The Two BEST Urethane Bowling Balls! Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 vs Purple Hammer! House Shot and Viper!

This video is an in depth comparison between the two BEST urethane bowling balls on the market! The Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 and the Purple Hammer! Half the video was shot on a fresh typical house shot and the other was shot on a fresh 2021 PBA Viper Oil Pattern!
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[@danielfettes2954]

Your first shot on viper with the UC3…I literally “oh my god” out loud in the break room at work.

[@LuisNapoles]

Dude lol That shot BLEW my mind haha

[@filboss5762]

awesome in depth video. having both as an option on the tougher patterns is gonna be an absolute 1-2punch.

[@LuisNapoles]

Agreed!

[@eleineke]

Thank you for comparing on 2 diff patterns. Great review!

[@LuisNapoles]

Thanks!! Trying to mix it up from time to time!

[@Ferntify]

Great comparison and great shot making man 🤙🏻

[@LuisNapoles]

Thanks man!

[@KingOfTVBowling]

Nice review, been looking for a new urethane....gah now the UC3 is in the mix, lol so many choices. Good stuff

[@LuisNapoles]

So many good choices!

[@thebigeasy8609]

Right on Mr. Napoles! This comparison review was just what the doctor ordered. Man this is a toughie. I much prefer the looks of the Purple Hammer but I liked how the UC3 turned the corner. Dilemma dilemma. Keep up the good work sir!

[@LuisNapoles]

Good problem to have! Two GREAT options! Thanks for the support!!

[@dylanfry7978]

Iv said it before an ill say it again, you along with a few other channels, have THE best bowling content period.

[@LuisNapoles]

THANK YOU!!!! I appreciate that!!!

[@robertmattingly4324]

Thanks for doing this comparison

[@LuisNapoles]

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it!

[@joelosurdo4858]

Two different shapes for sure. The PH is great for controlling the backend. The UC3 would be a step up when the PH stops going through the pins. More continuation with the UC3. Both balls can be a help in your arsenal. Great video as always!

[@LuisNapoles]

They definitely will work together very nicely!! Thanks for the support!

[@jeremyriekengvfffvnxs.alli8348]

Awesome job as usual. Been seeing a lot of UC3 vids and I like your comparison to the purple hammer. I'm super curious as to how the Purple Widow will roll against these..

[@LuisNapoles]

Thanks for that!! I WISH I could get a purple widow

[@chrisstrong3748]

I got a UC3 last night. Had the chance to throw someone else's purple a couple times as well. Both were good. What I foubd was the UC3 was more forgiving of misses in and still carried the off hits a little better. And the Purple was more forgiving of misses out, taking a second to set up then driving through the pocket where the UC3 started to bounce immediately. Saw a similar thing watching you throw it. Personally, I like the UC3 a lot, but i think a Purple Hammer would go great with it as a similar look, just with a different feel and response.

[@LuisNapoles]

For me I like the UC3 more cause my misses are USUALLY in so I like the UC3 for that

[@ozneroll2132]

I’m not gonna comment on the ball comparison because I’m a Hammer guy;; but I did want to make a comment about you…..I gotta give you a ton of credit for being. a Storm guy and yet talking about the Purple Hammer!!! I have to think the people at Storm can’t exactly be pleased that you’re mentioning another brand much less saying good things about it!! Major props to you for doing this video……i never thought I’d see a video like this! You have just demonstrated that you are truly honest and objective about your ball reviews. You are definitely the man!!!

[@LuisNapoles]

I shot this video before I was on staff with 900 Global but I call them how I see them regardless!

[@danielfettes2954]

UC3 gave the most error room, and really, that’s what most people are looking for.

[@LuisNapoles]

Agreed!

[@steventravis1760]

Great video and comparison. I agree that UC3 and pearl urethane are pretty similar in shape. I have a fever pitch and UC3. Shape the same, just UC3 is just more ball

[@LuisNapoles]

UC3 is freaky strong!

[@justsmoothbowling]

Pretty cool comparison. I was suspecting relatively similar results. Does the uC3 flare and not roll on the same spot? UC3 looks to be a little more “versatile” and could be used on many different patterns. All in all, love the video! Keep it up!

[@LuisNapoles]

Yea UC3 flares way more than the purple because of the core!

