BowlerX Presents Purple Hammer Bowling Ball Review for the Lower Rev Rate Players with DR. G

[@jyee2217]

Perfect...started bowling again after a 20 year break. Modern release seems to be too much of a pain to learn to do well.

[@gregkelly2971]

i love this , yes i bowl with and help coach rev challenged folk lol. And there always asking what ball to use, and when sombody throws it 14 to 19 mph with 200 revs i have no idea what to tell them,this is perfect. This type of review with JR review would be the ultimate duo for a complete review on new bowling balls. thank you so much this is why you guys are the best. Plus it is a fun video as well

[@ChrisJones-qw7bn]

AGREED!!! MORE PLEASE!!!

[@chriskelly509]

The radical intel is a good one, or the bonus.

[@peteg475]

This is good to see. I'm a slightly over-50 relative beginner. My ball speed is 15-16, revs somewhere between 250-300. Seeing reviews where younger guys really rev it up don't help me as much as seeing something like this. More, please.

[@granteadie7547]

As an older guy that's rev challenged too, it's great to see a review in my wheelhouse. Please keep them coming! You have changed my mind about having a purple hammer in my bag. Ooh and by the way my last urethane was also a red pearl hammer

[@johnsabol1514]

Dr G, you are my kind of roller. JR’s reviews are incredibly informative but it was great to see someone who throws like me. Would like to see you both comparing the same ball to get two different perspectives. Great job!

[@timmoore977]

Dr. G , just found this review and man did you make my day ! To see a ball review from a guy my size and that throws a ball really similar is outstanding. I'm 63 and have been a league bowler since I was 18 ( missed 1 year due to double knee replacement 😂) . Due to back issues I've lost speed ( apx 14.5 ) but I ain't giving it up so I'm going down to 14# and this ball looks great . I wish I could talk to you personally , Thanks 🎳🎳🎳

[@haynlavaboy]

glad to see a video with an older guy, been trying to convince my dad that something with a readable shape would benefit him over what the "pros" are using on TV, my dad is 80+ and some of these strong reactives are a waste when i need to put a "trick" or weak layout to get it to shape well for him. I only throw the purple hammer on any pattern, i'm a lefty so most of the time the other bowlers don't care and who is going to complain about a 80+ guy using urethane

[@jerryalexander8803]

I always wanted to see how this ball rolled from a strokers perspective, great video..

[@markjames4583]

Outstanding review! Thanks so much for showing a regular old guy throwing the ball. My Pops is 89, with low revs as well, so this is beneficial for him to see.

[@elir9990]

Thanks JR, for getting DR. G out to throw a few. He is more my speed (I’m 55) and yes I had the red hammer back in the early 90’s. Just picked up the Storm proton physix and Altered Reality. Thinking the hammer could fit in when the AR gets too much back end.

[@Lumpydog]

Well, that was fun. Move Left!!! thanks for the low rev review.

[@fisherstanley57]

Need more of the lower rev rate reviews. We still buy a new balls and watch both tours.

[@lyndonlouie4108]

I wonder who’s older. I used to throw an OG black Hammer. And before that had an LT48, Bleeder Yellow Dot. I think I still have a U Dot in the garage.

[@robinbargo4417]

Great review 👍 love to see you and Dr. G in more reviews. I can relate to his speed and rev rate. Being an older bowler in my late 60's.

[@scottclouse5680]

Keep these reviews coming. I enjoy JR’s reviews too, but I’m for sure in this lower rev category. I have a similar style to Dr. G and feel I would benefit from seeing some of his reviews too.

[@scottmoore1419]

Jr was great in the cheap seats. 1980’s are back. I’m 60. 375rr/ 16 mph. Demo day here in Denver in few weeks, I’ll definitely test it. Keep up the video/ tournament streams. Good job.

[@toddlittelmann3816]

Be nice if he could hit the pocket once.

[@chriskelly509]

Needs more speed.

[@quattobeast]

I am a medium revs guy. I added 20 pins to my average right away with this ball. She really drives through the pins

[@aaronlipscomb6880]

Nice review It was nice meeting you and JR in Morgantown this past weekend keep it up guys!

[@johnmurawski3057]

I appreciate Dr G showing representing the older speed and rev challenged bowlers. It gives us a good idea of ball reaction. JR is able to throw a Flintstone granite ball and make it look good. Sadly, I can't replicate your technique.

[@lemuelbatesjr6519]

I was born... and I have the blue pearl, the pink,,blue and burgundy hammers,,and yes I use them...

[@earthwormjim7310]

I had the blue pearl hammer back in the day. Not sure if I want to drill one of these up yet.

[@knep24]

Are these the first shots with the purple hammer? Urethane needs sooner settling time

[@mannysgamingadventures2686]

Curious as to the weight of the ball you’re using? My dad can’t throw the 16 any more. Throwing a 14 now but even that’s getting too heavy. Would 12 or 13 provide enough pin action with the lower rev rate?

[@remoevans2233]

If I rolled 20 shots and only 1 was anywhere near the pocket, I wouldn’t talk the ball up or put it in my bag. 😳

[@nordattack]

325-350 rpms is high revs to me. I am 145 rpms. ;) Really liking this low rev series. Keep it up!

[@bowlingxp8345]

He definitely doesn't look like more than 200-250- RPM. Certainly not 320 that he mentioned.

