Purple Hammer vs Storm Pitch Black | COMPARING BOWLING'S BEST URETHANES??

Battle of the urethane bowling balls! Which ball is better? Storm's Pitch Black or Purple Hammer from Brunswick. Jacob "Jimoo" Imoo, the two handed ripper is here to test out the most popular urethane balls!
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Timestamps!!!
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - Broadway 37'
5:15 - Question
5:28 - Mercury 40'
8:59 - Summary
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[@shadesXL1220]

Are we honestly not gonna mention that haircut in-between patterns. Hahaha I thought he was looking fluffy in the 1st half

[@tmilwaukee]

For such a young man, you have really helped as a 72 year old, 180 average bowler. I have both balls and I tend to use the Pitch Black more often because I can control the pocket. Don't ALWAYS carry, but I still feel more comfortable with the Pitch Black. I'm practicing shooting 10 pins with a straight wrist instead of buying a plastic ball.

[@patrickmoore1134]

More reviews with Jimoo please!

[@sergiomelendez6783]

please!

[@ynvgjp9166]

Yess please

[@SnabaG]

still please!

[@chinanumberone7723]

Even still please

[@dj_brunswick9483]

Even more please!

[@flathau1695]

I love the hair cut at 5:30 haha

[@killin_spree2057]

I just cant get over how satisfying jimoos release is

[@Ezi0AuditoreDiFirenz]

So this video is showing Jimoo is falling in love with the purple hammer???

[@dragoon1205]

Update: bought the purple hammer and I absolutely love it so far. May easily become my new favorite ball

[@markjames4583]

As Accurately mentioned in the video, these are the two most popular urethane balls in THE LAST DECADE. "Maybe ever" only speaks to their future potential. Those fast pitch balls are urethane/reactive blends, and not all urethane. This was a good comparison video for Rev dominant bowlers to consider.

[@Jhboy2011]

Thanks JR Team. Looking forward to having a Urethane ball in my arsenal soon!

[@K_Art15]

I've never thrown any true urethane, but the microcell polymer in the motiv covert tank has been a heaven sent to my game on broken down patterns and even simple house shots when I add surface to it

[@KingOfTVBowling]

You guys are making me want to spring for a new purple, lol great stuff

[@robertestes9462]

I have tossed the very first Urethane the AMF Angle back in the 80’s Hammer Nail and the revised Hammer Blue. Today I have fallen in love with my newly acquired Fast Pitch. A little stronger than the Pitch Black around the corner. Can’t wait to get my hands on a pitch Purple?

[@notamelon3879]

I throw both the Purple Hammer and the Pitch Black, but these days I'm definitely leaning towards the purple. The thing's a beast.

[@dragoon1205]

Ive honestly never thrown a urethane ball and have been looking into it for about a month and thought I was going to get a pitch black. But all this hype on the purple hammer recently has got me second guessing and after this review i definitely need something thats going to come back harder from going up the middle into the thick of the oil. I think jimoo made my decision for me haha

[@kari18gonzalez]

Yay my bowling crush Jimoo is back😁💚💚 . My favorite one is the purple hammer ball.

[@Dragonrage1oo1]

idk when the intro changed but it's great!

[@jbeardsley323]

Jimoo is so dope with the reviews!!! More please?

[@sb632]

Favorite urethane ball is an old school amf pearl cobra. I have not gotten to throw any of the new urethane stuff. But the purple hammer, motiv tank and fast pitch are the ones on my radar

[@tyhall131]

I bought a Fast Pitch a few months back, and it hasn’t disappointed

[@bradlittlejohn5273]

32 years ago, I got my first HP ball, which was the Faball Blue Hammer. I was 15 at the time barely with a 160 average. First game out of the box was a 256. 3 weeks later, I picked up the Faball Blue Pearl Hammer. Best 1-2 combination I ever had. That Blue Hammer, 300 game and all, is still in my bag, to be replaced when my new favorite urethane ball either comes stateside or is found at a good price: Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane.

[@jaredrogers7863]

I absolutely loved my Blue Hammer, before I got it I was a 195 avg, after it I was a 220+ and have never looked back since.

[@Brett_Jones]

I'm so excited for my Purple Hammer I'm getting through my league! Think it's going to improve my game quite a bit

[@kylet2635]

Would love for Jimoo to show/explain or tell his layouts on these balls. As I have a similar approach and release this would be very beneficial to know for a noob to urethane. Love the channel! Thanks fellas

[@Jackal_Blitz]

Layouts don't matter nearly as much as covers on the average ball, and it's even less so on urethane. Urethane balls (typically) have pretty weak, low-flaring cores, so you're not going to see any significant difference between layouts. I'm not saying layouts don't matter, but they're not worth overthinking on urethane.

[@billlapsley8184]

I was literally about to buy a pitch black and now may consider the hammer. Thanks for the review.

