Hammer NU (Not Urethane) Blue Hammer Bowling Ball | Is It Like The Purple Hammer? BowlerX Review

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[@rotoryan]

“This ball just jerks off the dry” - JR Raymond, 2023.

[@mikeyates7931]

Well , I guess now it's time for , NU Blue to have a cigarette 🚬

[@blackjack7811]

They say, "bowling is a dying sport". It will be if they go to string pins.

[@Perry2186]

You could look at the other way some of these facilities are so expensive to run and have so few customers that string pins may be the only way they can have a place to bowl

[@joshg218]

Ignorant comment.

[@shannondingus8430]

@Perry2186 no.. cheap proprietors are causing this. If they want to use string pins, games should cost no more than 2$! With prices being 8-10$ a game these fools are not losing money! They are losing customers due to ridiculous prices. Hell, all centers in my area have all had increased revenue since the covid lockdown ended. Their decision to save a few bucks will cost them in the end..

[@drwisdom1]

There was a long lived Michigan restaurant chain called "Bill Knapp's" that served home cooked meals. There was one or more in every city. They concluded they needed more and younger customers and changed to standard restaurant fare, drove away their existing customers, and went out of business. Not a brilliant business plan.

[@thehybridhimself22]

Agreed

[@seymourcarson]

One of the better and simpler reviews I’ve seen of these two balls. I’m definitely getting a NU.

[@waynehudler2642]

Way to go JR! Another convincing review! I was on the fence, but I now be over the fence! I’m 54 and lost some rev rate over the years. The NU may be in my bag sooner than later. Again, thanks my friend!!

[@dijigo1587]

What a fantastic demonstration, and your analysis of what you were seeing and why, was spot on. Really opened my eyes. Thanks!

[@scottwalters9982]

I have bought several urethane balls over the past couple of years. I have a Purple Hammer, a Brunswick U Motion, a Brunswick Attitude Control and a Radical Double Cross. They all move a little different. One trait they share is they want you to be up the back and getting around the ball is a no no. Just added the NU Blue to my line up the other night. It moves a "like" my urethane balls but carries like reactive (even when you get around it). For me it's awesome. I can see this ball being useful on house as well as sport shots.

[@rbd6661]

Thank you for your comparison. Best comparison video out there. I like that you’re showing the motions of the balls, and not concerned about striking every time.

[@rollingreene1220]

This is such a well thought out review - I enjoy how balanced your presentation was

[@byronfranek2706]

NU Blue Hammer vs Motive Blue Tank would be an interesting comparison. I think you nailed this review!

[@mikethoms9974]

Thanks for showing us the nu blue Hammer and giving a good comparison to the purple which I couldn't throw. As a senior bowler who is only throwing 11mph now I am trying to figure out how to drill the 14# nu blue

[@tambs575]

I too would like to know how this ball might fit for a lower speed, more of a rev dominant bowler. JR?

[@Anders-B]

I found the Purple Hammer to be a fantastic ball for 2.5 games. For the first game you can play whatever line works for you with a early low soft release. And then as soon as it starts to hook a bit early, engage the loft. Keep doing that until its too uncontrollable, then switch to a weaker urethane like a fast pitch with the pin up. Never needed to move particularly far left. I hope I can bowl it forever.

[@zr0buks_]

I am so glad i read into this i just got the NU hammer for my birthday and ive been trying to decide where it fits in my bag and you just gave me the answer!

[@jkpilet]

I’d really love to see you do a video like this with a comparison of the purple reactive and the Nu blue. I love my purple reactive and wonder how the Nu compares.

[@scalpthewick]

I just got my Blue today and Purple reactive is my go to. The blue was leaving less 10 pins for me. Even though the specs are identical the blue was driving through the pins more than my purple was on the same lane. I feel my purple with 1500 surface has a stronger flick type hook at the end where the blue factory surface is just smooth and crashes the pins. First 7 balls right out of the box today were all strikes for me. Taking both to league to see how the blue handles lane transition and that will be the final judgement for me

[@leebreezy1980]

Just bought the NU Blue, it will be my first time using it tonight... thanks for the review. FYI, I have the same layout. 👍

[@tigertolliver5199]

First of all, shout out to you in the production of all your shows. Great content. Great analogy of bowling equipment. I just bought the ball. Just had it drilled. I love the bowling ball. It's great. I normally don't like going down and in I had a drill just like you said my My driller drilled it strong just like you said. It keeps in front of me. I can play the three board first arrow, second arrow and I can go deep with it. It goes. It reads a little early and then it just smooths out on the back end but that's a snap but it's continuous just like you said. Thanks again. Take it easy man. Keep up the great work.

