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[@curtishatridge4325]

Love the videos. I haven't thrown a ball in years and I sure miss it! Working nights in a small town doesn't help, but the fact that our little 14 lane house closed down a few years ago really kills it. I think the closest house to me now is roughly 80 miles away, a little far for league night. I wonder if my old Black Hammer would still make that sweet, sweet sound as it crashes through the pocket? Hmmm... I doubt seriously that I could throw it at the same speed or same rev rate I did a few years ago... Damn, I miss bowling.

[@jumperstartful]

Same thing here. Live in small mountain town and they closed down the bowling center. 100 miles round trip to bowl. Not in the cards.

[@PrayToCheezus]

Packy coming out HOT after the announcement! Quality of the vids continuing to grow, love to see it

[@Gasbags365]

He is a pro he will figure it put

[@rickscott7350]

I absolutely loved the blue in the day, drilled semi finger tip. Rolled my best games. Ive been out of it for 15-20 years and have been thinking about getting back into it. Releasing this blue makes it even more likely I come back. Although Ill roll a 14 instead a 15 being almost 70 years old now. Now I need a spare ball. Back in the day it was my Black Hammer drilled straight. Wonder if they have something like the black too?

[@SarcasticStorageStacker]

I still have my last ball a purple rhino pro love that ball that was my first reactive.

[@KC9UDX]

I'm just in the market for a new ball (only get one every twenty years or so) so I guess my timing is good! I may be going with a 14# after using only 16#. Can't hang on to those anymore, keep dropping them.

[@caseysmith544]

The Gold Crown from Brunswick is the straight ball.

[@chrish7336]

@@KC9UDX Same here, not bowling alot, no longer in leagues, so the 16 is a bit much right now. I am actually considering dropping back down to my first ball weight (40yrs ago) at 12 lbs.

[@KC9UDX]

@@chrish7336 I had a 12# then, kinda wish I still had it

[@GorillaGlueEnthusiast]

Wow, I picked up an OG blue hammer from marketplace last season and love that old ball, this just got me so hyped!

[@jasonbarba19]

Ball looks great! Would love to see another video showcasing this ball on a short pattern to see if it does well with that too

[@garyclouse7234]

My dad took me bowling when I was Twelve! I fell in love with the game and followed all the grates, watched regularly, had my own ball, shoes, played on a league etc. After my first wife died, I did just a little more bowling (around 35 years all together) and that was when I decided to use a new technique! I could throw my bowling shoes at the pins and get a better score!!

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

Uhhh I get my balls drilled a lot

[@auti_yt]

Highly considering this ball, still new to bowling but this channel has helped my game grow little by little. Nice work man, doing a great job!

[@philperry3639]

Thanks for the video. The ball has a similar look to the OG Blue Hammer. I loved the OG. I know this ball is nowhere near what the old Blue Hammer was, but I will probably get one anyway.

[@TheHouseBowling]

The OG was a monster!

[@dadbod4life]

Those first games show the consistency of a true professional. Jeez.

[@TheHouseBowling]

What how it’s no bueno!

[@dadbod4life]

@@TheHouseBowling same score with each ball right? Thats wild! May not have been the same path but they made it to the same destination.

[@MalakiJackson_0207]

crazy what they come out with!! Looks like it has a pretty decent core in it too. It hits pretty hard. I would definitely give in a try in a tourny👍

[@TWTexasA1]

It just blows my mind to see a ball hook like that….something I’ve never even tried to do because I never knew how it’s done but it sure is cool to watch…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheHouseBowling]

Maybe something you'll have to try?? For All Of Your Bowling Needs Visit: www.buddiesproshop.com/?ref=Packy

[@dadbod4life]

I am very excited to try this ball. But because im not a pro and bowl for fun, should I just go with the purple? My main ball now is a Hammer Redemption pearl. Id like to add a ball, and it was going to be a purple hammer. But now the blue one is here.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Either the purple or the blue you can’t go wrong!!

[@joshblue3451]

just got back into bowling after over 20 years and wow ball have changed a lot.

[@danielnewman3441]

I bowled as a kid on a saturday league forever. Translated to adult leagues through around 1998. Have not bowled since then except a time or two. Love your videos and I'm completely lost my last ball was a blue rino. I'm now bowling 2x a month a work friend gave me a couple of balls and I had them fitted to me. I know I'm lost out there by myself bowling but it's so much fun. You guys are in a different stratosphere than me but I can swing a mean hook, lol. The detail and sophistication is insane. I might pick up a NU ball. Are you throwing 15lb?

