Raw Hammer Solid and Pearl | Bowling Ball Review | Tournament Bag Worthy??

[@tristenparker6785]

I like the swirly colors because it’s easier for me to see the rotation on my ball. Yes, I know how weak or strong my rotation is when it comes off my hand but the swirly patterns help you actually see it.

[@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037]

I started with a swirly raw hammer and it actually tricked me into thinking I had more revs than I actually did. My second ball was a purple hammer with white grips, and that helped my realize that I was actually trash. Because of this, I’d be more inclined to recommend the solid color and get grips that stand out so you can clearly identify the rev speed.

[@bradleyassassin1327]

@@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 yep, i actually find the finger tips batter because they are only at one point on the ball instead of swirls all over the ball.

[@blakeschneider3804]

Swirly colors, helps me see where and when the ball is transitioning

[@215RICARDOSCOTT]

Facts💯💯💯

[@KwuNorthstar]

I like the swirly balls, helps me see when the ball transitions on the lane. With solid color balls it's hard for me to tell when the ball starts to transition, my idol pro is the only ball that I can read consistently.

[@Jackal_Blitz]

That's why you stick obnoxious colored grips in your finger holes

[@derekmason7507]

why i have orange finger grips in mine lol

[@IanNachtigall]

I hit my Black Solid with Storm Reacta-Shine cleaner/polish because I prefer a bit of shine. It went from leaving 10s with the box finish to hitting 5 baggers. For the price point you really can’t beat it and it will contend with its higher line contemporaries.

[@ObjectiveEthics]

Great review. Really impressive how well you can shape your shots! I use the Hammer Raw pearl for my spare shots because I can flatten it out really well for my 10 pin shots. I use the Hammer Web as my strike ball. Just shot 233 the other day for my 2nd best score lifetime. 👌

[@drivillain4967]

If they bring back something like the Raw Hammer Doom, that'd be an insta-buy for me. Loved that ball back in the day.

[@leegreenontheair2285]

I like dark color bowling balls because they don’t make my ball speed look any slower than what it is

[@baTonkaTruck]

Raw pearl is perfect for a burnt up house shot, so basically, almost all the time. If the lanes are fresh, or especially if there’s carry down, this ball is about as useful as plastic. I’m rev dominant so this is my go-to when bowling outside of league.

[@porkisthebestmeat8955]

I'm a new bowler with higher revs but pretty low speed and so it over hooks a lot for me

[@CWRuizTTV]

Won the solid, pink pearl and the hybrid all in raffles can't wait for them to come in

[@raymondevans9474]

My bowling alley is giving away a storm parallax hopefully I win it

[@nickbro97perales48]

Definitely the solid Black Hammer RAW is usually made for X and the blue and white RAW for / I just got myself the Motiv Pride Empire that hooks similar to the RAW while bashing through the bowling pins. Hate to amid it but the empire is the best one that my father got me

[@MsSnakke]

Please mention your line of attack. The lay down point, the target point and the breakpoint this will allow to have an understanding on the angles being used by you or your friends. Thanks

[@kylfoster51]

Like the swirl color over the solid, it looks better going down the lane when striking.

[@robinbargo4417]

I like to see the swirl so I can judge my ball rotation. I have a hyroad and the Phase 2. The Phase 2 visual rotation speaks volumes.

[@porkisthebestmeat8955]

I thought I made a mistake buying the pearl because everytime I played it would slide off into the right gutter, but I hit it with a 3000 pad and a little hit of 2000 to get it around 2500 and it plays perfectly

[@robertantio2530]

I hit mine with a 1500 grit last week and it performed wonderfully 👍

[@Adam-cp1dl]

The hybrid raw hammer has been really good for me especially for the price

[@TheNulGamer]

Nice , can’t wait for the review .

[@dzavasky05]

I just ordered the Raw Solid Black. I’m looking forward to trying it out. I haven’t bowled in leagues in over 20 years and am hoping to get back into practice to do so again.

[@joshgrim5324]

Just got the black and looking at getting the blue and white pearl. I would love to see a comparison with the hybrid

[@shadesXL1220]

I like a 2 color contrasting swirl. Something where I can really read the ball motion. 3rd or even 4th colors make it hard for me to see what the ball is doing

[@rudyseidl7645]

This was super well done. Thank you.