[@blackjack7811]

Great review of the two hammers. I hope I get a blue Hammer for Christmas.

[@jimmyscott6159]

Love your analysis of the 2 Balls. I think the new blue Hammer will be a great ball for the league patterns. It’s going to be interesting to see how it performs on those touchy PBA patterns next season.

[@joshg218]

360 surface will be a real thing

[@jimmyscott6159]

😂😂😂

[@robertstorms5539]

What I have liked about the lefty who have reviewed this ball is the shape when playing 10. To me this ball has a very very good arc to it allowing you to swing up 10.

[@andyw2550]

Awesome Comparison! I've been waiting for the honest, non-sponsored opinion on the true differences between these 2 balls. The Blue Hammer looks good, but I don't think it's shape looks like the dominant shape and softness of the Purple. I think it's a ball that will work better for those who thought the urethane was too quick than those who thought the urethane motion was perfect.

[@Onesongperweek]

Great comparison reviews of both bowling balls.

[@thebigeasy8609]

So good JR!!! Appreciate the review. Just for sh*ts and grins how about a comparison video on the Blue Hammer NU to Motiv's Yellow Jacket Tank for us bowling review junkies?

[@donharger2309]

Great review as always. I've been waiting to see you demo this ball

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

Cool video talk tech bowling ball jr Raymond

[@ronsullivan2308]

So on house conditions like if people are throwing surface and breaks down quicker this ball will help blend this out and be more controllable. The only urethane I've thrown was the storm natrual

[@brianwooding5529]

Your pin above purple hammer is directly above, but on nu blue is to the right a bit more

[@echoblender]

Great review, JR.

[@chuckbaughman6337]

"Jerks off" the dry

[@theJW55]

Great review, J.R.! I've watched several other reviews of the NU, and yours is by far the most objective and insightful one that I have seen. Like you say, it is a reactive ball, and it simply is not remotely close to the Purple Hammer's motion. In the final analysis, it is all about marketing. If Hammer gave this ball a different name, a different logo, and said "Hey, we've got a great weak reactive ball here!" even with the exact same reaction, sales would absolutely crater. My question is, do you think that this ball has a place in the bag of a player like myself with a 300-350 rev rate and medium ball speed, or would I be better off with something like the Roto Grip Tour Dynam-x? Thanks again for a great, eye opening review!!

[@silver2green]

My sport would definitely hang me if all bowling centers went with string pins....I guess back to drag racing!!!!!! Bowlero is something else, pushing that issue

[@nicklausebay6092]

I actually would love a black hammer NU something that would read easier then the blue and purple but still being a reactive with urethane shape

[@douglasmoore6867]

Great review illustrating the difference between the two balls. One thing i'm curious about is how will the NU Blue affect the oil patterns ? Will there be a lot of carry down like regular urethane provides ?

[@DtKnize]

How about a ball give away contest? PBA Tour wins: NU Blue vs Storm IQ Tour 78U?

[@BasketBowlers]

It would be cool to see you scan each ball to see how much the surface changed.

[@DtKnize]

Another great video JR, I'm torn between the IQ Tour 78u and the NU Blue, can you do a comparison video or are they completely different? I like to stay playing out when my Hellcat XLR8 starts to get too strong.

[@JoshuaMendiola-bg8xy]

I ordered the purple hammer and ended up canceling the order after talking to the pro and having him drill me a NU Blue. IDK how i feel about it. i want to get involved competitively and i think the Purple hammer would have been a better fit in a singles scratch setting. With that being said the ball does perform bowled 279 and a couple 250s since having, and it doesnt have the carry down that urethane has so makes for a good team play ball.

[@BowlingBuckosh]

at box, NU has a rougher surface finish than purple. this was done intentionally so that the length and shape is closer to purple.

[@BowlerXcom]

It’s not close

[@athlonen]

I'm a week out on this, but I wonder if JR has any thoughts on this. After watching his video on comparing the Brunswick poured Purple Hammer to the EBI poured Purple Hammer, JR said that the Brunswick Hammer was cleaner in the fronts and rolled forward more, while the EBI Hammer was stronger at the back and was a bit more side to side, making for a great 1-2 combination. If JR still has that EBI Purple Hammer, could he compare the NU Blue Hammer to that? I'm thinking the ball motion of the NU will be more like the EBI Purple Hammer versus the forward rolling motion of the Brunswick poured Purple Hammer.

[@jasontom7278]

It would be great to see the NU vs some of the microcell Tanks.

[@BIG_GAME_WAYNE]

PRO Level Bowlers should be tested without Purp Hammer etc. I mean that's part of what makes the Game GREAT. Very curious to see the results.

[@johnnyrock852]

Loving the look of this ball.

