NU Blue Hammer VS Purple Hammer Urethane | Sport Shot Bowling Ball Review

Welcome back to another Modern Bowling Ball Review! We have our ball testers Chris and Kevin showcasing the new Hammer NU Blue Hammer and comparing it to the Purple Hammer Urethane!

Hammer NU Blue Hammer Bowling Ball

Hammer is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking ball – a true game-changer for bowlers seeking alternatives to conventional urethane ball reactions. With the recent modifications to PBA rules concerning traditional urethane, Hammer bravely undertook the challenge of creating a ball that emulates the performance attributes of the renowned Purple Pearl Urethane Hammer, all without employing urethane. And we triumphed!

Enter the NU Blue Hammer – “not urethane,” yet it effortlessly delivers the coveted urethane ball motion, offering adaptability, seamless consistency, and predictability. It proves perfect for the most demanding lane conditions. Bowlers will relish the perks of a reactive ball that’s competition-worthy, while benefiting from the timeless and dominating Purple Pearl Urethane ball motion that has prevailed on the lanes for years.

Original price was: $69.95.Current price is: $49.95.
BRAND

BOWLING BALL CORE SHAPE

BOWLING BALL CORE NAME

BOWLING BALL COVERSTOCK TYPE

Not Urethane

BOWLING BALL COVER NAME

RADIUS OF GYRATION: RG (15LB)

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFF (15LB)

MASS BIAS STRENGTH

FLARE POTENTIAL

SURFACE FINISH

BALL LANE CONDITIONS

BALL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

BOWLING BALL COLOR

BALL WEIGHT

RELEASE DATE

Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane Bowling Ball

*PURPLE PIN*
Some skeptics said we couldn’t make a Black Widow, and it just happens to be one of the hottest balls on the market six months after its release.They’ll say the same thing about the Purple Pearl Urethane, and they’ll be wrong again.We realize the importance of this ball and have done extensive testing to make sure it is precisely what bowlers expect.

The core and cover materials are all the same, as is the reaction.The one difference you’ll notice is that we now offer the Purple Pearl Urethane in 12 and 13 pounds.

FCC Rating (14.5) The overall strength of the Purple Urethane is perfect for medium to light oil patterns. This throwback will really excel on shorter oil patterns. FINISH (9) The 500/1000/2000 AbralonTM finish

CORE (2) Our new LED core design is a modern version of the traditional light bulb shape that was so popular back in the day.

COVER (3.5) Our Urethane cover is the main ingredient in this masterpiece. Unlike modern covers that produce a violent reaction at the breakpoint, this proven staple is all about giving the user ultimate control of the entire lane. Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane The immediate success of our real, thick shelled Black Urethane had our fans begging for more! To satisfy their desires, we have developed the perfect pearlized, thick shelled coverstock to compliment the Black Urethane. Old school technology with new school hitting power. Because nothing hits like a Hammer.

Original price was: $229.95.Current price is: $149.95.
Price range: $39.95 through $47.95
BRAND

BOWLING BALL COVERSTOCK TYPE

BOWLING BALL COVER NAME

BOWLING BALL CORE SHAPE

BOWLING BALL CORE NAME

RADIUS OF GYRATION: RG (15LB)

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFF (15LB)

MASS BIAS STRENGTH

FLARE POTENTIAL

SURFACE FINISH

BALL LANE CONDITIONS

BALL WEIGHT

BOWLING BALL COLOR

BALL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

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