THE TRUE TEST! NU Blue Hammer on SHORT OIL! | PBA 34' Wolf Pattern

[@nordattack]

"If you don't want to win, move in." I love that quote. Honestly, I hate to say it, NU looks better than Purple. It was less touchy and provided much more margin of error while still rolling smooth like the Purple.

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

They could release a Teen Wolf pattern. It's still 34', but it's slightly easier than PBA in ratio. 5.4:1 ratio as an homage to Michael J Fox's height

[@harveywallbanger2899]

That’s hilarious 😂

[@ripvanrevs]

They already did that in 2044.

[@Notconceitedjustbetterthanyou]

No.

[@JamesCFelty3]

The more and more I see this thrown the more I want one. Also I like the shirt!

[@terryroberts6777]

We need you as a Legends shirt. Ball Reviews G.O.A.T

[@brunsnick]

I’m not worthy 🤣😎

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

The more I watch you bowl the Blue NU, the more I'm interest in the Blue NU. Like I said in your last NU video, I want Hammer to do a Black Widow NU ball soon. I love that Black Widow Pink Urethane.

[@adamcedarwall6049]

As a lefty bowler that learned to bowl in the 90s this look and line is my bread and butter the first new urethane ball i used was the natural in 2010 and that ball was a perfect match for me on the local house shot and helped out a ton in the summer pba experience league 2nd place for high average sadly had to quit bowling after fall league because of back issues

[@SKC300]

Id love to hear how the Nu blue affects the pattern compared to Urethane

[@scibbs188407]

Can you throw the radical nu rattler on this?

[@clayton_schrimpf]

2:15 2:48 what is that you put into the thumb whole? It sounds like plastic...

[@brunsnick]

Ultimate Interchangeable Thumb

[@thebigeasy8609]

Good stuff Nick. Thanks for the comparison.

[@Michael-hr5wf]

I've been away from bowling for a long time, just looking to get back in it, now what is that thumb insert you are using to swap from balls?

[@brunsnick]

Ultimate Interchangeable Thumb.

[@aalkhoori1]

Thank you for this informative video👍🏻. I wondered if this ball would be suitable for high friction lanes, if yes, pin-up or down? 🤔

[@brunsnick]

Almost always 100% pin up with these types of balls.

[@aalkhoori1]

@@brunsnick Noted, thank you so much

[@Hlywood25]

Wasn't Cheetah the shortest pattern 29'? And if so, how do you think it would do on something like that?

[@brunsnick]

I don’t think cheetah was ever that short. 35 feet or so.

[@Stylez777]

Forgive me if this was asked of you already but on short oil sport patterns (non PBA event) is there ever a time you are going to choose the NU Blue over the urethane option? I am curious of your opinion when you would choose to have this in your bag and would want to play it over Urethane. Thanks!

[@brunsnick]

I would probably opt to use it when urethane started to read too soon and I didn’t want to move in to get that extra length but still slow ball motion.

[@JohnnyRockwell40]

What's the Difference between The NU and the Purple Hammer Reactive? How do They Compare

[@brunsnick]

NU is cleaner. A little less hook.

[@AV8R_1]

I saw a video where a USBC silver cert coach was describing good league balls, and he said showing up with a purple hammer wouldn't likely go over well with a league team bowling house shot, because of how much it changes the lane. But this guy pretty much says its a good go to for league. So which is it?

[@brunsnick]

All balls carry down and burn up oil because not even a resin ball can absorb oil immediately. Use whatever you want in league, purples included.

[@cherkvang]

Not a PBA member nor going to bowl any PBA tournaments either, so that rule doesn’t affect me. Debating on getting the purple or NU blue. Which one would you recommend? What would help me more on short patterns?

[@brunsnick]

I think if you don’t already have a Purple, then get a Purple. 👍🏻

[@joehoenig7596]

where do I get the jersey, Nick?

[@brunsnick]

It was a sample sent to us a long time ago. Just unearthed.

[@johnrichardson6033]

Looking at the specs for a 15lbs NU blue hammer ball. Just by looking at the RG and Diff(RG 2.586/Diff 0.027). Seems very comparable to the DV8 Alley Cat I used to throw(RG 2.564/Diff 0.025). I knew exactly where to throw and how the alley cat was going to react. I’m just curious if the blue hammer is as close to alley cat that I get, since the alley cat is retired.

[@brunsnick]

No not really. The coverstocks are much different.

[@larryschlutt7211]

Interested in getting this ball. My only fear is since Brunswick is obsessed with the hk22 cover i worry this cover on the nu blue has hk mixed in the cover. For me the hk is to over under. The nu blue has the shape im looking for

[@brunsnick]

There’s no HK22 base resin here.

[@joehoenig7596]

Nick--could you please do a comparison vid of the NU versus the Brunswick Fanatic BTU? Thank you

[@brunsnick]

I don’t have one sorry.