[@nickwilson3199]

I’m partial to the Brunswick family. But the pitch black is solid. The hammer is pearl. They’re entirely different and could compliment one another to be honest.

[@jasonsmith3537]

Black Widow Purple Urethane (overseas) has become my new fav. Has a sharper motion than PH but that core puts it hard into the pins and really gets the pins moving.

[@PaulItaliaArmwrestling]

Great content guys!! I’m about to make my come back into bowling 🎳 I appreciate all these great reviews!! 😊🤙🏼

[@shoobyboy]

I've always done really well with the true motion but I also don't have much experience with many other urethane balls

[@denmanfite3156]

Definitely curious of the age/layout/surface of the two balls compared to each other.

[@mohamedmukhayer5720]

My favorite is The Liberator by Lane#1 So sad they don't make those anymore cuz i need a fresh one 😬

[@ate39b2]

Love your videos. My 16yr old son started bowling 8 months ago and chose two-hand no thumb. Curious as to what your layouts are.

[@marcus48935]

As I last commented that I have a Pitch Purple, and was commented on which it isn't, I will still have to say, that is my favorite "urethane" ball I have used till this point, and wouldn't complain any further on that 😂😁

[@AverageJosh769]

Storm natural is a damn good ball, with shine i can play way outside, it gets farther and holds more energy for the pins without losing its urethane like the purple did for me

[@edwardwuntsch1021]

Purple Hammer is working for me . My Fever Pitch is now my spare ball!

[@hersheljones9467]

I have both n love both but my favorite is the grey phantom

[@batwater4909]

I own a Hot Cell but I haven't drilled it yet. I'll get back to you on that.

[@Relaxingvibes4u]

Just got myself a purple hammer, mines a 1inch pin up, its suuuper strong for my speed/revs. 18/19kph, 500-550revs, i start around 25/30 aiming at 20/25. This thing seems to love friction and almost ignore oil - im not super consistant on release placement, i can miss 5left and it'll still carry brooklyn. 10/10 love as my first urethane. Also now need to buy a pitch black as the hammer is way too strong for what i expected XD

[@atrout114]

I’ve been using the fast pitch and I like it

[@300x2869]

I don't have a purple or pitch black. I have two urethane options. Both pearls. First one out of my bag I hit with 360 right away. And that's my early 90s Retro C300 U2 pearl. My second option is a little newer from the mid 2000s. The C300 Trooper. It's also a pearland I put that on a resurfacing machine with the CTD p5000d pad for about 8 minutes. Much cleaner without polish. Those are my options. I have a Radical Spy but haven't thrown it yet to ball down even further.

[@domdoesstuff1057]

Surprised to see they compared the purple hammer to the pitch black and not the fast pitch.

[@GeeSpell]

What is the pitch black more comparable to, the black hammer?

[@FrekinSmart]

I throw a u2 classic from like a decade ago as my urethane but its not super for me. It often hooks early and goes straight then hooks a little at the end. As such... I'm looking for a purple hammer right now!

[@mattgeiger9988]

Brunswick's twister, its old school. For dry and a good spare ball. But up the 5 I have two 300 games on it

[@williekelty5601]

Spot on as usual Boys!!! That "Simo" back up ball was SWEET Jimoo! So, I don't have a Urethane Ball, I don't do lots of tourney's just our house and a few spots around town, but have more balls than I should ;)...I'm Storm 95%, but have 4 Hammer balls the latest the Black Window Purple, because it's purple pretty much but it's a beast! Anyway would a Urethane ball be good for me to look at...Our house breaks down fast at times during league. It's very humid now as well if that matters. Anyway I lover Purple so hmmm...I hope Timmy Mack doesn't ditch me if I pick it up...LOL I'd rather they say I have Balls than none...

[@jrproshop]

Always should have a urethane ball if you bowl somewhat competitively, it can also be doubled as a spare ball!

[@roelens8]

Purple hammer vs fast pitch would be good comparison video

[@billycrowden34]

My favorite urethane ball is the pitch black for sure great ball

[@JSBowling2011]

How about if you get someone who’s not up two hander with it possibly like yourself so we could see what the two balls do in the hands of a non-two hander? Would luv to see that.

[@penknight8532]

I just bought the Purple Hammer because my guy at the Pro Shop said it was the best but I'd like to buy the Pitch Black too. Can't have too many orbs!!

[@knep24]

It's crazy that storm has been trying to initiate the purple hammer for so long and just can't do it. I had a fever pitch and pitch black and the fever pitch does hook 3-4 boards more, but just doesn't hit like the hammer. Same goes for the pitch purple, would love to see a comp of those two.

[@jonnekaisku5079]

Dude, i got my pitch black 2 days ago and shot 300 game yesterday. It’s soooo goood Ball!

[@mikestephens1157]

The Motiv Purple Tank is great too.

