Purple Hammer Urethane (Purple Pin) Review | BrunsNick
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- An in-depth explainer review of one of the most controversial bowling balls ever made - Purple Hammer Urethane.
I'll talk about the rule changes, why this change was necessary and a little bit of the backstory as I throw it out of box and compare it to my green pin version.
For anyone reading this (who doesn't bowl on the PBA National Tour), your green pin Purple Hammer is 100% LEGAL to use in USBC and PBA Regional competition. The only exception were for those original batches with the serial number starting with the number 6 or 7.
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I bowl in three weekly Senior leagues in Tennessee.
Because I'm a Lefty and my low ball speed, I have had success with a Storm Pitch Black - so I went to you for some advice about Urethane. You delivered again! Not just an excellent ball review, but great information about the HPU reaction and how to play it!
Now I have added the Hammer Purple Hammer to my bag. Love it!
I drilled at 16lb because it has .030 diff vs the 15lb at .015. Both have very unique shapes. Looking forward to this one
At 11:48, NOW THAT'S THE TICKET! You are having a good day when you see em fall just like that. I used to bowl like this decades ago with a rubber ball, no drilled pins/ plugs or counter weights or any of that fancy stuff. I just ordered this ball for 2024(today,3/4/24), haven't bowled in some time and I'm a senior. This will be my first urethane ever and I'm very excited! Plus, I'm gonna get some lessons from a certified Pro..so we'll see what happens. I don't know what to expect going from unaltered rubber to this? I'm not used to having my body in the middle of the lanes, where your foot ends. I used to use the 2nd arrow(righty), my hook seemed to be way late and very powerful when my shot was on target., but honestly I never really left that many 10's. I always thought that when the 10 don't come down, then that means the shot is ever so slightly on the HIGH SIDE. Do you agree with that? Do you have any other thoughts or tips you can give me? Thanks for your time.
just picked up the purple pin purple hammer last night first one i have owned im a lefty that likes to play around the 10 board, havent thrown Urethane since the 90's so it will be interesting to see how it rolls for me... i have a low rev rate i believe its less then 300 but have never had it checked,, im hoping this ball fits in my wheel house. love the all the videos Nick keep them coming!!
So do you have to move alot throughout a night of league. I bowl on a five man team on a 40ft 9:1 ratio pattern. The oil is sitting at about 7 to 7 on the lanes. Trying to find a ball i dont have to move alot. You and i throw similar speed and revs.
Jesse this guys an ace. Like robotic the consistency.
Brunsnick what’s your best set with the purple hammer, and how do you compare it to the Double Cross since it’s the same cover
I think 760 or 770ish at the House of Pain. I had a streak of about 10-12 700s in a row with it.
I had the Double Cross earlier, with less on the back. I had issues with it because it flared some so I drilled a 2nd to kill the flare. Kind of the same issue, just couldn’t get it to shape the same way to fit my eye.
The Purple specs are very unique.
@@brunsnick I only usually bowl 3 games a week. With the purple, I average about 205, One tie I went and practiced, and shot 798 with it. Then, I decided to try an asymmetrical solid, atlas. Well, I tried it for 2 weeks. The atlas seems to carry better but I seem to really have to throw it faster and try to fit it down lane. I am going back to my purple. It just makes things simpler and easier. I will drill that purple in the pocket like crazy and wait until I carry like crazy. When I put that purple on the rack, everyone comments about it and how I drill the pocket with it. Its like this mystical ball. LoL
I've got one of these waiting for me at league tonight. So excited to throw it!
OMG I love this ball! I kinda fucked my opponents up by throwing it in warm up, greasing the lanes, then tossing around that line with my reactive balls. Cagey shit but where the hammer shone was spares for me. Never throwing plastic again!
To me the green pin is earlier and I have it with a strong layout but is also controllable. But when I completely miss it at the bottom it won't recover as much when I miss by a little bit it will recover but always nasty splits left behind . But from what I am seeing the light purple pin urethane is a little longer down lane not by much maybe a couple of inches and it has more for the backend.
