NU BLUE HAMMER | Deep Dive into the Ball That Sent Shockwaves Through Bowling

[@xsvtoys]

This is the best NU video of the dozens that have surfaced, by far.

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for watching

[@Thumper1968]

Absolutely.

[@butchcoolidge3261]

Totally agree. And of many of the new releases that I have recently seen, this one looks more consistent with less over under. I could definitely use Nu Blue in league.

[@MrBARishel]

Pro level tease at the end of that video. Another CTD product that will change the game again.....

[@Ctdbowling]

Appreciate you watching until the end

[@herbieholland5800]

Wow I have been bowling for over 50 years and this was a great learning experience of different balls and how they react and work thank you.

[@travistackett57]

Ahhhh man! You can’t leave us hanging like that! lol…. I saw that and my jaw dropped. I went to one step after knee surgery… still have a ton of power. Throwing 18mph and north of 400 rev and still struggle keeping it left (I’m a lefty) of the head pin on most of my balls with a house shot. And that’s even after trying different layouts. I will keep my eye open for that video/product!

[@Thumper1968]

Just now found you from JR Raymond's last video on the Nu Blue, where he recommended this video. I was not disappointed. However, I am in absolute AWE over that undrilled Nu-Line X-Calibur on the table. That ball brings back so many memories for me. It was the catalyst that completely changed our sport. And I had one very early on. I'd kill for one now. I'd display it as the pride of my collection. Subscribed.

[@SamFisher300]

It’s been said once, and probably will be said 1000 more times not every bowling ball is made for everybody

[@brunsnick]

Nice vid! And sweet set up there! 👏

[@josephmarinucci9073]

Loving the NU Blue Hammer to play the friction on a wet/dry house shot.

[@anthonygeisert6158]

I do appreciate hearing your knowledge and watching you actually throwing!

[@mireally]

Could it be a new CTD spray on product announcement in our future called "That Urethane Stuff" perhaps?

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

I was intrigued as soon as I heard of the existence of this ball. It seems that the people who developed this are trying to preserve the early ball motion of the Purple Pearl Hammer without having to make the cover harder to comply with the new PBA rules of hardness for urethane and urethane-like balls. I bet they had a ball developing and naming this ball, and I love the name because it definitely seems like a snarky jab at the PBA rules committee who have outlawed the Purple Pearl Hammer. From what I’ve seen here in your presentation I think I like everything about the NU Hammer except the color. I really like the forgiveness of the urethane-like motion, and it seems like that is exactly what a lot of medium-skilled bowlers, myself included, would need on spotty lane conditions. I’ve drilled balls for over 25 years for an outfit that continued to carry SMU type urethane balls for years after most bowlers had converted to resin, and I used to recommend urethane for bowlers in the 140-180 average range who were wanting to upgrade from their plastic balls. The inherent forgiveness of urethane is a good choice for bowlers of that skill level. As I grow older and my physical ability declines I am sorry that I got rid of my urethane balls when I jumped on the reactive bandwagon. A couple of those old pieces would be helpful to me now, but it’s probably a moot point because those balls are too heavy for me anyway. I was really glad to see the urethane balls making a comeback, even though they were being used mostly by high-speed, high-rev players. I am the exact opposite of those power players but I find it easier to keep the ball in the pocket with urethane. Occasionally I string a few strikes, but mostly I am just happy with filling frames. I can live with weak tens and the occasional 8-10 split. Overall, the comeback of urethane has been a big help to me. Lastly, I’d like to thank you for your channel. I find your intelligent, easygoing style relaxing, engaging and educational. Great review on the new Hammer, and great channel overall!

[@dariusabron6425]

Really appreciate this comment

[@scottashley3906]

Excellent job Ronald. I can’t wait to get the chance to meet you in person. Keep up the great work.🤙🏿🤙🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯

[@bobbydavis632]

Reminds me of my Boy Blue and what it did! Just now being able to watch this video. Can't wait!

[@joemandarino9818]

Extremely informative as always! Nice touch at the end too 😉

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for watching

[@johnrocksvold9105]

Awesome cliffhanger! Great comparison. I don't throw urethane, but I like the way this ball looks.

