THE NEW PURPLE HAMMER | Hammer Purple Solid Reactive | Bowling Ball Review

[@Jackal_Blitz]

I really wish people with quit with the whole "urethane isn't for house shots" line like it's a rule. Bowling is about matching the ball, your speed, your revs, and the lane conditions. Barker's first shot could have gotten to the pocket with more speed, and his second could have recovered with more revs. Does the reactive look better? For Barks in this situation, yes. But not every bowler is Barks, and not every house shot is Carbon. For players with higher revs, a typical house shot boxes them in pretty badly. Playing straight is just not feasible - reactives will hook too early. Moving in and creating angle is the obvious next move, but throwing anything right of 10 is going to bounce the ball really hard, which tempts splits. Moving in even further and shimming the ball to the pocket by having it exit the oil left of ten is a dangerous game as well as it forces you to stay up the back of the ball to get it to not overhook. You have to play a pretty tight line 99% of the time. Urethane addresses all of these easily. It responds well to hand position changes, doesn't overreact off of dry, and gets fantastic traction in puddles. It's hands-down the best coverstock possible for blending out wet/dry conditions, which is exactly what a house shot is. I get it - it doesn't work for a lot of people, but spouting off maxims like this is just lazy and irresponsible. It misguides viewers by giving them rules with no context, that they then repeat and follow without even knowing what they're saying or why they're saying it. It's the same thing with people blaming urethane for carrydown [it's the lack of core flare, not urethane]. You guys should do better than this.

[@gemodorgon2365]

I don’t recall him ever saying that it’s an absolute that you should never throw urethane on house, he just said it generally (for most people) doesn’t look that great. I think you’re being dramatic.

[@hooviedoovie5220]

I think it's indisputable that purple balls roll the best. Purple hammer, purple tank, damn good verge, infinite physics, all amazing purple balls.

[@thebigeasy8609]

I had the Purple Angle back in the day and it was awesome.

[@michaelschrobilgen3118]

Ghost jackal and hyroad pearl also

[@kylepatrick2231]

Don't forget the Hyper Cell Fused

[@PjMargraff6bowler]

Venom shock as well

[@michaelschrobilgen3118]

Roto grip idol (magenta) purple 💜

[@dfresh933]

I think solid color balls are better than swirl. Purple, black and blue are best colors. This looks alot like the obsession tour solids motion.

[@andrewweltlich9065]

Dark colors in general roll the best.

[@seymourcarson]

Red and blue balls roll the best. Lol *cough cough phase II*

[@nordattack]

"That's never going to be your best look on the House Shot with a ball like a Purple Hammer." 100% disagree! My highest House Shot average ever in history began when I started using the new Brunswick Purple Hammer exclusively on house. No resin ball ever matched the consistent week in and week out scoring of the Purple Hammer.

[@BigBennyB]

Thanks for doing a review, was planning on buying it but since y’all said it was good def gonna get one.

[@justinc5998]

I've always thought any solid or pearl black/red or a combination of both colored bowling balls rolled the best historically, but purple is def up there!

[@brennanhutchison5465]

As my pro shop owner told me, everyone needs a black ball in their bowling bag

[@andrews5733]

have yet to throw a gold ball i didnt love

[@atlkj55]

Im in favor of the Dark Code 4K color which is a really Dark Midnight Purple almost Black. Getting great results with that and the Infinite Physix pin down. Good work Barks on the review, really enjoy your relaxed version of the descriptions of what is happening when your rolling it..

[@MatthewJrP]

Im fairly new to bowling so I have a question about urethane balls. Do they hook less? I’m trying to find a ball that doesn’t hook a ton or a ball I can have more control of (I’m sorry if this doesn’t make sense)

[@austinmcfarland3451]

I use my pitch black on house all the time… works great just pisses of everybody else on the pair

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk to tech bowling purple hammer reactive bowling ball with dot technology drill anywhere technology and carbon fiber technology in the bowling ball more strike hitting power at time Jr pro shop

[@sccrash3938]

Solid colored dark balls are my favorite, whether it is blue, black, purple, etc...