[@remington1439]

I did the UC3 by 4.1/2x3.1/2x2.1/2 and it’s a beast. I play from HSE shots to tournament lay out. It’s a very special ball that 900/Storm came out with. My purple hammer plays it’s normal pattern for house and spare ball. Just because the UC3 is nothing like it, even ordered another UC3 for back up..it I’m tight or have to square up it’s the hammer, most times I will use the UC3 for all games

[@LuisNapoles]

Nice!! Yea the uc3 is just different

[@DaMaxchi]

Great video Luis! I've watched this video about 3 times because I've been considering getting one of these. To my eyes watching your ball motion, the shapes are different. While both balls are urethane/pearls, the UC3 shapes more like a pearl reactive and the PH more like traditional urethane. As a two hander, I think I can get the UC3 shape from a pure reactive ball, but I don't think I can do the same for the PH. So its the Purple Hammer for me. Thanks for posting this video...well done.

[@LuisNapoles]

im glad it could help!

[@brandonkreyer9795]

Uc3 hooks more but takes away pin carry and what urethane really is made for, the purple hooked earlier and controlled the pocket, especially coming off the last shot he threw with the purple on viper where he said he missed left but still went light.

[@LuisNapoles]

That’s an interesting take on that

[@georgeadkins2352]

Blessed enough to have both, myself. However, I just recently made the switch to a full roller layout, so the UC3 is drilled full roller, and the hammer is drilled 4x4x2. Both are nasty, but the flare on the UC3 is ridiculous

[@LuisNapoles]

Insane!!!

[@cryptonator1988]

Is full roller mean pin down or up? Does this make the ball more continuous through the pins or give it more flare/snap?

[@georgeadkins2352]

@@cryptonator1988 Short answer, it's a semi-agressive layout. Full roller means I have the pin at my thumb. As a right hander, I track oil across the center of my grip, and more to the right of my thumb when using pin up/pin down equipment. Putting the pin at 7 o'clock and the CG at around 2 o'clock prevents me from tracking across the finger holes. It's a great layout, don't get me wrong. However it hinders versatility when compared to pin up or pin down, as there's not very much you can alter as a full roller.

[@garybryant1225]

@Luis Napoles, I would like to see you throw IQ tour 78U vs The Roto Grip Hustler Navy Urethane Ball. Just to see what the similarities/differences are.

[@Samuel-xs2yv]

I was really torn between these two and because of your video I went with a UC3. Thank you for this video! I understand the purple hammer has a better cover but I'm a higher rev/speed bowler so the UC3 tears it up for me on league nights!

[@LuisNapoles]

I hope you love it!

[@nordattack]

The Purple rolls like urethane. Requires more control and closed down angles to be successful. It will reward the great shot makers. Rubicon rolls like resin. Tons of recovery from leaked shots and less accuracy and control needed to get to the pocket. Rubicon will likely match up better for most players, especially those players that have only thrown Resin and expect the ball to do the work for them.

[@LuisNapoles]

Thats an interesting take on that!

[@Kaazkhan1]

Sounds like somebody that only bowls on house

[@nordattack]

@@Kaazkhan1 Nope. I bowl on many sport patterns in both tournaments and in my sport league. I have owned both original Hammer Purple Hammers as well as two Brunswick made Purple Hammers as well as numerous other urethane balls, both modern as well as vintage. I use almost exclusively urethane on all patterns. I understand urethane. Visit my channel where you can see me demo many urethane balls.

[@rngerfanbaby]

Have to Disagree with the UC3 rolling like resin

[@nordattack]

@@rngerfanbaby It definitely rolls more like resin than urethane. But it has a little of both, so it is the perfect "bridge" ball. When urethane is not enough and moving to resin is too much, UC3 steps in.

[@chucky1119p]

I have the UC-3. I love it so far. Gonna add the purple hammer, as I think they would compliment each other well.

[@LuisNapoles]

Nice!!

[@michaelfinley9988]

Luis, I have postponed purchasing another Urethane ball as I bought a Pitch Blue a few years ago and didn’t like it at all. I am tempted to try another Urethane again but I’m not sure when I would use it. I use my Hustle Camo when the track area starts burning up and move inside with Camo to catch some oil and can miss right and it still hooks back. Would either of these balls be redundant or play a similar line as the Camo? Another great vid Luis.

