Comparison | RAW Hammer vs. Track Tundra Fire | BrunsNick

[@thebigeasy8609]

Good stuff Nick. You can't beat a comparison review for helping us decide on a ball or not. These low diff HK-22 balls have my attention. Thank you sir.

[@originalzorch]

Glad your back making great videos

[@randy1817]

I just got back into bowling again. I picked up a Raw Hammer red/smoke blk. I've been using an old Blue Hammer from the early 90s. The Raw has a better reaction at the end of the lane than the Blue Hammer. it seems to be mor aggressive. I only used it right after I had it drilled and I wasn't going full tilt. I was throwing it very easy and it hooked great. I like it. I can see me getting some high scores with this ball. I'll probably get another Raw and sand it so it will be even more aggressive. I don't use a straight ball for spares so the one that's not sanded will work just fine for spares. I've had no problems flatting out the roll on the 10 pin. Good vids. Keep it going!

[@blongoFA5]

Great comparison! Just picked up my Tundra Fire last night. Drilled it 60x4.5x30, same as my Ocean Vibe. Really excited to see how they compare and hopefully compliment each other!

[@chipwhite7170]

Hey please post the difference between the vibe and tundra

[@blongoFA5]

@@chipwhite7170 I will do my best to remember to report back!

[@JoeBrrFan]

I just ordered the Raw Hybrid and hoping I am as happy with it as I am with my Ocean Vibe. Let us know how the Tundra did you. Thanks.

[@andregentsy621]

Great review as always! Keep them coming.

[@JoeBrrFan]

I just ordered the Hammer Hybrid Smoke and the Hammer Purple urethane. Looking forward to having them in my arsenal. Great vids.

[@kidman2505]

I used to have a Raw Anger, had to be my favorite to this day. Be cool to see that lineup come back some more.

[@kylekinne990]

Hey Nick. Would love to see a tundra fire vs captiv8 comparison to see how the lower diff hk22 balls compare

[@deadpolymers3416]

I used to have a Raw pearl, and just picked the Tundra Fire that I hope is a decent replacement

[@deadpolymers3416]

Drilled up a Tundra Fire this morning, and tested it out. 5.5x60 or 5.5x5x2 2LS, and clean and control layout. The Tundra is very clean and not too quick off the back end. Of the balls I had with me, it most resembled a Magenta Rhino (solid) in overall strength, except a couple feet longer, and with more pop off the back end. This was the first ball I thrown with the HK-22 base, and I'm kinda shocked how clean and responsive it is. Reminds me a lot of Storm's Reactor based covers (Reactor, R2S, etc). What would be a good HK22 step up from the Tundra Fire, without being too much stronger? I think the Tundra and something earlier would make a good pair on the house shot locally.

[@brunsnick]

GB4 Hybrid. 👍🏻

[@deadpolymers3416]

@@brunsnick GB4 Hybrid was the exact ball I was thinking would work. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@Mainzer74]

Hey Nick good review! Do you feel with two different layouts you could have both balls in the bag one being smoother the other sharper? Or would it overlap to much.

[@brunsnick]

I think you’d need some more surface on the RAW to really separate them more to be a step up/step down.

[@BowlerJ1]

For y our future ball reviews, please state what kind of bowler a particular piece might be better suited for. Just as not all pieces of equipment are recommended on all conditions, namely some are better on the fresh and others after the shot has burned in, the same can be said for bowlers. For instance, if someone is speed dominant, a ball with a core that will make it roll earlier and has a stronger cover might be better suited for them. Thanks.

[@i8910midnight]

i've been watching you for the most part of my time and I'm always wondering what you put on your thumb. Why not just use tape?

[@brunsnick]

I use rosin powder. I have white tape in the thumb too.

[@Topnikko]

My daughter currently has the Raw Pearl and Ocean Vibe in 10 lbs. Per your recommendation, I ordered the Tundra Fire (in 12 lbs) but my understanding is that it is comparable to the Ocean Vibe. Which I take to mean that is skid-flip. Contrasted with the Raw Pearl which seems to be weaker and have a more gradual shape. We like having both options. Which ball do you recommend to replace the Raw Pearl?

[@brunsnick]

If you’re looking for a replacement, then another RAW Hammer would be ideal. Or you could go with something smoother and stronger like a RAW Solid.

[@rogerredford6242]

I have a new Hammer #14 that I've spent so much money setting up and re-drilling and a Track Heat that I found a thrift store for a whole $20. The Track works better for me and the Raw Hammer has found a home in the garage. I've tried to get that Raw to work and it doesn't.

[@tigertolliver5199]

Great content Great explanation

[@skylarlane9012]

So you wouldn’t recommend having the tundra and raw hammer hybrid in the same arsenal without surface?

[@brunsnick]

Too close to have both.

[@skylarlane9012]

@@brunsnickwhat about a tundra fire and a Brunswick Rhino?

[@larrylacroix3944]

Wondering what would have happened had you played more straight up the lane

[@ChesterBoyd-gd8qn]

Do you think hammer will remake the phobia in a hk22 cover stock?

[@brunsnick]

Hard to say.

[@richardmatz4860]

What would be a good match up with the Radical outer limits?

[@brunsnick]

Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid

[@MrPottsTeaching]

He's swinging out shots like he's EJ Tacket. These balls don't hook like this on Bolero aka old AMF houses in the north. Brunswick lanes Match up great with this ball and no oil

[@brunsnick]

Because they’re light oil balls.

[@claudiabarry6586]

I love Hammer balls but I think the Raw line is definitely the worse they have made!

[@brunsnick]

Why’s that?

[@claudiabarry6586]

@@brunsnick I’ve had the pearl blue silver since it came out. I am just a league bowler but the ball has always seemed dead . As I evolve as a bowler and my way of throwing the ball changes,I take it out of my closet to try and I get the same results. I think I’ll have to give it away. 14 lbs. I just ordered the tundra fire through my pro and hope I have a better response especially on dry lanes.

[@scottythompson940]

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