Roto Grip UC3 vs New Purple Hammer | Full Review with JR Raymond and 2 Cameras

[@MsSnakke]

Appreciate if you can do a video on when to change hand position based on ball roll and the reaction on the lane

[@b.williebeamon3540]

Love my UC3 ball. Had it a few weeks and starting to really get a good feel for it and really good results.

[@nordattack]

JR, thank you for re-posting this video in 4K. Looks wonderful!

[@ItsKeelo]

Brother I respect the leg day😂😂 I don’t do squats, I only leg press simply because it takes the load of my back really. Definitely a great way to pick up your speed!

[@tristanfunkbowl]

The kid at 4:34 had me nervous. Great video!

[@mikelombard21]

Ive been looking into the Pyramid Pathogen Plague black urethane. Im not a very good bowler so I feel like these stronger urethanes would be too much. Thoughts on the Pathogen plague for a novice bowler?

[@McCollum2009]

That was the first new ball that I bought. Its definitely a stronger solid urethane compared to the Black Hammer. I feel like it fits right with the Pitch black in overall hook and back end. The pathogen plague loves heaver oil patterns when the lane starts to dry out too much it starts up too soon and rolls out before it can cover too many boards. For a beginner its a great ball. If you're looking for a great ball for league at the same lower price point id lean more towards the green pathogen or the green/orange pathogen x2. Same core and around around the same overall board coverage but with a reactive coverstock which works a bit better on the typical league patterns. If you want a smoother motion with the Reactive balls like the green Pathogen you can always sand it down with a 1000 or 2000 grit pad and it hook pretty similar to the Black pathogen plague.

[@BMcKinney]

UC3 is gonna be a good tournament piece for sure.

[@batl_born702]

I have both balls and both stay in my bag. The UC3 is a monster, I can just keep moving left and it keeps striking.

[@nordattack]

JR, could you please, please, please review the Pitch Black? Pitch Black has been a reference standard in urethane bowling balls for many years. Many major tournaments have been won with it. I would love to see how it compares to the New Purple and UC3 and even Double Cross.

[@joecerar9303]

Is it possible the UC3 is not a pure urethane? During oil absorption testing it actually absorbed oil, albeit more slowly than dull reactives. The hammer urethanes did not absorb any oil

[@ImlegaliSwear]

It’s not. It’s a hybrid.

[@michaelbraun5943]

What will some polish on the UC3 do? 🤔

[@JR-gr9yx]

You should watch Darren Tang's recent video where his brother showed his polished uc3 and almost performed like its a pearl ball 👍🏼

[@remington1439]

Hammer definitely has changed to a early stage, but I’m getting the UC3 from Lee. The Hybrid Hyped Lee did me a 30x4.1/2x80 pin down (med oil) and Bud it’s a good ball’ thinking Of pin up on UC3 since the core is sooo Strong? Thanks JR for a great video. Love this purple hammer more than my last year one, lol

[@georgefrench6367]

Throughout all of your videos it looks like your hand release is from the same position even when you are getting your hand around. Any chance of getting close up of your releases. Also a face on of each of the ways you hold the ball would be good. Thanks

[@knep24]

I want a lemonade

[@GhostofKaiser]

Have seen the UC3 in action for over a month now and it's ridiculous. Mr. Raymond, do you feel it would be a better comparison to use the UC3 with, example, the BW Purple Urethane (if you have one/can get one), since they're both asym urethane balls? Not dissuading from this comparison at all, because it's quite good.

[@Cosmuh]

6:30 made me chuckle

[@briguyinsi]

I’m starting to see this UC3 show up on house shots a lot, but I’m not sure how I feel about that yet... Such a unique piece though, looks great, rolls great.

[@chrisdriehurst9641]

UC3 slaps, 2 sets - 692,704 (212) average

[@remington1439]

JR’ I asked Lee to drill my UC3 @ 4.1/2x3.1/2x2.1/2 what a Beast Bro.HSE shot I could use it all 3 games, but don’t. But being lefty I can lol.. I wish we could see this two on fresh?

[@joshg218]

Epsom salt bath will help your legs. Stretch before AND AFTER workouts.

[@feddyvonwigglestein3481]

At some point you kind of want urethane to NOT be strong, and to hold. I think if I had a UC3, I'd make sure I also have another urethane option with a more traditional type of shape to it.

[@stompingpeak2043]

It won't be super strong for 99% of people though. These balls do hook alot with professional releases. I mean several pros can make a spare ball look viable. It's a consistent ball that has solid performance. Yet you can throw it straighter if need be

[@mickeysambor9070]

UC3 is definitely a ball I will have in my bag. Don’t know why you would do a comparison on lanes that were burnt and not oiled for days. I enjoy your posts but lane conditions matter and may not represent when specific balls would/should be used.

[@vincepalmer9518]

My Pro Shop operator told me to hit my Purple Hammer with a 500 pad before each session, do you agree? Do you do anything to the surface of your Purple Hammer?

[@Fluffyguy958]

That depends on what you want your purple hammer to do. If you want it to be early and smoother? Keep 500 grit on it. Want it to go a little longer? Either use a higher grit pad or let it lane shine. Mine has barely shined at all after quite a few games though.

[@vincepalmer9518]

@@Fluffyguy958 Thanks for the input..

[@sebl9710]

Double cross vs Purple hammer next?

[@joepic85]

Does this fuck the oil up on houseshot like the other urethanes?

[@jakesnussbuster3565]

Of course

[@hamboner2]

You young guys kill me. I’m old enough I can remember when resin “fucked up the shot” for urethane. Didn’t stop y’all from using it though…..

[@cardinalcopium5088]

Not really. I've thrown mine a couple weeks now and the other bowlers still score just fine. The fact that it flares a lot helps tremendously.

[@ScottDavis-i5l]

Thumbs up as soon as the lemonade was promised! Great video otherwise as well.

[@stompingpeak2043]

Uc3 definitely looks like the best urethane on the market right now. If I was looking for a urethane that would be the choice lol. Everyone seems to be balling with it so much that every company might bring more urethane to the market

[@paynejj]

Your boy is awesome.

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk to tech bowling ball Jr Raymond

[@victorbogen1558]

Good luck cuse kyle sherman and pate made 12th place and lis jahnson made 13th right behind them but didn't make the cut she out

[@sneedtw]

Almost the same hook one's just all cover and one 's just all core.

[@brettrobbins2707]

UC3 ball of the year

[@m.wilson2624]

Last I knew ez Slide was legal.

[@BowlerXcom]

Not on your shoes

[@alonzodove696]

Not a fair comparison buddy put the same layout in both balls then test

[@CKBowling1]

layout is only about 10% of it. Surface is what matters most

[@alonzodove696]

I know @c k I’m jus messing with him