[@LuisNapoles]

Both of these would be WAY better than the pitch blue lol the urethanes would be on the fresh when there’s lot of friction to the right

[@hajrashajras7908]

That's good 👍 and the best 👌 two urethane put can you try black widow purple 💜 urethane and nice video bro thanks

[@LuisNapoles]

I WISH I could find a BW Purple and not have to beak the bank

[@waynef3s310]

So many great reviews of this ball. Why do you think roto grip stopped production?

[@LuisNapoles]

I honestly have ZERO idea! Usually to do with sales

[@iwilrage]

Man the hook on the UC3!

[@LuisNapoles]

insane huh

[@colinnosworthy8719]

Hey lue, I like the way you throw your ball. Can you give me your drilling specs please for your symmetrical balls

[@LuisNapoles]

typically I am 50x4.5x30

[@sonnymumford2750]

Glad you stated on the market of current urethane equipment, AMF Hype Urethane stronger than either, easy 7" flare, and almost impossible to shine , Visionary Crow not far behind, Those current Pyramid Pathogen Plague's are a very good urethane, Especially considering they are almost 1/3 of the cost.

[@LuisNapoles]

I’m just gonna say that the UC3 is definitely stronger that those balls you mentioned. Cover technology is everything!

[@matthewlaframboise]

That lady was very curious. hahaha, Keep up the great content.

[@LuisNapoles]

What lady??

[@matthewlaframboise]

@@LuisNapoles at 6:19.

[@LuisNapoles]

@@matthewlaframboise BRUH!!! I never even noticed that LOLOL

[@martinvinson6612]

@@matthewlaframboise She looked very interested in the Purple Hammer...LMAO

[@samiclex6816]

Love the uc3 one of my hardest hitting balls

[@LuisNapoles]

It’s good!

[@nicholascaprioli597]

I honestly like the way the hammer looks on the lane.

[@LuisNapoles]

Hey that’s okay!

[@jeffeverett8326]

How many bowling balls do you need to sell before you get a haircut? Lmao! Love the videos man

[@LuisNapoles]

Watch the stream from league tonight! I CUT MY HAIR AND TRIMMED MY BEARD!

[@rngerfanbaby]

I have them both UC3 much cleaner through the fronts with more shape on the backend Purple hammer is what it always is. Both really great balls but the UC3 creates more miss room. Having said that the bigger core may cause issues on some patters where the purple will excel.

[@LuisNapoles]

I need to get these on like a wolf pattern or something

[@300jham]

I agree they both look very similar overall.

[@LuisNapoles]

That’s a good thing!!

[@FootLooseAngel]

I hope they send you a purple widow to look at. I'd love it to come to the states and get the price reduced

[@LuisNapoles]

It’s so expensive here!

[@earthwormjim7310]

I’m curious as to why you went with the 3 3/8 pin distance and 15 degree Val angel? Looking to drill a purple and not sure how to lay it out a urethane for good down lane continuation.

[@LuisNapoles]

With urethane balls I always wanna make sure they flair and can actually make the corner

[@hamboner2]

3 3/8 pin distance is the “most flaring” pin position, so by doing that, he maximizes the balls track flare. A 15 degree Val angle gives it a quicker response to friction, which usually translates into more entry angle into the pocket, which increases the potential for the ball to strike.

[@benwintermute2804]

I saw on bowler X that you're supposed to roll urethane more end over end vs get you're hand around it. My release looks a lot like yours and I was working with my hammer all day (before hearing that). Curious your thoughts!

[@LuisNapoles]

Thats not all the way true

[@thebigeasy8609]

Just a thought for a future video............Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 vs Pyramid Pathogen Plague Pearl. Both have asymmetric cores. Kinda curious how they would compare. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@LuisNapoles]

I don’t have any pyramid balls to review I’m sorry :(

[@thebigeasy8609]

@@LuisNapoles No problem. Just a thought. Thanks.