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for watching

[@joeeich3207]

Man that was a tease at the end lol cant wait to tey the new product

[@DrJAFox]

Ron, I would love to see a comparison of the Blue Hammer to a Motiv MCP ball like the Carbide Tank and hear your thoughts.

[@jerryhollon6153]

Agree....I'd throw in the UC3 as well :)

[@evanirde-purcell737]

Awesome comparison video! I see two things interesting in the video 😂 can wait for both to be available. Very sneaky Mr. Hickland Jr.😂

[@miketratnik5825]

You found a way to "fill" the pores in the surface without throwing hundreds of games?!?! Always wondered if it was possible and get it to hold. Can't wait to get more info!

[@robertdinger2125]

Since the product has dropped already. TruCut Gloss! I enjoyed seeing the difference on the Mindset. First video I've seen with it applied.

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@SamFisher300]

Purple Reactive has been Money for me this year

[@dawmlw]

Excellent comparison and demonstrations. BTW, you are throwing the ball a heck of a lot better.

[@Steve-c8e]

I have your scanner and the Not Urethane ball and I’ve found it stabilizes around 1500. I started league with 1500. Including practice i threw 25 shots. After 3 games the NU scanned at 4000. After cleaning the NU was back to 1500

[@DevonshireH]

I cant wait to see how different it can be with surface adjustments/polish.

[@brettrobbins2707]

Yeah boy, im gonna need me some of that Urethane juice you got there for sure

[@Ctdbowling]

I appreciate you watching till the end.

[@mikewrobel2881]

​@Ctdbowling You left us hanging! I wish I could change one of my balls to get that urethane like motion. I just pulled out my Motiv Recon rx Silver 14 lb high RG low diff ball to see if I can play the dry on my 13 to 1 41 ft 19 mil house shot. I'm a lefty with 11-12 mph on screen was considering the nu blue hammer.

[@davidroberts2731]

Great video. Will be trying some of black juice

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for watching

[@warrenwarrdavis1743]

Nice ending... A compound, possibly, to have the surface hook early. Interested in how long the surface lasts vs. urethane, and the hardness difference.

[@CliftonDon74]

Great video Ron! I like seeing the tech specs on this Not Urethane BA Blue Hammer. Curious of how you tamed that Mindset! Bowling ball alchemy???

[@williamfreitas7016]

I like the new intro

[@dennismcclintock3154]

Hey Ron. I I know this is an older video. But by chance think you could do a comparison with the Hammer NU vs the Radical Big Bite NU too see any difference thank you keep a rockin

[@itsthe4seaons]

Interesting product teaser! As a Regional Staffer, I'll be looking forward to seeing how it works and if the "mystery Juice" can be removed from the ball. Reason why I ask is I do not need a urethane ball, due to not bowling on conditions that need it, but i do bowl one tournament a yearthat looks to be a urethane shot.

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for watching

[@johngonzalez8973]

Thank you for all you do for us! Anyone know which shammy he is using?

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

I'm waiting for Hammer to do a Black Widow with the Not Urethane coverstock. If they do that, I'm pre ordering it.

[@mikewrobel2881]

Black Widow 3.0

[@jdnance168]

Definitely. I throw a pink widow urethane in tourneys but it destroys hous shots. I'll be second in line behind ya to get one!

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

@@jdnance168 It does distroy on house shots

[@David-ko9vy]

I agree with the below request. I have found my eyes see "Urethane" better than "Resin" in general. Of course patterns will dictate that at times. I'm guessing what you are saying with this video is that the main reason the ball can call itself "Not Urethane" is that it absorbs oil at a higher rate than traditional "Urethane". Do you know if the MCP balls have the absorption rate difference that qualify them as "not banned"? Also, the "Product" you use on the mindset at the end. I found that interesting as it did seem to give the ball a more "Urethan Like" read. I'm wondering what that product is and do you sell it? If so also how long does it last on the ball?

[@wingracer1614]

MCP balls do not absorb oil much and thus are classified as "urethane like" by the PBA and must meet the same hardness requirement as urethane. But who cares? No one is throwing MCP in the PBA

[@dsidesiv]

Will that magic elixir that gives reactive balls urethane like reaction be available to purchase?