[@Htiger3841705]

Finally, there is one more video performed by Jimoo. I'm about to get my purple hammer and really excited to throw it! I always want a ball has a bit more back-end and the shape down the lane. I really enjoy this video and can't wait to bowl!

[@jonathangrezlovski5300]

Hopkinsville Purple all the way. Still got that one stashed away if barks wants to pull the trigger on it 😉

[@koz8314]

What Ball(s) would you recommend for thumbless players (not two handed)?

[@1521FredShane]

I always love my Pitch Black

[@sc0ut518]

Pitch Black is always my go to

[@blakeschneider3804]

Only one I have is a pitch black but I do really want a purple hammer

[@brenninscott8397]

I have a pitch purple love it

[@hades92210]

I once used my dad's Purple Hammer with two hands but when I threw the ball, it felt much lighter than the time when I was holding it.

[@geraldbayer4739]

Storm Fever Pitch never lets me down when i need it

[@despair3273]

What's your layout for the pitch black?

[@SuperHonkyPodcast]

I have a Pitch Black and a Purple Hammer in my bag. Don't mind me! 😎🎳

[@JusticeExplorer]

I keep thinking back to this video of Jimoo saying this is his first hammer ball and now he's got 2x300 with it XD

[@Bigplaya3]

Please do a video explaining the layouts, looks like they are drilled completely different.

[@drakescallonvlogs1411]

Nice haircut!

[@nyh1986]

Have you tried FameU by Rotogrip? Don't see anyone doing the review for that ball

[@KiddWaveyPro]

Storm Fever Pitch... So consistent and controllable.

[@Jackal_Blitz]

I'd love to see G-moo throw some of the Motiv Tank balls. The Blitz is easily the best ball I've ever thrown, and the Desert Tank has a pretty dedicated following as well.

[@itskyyuuuu]

They'll only do brunswick and co and storm/roto products

[@curtisellefsen1939]

If they’re smart they’d do reviews on other companies because it’d give them views, the desert tank is my favorite ball I’ve ever thrown. Purple hammer was my go-to on tougher patterns but the desert tank has been way more usable on a more variety of patterns.

[@jrproshop]

Hopefully soon 🤞

[@alexzandermcfarland6135]

my favorite urithame to use is the pitch purple

[@user-jv1mc5ns1v]

I'd like to know something. I am looking for a ball for a court that is not cleaned properly. Oil is actually applied to the court.On top off an old layer of oil Is a Eurotothain ball good for that? I play at a high speed and my balls don't get any grip (no Eurothain balls). Can anyone give me advice. I'm thinking about buying a Eurothain ball, but I don't know which one yet

[@nordattack]

Honestly I think the Purple Hammer and Pitch Black compliment each other very well and are a perfect 1-2 punch for a solid urethane arsenal.

[@RyanDoesBowling]

My fav urethane in Raw hammer Black

[@jeroldserrell9746]

Nice video

[@jamesmooar3566]

I wanna know how many gutters Jimoo threw 😂😂 Love the Purple Hammer 💜🔨

[@jrproshop]

🤫

[@huntermoore8994]

Question! Kinda unrelated to this video, BUT, I am thinking about getting the new Hammer Web, however does it fit my bag correctly? I have the asym solid Obsession Tour, followed by asym pearl Guantlet Fury, what would be the Web a sym pearl, the sym solid Blue Vibe, and the Purple Hammer Urethane. Does the Web make sense? I know it's similar to the Fury in terms of power but reaction and ball motion should be completely different plus the Fury lives for heavier oil patterns while the Web lives for medium. Just thought it makes sense for transition, and I'm a lefty if that helps too! Hopefully you guys can help!

[@jrproshop]

Yep thats makes sense, you'll have a good mix of shapes with those 5

[@jamiewilliams3179]

How did he throw a backup ball?

[@angrywally4087]

Pitch Black is My favorite Urethane because I Had it for 5 years and it's smooth controllable n

[@williamreeher4433]

Hey there Jr. Hope your summer is going well. Quick question ? How does the UFO Alert compare to th Axiom Pearl. Could they both fit my bag.

[@jrproshop]

Yea they can, one is symmetric and one is asymmetric so that's enough of a difference right there

[@williamreeher4433]

@@jrproshop yea buddy. ✌🏼

[@thebeardedgoat_2780]

What layout does jimoo use?

[@HanzoIRL]

what are the pitches jimoo uses?

[@GennyI3eerDrinkr]

I have an old Faball Burgundy Hammer. How similar is it to its modern counterpart? Any recommendations on how to drill it? Thanks!

[@jrproshop]

Pretty similar, pin up for sure need as much flare as possible

[@davehart6383]

Whats your layout for these urethane balls?