[@donaldmiller3356]

Hi Packy, what is the dual angle layout for those bowling balls. I am interested in drilling a ball like that? What is that layout post to do? Hook more or less. I am looking for a layout that hooks less? What do you recommend?

[@Jbmccain86]

I’m excited for this one! Just curious, do you still need to give it a warmup shot like a traditional urethane?

[@TheHouseBowling]

Not really I didn’t notice but don’t take my word for it, only had it for 2 days lol

[@thepracticeblock]

From what I heard from local staffers,the N.U. is the same ball from shot one to shot 20. Instantly reacts like the purple instead of having to "marinate" the purple in some oil.

[@Lovetheducks]

lol I saw this ball earlier today first thing I thought was if you are going to love it. I sure hope you do. It is a damn good looking ball.

[@paulmistretta5764]

I'm using a IQ tour Ruby right now and loving it , still figuring out the changes from wood lanes to synthetic , but my average has jumped over 15 pins

[@BjornBigg]

Idk why but that blue hammer NU just looks nice hopefully you have a great season and win a major or two. Hood luck Packy. Edit: Also I’m very surprised that I’m this early to a video

[@TheHouseBowling]

I hope so too!! I really crunched on time to get this thing done!

[@athlonen]

Question, Packy! With Urethane, oil gets pushed down the lane. As the NU Hammer is not urethane, and we really can’t tell if it’s resin, do you see the oil still being pushed down the lane like traditional urethane does, or is the ball soaking up the oil like resin? I’d think that that would be a make litmus test for how this handles like urethane does.. So how's the carry down?

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

^^^This. One of the benefits of real urethane is the fact that it doesn't absorb oil like resin and you can use wiping (or not wiping) oil off the ball as a fine adjustment. If Hammer was able to emulate this with this new "Blue Hammer" then my hat's off to them. If not, then this new ball is just a resin ball and will still have the same drawbacks

[@SarcasticStorageStacker]

I had a blue urethane Hammer back in the early 90's that looked like the blue hammer you just got.

[@Nailv]

When I first heard of this ball I was way to excitedc it looks good thanks for making this video

[@theremittanceman]

Hey dude, I really appreciate you making these videos on bowling balls so I can see what I like about it and see what I don’t without having to actually buy it keep up the amazing content. Love you man I might get one of those NU blue hammers.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Don’t forget to grab yours from the link in description at Buddies Pro Shop .com 😁

[@dcrepitmoose]

Ball looks good, but curious how it will transition the lanes. Will it impact similar to Urethane, Reactive, or something in-between?

[@trickymass8839]

Motiv’s microcell is sort of similar to the blue and it is definitely somewhere in between but closer to urethane. At least in my experience.

[@williamh1973]

@@trickymass8839 So , you're saying, it carries the oil down the lane?

[@travishanson166]

​@@williamh1973all balls carry oil down the lane. The order from least to greatest: reactive solid, reactive pearl, microcell , urethane, pearl uelrethane, plastic, rubber.

[@williamh1973]

Lol be careful tell some of these bowlers all their ball carry oil down the lane. They will go bonkers. The skies falling kind of world ending response.

[@travishanson166]

Knowing hammer they put just enough "reactive" in it to absorb oil at 43:44 seconds. So while it wouldn't meet the PBA/USBC rule for urethane, it's likely mostly urethane lol

[@johnsandyeggo4789]

Like the color of the new Blue Hammer. Nice review!

[@joelalligood1194]

Thanks for the quick review. Looks like it will be a GREAT replacement in regionals for the purple.

[@spartyshawn]

This is a great video! I'm still learning how to read the lanes and you explaining what is happening, (after I see your shot) really gives me a better idea of what I should be looking for in warmups.

[@williambrogni7243]

It really nice sky blue hammer NU is the best bowling ball and it almost even with purple hammer bowling ball get into strike zone, wow. 😮

[@CliftonDon74]

Awesome video Packy! When does this Blue Hammer release? My only critique would be the color. The sky blue makes it almost look like a house ball. But if it shapes the way you need and it drives through the pins, i guess the color doesn't matter. Blue is the new purple. 😂

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Packy, did you notice it absorbing or was it leaving oil on the cover? did it shine up pretty quick or did it hold onto the surface pretty good? I noticed the core flares twice as much as regular purple, you think it’s gonna chew up the lane as much? How much was it flaring? I was gonna drill a fresh purple pin thane but if this one is close I might just go with it, looks pretty damn close

[@cameronmorgan0203]

This ball will be PHENOMENAL👏🏾🔥

[@adamread2425]

The big thing I'm interested in is whether the new Blue creates urethane-like carrydown. Does the cover have urethane-like oil absorption qualities (or lack thereof) or is there something else happening? Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

[@chadwhedbee5581]

I was wondering the same exact thing

[@scottashley3906]

Hey Packky! I just saw a vid on the NU blue hammer. My preorder is already in. Lol

[@Bjaardker]

That shape reminds me so much of what I loved about my Stingray C. Early read, smooth hook without rolling out.