[@Ctdbowling]

It will be available later this year

[@MrOsmodeus]

we're almost out of year@@Ctdbowling

[@Ctdbowling]

@@MrOsmodeus true, maybe early next year then?

[@terryyorty1732]

500 grit works great on my NU.

[@mhoward6073]

Looks like the reaction change from the old product with the slip agent in it I think it was the wow factor TR

[@mikebechtel2894]

What product did you use on the Mindset?

[@Ctdbowling]

Urethane or maybe it's Not Urethane? 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrCpayne009]

Im a national staffer. Love the breakdown and the comparison on the NU, the purple urethane and purple reactive. The $1,000,000 ? Is what's in the black bottle at the end of the video 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Ctdbowling]

We don't know what is in it but we do know what it does to the ball.

[@Deadflush]

@@Ctdbowling I need the stuff in the bottle....just take my money!

[@mariansowinski8967]

​@@CtdbowlingHow can you not know what is in the black bottle? Who developed it?

[@free2befree]

This was the easiest... Use urethane until the shot is gone video.I have come across. Thank you.

[@jdnance168]

Ok..... NU blu lane shines. I was wondering about that. Great video! Though i have one complaint. The cliffhanger at the end! 🤯😲 gotta know what the magic sauce is!

[@jerryhollon6153]

What is, or is there a surface level, sanded or polished, that you with your best guestimation, will make the make the NU just like the Purple?

[@MyGuaraguao]

How about checking the cover from its original finish and after all the shots of the NU ball.

[@denmanfite3156]

He did say they were all sanded 500. Do you need to see that to believe it for some particular reason?

[@MyGuaraguao]

The other thing that needs to be check is the hardness of the ball at its start and its use. Because that was the main concern of the PBA in regards to the urethane material, that it will get softer with its usage.

[@adrsit]

Is it because of the lower grit finish (500, 1000) that makes Urethane rolls early? Or Urethane, by nature of the material, rolls earlier than reactive even solid reactive?

[@michaelgallucci4085]

Ron, I'm a older bowler and lefty with low speed and low rev stroker style bowler. I have the purple reactive- is the NU a ball for my arsenal

[@denmanfite3156]

I am very curious what causes the cover stocks to change surface faster if the durometer measurements of the two materials are nearly the same (and urethane is accused of being "soft")

[@JrFreak300]

1 handed lefty here... 500rpm, 16-18 mph. I'll be drilling one out.

[@maxih.7231]

XCalibur is such a nice ball

[@fittech5370]

It would be nice to get on the lanes with this

[@GreatEighp]

Could you use Amp'd on the NU Blue? How many games does that last?

[@Ctdbowling]

It's reactive so yes you can use AMP'D, but a regular reactive ball would do the same thing

[@brandocruz8012]

Can you tell me if it is a good or bad idea to clean the Purple Hammer Pearl with the light purple pin? Was told never to clean it but saw you clean it.

[@Ctdbowling]

Yes you should clean your bowling ball

[@ricardosantiago5058]

What’s the name of that spray that you used on the bowl the mindset

[@Ctdbowling]

ctdbowling.com/products/trucut-gloss-powered-by-turtle-wax

[@thomasmason5997]

How does the tour dynamics fit your game. Is that another ball that is more suited for higher-rev players?

[@kyleandreas2009]

Do you sell that ball cup/towel yet? Couldn’t find it in the site

[@Ctdbowling]

Future product, nice catch

[@kyleandreas2009]

I’ve wanted a product like that for the longest time! Looking forward to its release!

[@chipwhite7170]

Oh sh#t Ron, you might have lightning in a bottle there, im 60 uear old 1 handed thumbless bowler from the 90's still throwing 16lbs so my ball speed is down. You just might have something there that will put alot of equipment back in my hand! Cant wait to see!

[@crankshop9349]

What was that additive on the last Mindset

[@earthwormjim7310]

The NU blue hooks like a urethane does the first couple shots before it tames down.

[@marke219]

My NU Blue gets way dirtier faster than any other....must be the resin type

[@jtemplephotography4887]

What is that stuff you put on the mindset? Tell me you have a new product coming cause I need that.