[@chuckmarquette-gq2fe]

What does this have to do with me, since I'm a conventional bowler that throws the ball with one hand. Just curious. Thank you 😊

[@D-Licker]

What layout do you recommend for these urethane balls? About to pick one up

[@jrproshop]

Pin up always on urethane

[@iisaiahhasaad6918]

I'm a two-hander Lefty and I saw jimoo did a backup ball i was trying to a backup shot i couldn't do it

[@jrproshop]

Lots of practice and gutter balls to get the release right haha

[@davidcobbjr]

Could you do a comparison with the Pitch Purple and the Purple Hammer?

[@jrproshop]

Pitch purple will be more down lane for sure as it is a mix of reactive and urethane in the cover

[@iisaiahhasaad6918]

I have a pitch purple and axiom pural and I might get the purple hammer

[@iisaiahhasaad6918]

Now I have the purple hammer

[@popanda3652]

My favorite uretang ball is house. The more dinged up the better

[@drob5271]

Hey I got both purple hammer and pitch black, do ok you think that a fast pitch would fit well inbetween?

[@jrproshop]

There’s definitely a gap between those 2 urethane balls. A Fast Pitch would be perfect to fill that gap

[@bowlingxp8345]

A bit expected, but nice video nonetheless. How do these 2 compare to the Fever Pitch i wonder...

[@roronoazoro7282]

fever pitch is underrated

[@patrickmoore1134]

@@roronoazoro7282 completely agree

[@bowlingxp8345]

@@roronoazoro7282 i tend to agree

[@scottfeebeck3855]

New purple hammer favorite urethane ball

[@CoolGuy-sw3rh]

You know you can do guess the oil pattern game

[@haynlavaboy]

wouldn't the fast pitch be closer to the purple hammer or maybe the u-motion. I got the hammer on preorder but i just recently found a fanatic btu pearl and i'm in the process of plugging and re-drilling. found it while removing my cracked pitch purple from my rack, LOL. maybe it was a sign.

[@jrproshop]

Yep it would be, but it's not as popular as the pitch black

[@haynlavaboy]

@@jrproshop true dat, I see a lot of people using the pitch black for dual purpose spares and first ball so the versatility makes it useful. whereas I hardly see anyone using purple hammers for spares but you can shape a purple hammer like a reactive. So both balls stand out., have to try a pitch black one of these days.

[@TrandafirRuby]

PURPLE TANK BABY!

[@enigmazero8624]

Jimoo, with as much as you use your Pitch Black, what surface do you like to keep it at usually?

[@jacobimoo2829]

Whenever I resurface the pitch black, I use a 500 and 1000 pad. Mostly because Lucky 9 is a very slick centre, I need the ball to dig in the oil.

[@enigmazero8624]

@@jacobimoo2829 thanks a lot for the reply

[@leegreenontheair2285]

Black widow urethane and now the purple hammer

[@qaiyumsyukri5010]

what lbs ur ball ?

[@beansnake4lifebk82]

WHAT’S A GOOD SYMETRIC BALL SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN… THE PITCH BLACK AND THE WILD STREAK?

[@jrproshop]

Hustle pbr

[@lauromalabanan1703]

How much

[@jmcclure711]

Now for someone that’s a little newer to the world of bowling, I’m a pretty big guy, is a 16lb ball generally what someone like myself should go with when looking for their first ball?

[@jrproshop]

It all has to do what you're comfortable with, if you can bowl 3-6 games with a 16 and not have any wrist or hand soreness then by all means go for it. But you do get some soreness maybe starting with a 14 and working your way up is best.

[@garthrapp8143]

Like they said, go with what your comfortable with... Unlike most sports, in bowling size doesn't really matter... I'm 5'3 and weigh about 145, and I've used a 15lb since I was about 16... All has to do with the best feel for you

[@playdiscgolf1546]

The 15lb will give you the same power with less strain on your arm. I’ve even went down to a 14lb when injured and not seen any dip in carry. I actually advocate for most amateurs to go with the 14lb for easier control

[@BillyDaGoat1017]

Is it counterproductive to have both? Or the more options the better for different lane conditions

[@jrproshop]

Not a bad idea to have both, especially on short patterns to give yourself some different looks

[@BillyDaGoat1017]

@@jrproshop so when you say that, I shouldn’t have them drilled the same? I’m a novice 😂

[@bowling_kid5896]

I actually don't have any urethane in my arsenal (yet?). I'm looking for either a pitch black or purple hammer. I'm still torn but leaning towards pitch black after this video because I want something that's weaker and better for broken down patterns at tournaments Update: I got me a purple hammer about a month ago and it was my best purchase bro. Them shits go BOOM

[@branfrantheman]

Same boat here. I mainly throw two handed now and I want something I can throw similar to my down and in (10 board) shot I used to throw 1 handed

[@brycekline5282]

Is the purple hammer a newer or older purple hammer

[@brycekline5282]

Answered