Such a great look down the lane. Why would anyone complain about urethane? I love urethane and use it almost exclusively in all my leagues, both house and sport.
Do you use the Purple for your spares too even on Sport shots and at Nationals?
Yes, I use urethane for spares. I like to see a little friction when shooting 10 pins or 3-6-10 etc.
Urethane is a fantastic tool in the bag.
@@brunsnick Great to know. Thank you for this very informative video.
Got a Purple Urethane and Purple Reactive waiting for me at the pro shop, just waiting for an Envy and I'll be ready for Nationals! Looking to retire my EBI Black Urethane with this.
I got the purple reactive two weeks ago and had two 300s in the first 3 sets with it. It's an awesome compliment to the Urethane.
I have a purple urethane coming in the mail. I love how us bowlers watch these reviews even though we already purchased the ball. Gotta control the excitement haha
Lol, great video. Love the explanation. I think I remember this video but wanted to watch it again.
I grew up on leagues back when urethane first came out. I basically quit bowling for from the early 2000's until covid hit and then got back into it. Now I've got three new reactive balls and why do I not have a urethane??? I loved urethane and being a left handed why do I not have this ball? I'm going to go out on a limb and say not for much longer! Thanks Mr. BrunsNick for waking me up.
Enjoy the new Purple! 👍🏻
no urethane ball made before 2022 is allowed on PBA tour? What about say my 1991 Ebonite Urethane TURBO (RED)? (pancake weight block core)
Still no.
@@brunsnick lol PBA affraid an OLD ass ball would have some great advantage?
What are the rules for the USBC Open championships regarding purple hammers?
All legal except serial numbers starting with 6/7
@@brunsnick 5 star service
Is your finger insert just one side and the other has none? What’s the theory behind that? 🙏🏽
Sarge Easter grip. Fingertip in middle, conventional in ring finger.
Thank you 🙏🏽
BrunsNick I’ve never had much success with the Purple Hammer whether it was made in Kentucky or Mexico.
With that said I noticed the differential in 16# is double a 15# at 0.030.
Should I be using a longer pin to PAP say 4.5”? Note I love the Black Hammer and Black Widow Solid Urethane. Both are 3.5” pin to PAP.
Thank you in advance. Great to see you pumping out content again!
Were your Purples drilled 3.5 as well? What were the layouts?
I had some identical to the black hammer layouts that were way too much for what my eye likes to see (this is when we could still use extra holes).
I may have answered my question. The only one I really liked is a Mexico made 4.5” pin but it was about 1” from my VAL. Anthony Neuer suggested this to me. It is probably close to a 20 degree VAL angle.
Let me know what you think
I always suggest much higher pins for the Purple. 20° VAL angles all day with 3.5-4.5 pins.
@@brunsnick sounds good. Thank you for your feedback!
Hello BrunsNick, what do you think about 12 lbs purple hammer urethane?
There is a big difference compared to 14 lbs ?
I can't control 14 lbs so I'm going to buy 12 lbs purple hammer.
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Question: should a urethane bowling ball be used on a house shot? It seems to be a tool the pros use on pro patterns, but this equipment has found its way into bowling leagues. But should a urethane bowling ball be necessary on a house pattern?
Absolutely. If someone wants to throw urethane, have at it. I use it often.
Why are you blacking out the logo?
Don’t want to see my lousy rotation and lack of revs.
@@brunsnick you just use a sharpie?
Yes. Easy peasy.
Hey Nick, In your opinion which one would be better on very dry lanes the Purple pin or the Green pin. I just changed to a different house and its always very dry there, Thanks Nick.