[@connorallen9711]

I like the wider camera view.

[@Harnessspirit]

I loved the hammer acid ball with good polish had an agressive hook toward the end

[@donthompson9862]

Odd question.in the summer or off league nights.on wooden lanes my brunswick twist is having a hard time.ive got people around me with house plastic balls goofing off killing my score. Can you recommend a ball that'll perform great on dry wood lanes?

[@WhiteBeltBowling]

I've always been one for colorful swirly balls. If a ball is a solid color, I get really insecure about my release because I can't see the rotation and tilt of the ball going down the lane.

[@guykoopa5887]

I’ve been looking for a solid color (black) ball for months. My pro shop had originally recommended a Brunswick Twist, but I’m definitely starting to lean toward the Raw Solid Black. I’m not a fan of the alien phlegm/American flag vomit balls and the Solid Black looks like a really good ball for a novice like me that has never had my own ball.

[@cstokes47]

Picked up the solid yesterday, recommend

[@guykoopa5887]

@@cstokes47 I’m still waiting for mine. I ordered it before Memorial Day weekend, but it just showed up a couple days ago. It still hasn’t been drilled, but I can’t wait to try it out! Apparently there was/is some sort of hitch in supply or backorder with the popular weights (14-15). I would’ve (sarcastically) thought that whatever venture capital group is handling Brunswick’s “former” bowling brands/acquisitions would’ve known that a ball that supposedly performs as well as the new Raw Hammers do, at the slightly higher than entry-level they’re priced at, would be a winner? Maybe it’s also that the whole country is getting back out of their cocoons and need new balls to fit their sausage fingers? We may never know.

[@GhostRaptor532]

Picked up the solid black a couple of weeks ago and i love it i can see the spin while going down the lane. Definitely recommend it

[@kasperbonsignore3531]

I have the solid raw the orange print is easy to see what the ball is doing my new go to ball

[@IanNachtigall]

I like black solid color bowling balls. I also prefer solid covers, not a huge fan of pearl covers.

[@machinethesun9243]

Thanks for the mirrored shots, it helps.

[@mikemcgovern9053]

Swirly. Preferably one bright and dark color. For visable rotation

[@FalcoODonnell]

You can have any colour you want... as long as it's black! (I have both solid and swirl, but prefer solid colours myself.) In all seriousness, I do love my Onyx Vibe so much, and it's great to know that the Hammer Raw has a (relatively) similar shape. I'll need to keep my eye out on this for the later part of league for myself! As usual, amazing work! The production value is great!

[@donthompson9862]

Your comment on bowling ball colors reminded me of ff1.you can have any beer 🍺 you want as long as its a carona 😆 🤣

[@-8_8-]

If they're going solid, can they at least make it look deep? I mean something to compete with the sheer beauty of that silver and teal spinning and sparkling down the lane?

[@BOWLINGPHREEK]

Hi, another great video. I have the Orange Vibe and in your opinion how does the Black RAW compare to the Orange Vibe? I ask cuz I'm looking for a solid to go above the Orange Vibe...Thanks, Jake

[@jrproshop]

The amount of hook is about the same for both balls. The solid Raw Hammer hooks a bit earlier and will give you a smoother ball motion than the Vibe

[@brianmercure9558]

Def like the swirly colors

[@ralphschillo6325]

If you're lookin' for pretty, go for the pearl. If you are looking for consistency and more pins, go for the solid.

[@poggergen1937]

Heya! I currently use an Ebonite stinger pearl, and I feel that it is unfortunately too reactive for me. It always hooks too much… Would the Raw hammer solid be a good step down, or should I get a Pitch Black?

[@jrproshop]

The Raw hooks as much as the Stinger, id suggest urethane as a ball down. Either a Pitch Black or Attitude Control

[@poggergen1937]

@@jrproshop Hmmm… Would a brunswick twist be any good for me?

[@thomasalexander9211]

I love the teal color better! Prettier going down the lane than black.

[@justinc5998]

Strange I'm only noticing now Barks uses a 6 step approach. lol Anyway I'm def a solid color guy, plain black or black pearl...dark blue is nice too, though I do notice balls with blue in it tend to go farther down the lane compared to other colors in my experience.

