m not a pro, or anything, this is just how I feel.
@@rbd6661it’s mainly a rule to stop pros from using urethane all the time. It’s not unfair to have softer urethanes if everyone has them, but the current purple has won titles on the shortest pba patterns all the way up to 48’ shark. Urethane is just too good on too many things and the pba wants more variation.
@@athlonen not arguing that at all. Just explaining the claim.