[@willieyoung7070]

I am a reactive person (I dont even own a urethane ball), who wants to get a urethane ball can you advice me on which one would be best for me. I definitely play more with angles compared to playing straight, also I love strong core reactive balls. I am a DV8 person (non staffer), so I am in love with the Dam Good Verge as well as the Pitbull Bark (I know its retired). Both are big bulky balls, that pretty much recovers from any angle I throw it at. Both balls also smashes the pins as they go through them, which are the type of balls I like. Base on that, if I'm able to only get one of these balls which one would you would be best for me?

[@LuisNapoles]

I would have a hard time not recommending the UC3 to anyone. The Purple hammer is one of the greatest balls ever made but dam that UC3 is Special! I would recommend the UC3

[@elephantdude123]

Luis, Can you compare the Motiv Fatal Venom with the Roto Grip Rubicon UC3

[@LuisNapoles]

There’s absolutely nothing to compare between the two. One is a weak reactive pearl and the other a big asymmetrical urethane

[@abro9598]

Whats the weight of each ball & how fast do you throw? Good content! Thanks!

[@LuisNapoles]

15lbs and like 16mph

[@robertmattingly4324]

Love my purple, is the UC3 different enough to have them both in my bag?

[@amarrbryant5571]

The rubicon is a little cleaner but it has a fair amount more kick downlane than the purple, the purple is closer to traditional urethane than the uc3. The both compliment each other pretty well, when the purp is a bit to slow downlane throw the rubicon and if backends are mega clean you can throw the purple

[@LuisNapoles]

I think they are but ONLY if urethane is in play already. If urethane isn't in play then def don't take them both

[@thomasrea1143]

Id love to see the comparison between the UC3 And Swag big bro pearl urethane. Make it happen please!

[@LuisNapoles]

I’d love to. But I reached out to Swag two different times and they ghosted me

[@thomasrea1143]

@@LuisNapoles im on their advisory staff, ill reach out to my rep.

[@Jackal_Blitz]

I really want to like the UC3, but my eyes just have trouble trusting it. A lot of the shots looked fantastic, but with as much movement as it generates downlane, I worry that I would end up going through the face too much if I get it to the dry too soon, or miss left even a hair.

[@LuisNapoles]

I can definitely see what you mean on that!

[@markottone]

My purple hammer is my go to ball I love it

[@LuisNapoles]

NO DOUBT its an all time great

[@johnyarbrough9280]

What do you really think about the hammer 3-D offset have you bought with it before

[@LuisNapoles]

I haven't thrown it no

[@DrZombified]

Gotta admit the uc3 looks good but my buddies dad threw it for league the other night and was not getting it. But his booya pro did the job

[@LuisNapoles]

Ive heard really good things from the booya pro

[@derbullet]

Current bag is a Honey Badger Urethane Black U-dot Black track enforcer And Blue Ebonite Nitro. Note, nothing Pearl. Should I think about a Pearl? And would the rubicon UC3 be a viable option?

[@LuisNapoles]

UC3 would be the strongest ball in your bag

[@airammitchell682]

2 questions... Do we think we'll see another microcell ball from Motiv? Do we think we'll be seeing more urethane with bigger cores?

[@athlonen]

Don't know.. the biggest one that Hammer has is the Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane, but that won't see the light of day in the US. And with Hammer dropping 3 new Urethane Hammers early next year (2 solids, 1 Pearl), they won't have a core bigger than the catalog Purple Pearl Urethane.

[@LuisNapoles]

With as much as I LOVED the cover on the desert tank I hope motiv returns with a larger core in the cover from the desert

[@airammitchell682]

@@LuisNapoleswhere does the desert cover fall in terms of strength by comparison to these two?

[@kevinrussell5099]

I can't comment on the PH but a friend of mine has both these balls and is in love with the UC3, whereas the honeymoon with his PH was very short. I recently purchased the UC3 and saw a nice advantage to it over my usual reactive stuff on that it provides a small margin of error, whether in or outside target. One thing that has surprised me is how quickly this ball has lost its traction in the less than 20 games or so that I've used it. I'm now having to stand 5 boards right from where I was during the first half dozen games which has made it nothing more than a very good down and in ball. On same conditions I've gone from standing on 25 and crossing 10 at the arrows to standing at 19 and crossing 8. Any more angle than that and it won't take out the 10 pin. I clean it religiously after every 3 games so it's not a saturation issue. Anyone else see this with the UC3?