[@Yousitech]

Are those string pins

[@jaredswick2890]

Never have owned a hammer ball... this one will be my first!

[@mcthe2handedbowler392]

Hammer is amazing and so is the slogan actually best one in bowling period!

[@chadwhedbee5581]

Nothing hits like a hammer

[@chadwhedbee5581]

I have a widow 2.0 it's a damn good ball

[@mattvongruben]

This blue NU is super enticing.

[@rynosplace7041]

Good looking ball. Love me some Hammers!!

[@Kingkaras66]

New subscriber here. Your content is great and well presented. I’ve just returned to league bowling after a 25 year hiatus. I picked up on all of the BIG changes in ball technology through your channel - my 1996 “Norm Duke Hammer” isn’t cutting it any more. Interested in the new blue NU Hammer. Will be looking at this ball for when it comes out next month.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Glad I can keep you up to date and love to see you getting back into bowling! Don’t forget you can get all your bowling needs at buddies pro shop using the link in description!😁

[@lakedog3616]

I can’t believe people are throwing with two hands now . A person would have been laughed out of the bowling alley back in the early 90’s when I was a serious bowler , lol .

[@ripvanrevs]

What would happen if you put a big core in a plastic ball!? I can use plastic on a house shot to blend the over/under on the side and make the shape look like old urethane but need a little more back end.

[@michaelg-XEX]

Phil Cardinale and BrunsNick commented about that in one of their recent videos.

[@mcthe2handedbowler392]

@rippycripple well the Black Widow Viz a ball has the gas mask core in it and I use it for my urethane instead of a actual urethane. Works really good and hit when you need it.

[@TheHouseBowling]

I did shoot 300 with a radical spy!

[@gregkelly2971]

The spy is such a fun ball to use,I love it so much. When the lanes are hot trash or not you can almost always use it. I feel it is truly underrated., Wondering if we will see more of them in use as well as the NU blue with the new rules@@TheHouseBowling

[@aarondina3765]

That blue hammer looks pretty good up the front half of the lane. Can't wait to see this on some shorter patterns.

[@jfabritz]

Nice video! It's only "urethane-like" due to the shape, but they don't call it "reactive" either. It is like a whole new category of ball to deal with the PBA's goofy hardness rule.

[@the13thking]

It isn’t the PBA’s hardness rule. It is all bowling’s hardness rule, USBC included. The Purple starts league, then goes illegal within 10 shots. It’ll harden again, but eventually just gets too soft. We’ll what this blue does, longevity wise, surface wise, etc…. Purple was so good because it was illegal.

[@ogdensmissingsign4124]

*cough* VBP did this 25 years ago *cough*

[@biggiesmalljaws]

@@ogdensmissingsign4124was gonna say this isn’t new in the least

[@James-lk2mr]

I know this is a Hammer review. But just wanted to let you know i bought a Mindset after watching your review on it. Shot 295 last night in league with it. Greek churched the final shot. Fast feet and pulled.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Thats stills great game! Glad your having success with a great ball, for sure in my tournament bag!

[@James-lk2mr]

Now for the funny part game before 165

[@btdubs03]

Motiv did it first with the MCP. Motiv is always ahead of the game. I love my blue tank. Cool to see other brands going to this new technology

[@Brian_B300]

Motiv isn’t ahead of anything other than higher prices

[@that_andy_guy]

Also Brunswick had BTU before Motivs MCP

[@RayWelpott]

@@that_andy_guyMotiv has made it big tho

[@adamhenson4445]

I don’t see a lot of difference which is awesome you get the money ball motion without the urethane trashing carry down issues I see no downside so far

[@bunker5696]

It’s not the urethane cover itself that causes carry down, it’s low flaring cores that cause that. 🤔

[@masonhickey2145]

​@@bunker5696like spare balls?

[@bunker5696]

@@masonhickey2145 yup spare balls also cause carry down

[@tjthomas293]

So then the question is this ball going to cause carry down like a urethane ball…..

[@davigorb]

​@@bunker5696I've got the urethane Widow, it flares about 3" wide and I still get carry-down issues

[@purplemathqueen8655]

almost here it's next month on the 15th and I sure do love bowling myself how come everytime I see my grandpa he takes me bowling when he can

[@Htiger3841705]

Could you compare the flare different by showing track line on balls? This helps me to choose which layout i should put on.