[@pc574]

With the strong cover, how much does the purple reactive absorb oil? I would like to replace my CA as it is getting up there in games

[@jrproshop]

It absorbs oil like a higher end reactive ball. The flare is still fairly low, so it can definitely carry some oil down the lane like urethane

[@robertkojis]

Should honestly compare it to ball are similar core shape or same numbers and can u compare to other new balls that just released

[@natecrosbie9516]

I think pink or blue rolls the best

[@Jason_P]

Please stop with the urethane hate. No ball type is universal. Everyone is different, so blanket statements like "Urethane is not for house shots" is disingenuous. The Purple Hammer didn't work for YOU because you have very little hand. For someone with more revs (like me) that Purple would get up and smash the pins, plus it allows me to stay away from the cliff.

[@mersaki_rl]

For those high rev players, like yourself or 2 handers, urethane is pretty snazzy. One of my friends throws a fast pitch on everything he bowls on. House, challenge, fresh, burn. It's kinda hilarious

[@Frostecy]

Urethane rocks!

[@mersaki_rl]

Urethane can be super finicky. When it's the right ball, it's lights out, but if it's not right, look out 130, here we come😂😂

[@tonybarber420]

Are u throwing 16lbs? cause 15lbs is 265 015 i think u need to let the people know before they get misguided. Thanks.

[@hoverstreet.300]

Something about solid color balls make them the cream of the crop.

[@scott.church]

I'm personally a fan of black bowling balls. They always seem to roll well.

[@hooviedoovie5220]

I'd agree, but I'd say darker colors in general. I like my damn good verge and I just got a mission unknown and they both roll really good. I had the DV8 Deviant for a while that was nice. I have a nova too though and it's my favorite and it's lighter colored. Still not like a gem or anything though.

[@elishawood300]

Darker colors are always a lot smoother and lighter colors are always a bit sharper

[@prettynicefield1104]

yep black definitly !!

[@anthony790]

Looking to replace my badass (benchmark ball) with the purple reactive. I am a thumbless bowler so the dark web I can only use in heavy oil or when there’s lots of carry down. Would the purple reactive make a good benchmark ball to replace my badass?

[@christopherkubelka6824]

I defintely agree, every purple ball Ive ever thrown is great

[@remoevans7847]

I’m confused. If urethane never gives you a good look on a THS, how was I able to roll 730 with my urethane on a THS? 🤔

[@notonyourlife7939]

There are no absolutes in bowling that can be universally applied to everybody. If something works for you, great. Getting a definitive answer as to why is difficult, though... if not impossible. In the end, there are 1000 reasons why any one particular ball does or doesn't work for any of us. Perhaps your house shot is not quite as forgiving as most of them tend to be. Who knows? And ultimately... who cares? If it works, throw it...

[@jrproshop]

well said

[@notonyourlife7939]

@@jrproshop 👍

[@mitchellportee150]

I'm pretty much a purple guy but I have a Forge flare that's orange, yellow, and black that's my favorite ball. Can't wait for the new motiv ripcord thou

[@stonejr74]

I think he purposely made a weak throw with the urethane. Why is it so many people are having success using a purple urethane on house shots but he says they don't go hand in hand. He wasn't hooking it that much and a hammer urethane will hook more than that

[@Fejix87]

How does it compare to the damn good verge solid?

[@jrproshop]

a little more angular down lane

[@sb632]

Dark colors in general for me. Purples, blues and black. When I think of most of the G.O.A.T level balls in history almost all of them have one or a combo of those 3 colors

[@mersaki_rl]

I personally like 3 color balls like the axiom, phaze, and I want to get a proton. But if it's a 1 color ball, it's gotta be black or navy

[@Ace0fClubs0001]

I find solid black balls roll really well for me. Track stealth has been my go to as my strike ball in league this year.

[@brandondriley]

Either Purple or Red for me, but it is hard to say no to Solid Black

[@craigheverly9868]

black

[@jaegerbombgaming6635]

Tricolor swirls and solid white usually roll the best for me.

[@steveg7018]

I agree with Andrew S-GOLD!!!