[@jrproshop]

I recently switched from 5 steps to 6. Good catch!

[@machinethesun9243]

Noticed that too, what does a 6 step do for Barks?

[@djiq4644]

I noticed it myself. Also noticed that you look like you plant as well. Was thinking on trying this. I’m righty but curious. What foot do you start moving with?

[@djiq4644]

What layout did you use on the solid?

[@Sonnydaz]

I’m a new fingertip bowler and having problems getting my ball to hook. I’m liking the solid Raw Hammer and thinking about purchasing it. I would appreciate your expert opinion.

[@JP-bv4tx]

Is the raw hammer black a urethane cover? I’m confused

[@anthonyparker6046]

Yup. I would like a solid color pearl? no but a nearly solid color (just one color) in a pearl? - without sparkles

[@victorbogen1558]

u want more hook use surfus on it if u want controlable ball speed but shin on it

[@willdathrill713]

I have the Raw hammer doom. Which one thats similar to it

[@history4675]

How would the solid compare to the Web Tour? I know the Raw has a higher rg and diff, but I only have one fresh web tour left, and want something similar in motion.

[@jrproshop]

With the RG being higher and the cover not being as strong as the Web Tour, the Raw Hammer definitely gets down the lane further, but the shape down lane seems very similar

[@mrwpfootball]

Yessir my guy barks is back #teamLefty finally ‼️‼️‼️

[@thomasalexander9211]

I like the blue and silver one.

[@faschuck]

I prefer the black solid because I just roll old-school like that (bowling joke, btw…LOL). Also, I noticed here that the solid just carried better than the pearl overall…

[@teeghost239]

Would this be a good ball between my nu blue and bw 2.0 hybrid?

[@robertreinoehl2805]

The pearl is like the old raw hammer toxic, the solid is the doom I believe

[@grantschoeck]

Is the orange/black pattern of this ball going to react like the all black?

[@jrproshop]

Being a hybrid, and having a shinier finish, I’d expect the black/orange to be closer to the pearl.

[@jonbennett1624]

Just picked up the pearl raw hammer bowled my first 200 game it was a 207 and I just started 3 months ago

[@ObjectiveEthics]

GG bro! I just got back into bowling after 30 years. The advanced technology is staggering! I bought a Hammer Web as a primary ball and a Hammer Raw pearl for shooting spares. Just shot 233 the other day. I am very impressed!

[@josephcancino71]

On the raw hammer black- are your holes finger tip?

[@jrproshop]

Yes

[@melvintang5351]

I prefer all my ball solid in color or numbers of color almost to solid..

[@sirvenomik]

i alwyas like a swirly color so i can see the ball motion a bit better

[@Ezi0AuditoreDiFirenz]

Do you recommend the solid for dry lanes? Or this Pearl much better for the dry lanes??

[@jrproshop]

Both would be good option for dryer lanes. I think the pearl will better suited for dry lanes/transition. The solid would be better on the fresh

[@Ezi0AuditoreDiFirenz]

@@jrproshop have you tried the hybrid? Is it similar to the Pearl version? Was thinking of getting the pear version but the hybrid colours are much more attractive. Black and orange go together very well like a one-two combo

[@offeraldfitzgeraldjr3719]

I have the fugitive pearl and raw silver blue pearl. My fugitive is a lot stronger, then my raw

[@clintharris8818]

Solid colors of course

[@hersheljones9467]

I have mixed feelings on which I like more but how does raw hammer compare to a tropical surge

[@jrproshop]

They’re definitely stronger than the Tropicals. Closer to what you’d get in the Match Up series

[@johnniec2861]

Hes got the Ryan Ciminelli arm look with the Big left arm and small Right arm LOL

[@jrproshop]

Haha totally!

[@Mainzer74]

Solid colors

[@enigma8464]

I have a hustle inc (pure solid blue) and a parallax (swirly colour). I love both of them, i never really paid too much attention to colour. I loved the mirrored shots btw, that looked awesome. How does the Raw hammer compare in price to something like the Physix and Parallax that just came out? You obviously said it was cheaper, but i'd love to know how much cheaper lol

[@jrproshop]

I think the Parallax and Proton Physix are about $175 online, these are closer to the $100 mark

[@amarrbryant5571]

The raw hammer will be a touch earlier and may be a bit more continuous compared to the hustle

[@alecgp1]

Will you be reviewing the hybrid version?