[@LuisNapoles]

UC3 seems like a cheat code LOL

[@coopergates9680]

Did it lane shine? Or what was the surface in the first game

[@kevinrussell5099]

@@coopergates9680 You would think so but in the past, any new balls I've bought took a few games on them to get broken in and hook better, not less like my UC3. Several months later now, the ball still hooks exactly as it did after that first 20 games and is very dependable on most conditions. According to my pro shop owner, all you need to clean this ball is alcohol, no special cleaners. It's been very consistent for the past few months.

[@johnyarbrough9280]

What do you think about 3-D offset Have you bowl with it Before

[@LuisNapoles]

I haven't thrown it

[@jax4654]

Being a free agent is the best because you can use the best balls from each company and create a great Arsenal

[@LuisNapoles]

I am liking doing that!

[@jeffthompson8033]

I have a question for you being a free agent do you see using both these balls like once you start losing the hold with the purple Hammer straight up get a little more playroom with the uc3

[@LuisNapoles]

YES! But and I can't stress this enough that I would only do that IF urethane is in play for said event

[@ericr768]

@@LuisNapoles What do you mean by this? Like if it is a short oil pattern where urethane would be potentially more important?

[@ksjlb2612]

So is the UC3 the polymer variety of urethane instead of pure urethane? I think therein lies all your differences if so. Purple Hammer rolls much like the classic urethanes of old albeit stronger. The Reactathane like in the Pitch Purple seems to me like what the UC3 is. Both have their pros and cons so it probably really is what fits your throwing style best is where you should go. I have always liked the pure urethane myself, but I grew up in that era. I am looking forward to reviews on the new Hammer urethanes that were announced.

[@LuisNapoles]

I’ll definitely try to get them. The purple hammer definitely absorbs some oil also

[@dp-r.est.8995]

Beginner here, how are you riding the edge of the lane on the other pattern without the ball going in the gutter? What are you doing with your release/arm, around the 11:00min mark. #new video material idea

[@LuisNapoles]

I’m playing the pattern. The oil pattern is very short so playing the extreme right is essential

[@noelfouts8189]

Due to 2 back surgeries, I can only really throw Urethane. I throw the purple Hammer now, just got a UC3, which one would you start with on a sport shot and house shot?

[@LuisNapoles]

It all depends on the volume and what part of the lane you’re trying to play

[@johnyarbrough9280]

My father taught me how to bowl Every time I practice I think about him Can you wait for the summer so I can join her summer league

[@LuisNapoles]

Nice! Bowl well!

[@2kdepression686]

I’ve always wondered if you’re sponsored by 900 are you allowed to make a video with a hammer or EBI ball?

[@LuisNapoles]

So since I decided to sign that contract with 900 Global I am only allowed to throw balls within the SPI umbrella (Storm, Roto Grip and 900 Global)

[@2kdepression686]

@@LuisNapoles I got you so you could make a video with the purple hammer like you did in this one you just can’t throw it in tournaments/league?

[@LuisNapoles]

@@2kdepression686 no lol I can’t throw anything at all anytime that’s not SPI umbrella. I shot this video before I signed with 900 Global

[@jamisonpeyton5459]

I honestly think it's the funniest thing that in comparison to the UC3, the Purple Hammer is being referred to as "Closer to oldschool urethane" in the comments. I don't disagree, but that means SPI might really have something modern in the thane department, regardless of if its "true thane", which is a meme in itself, considering how different urethane from the late 80's-early 90's is to today's lol

[@LuisNapoles]

Oh yea there’s nothing out today from any company that’s remotely close to urethane from back then

[@stompingpeak2043]

If you took the purple hammer or the uc3 back to the 80s or 90s you'd be called a God. These things would hook like a black widow on open bowling lol

[@blakeattig5426]

So When the Purple hammer gets to a point where it’s too clean in the fronts, would I want to go use the UC3 for backend?

[@LuisNapoles]

Yea that could be a good combo piece. When the purple starts to roll forward

[@blakeattig5426]

@@LuisNapoles Thanks! I’m a lefty so that helps a lot. I’ll be sticking using the Purple hammer much more, but the UC3 will be a complimentary ball for it

[@michaelcherry6010]

I'd like to see a tank blitz added to this comparison. I know the tank is microcell, but I'd like to see how close it is to the uc3.