[@apexwizard8084]

Purple or dark blue I feal role the best

[@jessej6057]

can you do a comparison between the purple reactive and the raw solid since you mentioned it?

[@jrproshop]

Purple reactive is waaaayy stronger than a Raw Black

[@bigdydo]

Ya... I need it, but i can't find in indonesia

[@marvyngalsim2661]

Navy Blue - Hammer Web Tour

[@cadirector]

So the very first shot you threw in the video, it hooked a little too much. So instead of moving right on the approach, move up on the approach to get it out on the lanes a tad bit further, and shorten the distance to the head pin?

[@noahwhipkey6262]

production quality 11/10

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

I noticed on a few videos the core numbers didn't exactly match what I looked up on the internet for 15 lb balls. But it sounds like you're willing to 16 lb ball, so I guess that makes the difference

[@cwagner4704]

I wouldn’t argue that purple rools well , but the bowl in my bag that seems to roll the best Is a combination of lime, green and green apple

[@jeffjohnson2731]

Ninja Fury in pink was my favorite for years, but really liked the Melee Hook in dark blue in that last few years.

[@AdserLife]

We need this review from a 2hand bowler 🤣🤣 jo but will be nice to I’m in love with the purple hammer reactive

[@scottkeenan3214]

I agree I like purple too I would like to try that ball I really like the webmb I like to Orange eruption pro so I probably would love the orange vibe or the orange damn good or Verge let's see what else I'd really like to see barks do all the video reviews I love watching him I'd love to see him do a review on the new cuda

[@MotionSkater]

Can we see jimoo review, want to see it with a thumbless/two handed perspective

[@robertbockheim1937]

Black rolls the best for me usually. Purple is a close second

[@notonyourlife7939]

Until somebody actually studies whether or not different colors roll/ perform differently, while correcting for the numerous variables that affect ball roll, any declarations that Color X is "better" than Color Y, are nothing more than confirmation bias. The fact that Bowler A had 3 purple balls that rolled well for him doesn't "prove" anything, and guarantees absolutely nothing for Bowler B. Correlation and causation are not the same thing....

[@jrproshop]

I remember seeing a USBC study where they compared the same coverstock with different color pigments, where they tested how quickly each color absorbed oil. It might be difficult to find, but I know it’s out there somewhere. - Barks

[@Mickey-qs9pm]

Dark Blue

[@a1immaculatebowling]

I’m going to need me that reactive asap!!

[@remington1439]

Purple reactive was pretty good

[@TrojanLuver7]

No doubt this will be a great versatile ball!

[@briansnipes280]

Can you compare the purple hammer reactive to the gem?

[@jrproshop]

not even close, gem will hook much earlier

[@jameshasko80]

For me gold pearl balls

[@clayjones2219]

Gold balls roll the best

[@pdizzleforizzle34]

Black rolls best

[@TylerDanielWinn]

ghost pearl

[@paulveres1700]

What layout do you put on it? Thanks

[@jrproshop]

50x4.25x35

[@Road2PBATour]

I stopped bowling in 2006 I was averaging 230-240 in league 210 in tournament sport league bowling at the age of 16. I'm now 33 and thinking about getting back into it. My arsenal back then was Brunswick Inferno, Storm XXX factor, Columbia 300 Storm Trooper, Brunswick Zone Classic, Ebonite V2 Clean, Storm Core Power, Columbia 300 Big Bully, Hammer Big Blue Pearl and not once did I know what my rev rate was, what cover stock I was using, what the core was or what it did and yes I lugged everyone of those balls with me to tournaments and I was also sporting Dexter SST 5's as my shoe. All I knew was that I was a natural at bowling, I could read a lane, I could make any ball work, and I bought balls because they looked cool not all this technical stuff. I guess my point is none of the reactive, hybrid, pearl cover stock matters if you know how to bowl. I'm sure it helps some bowlers to know what their rev rate and cover stock is but for me it was all about if the ball was made for what oil I was going to be bowling on.

[@bigdydo]

😂😂😂 same like me, but i lose all my balls

[@Bigfatcannoli]

I like how black balls react look so crazy when the hook