[@Erick-yl3zi]

Obviously I'm late, when did the student center change to strings?

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Im really looking Forward to see what you do in tourneys with the NUBlue... really interested in the ball

[@normanwick3929]

Great comparison! Very informative! I've been thinking about getting another Hammer to replace my Purple Hammer, which I LOVED! This just might be the one! Thanks!!!

[@will_koerner]

That ball looks so good

[@pt_36]

Was wondering your thoughts on the strings pins there. The pin reaction at that center seemed alot better than where 220ave bowled.

[@notonyourlife7939]

There were several hits that would NEVER have carried on free-fall. These might be "better" than earlier iterations, but as utterly laughable as older ones are, just about anything would technically be an "improvement"... but that's really not saying much. They're an abomination...

[@protical261]

Happy to see the Blue Hammer is looking good for you. Also now that it has been a little while, how has adjusting to string pins been?

[@TheHouseBowling]

Only practice here never really bowl for score but it’s harder to strike for sure!!

[@arthurr7866]

​@@TheHouseBowling I hope my center CDL, Idaho doesn't go with string. They said they wouldn't.

[@NoCheeseNoMercy]

@@arthurr7866where do you bowl in Idaho? I’m from Nampa, what does CDL stand for?

[@SkateClipsAndTips]

So it has similar ball reaction to urethane, but it's not made from urethane at all?

[@Gwalk978]

I just watched hammers video on it and it looks so good!

[@xPandora__]

This nu blue hammer should match well with me I have a very good look using the tank line from motiv and this ball seems to fit what those balls do downlane

[@RemyVorender]

Genuine question about your throw. I've been out of bowling for about a decade but used to have a respectable 210ish average as a casual enthusiast. Is using 2 hands to throw now the new standard motion? I've just never seen that before at a pro level. I used to see the kids throw that way a lot at the local alley, so maybe the kids all just grew up and kept throwing it that way. haha. Thanks for your time. Great vid!

[@ramonsifuentes4982]

Jason belmonte and Kyle troup both are some of the best and use 2 hands

[@jacobmccain8082]

Havent bowled in almost 10 years. Last ball I truly loved was the IQ Fusion but it cracked. Might try one of my old ones one day when it gets cooler.

[@johnnyrock852]

Great comparison! I don't think anything will be exactly like urethane, but that balloons damage clo close. Probably as close as you can get.

[@matthewa4325]

You’re videos have been a great help and have made me become a better bowler! Thank you

[@TheHouseBowling]

Glad to help you along in your bowling journey 😁

[@sirdaveo]

me: So bad. 5 Packy: So bad. 10

[@vanni9283]

The Sky Blue Hammer!!!

[@VincentsVideos]

found a purple hammer nail ball at a garage sale from the 90s, been using it as my strike ball since lol

[@pcolesjr]

how much difference did you see with the ball reacting in the same place as the purple hammer, Nice ball.................I want one!!!!!!

[@vance836]

Did I see string pins???? Honestly the new Blue looks really good.

[@CrAzYPiNoY_69]

Appreciate the comparison and the details you provided on how you played each ball

[@michaelg-XEX]

Thanks, PH! I wonder when the pros, crying to the PBA about Purple, will start crying about NU Blue

[@carsonmccarrel1054]

when do you move 1-2 over? are you doing that for testing purposes or from what you notice on past throws?

[@AyoMrB]

Let's go! I was almost set on getting the Teal Rhino Pro, but I think this is going to replace my PH as well as that spot in the bag. Looks $$$$

[@TheHouseBowling]

I do also love my teal rhino!

[@itskyyuuuu]

Teal Rhino 🔥

[@jasoncoles8063]

Hey pookie, awesome vid love the breakdowns of your moves.. going to get your biggest fan this ball soon. Of course he talks about you constantly.. love the man You've become.. best of luck in the upcoming tournaments

[@chadwhedbee5581]

Hammer>Rhino

[@chefragan]

Thx for insight... definitely going to help for future decisions

[@bradbunyan1643]

After the first shot looks like it gets of the spot just a tad quicker but love the content you’ve helped me more then you’d ever know in bowling keep it up!

[@kirkreusch5704]

So if it’s “not urethane” it will be absorbing the oil like resin? What did you see with that and the blue ball.

[@RubberSalt]

I remember bowling at them lanes as a kid. Cool seeing another youtuber from my village!