[@LuisNapoles]

I don’t have a blitz to compare unfortunately

[@cryptonator1988]

Can we get rubiconn vs wolverine? That would be epic-!!! Thanks.

[@LuisNapoles]

Those would be on two completely different ends of the spectrum

[@markwilliamburright8160]

How do they roll on a pattern longer than house shot

[@LuisNapoles]

So in the video I am tagging below I threw the UC3 on the 2021 Open championships pattern on the fresh to start! Looks pretty dm good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJeYqneEYsqVsJI

[@mikecurtis3694]

I watched like you suggested and I hate to say it but the UC3 looked better in this video. How would the UC3 compare to the old Hammer black widow Urethane

[@LuisNapoles]

I agree! I liked the UC3 way more!

[@tlalexander3]

The UC3 has more of a short pin reactive look to me while the purple hammer looks more like what you expect from a urethane ball. So, I'm saying the UC3 is definitely stronger and more angular, while the purple hammer seems sooner and more gradual

[@LuisNapoles]

I think they make a great 1-2 punch

[@davidsoto1472]

Ditch the F...ing mask :-(

[@LuisNapoles]

@@davidsoto1472 I don’t understand how me wearing a mask affects you AT ALL. As soon as the mask mandate goes away and they let me film without a mask it’ll come off. Until then, I don’t wanna hear about the mask. Sit back and enjoy the content. I assure you the content will be the EXACT SAME with or without the mask

[@5macvideos]

@@davidsoto1472 the mic is mounted on his shirt. Doesn’t affect audio/acoustics like at all

[@kirtmorose]

Is the original Purple Hammer? Or post sale? There's a difference between them I hear.

[@LuisNapoles]

This is a new purple hammer

[@bowlingxp8345]

Nice video. A note if i may : Neither ball is a urethane. I think it adds to the confusion in our sport if we perpetuate misnomers. The video and comparison is great. But lets call them for what they are. Rubicon is either a Pearl, or a Pearl-urethane blend. And the Purple Hammer is also some reactive blend with "urethane". I can also notice between shots that the Rubicon is obviously more shiny than the Purple Hammer. So either the initial grit was not the same, or one got more shots than the other, or they get lane shined at different rates. Then on the sport pattern, when you talk, the Hammer is duller than when you used it on the easy shot. So i assume you resurfaced before going on the sport pattern. As you should. But the Rubicon still looks shiny.

[@LuisNapoles]

I call them for what the companies call them. Urethane is what they are labeled as and as such that’s what I call them lol

[@bowlingxp8345]

@@LuisNapoles Hm....it is confusing at times....Storm website and description seems to be labeling the Rubicon UC3 a Pearl. (or at least pearl mix). In their website, if you check the categories on the left panels and choose Pearl balls, UC3 is there. Hammer mentions that theirs is a pearlized coverstock as well (and as yourself mentioned, it absorbs some oil). What a ball is, and what the marketing department decides to call it, are not always the same, especially on weird blends :) It is possible that it may be illegal for them to just straight call them "urethane" . That could explain why they don't. And a question : How would the Desert Tank perform compared to these 2 ? In-between ?

[@matthewfowler5852]

Isn't the UC3 technically a reactathane if not mistaken doesn't the UC3 absorb oil

[@LuisNapoles]

its called Tour-Ethane is absorbs a little oil but no where near like reactive but the purple absorbs some also

[@igoramaral95]

I'm not sure they were this close... Despite you being on similar launch angles and having similar breakpoints, UC3 seems a bit cleaner though the fronts, more aggressive in the midlane and a bit more of a hook-set motion compared to the PH. It seems to be a better urethane ball to be played like reactive, when you dont want it to read the fronts too much like you normally do with the PH. Of course, this is all conjecturing based on somebody else throwing. I'm gonna get the Uc3 and see if I see that myself.

[@jerryalexander8803]

Yea, I agree

[@LuisNapoles]

When you do PLEASE let me know what you're thinking also! I know you love the PH so it'll be interesting to see what you think!

[@JeffWeselyan]

I have hard time reading it

[@clarkydm]

Is the UC3 a true urethane cover or is it more like the D Tank cover?

[@Fejix87]

I don't think it's an actual urethane cover. Seems more of a hybrid like the Fanatic BTU.