[@nordattack]

@@bowlingxp8345 I calculate him right at 308 rpms.

[@bowlingxp8345]

@@nordattack What method did you use? You probably measured full lane RPM, not off the hand. But even with that method, i don't see how it is 300+.

[@nordattack]

@@bowlingxp8345 Number of full rotations of ball from release to hitting the pins: 13. Time from release to pins: 2.53 secs. 13/2.53*60=308 rpms

[@bowlingxp8345]

@@nordattack Exactly. So not real RPM. Also it is very hard to calculate the time from release to the pins just from a video on youtube. For example i tried one and it was 2.84 seconds, instead of 2.53. This immediately makes it 274 RPM. Tiny differences in the time, cause big ones in RPM with this method. The only scientific and true way to calculate RPM is off the hand. And by this method (as far as i could see because of the video quality), it is around 200-230.

[@josephminello7507]

No effing way your 350 rev rate !

[@mikesherard3511]

Dr G, How well do you think this ball will roll on a house shot for a lower speed player with about 375 rev rate?

[@joepic85]

low rev series. Amazing lol.

[@MrTjulius]

It hooks alot but you arent getting it close enough to the right gutter

[@chugalingus4642]

I've got a pearl red hammer if you want one!

[@bowlingxp8345]

Whenever i watch this ball i have a hard time believing it is 100% urethane. Nice video. Although the gentleman throwing the ball, is definitely not a 320 RPM. 250 max. Useful video though ! Thanks !

[@billem3085]

according to the storm rev rate chart, your rev rate is 160-180

[@ChrisJones-qw7bn]

GLAD to see an old fart like ME doing a review instead of these young bucks with zippy revs!! Or those silly 2 handers!!! KEEP IT UP!! Age and Treachery will always outwit Youth and Vigor!!!

[@hahn79solo]

Great commentary JR -- #nosebleed HA HA HA!!

[@alexhamilton9863]

I really love this!! It would be awesome if you guys could do a review at the same time.

[@darrellscott2483]

You literally threw it in the same spot 8 times in a row

[@LaneSideReviews]

Oof. It's nice seeing more low rev players in reviews. Not so cool seeing someone rip off your friends nick name, especially in the same industry. There's only one old guy, and his name is Wayne.

[@gregcronce]

Sorry, the local "kids" call me the old, it is actually Dr. G...

[@LaneSideReviews]

@@gregcronce we're only fooling around. We think it's awesome to see another low Rev player. There's infinite room for all of us! Good review, btw. Welcome to neighborhood!! Good luck and good bowling!!

[@XCRiders]

His slide foot stops and the ball is still way behind him

[@jerryalexander8803]

What's your point?

[@XCRiders]

@@jerryalexander8803 I can’t remember it was four months ago Jerry

[@jerryalexander8803]

@@XCRiders you can't remember why you wrote a comment that was just 4 months ago? I guess your reason for writing it wasn't too important that you can't remember why you wrote something in April and it's only August 🤷🏿‍♂️.. Peace ✌🏿

[@XCRiders]

@@jerryalexander8803 I think just just read the comment as it’s written, there’s no mystery, it’s not a riddle.

[@jerryalexander8803]

@@XCRiders so you were just stating something obvious that didn't needed to be stated, ok 👌🏿.. Yea, and he's right handed, since we're just throwing out pointless information.. Peace ✌🏿

[@sportsfntc]

Old man review? You going to take that **** from JR? Ha ha seriously I love seeing reviews with someone whose rev rate is closer to mine. Thanks!

[@chriskelly509]

Looks to strong for a house shot. I'm still not sold on urethane.

[@noahpennington9861]

Definitely. Urethane and house shots typically don’t mix well, so while I do have two urethane balls I only use them on shorter and some medium tough patterns. If someone is just going to be bowling league on house conditions, there’s definitely no need for urethane

[@ianhoneycutt3858]

The only time I would use urethane is if so.eone else is throwing urethane as well

[@randybutcher9681]

Every time I bring my purple hammer out. My teammates just bitch and cry. Should I just say o well. Or leave it in the bag since it is a team game. Asking for a friend

[@chriskelly509]

Most guys who use them don't use them on the right conditions, a house shot is not the time to use urethane.

[@jerryalexander8803]

@@chriskelly509 yea that may be true for every other urethane but that purple hammer is good on any condition..

[@chriskelly509]

@@jerryalexander8803 might be worth checking out

[@jameslemons7304]

This isn't low revs. You need my pops for that. He's 89, using a 16lb '60s era AMF trainer ball with an orange stripe marking it's track. As the ball rolls the stripe has some wobble, about half way if it gets steady you've correctly thrown the ball. Between still using the old full roller grip, have a speed around 8-9 mph and revs you should be able to count by eye or ear, he's low rev!! Yes, it rolls over the thumb often enough you could count revs by the thumps it makes on some throws. I doubt he is above 30, def not over 50 revs. But hey, he's still able to carry a 160 avg, not shabby for 89.

[@edwardgardner8536]

You can't even hit the pocket, how is this a ball reaction video.

[@TylerOlson1]

Yeah I agree, He cant strike to save his life in the video and the shots are not great yet he keeps saying he is going to put it in his bag. Clearly doesn't want to talk down on the ball for selling purposes.

[@chriskelly509]

@@TylerOlson1 100%. Most guys who use urethane on house shots look like this guy.