[@joehoenig7596]

Nick-- as much as you love using Purple, do you really see yourself using NU Blue, and for what situations?

[@brunsnick]

I have actually found more success with it shined up on dry patterns as it doesn’t overreact and I can give it a little more shape than urethane.

[@Bowling_FNP]

Hey BrunsNick!!!! Love the Vods! I have my purple hammer drilled 45x4x50. More of a controlled layout. Any thoughts on how I should drill the NU? similar to that purple layout or maybe something else?

[@brunsnick]

I personally wouldn’t recommend such a big VAL angle on urethane or the Nu Blue since they are already slow and low flaring.

[@Sinawi616]

Hey nick, Just switched to 2 handed. Would you recommend the purple or the blue for league?

[@brunsnick]

Could be fine with either but I have no idea how you throw the ball.

[@traveling.down.the.road56]

Hi Brunsnick, as I continue to improve my bowling skills, I’m considering entering a tournament in the near future and I’m wondering if I will be prevented from using my old urethane spare ball? I don’t know which tournaments restrict the use of urethane balls, and which ones don’t, so I don’t know if I need to buy a replacement spare ball. Later in this video you mentioned that only PBA tournaments restrict the use of urethane balls, so I guess that answers my question. I guess I can wait to buy a replacement spare ball, until I go “Pro” 😂 Thanks for another great video.

[@brunsnick]

@@traveling.down.the.road56 you’re good to go! PBA is the only organization that has such rules.

[@chrisbeaulieu108]

What is your personal layout numbers on the ball?

[@brunsnick]

60x4x20

[@BrunsBrent]

What is the purpose/driver for the PBA rule change on hardness level?

[@brunsnick]

A perceived equipment issue and a few squeaky wheels getting greased.

[@iceman5117]

Urethane balls soften over time and no longer conform to pba hardness regulations. They go out of spec and lose certification. SPI had a similar issue a few years ago with their reactive balls coming out of the box too soft too, which is why the Phaze IV and UFO alert got canned

[@brunsnick]

@@iceman5117 urethane balls do not soften over time. They may measure softer due to oil and other contaminants in the shell and flawed field testing by PBA. USBC just posted a study on urethane footprint, I encourage you to go find it.

[@bunker5696]

@@brunsnickDo we honestly trust what USBC says though? I feel like we have known for a while they are fairly corrupt..

[@SealofPerfection]

It's kind of funny to me that 34 ft is short now. I remember the 80s when everybody was using 24 ft and that was short oil. And we were all throwing Columbia Black Knights and other hard plastic balls that are only spare balls now

[@TheMarinerfan05]

Where do we get that jersey?!!!

[@brunsnick]

It was a one off sample

[@falconetransportation]

The NU Blue is a good ball for that pattern but you would definitely have to wax it and bowl with the glossy finish to cut down the balls friction. It would hook less and hold the pocket more with the glossy finish. You can always sand it back down for a higher volume pattern for future use.

[@brunsnick]

It could work but I wouldn’t use shiny stuff on that pattern until later in a block.

[@DrJAFox]

How (where) do you get a legends jersey?

[@brunsnick]

They were samples we found hidden away.

[@mrclean1127]

Can u someone with speed at 15mph and 275rpm fitting this is their bag for short and messy/tight patterns??? Mahalo😊

[@brunsnick]

I think so yes.

[@robertjarwin706]

What is your layout for "Nu Blue"?

[@brunsnick]

60x4x20. I put the layout numbers on top of the ball each shot. 👍🏻

[@robertjarwin706]

@@brunsnick Thank you sir...I am a "straight up the boards" player and I love to play the gutter. PAP 3 7/8-> 5/8^...rev rate ~ 300...speed 13-14...looks like I will be getting a Nu Blue soon. Have you tried a pin down on this one yet? Would be interested to see reactions as I have tried pin down b4 and love the length I get from that layout. Keep up with the videos and info.

[@brunsnick]

@@robertjarwin706 I have not. I don’t intend to.

[@larrylacroix3944]

Looks really good

[@brendonwages844]

I love this ball I bowled first time morning league 774 with the nu hammer its sin my bag for sure

[@richjones6207]

Thanks for this. I was wanting to see what this piece can really do. Appreciate ya.

[@brunsnick]

Hope you liked it!

[@richjones6207]

@@brunsnick the piece is really nice. I am getting the Piranha first but this may be the next one I get. Thanks again for the short pattern review.

[@krasnake925]

You can take this for what it’s worth. I’ve been watching a ton of your videos and I can call a strike watching you. Whenever your left foot takes a little hop at the line you are Not going to strike. If your foot is a solid slide plant,you Strike. Just something I noticed with your deliveries. I’m not familiar with all the jargon and all the schematics and am definitely not anywhere near your expertise! Just a note. Love your videos!