[@derrickhines1]

Love your videos for pointers I'm new to league bowling I just found out I throw a spare ball need help finding a reactive ball any ideas u could help out with

[@220avg]

first edit: nvm

[@loreee5]

💀💀

[@Nailv]

LMAO

[@MrICURNVS]

I am going to take an educated guess on cover. Purple reactive cover in pearl. Then jack up the hardness. The harder it is.. the less it hooks, gives off the feel of urethane I used to do some work for Visionary Bowling.. this is what he was trying to accomplish before they shut it down. Harder cover that soaked less oil but still hooked

[@7Dplayer]

@TheHouseBowling, Packy could you do a comparison video of the Purple Hammer Solid Reactive vs. NU Blue Hammer? I’m curious to how different the two are since they have the same RG, Diff, and Core.

[@hovercleaning1366]

Just got my purple hammer and I’m loving very interested in why the cuter holds with the new blue N.U

[@vanni9283]

Those pins are on strings!!!

[@Caladuun]

I'd be interested in NU's reaction to inconsistent opponents messing up the groove and seeing how it reacts and reads from there. Enjoy the content, keep it up. Oh, the "shop" ad for this video is for the purple hammer shirt...might need to finish milking that and get the NU one.

[@XCRiders]

I’m sure it will get glowing reviews from you guys on tour 👌🏻

[@myguymonolo101]

I have never thrown a urethane ball before and while I was hoping to get one soon, although now I'm wondering if I should get this instead of a urethane because this might be the future of bowling. I want anyone's opinion on whether I should get a urethane ball or the NU. I bowl in a sport shot league and have been told by a few league members that it's good to have a urethane for some patterns.

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

Looks like something you’d use once the purple starts leaving flat 7 or it’s hooking too early early in a block. However, that’s coming from someone whose only ever watched the pba vlogs to grasp an idea of how you all play. Both are super smooth shots. Funny how pros prefer smooth shapes while most house bowers prefer sharp, quick, responsive shapes.

[@mountbara]

Just curious what material it is. Since they have only made plastic and urethane since 1992 (resin balls are urethane), I am curious what the new material is.

[@scottshiira6551]

Did your center switch to string pins?

[@AV8R_1]

Pausing at 0:27, how do these things sticking out of the finger holes not mess up the balls roll down the lane?

[@ronaldbritton9705]

Are you bowling at Northrock Lanes in Wichita? I see WU on the screens. If so I used to bowl there quite a bit in the 90s

[@BeardedManCrafts]

Def a nice looking ball ^.^

[@TheHouseBowling]

Shelf appeal is High!

[@brochachin]

As soon as I saw the news on this bowling ball I had to come straight to Packy. Thank you for this review!

[@jsmith226]

great video bro

[@brandonhopkins5728]

I’ve been debating on buying the nu hammer I have the original blue hammer and have been using it for a very long time. I have a purple hammer and I’m still trying to figure it out I don’t use it often

[@timhohl3086]

Does it create any carry down? And what coverstock is it? Is it like a solid?

[@Insharai]

I'm down just for the chance at a ball xD friend has a hammer, didn't realize they were tournament level, just haven't had one of my own and really wanted one for a long time lol.

[@terrillblair4068]

I can't believe the cost of this ball. Just got the extreme envy it's wonderful. I need a urethane type ball and this looks like it. Great video thank you! Just subscribed

[@714dcg]

I want to see someone compare a brunswick twist or storm tropical surge to the nu blue hammer. Hit it with maybe 2000 and it may look similar I think.

[@Marshmallow-yn2ew]

Let's gooooo packy, I might get the nu blue hammer

[@harley5571]

Haven't bowled in 3 years..been a Hammer man for years..but I'll put up my Storm Phase III against anything.

[@matthewkesterson]

WSU ftw! Kansas in the house!

[@TheHouseBowling]

Yessir!!!

[@williamwalters3796]

I thought the purple reactive was supposed to be the reactive equivalent to the purple hammer? Either way looks 🔥

[@rossterry8103]

I think they just have the same core

[@axelgustafsson6707]

NU doesn’t act like a normal reactive

[@wmiller525]

I only throw my black widow urethane when I need a mental reset because I bowl on natural hardwood not synthetic so urethane is kinda pointless on natural hardwood... I basically do it to push oil away then I either throw my black widow legend or global 900 zenmaster

[@TheHouseBowling]

This. All might be perfect for the wood lanes!

[@wmiller525]

@@TheHouseBowling I am planning on buying one and trying it my average in league is 203 on Mondays and 207 on Wednesday so I have a couple pins I can play with as far as handicap 🤣

[@travishanson166]

I went 700 last night with the purple hammer on wood. Front 9 on first game. On short light (35' 15 mil) oil on wood, I can't keep urethane on the lane, except old stuff (red hammer, headhunter)