[@clarkydm]

@@Fejix87 Fanatic BTU pearl still a all time favorite ball of mine. Think I'm going to pull it off the shelf tonight. That sucker soaks up oil, I left it in the sun 3 strait days this summer more oil coming off of it than the entire Alberta oil sands reserve. Definitely not a urethane cover.

[@LuisNapoles]

So the tech sheet says its Tour-Ethane so honestly no idea lol but its being marketed as Urethane

[@dangriffiths1392]

Totally here for this comparison, but I think it's important to note the UC3 is an asym.

[@LuisNapoles]

I didnt say that in the video? Shot this a very long time ago and cant remember

[@johnyarbrough9280]

I'm just wondering who taught you how to bowl

[@LuisNapoles]

My old friend from back home David

[@danielfettes2954]

Also, you are the #Kingofcarry 🤣🤣

[@LuisNapoles]

#KingStatus!!! haha

[@wrathofpain5]

Okay this is something I really want to see. Does the UC3 absorb oil? Currently of the popular urethane balls, only the purple hammer acts like a true urethane and absolutely absorbs no oil. Purple tank absorbs oil, fast pitch and pitch black do too (at a slower rate than the tank). My question is does the UC3 absorb oil or is it a true urethane like the PH?

[@LuisNapoles]

So the purple hammer absolutely does absorb some oil. I have one and I’ve intentionally left it there overnight and it does absorb oil, the uc3 does as well a little. Way less than reactive though

[@bobjanicki9045]

Luis what weight do you throw

[@LuisNapoles]

15lbs for everything

[@bobjanicki9045]

I hurt my right arm I used 15 now im using 14 the ball is deflecting

[@mitchellportee150]

I have the purple Hammer.

[@LuisNapoles]

Nice!

[@drukohrs7446]

Uc3 is not meant to compete with purple. It’s meant to get a step after fast pitch or pitch black.

[@LuisNapoles]

This videos was just to see how the stack up against each other and let me tell you, ALL companies are trying to compete with a purple hammer lol

[@michaelmiller8418]

Should I use the Rubicon uc3 as a spare ball ?

[@LuisNapoles]

You can use any ball as a spare ball

[@michaelmiller8418]

@@LuisNapoles I was in the middle of watching one of your reviews, when you replied lol.

[@user-sy7cn8zx5h]

팔로슬루때 손목을왼쪽으로구부려놓고 공을 뒤집어서 샷을.엄지손가락의 등어리부분이좌로나우로 나뉘어지지않고중간형태로해서투구.크랭커스타일임.

[@LuisNapoles]

그것은 내가 내 친구에 대해 작업하고 있는 것입니다.

[@bunker5696]

@@LuisNapolesLuis speaks chines sheehs

[@johnyarbrough9280]

Good morning how are you doing today

[@LuisNapoles]

Fantastic!

[@brandonbowser5487]

black widow had a urethane and roto grip had the hot cell that was very strong

[@LuisNapoles]

I liked the hot cell! Didnt have the bw thongh

[@brandonbowser5487]

@@LuisNapoles same I had the hot cell didn’t have the bw but hot cell some times was the only ball I used especially on the house shoot I bowl on

[@hersheljones9467]

Comment section dont kill me lol uc3 and purple hammer good one two punch

[@LuisNapoles]

I agree with that! Start straighter in the hammer then get into the uc3!

[@jerryhollon6153]

LOL I don't think you would throw those at our house. I think those 2 would crap the bed throwing some of the lines we seen in this video. There would be a lot of very loose light hits, washouts, and some of those tosses would never make it to head pin. Of course you could make work but would have to slow down a lot and probably move right more. The inside line would work. We just don't have that kind of friction on the outside.

[@LuisNapoles]

Oh wow!!

[@jerryhollon6153]

@@LuisNapoles Bro! I think I lied! Those 2 balls would have been Bangin Thane tonight in my house!!!! Wooooooooooooooow! What a change!

[@leshopkins45]

Would love to see a lefty, using these balls.

[@LuisNapoles]

Has no lefty made this video yet? seems like a missed opportunity!