[@polisheagle1858]

Need to get out there abd get a new ball, but every review I get more lost on what ball I should get.

[@bobjanicki9045]

I'm going to drill one just like yours jr do you do jopoi love how it rolls

[@ap70621]

So it is reactive? It's hard to find a straight answer on it.

[@shannondingus8430]

If it's not urethane, it's reactive. No confusion.. just marketing

[@BowlingBuckosh]

it is different than any of our current reactives. it absorbs oil at less than half the rate of our high performance reactive covers.

[@jeffnewman8261]

How does the NU Blue Hammer compare to a weak resin ball?

[@pyromike3002]

He's throwing the purple left of where he's throwing the blue every time and saying its hooking soon

[@nordattack]

One question: Why are you glad Purple Hammer is going away?

[@erickdoppenberg2285]

Can someone do a comparison of the NU blue hammer to the Purple solid Reactive Hammer?? Please😅

[@mrclean1127]

Where would u put the NU hammer on the bag vs a tropical surge pin up 4.inch pin from pap

[@davidslager5444]

Are you going to do a comparison with these to the Buffalo. And how will the Buffalo fit with these pieces

[@BigHurt24]

Would you say the NU Blue Hammer is close to the old Hammer Arson Low Flare? Are they similar?

[@remington1439]

I just watched a show for 2 hours almost on Luke for Storm balls has a video on this string shit.. it’s a eye opening that the USBC, is rigging the strings and it’s not a good thing at all folks. Do your self a favor and go to Luke Rosdahl and string pin video..✌🏼

[@ti2578]

How does this compare to the Rubicon UC3 “tour-ethane”?

[@joeelwell162]

what weight are those balls?

[@benwintermute2804]

Does it pick up oil as bad as the purple?

[@rondogg04]

Is there anything that can be done from a layout perspective to get it started up earlier to get closer to the purple hammer reaction?

[@topgunne12]

I feel like a short pin or even short pin below the bridge would work. I think that's how I'm gonna do mine. Hope JR agrees.

[@nickedinger1]

2 inch pin to Pap

[@shannondingus8430]

I would try a pin down layout before I tried a 2" pin on this cover and core..

[@BowlingBuckosh]

at box, NU has a rougher surface finish than purple. this was done intentionally so that the length and shape is closer to purple.

[@myronromero7071]

JR could show in slow motion the coming around the ball to your normal release

[@SuperGlenn1966]

How does it do on the dry/burnt lanes?

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball Jr Raymond

[@brendonwages844]

I like you stand in same places but you don't throw the same speed you're not going to tell the difference. If you really want to see the difference stand far right and see the difference I don't care to see strikes I just want to see hook motion with the same speed

[@travishanson166]

It's not reactive. Buckosh explained this in a video a few days ago. It's a never before seen/produced coverstock.

[@Tenpindoctors]

It absorbs oil. It’s reactive

[@jasev587]

At 4;05 you missed way left. Overall the video cost me some respect for JR.

[@therealbillrice8161]

Few things: Unless you resurfaced the balls the OOB surface is not the same nor is it 500 grit. If they were both resurfaced to 500 grit and you put a 3 inch pin on them and then said you struggled with the purple hammer this doesn’t surprise me. Everyone drilling these balls the same and asking the question “iS tHiS thE NU pUrPlE!?!!” The ball/core dynamics aren’t the same, so layouts won’t be either. Everyone telling everyone else they need to drill them stronger is correct but going from a pin around 4.5-5in from pap and cranking it all the way to 3in ain’t it and it’s a giant overcorrection imo. Also striking like 4 times with the purple hammer while trying to trick and jack with your hand position to show how it doesn’t work for you was hilarious.

[@BowlerXcom]

First. Surface was made the same to show the difference. Same with layouts. 2nd. There was no “tricking” or changing hand to manipulate anything.

[@nathanielfuentes5294]

I love your videos, but you should have edited out that first throw with the hammer. It got stuck on your thumb and looks like you tugged it. That’s going to change ball reaction significantly.

[@BowlerXcom]

Nope. Don’t edit reviews. That’s the whole point. The purple consistently over hooked in the front compared to the blue

[@nathanielfuentes5294]

@@BowlerXcom Yes, but your 1st ball reaction was more poor fit/release than coverstock. If you did the same with the Nu Blue, it would have also overhooked. Most of us watch these for apples to apples comparisons.

[@Tenpindoctors]

@@nathanielfuentes5294no. Clearly every shot the purple hooked 10 ft sooner. You won’t get more apples to apples then this

[@Devonrj8881]

First

[@jaredrogers7863]

Original blue hammer was the best ball I ever threw in my life. Better than the purple.