[@jrproshop]

Just the Solid and the Pearl unfortunately. The hybrid should fit right in between though

[@adventuresfloridatothailan5217]

how about the RAW hybrid orange/black?

[@jrproshop]

The hybrid fits somewhere in between. Closer to the pearl in reaction I’d say

[@TheWuky22]

@@jrproshopI can confirm this. I’ve owned all three and the orange/black hybrid reacted much more similarly to my silver/teal pearl than it did with my solid black.

[@davidhensel7666]

Multicolored balls all the way

[@MM-kp4im]

Is the raw hammer solid a good ball for a beginner? Only been bowling for 6 months.

[@jrproshop]

Absolutely! Perfect for someone looking through get their first reactive ball

[@Raydr]

What layout was used on the pearl?

[@jrproshop]

60 x 4 x 35

[@jaimehancock2486]

Is that a medium oil ?

[@Jake61Haight]

I like the solid better

[@countryflowers1310]

Which of the 3 Raws is closest to the Orange Vibe?

[@jrproshop]

Probably the solid

[@countryflowers1310]

Thanks for the response. Would you say the orange vibe is a lower hooking ball compared to the Raw series? Thanks

[@usdsk8r1231]

did you guys swap mics? Sounds different on commentary

[@jrproshop]

Yep, first time trying out the new mics. How do they sound?

[@usdsk8r1231]

@@jrproshop I liked the other ones better. These sort of sound like a cheap gaming headset

[@jimward278]

is the raw black hammer simlar to the radical bouns pearl

[@jrproshop]

Similar yes, but the Bonus is just a stronger ball that can handle more oil

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Barks, you gonna do the Purple Hammer Re-release? 👀

[@jrproshop]

Oh yeah! Can’t wait for the new one!

[@CurtisL8.3066]

@@jrproshop did you see keven Williams’ vid? Thing looks sick as hell.

[@TennisObsessed]

Lefty power! Me too!

[@itsgema5888]

Solid color for sure

[@geneasai3709]

I would find your review more helpful if you identified how you drilled the balls.

[@jonathanruiz4033]

Go to a pro shop. They’ll help you out.

[@geneasai3709]

@@jonathanruiz4033 unfortunately I live in Kona on the Big Island and there’s no pro shop here. There is a man that drills balls in Hilo on the other side of the island. We’re pretty much on our own here.

[@victorbogen1558]

I knowest to get strikes u need slow ball speed and more rpm

[@efrainsantiago888]

What layout did you use on the solid?

[@jrproshop]

50 x 4 x 35. Puts the pin above my ring finger

[@lucasteeples8893]

This should be interesting...

[@Shortcircuit220]

Us lefties mirror what right-handers show us in our head automatically The righties- OMG that Lefty's ball reaction looks like someone explaining quadratic equations in Klingon! Where is the premier pro we have to fix this! *Sees mirrored video* Oh... Why does he play straight?

[@victorbogen1558]

Try doing Jakob butturff bowling style u carrie more pins 😂😂🤣🤣

[@aidan-io4kj]

swirl only cause i have the raw hammer in that color

[@Joey_Westside]

I can’t comment because you spelled it “colours “ and I’m so American that I can’t allow it. But solid…

[@craigheverly9868]

solid

[@brettrobbins2707]

When I see Hammer in the title I know I'm only getting 1 min and 30 secs of Jungo 😢

[@Blue-cq2hl]

Swirly balls carry better and strike more. You can't argue with science.

[@anthonypalmer6513]

I hate solid colors, they are boring and harken me back to throwing house balls. Swirls, contrasting colors, or cool designs are always going to sell me more than just a plain color.

[@pstrbobmarcelo]

I choose hammer solid By Bob marcelo

[@bgfoamable]

everything is backwards. lol

[@2newphonejohnson724]

All you guys talk bowleneese . New bowlers are scratching their heads! I’m 77 snd haven’t bowled in 40 years. I have raw hammer and can’t throw it the same way twice ! I’m confused

[@jesusiseverything2174]

Solid colors