[@Jesusfanatic0711]

Symmetric and asymmetric cores that’s the difference really

[@LuisNapoles]

The cores don’t touch the lane so it matters way less than the cover

[@adamread2425]

UC3 on house, Purple Hammer on sport.

[@LuisNapoles]

Interesting!

[@mauricerobinson3515]

Isn’t the uc3 asymmetrical and I know the purple hammer is symmetrical

[@LuisNapoles]

Both of those statements are correct

[@David-jt5ry]

UC3 is way better than all Urethane ever made. Purple hammer i throw it for 4to6 months i didnt like it it hooked way to early and weak in the backend so i gave it away but it was good for a spare ball lol so i use Pitch Purple and UC3 and UC2

[@LuisNapoles]

I can see that

[@HuTi]

I love my UC3 but it’s definitely not pure urethane. It soaks the oil in, altough a bit slower rate than regular reactive balls.

[@LuisNapoles]

The problem with that statement as I’ve said many times before that all modern day “urethane” absorbs oil at some capacity. If we go by the rule is zero oil absorption then there’s no true urethane

[@HuTi]

@@LuisNapoles That's correct, thanks for the clarification! The UC3 still absorbs oil at much faster rate than any modern urethane ball I know. A bit slower than reactive covers though. The question is, should we extract the oil from it like we used to with the reactive resin balls or leave it as is?

[@ianhoneycutt3858]

I have neither, aaaaaaaand thats why I'm watching this video

[@LuisNapoles]

Well I hope it helps you decide!

[@ianhoneycutt3858]

@@LuisNapoles It did. I like the Hammer more. Thanks for the vid!

[@Rick_Schott]

It’s all opinion and subjective but to my eyes they are as different as I expected. I think the PH is still the goat thane ball, but the UC3 may be the goat “what do you mean this is thane?” ball. For me urethane is pretty much “if I have one I have one” but I’m not sure I’d feel that way about the UC3. PH, sure.

[@LuisNapoles]

Thats interesting

[@barberdav]

Brunswick U-motion is the best urethane ball

[@LuisNapoles]

IF and I mean a huge IF that was true then we’d see way more them and even the b7 staffers don’t throw it lol

[@11SEXMACHINE]

Your review seems to be the only one that's claiming these two balls are equal. The UC3 is stronger in the back end. It's more versatile by far. I'm not sure hiw with only 3 shots each you were able to come to the conclusion the cover on the hammer is stronger lol. I'm not a fan boy of either manufacturer.

[@LuisNapoles]

I’m not a “fan boy” of any company lol I was just calling them how I saw them. Had I done the comparison today I may have seen things differently but I don’t bs my reviews. I have an opinion and I gave said opinion

[@nicklausebay6092]

The uc3 is the just a black widow purple urethane but a different color lmao

[@LuisNapoles]

Oof! Thats the first im hearing that and I like that idea a lot lol

[@joseb7351]

1000 grit, that's pretty rough. I'll struggle

[@LuisNapoles]

Can always change the surface

[@joseb7351]

@@LuisNapoles just took the hustle to 4000 grit. House shot, need it to read just a Lil later.

[@bradmeyers3330]

I wouldn’t call the rubicon a true urethane cover Almost looks like a very weak reactive cover

[@LuisNapoles]

By that though I wouldn't call the PH a true urethane also cause that thing shapes like a MOFO hah a

[@IAmTheEggMan111]

UC 3 had better backend

[@LuisNapoles]

WAY!

[@firstchoice9335]

your arm swing drives me nuts . but its the same all the time . you also fall off your shot at times

[@LuisNapoles]

Yea I’m human and not perfect 😂

[@jkirkerx]

purple hammer

[@LuisNapoles]

How come?

[@jkirkerx]

@@LuisNapoles On your Viper Pattern demo, the Purple Hammer appeared smoother and more consistent, even with slight changes in ball speed and hand, and appeared to be more predictable and easier to read and adjust off of for me. The UC3 looked like it can get really sharp in change of direction, perhaps better for broken down Viper (outsides are toast, move inside to 3rd arrow), and would be hard for me at least to adjust off of and keep it in the same place over and over to continue scoring. I have the Purple Tank and were bowling on Viper in league right now, just one more brutal night left on this pattern. My Purple Tank appears a tad weaker than the Purple Hammer, and I don't trust the ball moving inside Viper.