There’s no discernible difference. If you’re on dry lanes, hope your ball speed is enough for it. 👍🏻
Hated urethane in general. Got my hands on a 2019 Kentucky made model. Bought 2 more post Brunswick acquisition. Will be getting this one next. 😁
Wow there's BrunsNick doing a ball review. Ok I said you needed a a few 3 ball totes for league after about 6 ball reviews. I have lost count now maybe 4 3 ball totes. Now I take it back. You only need a 1 ball bag.Dam that purple hammer rolls good for you. Bet your team members like you shimming the lane up for them.
It’s a winner for sure. Purple goes with me everywhere.
How about the AMF Angle or the Brunswick Edge in the 1980's.. I had the Angle..These were nice. I believe they were the first Urethane balls out there. I had just graduated highschool..I paid $120 with my employee discount from the bowling lanes in Warren Ohio..😁
I have the green pin purple pearl hammer urethane and like it and I have a magenta urethane hammer that has been my go-to since last season
"If I could live out towards the gutter with urethane, I would pay rent." That. Right there.
*UPDATE - May 2024:* I've had my Purple Hammer (Purple Pin) for a year this week. Never had a Purple Hammer before this one, so I just figured it would be like most balls I've had. I was _SO_ wrong. It took a bout of elbow tendonitis for me to figure out how to throw this ball, and I've never looked back. It's not hype if it's true. This ball is truly different. For about five months, I rolled this ball in three different leagues in three different centers. Beautiful things were happening...next stop, Black Pearl Urethane and getting ready for this year's Nationals.
Great vid, Nick! A few questions, please:
1. Yes, urethane keeps you in play, but would you stay in it if you kept leaving corners, while folks using resin were carrying?
2. I noticed that one of your finger holes has an insert, while the other is dropped back and has white tape. Is there a reason for the dropped finger and only one insert?
3. Are the layouts the same for both? The green pin Hammer had one of the finger holes in middle of the "urethane" circle logo, while the newer one did not.
4. Would you recommend this ball for lefties as well?
1. Depends on the tournament format, but if I’m going with urethane out of the gate, I’m committing until I can determine the scoring pace.
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3. Layouts are the same. The difference is the pin to CG distance out of the box.
4. Absolutely. Lefties who like to play out can kill it with this ball.
Thanks Nick! Now riddle me this: urethane for a high axis tilt lefty.....what are your thoughts?
Use a lot more surface and maintain it dull so it has an easier time reading early and setting up to the pocket.
@@brunsnick Thanks....and I'm guessing it's trial and error to determine how much surface does a high tilt lefty need on a pearlized urethane to get it to slow down enough to properly read the lane, versus not enough surface. It's almost like battling opposites: urethane tends to hook in the heads, but tilt pushes almost any ball down lane, plus, the Purple is a pearl coverstock, which makes it even easier to get down lane. And yet, you don't want tilt to cause over/under.....
@@joehoenig7596 yes, try it out of box and adjust from there. It’s pretty dull to start so it might be perfect.
Can you do a purple hammer sparegetting vid? Since you mentioned you use this for spares.
You threw 6 games with Urethane? I threw 9 with a Track Legion Pearl. Games are so similar its scary.
What are you going to throw this year? 😞
@@brunsnick Hopes and Dreams, but mostly dreams.
really want to use this in my mens league (house shot), but a lot of players frown on it. Thoughts?
Use whatever you want to. I use urethane in my league all the time. If you can score with it, go for it. 👍🏻 Tell em BrunsNick said it was OK
@@brunsnick 10-4. I shot a 205, 224 & 205 w/ it last night. What a freakin' awesome ball!!! What's a good compliment to this, with similar consistency and reaction. This fireball, the Envy tour, Or Purple Solid reactive?
@@commonsensecatholics Purple Solid or Rhino Pro Teal all the way.
I was thinking the same thing I hear people b!tching he or she is using a urethane and screwing up the lanes 🤷 I don't want to be hated on my league lol
My Purple Pin has 2 holes and picks up a lot of oil each roll. I need to towel it off before every shot. I noticed you don't.
I literally wipe the ball off every shot.