[@rpf958]

If reactive balls lane shine faster than true urethane, how is it that the urethane balls have been quote softer than resin?

[@brunsnick]

I don’t understand the question.

[@rpf958]

@@brunsnick Urethane balls are having to be made harder because they get softer according to the PBA. Yet they don't lane shine as quickly as a resin ball does. It seems to me that a softer ball would lane shine quicker than a harder ball. How can the urethane balls not lane shine if they are getting soft?

[@brunsnick]

@@rpf958 it’s a different structure with urethane, and oil makes the ball read softer after use. Since resin absorbs through the pores, it isn’t affected. Remember, oil is a lubricant, not a solvent so bowling balls don’t get softer.

[@rpf958]

@@brunsnick So is what the PBA is claiming, a farce? You don't have to answer that! Thank you for explaining this to me .

[@chrishoffman9321]

Watching your videos. By my eye. Your rev rate didn't look lower to me.

[@vongrims952]

The house i play in is a 30 foot house shot with 15ml of oil, so i think somthing like the NU blue could look good on it

[@myronromero7071]

Why do you think the Hustle line hasn’t released a urethane ball? Why don’t you get all the newest urethane replacements and throw them. Nu-blue, IQ tour 78u and maybe the tour dynamics ball

[@brunsnick]

Idk.. I work for Brunswick

[@ballistic350]

Shot avg 210 on this pattern, using reactive

[@Renrutdahc]

From what I’ve heard Nu blue bites, they said they wouldn’t have bought it if they knew the black pearl 78D was gonna come out right after it… I must say they marketed this one well and got a lot of people to waste their money on it knowing damn well they were gonna make a 78 d hammer right after to compete with the iQ 78U

[@brunsnick]

Urethane bites. This is similar. We never said it didn’t hook.

[@Renrutdahc]

@@brunsnick urethane definitely bites, I don’t use it, I was just saying the guys I know that do use it for whatever reason on typical house shots said they don’t like it; but then again I don’t think they know what they are doing.

[@mayaboylan5414]

But some people stay more behind the ball And go up the back of it Then this guy When start with urethane So it doesn't read so early That's why the pro Are saying it goes longer And going down On surface Some people Even go all the way down 360 I love rolling up the back of it On everything with a higher revs It comes everything down

[@P.vieRa_YT]

Yea this ball is going to sell a lot Nick 😅

[@jgood1187]

I wanna start a go fund me for Nicks barber. Just need a slight trim

[@brunsnick]

Winter is coming. We just got 9” of snow on Halloween

[@jgood1187]

@@brunsnick it's bone dry here! I'm jealous. I hope all is well and your videos are killer!!!

[@brunsnick]

@@jgood1187 thanks Josh!!

[@XCRiders]

🏆 a win on tour , then we’ll talk nu

[@brunsnick]

Okay, talk to you in a couple months.

[@richardweigle7909]

L.A Knight fan? Yeaaaah lol

[@cardinalcopium5088]

I'd say Eugene McCune holds that title, sorry.

[@brunsnick]

I have 47 reasons to disagree with you.

[@cardinalcopium5088]

@@brunsnick he's the GOAT, but Eugene was the master of the short PBA patterns as we know them today.

[@bill57board]

Can't forget about Norm Duke!!

[@joeelwell162]

wouldnt want this guy for saturday morning league coach for 9-13 year olds

[@brunsnick]

??

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball blue hammer not urathane bowling ball with Carbon fiber technology in the bowling ball more strike and spare hitting power at time Brunsnick

[@denmanfite3156]

Rolls like my plastic ball with a bit more surface than polished.

[@brunsnick]

Not quite, even with the surface.

[@joehoenig7596]

For me, as a non--PBA member, it boils down to this: NU Blue looks pretty damn close in shape and response time to the Purple, so if I was a PBA pro, I'd be pretty relieved and happy to have this option. However, since I'm not a PBA pro and I can still enjoy using my Purple and I've heard nothing about Hammer/Brunswick ceasing Purple production, is this ball a "must" for me? The answer, for me at least, is no, not at this time. Which kinda brings NU into the realm of what most of us bowlers do..."I don't really NEED this ball, but do I WANT this ball?" Who knew that the Rolling Stones were bowlers??!!🤷‍♂️😛🎳

[@brunsnick]

Definitely a want and there are a ton of Hammer fans on board with this release. PBA players likely account for a fraction of a percent of the amount of bowlers in the world. Having more options is never a bad thing.

[@topgunne12]

I'm on board for sure. The urethane haters in some of my leagues won't have a reason to complain when they keep losing. 😂

[@CliftonDon74]

In mybopionion, a bowler should always have a urethane option in their bag, unless you lack the speed and revs to manage it. Otherwise, it won't be of any benefit.