[@Ctdbowling]

Black bottle stuff lol

[@grillmaster95]

I really wish there was more transparency in coverstock performance that companies put out. A more consumer friendly scale of coverstock strength (maybe just saying what the oil absorption rate or some other metric) so people can understand better exactly what they're buying. Calling something "not urethane" or "micro cell polymer" or even some of the fancy names like "reserve blend 801" just seems borderline predatory from a consumer's perspective

[@scibbs188407]

Ok we need to see that mindset again. What did you do??

[@jasonwarden1870]

turtle wax done added some was to that bottle?

[@denmanfite3156]

Regarding that last product teaser... I have a weird feeling people should just buy a ball for their particular conditions. Dry lanes/low volume you probably shouldn't be throwing a Gem sanded at 500. If you use your pliers as a hammer you're gonna have a bad time. If you use a heavy oil bowling ball on the wrong conditions, you're also going to have a bad time.

[@Ctdbowling]

What if you could turn your pliers into a hammer and vice versa? Wouldn't that make for an interesting tool set?

[@DannyD22]

Idk what in that bottle but i need some of that.

[@Ctdbowling]

Thanks for watching

[@randyheiser5367]

So are we getting a new beginning to the ending?

[@Ctdbowling]

I think so

[@randyheiser5367]

@@Ctdbowling looking forward to it.

[@vance836]

Makes me wonder if they put the minimum amount of plasticizer in the ball to qualify as "not urethane". Not sure what the requirements are regarding this. Does USBC require a certain amount of plasticizer in every ball and are all balls the same? As an example; if you could drain out the plasticizer from a given ball; do you end up with 1 oz, 2 oz, 6 oz???? Maybe the NU has 1 oz whereas a normal resin ball has closer to 6 oz? Know this probably sounds like a crazy idea.

[@TheFoodReview]

I was thinking the same...probably the lowest amount possible to make it barely reactive

[@revilnemessis7166]

Looks like we are getting a nu not turtle wax polish, because the 2nd Mindset has a little sheen to the coverstock compared to the untouched Mindset.

[@Jbmccain86]

What is that stuff at the end and why don’t I have some? 😂

[@Ctdbowling]

Give it some time and you will be able to get it.

[@isaysee2]

Urethane does "NOT" absorb oil ??? 🤔

[@Ctdbowling]

Correct

[@erikknudson3077]

hahahah we need specto running

[@ronduncan3969]

The NU looks like something us slower, less rev’s guys could use for league…that being said, whatcha got in the bottle? 🤔🤷‍♂️😊

[@Ctdbowling]

I agree and whatever is in that black bottle may be helpful too.

[@terryyorty1732]

NU is stronger in the backends.

[@cozzi67]

If the Purple Hammer is Flaring then why do people complain about carry so much ?

[@terryyorty1732]

You need to wipe off that ball each time.

[@Calebs.bowling]

He didn’t get just any reactive ball he got the original reactive ball.

[@Ctdbowling]

#1

[@333MhzWasBest]

I see what you did there, sell me the bottle, take my money!!!!!

[@Ctdbowling]

ctdbowling.com/products/trucut-gloss-powered-by-turtle-wax

[@Leonardodo]

Would have been amazing if it had been "NU Purple Hammer "

[@Ctdbowling]

That ball is called purple reactive.

[@upstatebassing3437]

That has to be some sort of an almost wax you put on to get the mindset to act like urethane...

[@GracieGarage]

You talk about a cliff hanger

[@pethomas1223]

Come on CEO! You are getting as bad as an MCU movie with the Teaser at the end! #WhatsInTheBlackBottle

[@greenmachine6146]

I was curious who the CEO of CTD was but he cleared it up right away!

[@Ctdbowling]

😂😂😂 I love the MCU

[@pethomas1223]

@@Ctdbowling I love the MCU as well, but some of these cliffhangers be killing me! Watching Loki season 2 right now and this Thursday cannot come soon enough! S2E4 was 🍌🍌🍌's!!! And the ending...🤯

[@mariansowinski8967]

Would have liked to have seen a surface scan on both mindsets, after they were thrown.