Ordered the new Purple Hammer. I usually use a 4x1 layout on reactive balls. Would you recommend using it on urethane
Sure but the CG doesn’t matter. 4” pin to PAP is golden for urethane. 👍🏻
@@brunsnick thanks
Please help. My purple hammer urethane continually over hooks. Doesn't matter if the lane is dry, or fresh oil. I can't play down the right side at all, even when I try and keep my palm flat. Pin is over the bridge, which I have on almost all my balls. I'm constantly having to move left and then more left and then more left until I'm up against the return. Drives me crazy.
Bring the surface up and/or try and increase your ball speed.
Try use using polish on it to take the hook down.
@@brunsnick love your drill
Could someone please explain to me as if your explaining to someone who's never bowled the difference between a urethane and a reactive bowling ball?
Urethane = hook motion is like a banana, gradual and smooth
Reactive = hook motion is like a hockey stick, more abrupt, sharper angle and later down lane.
@brunsnick thank you that's really helpful sometimes the terminology can be confusing as I'm a newer bowler
Is this ball a good option for a low speed low rev player on house shot?
Not usually no, but I have a teammate who is low speed and low rev and it rolls great for him because it helps preserve axis rotation. It still has enough oomph to carry.
@BrunsNick Thanks...4 × 20 layout would work, in your opinion?
@@mariansowinski8967 it would be the layout I usually recommend to anyone drilling a Purple Hammer.
Sean rash does not approve this video 🤣🤣🤣
Diaper rash will be highly upset
Does this mean the 06/07 ebonite made ones are not approved for league play?? . Thanks great video.
Correct. The Purples with a serial number starting in 6 or 7 are not usbc approved.
How about bringing back the Columbia bud ii. It was a great shell and core for control.
Hey Nick how about a purple hammer 78?
Cool tech bowling purple hammer urathane bowling ball with carbon fiber technology in the bowling ball more strike hitting power at time
Hi, what made u go sarge-easter grip?
Hand injury long time ago, this alleviated all of those problems. Went back to fingertip for a few years, had more issues with ingrown nails, blisters, tendons again. Switched back in 2014 and never looked back.
@@brunsnick ah got you, glad to hear it solved ur "issues" :) ty for fast reply too
I bought a purple urethane just recently but it has a white pin, any idea why that is? I had bought one a couple years ago with the green pin which I wasn’t able to use in my league but I loved the purple urethane so much I bought a new one but like I said it is a white pin, not purple.
Are you sure you didn’t buy a Purple Widow Urethane?
@@brunsnick positive, is was a 2nd quality though, could that be the reason?
@@damionchunheakimster never heard of it. Send me a pic nick@brunsnick.com
Can you throw some shots with Robby cool max wrist positioner
So as of right now: The new ones are legal everywhere, right?
@@SealofPerfection yes unless you bowl in PBA competition.
@@brunsnick So they're banned totally in PBA? Even the newer stuff?
@@SealofPerfection Purple Hammer of any kind is under the 78 hardness rule for PBA. The Black Hammer 78D is legal for PBA use.
did i sense some huffing and puffing around the 13 min mark?
Absolutely LOL
Dumb question. What blackout pen do you recommend on bowling balls?
A fine felt tip sharpie type pen is all I use.
@@brunsnick Thank you!
What is the small hole , between the pin and your ring finger, for?
Vent hole for ring finger.
Thank you @@brunsnick
Any modifications to the Purple Pin in 14 lbs?
All weights no change other than hardness up a point and new purple pin.
For nationals how did you do with it? We are bowling in a few days
I don’t go until June.
Your range finder where did you find that
eBay
Any recommendations on how to drill the purple pin purple hammer, mine was just delivered today.
I always recommend 3.5 to 4” pin to pap, with a VAL 20-30° on Purple Hammer. Always check with your pro shop.
On my reactive balls I clean them after every league night, should I do the same with the purple hammer?@@brunsnick
@@brandoc1958 it’s more important to wipe oil off every shot with Purple Hammer. A simple cleaning just like resin is fine if that is part of your routine. 👍🏻
Thank you! I am enjoying your channel! Now to bowl like you, 185, 183 and 190 first time with the ball when I am a 160 bowler. 200's here I come.@@brunsnick
@@brandoc1958 you got this! 🙌🏻
Is that a Sarge Easter grip you use, if so why?
Yes it is. Hand injury long time ago, this alleviated all of those problems. Went back to fingertip for a few years, had more issues with ingrown nails, blisters, tendons again. Switched back in 2014 and never looked back.
It is time to bring back the GRIZZ for a new video.
I was going to ask which ball was it being compared to, and good to see that it is the Reynosa pour of the Purple Hammer, not the last release from Hopkinsville, which I believe the 2018/2019 lines were still there and legal. It would be interesting to see a 3-way compare with those, and possibly a 4-way, 5-way, or 6-way compare with the Purple Pin, Green Pin, Hopkinsville pour, Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane (Reynosa), Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane (Hopkinsville), and Black Widow Pink Pearl Urethane.
I went with the BW Purple Pearl Urethane from Hopkinsville, and it has been one of the best balls in my bag.. and if it holds up, it will be in my bag for as long as my Faball Blue Hammer has been in my bag.
I typically won’t do comparisons to discontinued balls, mostly because of availability. Glad to hear your Purple has been stellar. 👍🏻
Do you have a comparison to a Brunswick True Motion?
The Purple is unique with the core specs and cover. There really is no comparison, and I have had both. Been a few years since that was out.
I've had success with both. In fact I have a 16lb TM new in the box on my shelf. But they don't really compare. I'd have to say the TM is closer to a Pitch Black than anything else.
When do you go this year sir?
June
Any special cleaners you use on your purple hammer after league?
I have never cleaned it.
We get a lot of rubber marks on our balls after 3 games of league...would I just leave those on the cover..
Any cleaner would be good, if it’s stubborn, use a 2000 pad in conjunction with the cleaner.
Is that a sarge Easter grip ?
Yes
@@brunsnick sweet
Can you do a video on the attitude control?
Likely no.
@@brunsnick is the attitude control a bad ball?
What’s the layout for your ball? 🙏🏻
70x4x20
@@brunsnick will have to pick up another purple 🙏🏻
You are as addicted to that chalk as some peeps are to coke XD
KING OF THE STONE 8! 😂😂😂😂😂
if Earl Anthony was alive and had a purple. Forget about it
Came here after the NU ball announcement 😂
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RANDY!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
a white pin wouldve made it look real good but yah idk why they chose purple pin
Because Purple has mystical powers.
The real question that everyone is asking is... Purple Hammer vs Grizz. #doit
Who’s everyone? I want names. LOL
If this comment gets 1000 likes, I’ll do a Purple Hammer vs. Grizz Video lol
@@brunsnick That's brutal. :( Poor Grizz.
@@hotstovejer 😂
Are any green pin purple balls legal, or only purple pin?
The only Purple Hammers that are not USBC approved are the original ones with the serial number starting in 6 or 7. (2016 and 2017 models)
In your honest opinion, would purchasing a purple urethane manufactured in April 2022 with a hardness of 72D be a bad idea?
No, I have no PBA aspirations.
@@Donut_Brando either an older green pin or purple pin would be fine. You won’t see any performance difference and they’ll be approved for use, even if you have PBA Regional aspirations.
Compare ever year of the purple hammers.
Wish I had access to old ones but they’re long gone.
@@brunsnick maybe we can get some donors of old one? Lol
I would buy a purple hammer but my teammates would give me crap because of the oil carry down with urethane. Not many people use purple hammers in my leagues except little old ladies😮
Fun fact: Oil carries down with Reactive too.
I really don't see anything good about this ball, totally irratic at same break point with no miss room.
Urethane isn’t for everyone. That’s okay.