Hammer AXE (WWRD 5/25/2023)

As we head toward Bowl Expo and the start of Trade Show Season, there will be plenty of new releases. In the Poly and “Entry” levels, you’ll see some color combos retired and new ones added to refresh those lines.  In the other levels, some balls will be retired and new ones will be introduced. This is why this report is V1, as I expect more releases being announced soon. Please check back for new versions and tell your friends and teammates.

Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs. All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

 

Hammer AXE

Hammer Bowling is introducing a new line that fits above the Poly lines such as the Brunswick TZones, C300 White Dots and Ebonite Maxims.

The Hammer AXE series in the 12-16lbs have the Bullet Core and while not getting much differential, that’s what you’re looking for in a ball designed to go straight for spares. The main difference is that the cover is a new Low Friction Reactive Pearl. This gives another option for different bowler styles and skills.

Experienced bowlers- The AXE is a durable spare ball option and a bit more responsive than a polyester ball.

Slower speed bowlers on high friction lanes and youth bowlers-The Hammer AXE will get down the lane and have a bit more reaction than polys, but not as quick (sharp) as Entry level options.

With the new cover, Hammer is upping the warranty to 2 years from purchase date vs. 1 year on other spare balls.

Colors - Black/Smoke - Pink/Smoke – Purple/Smoke
Recommended cleaner: Reaction Recharge

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Raw Hybrid (WWRD 5/25/2023)

As we head toward Bowl Expo and the start of Trade Show Season, there will be plenty of new releases. In the Poly and “Entry” levels, you’ll see some color combos retired and new ones added to refresh those lines.  In the other levels, some balls will be retired and new ones will be introduced. This is why this report is V1, as I expect more releases being announced soon. Please check back for new versions and tell your friends and teammates.

Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs. All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

 

Hammer Raw Hybrid

The Raw series gets another color combination joining the Orange/Black in the Hybrid formulation. Everything is the same, including the alternate cores in the lighter weights. The entire Raw line is the best value in bowling.
Box Surface - 500/1000/2000 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound Color - Red/Smoke/Black
Recommended cleaner: Reaction Recharge

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Envy Tour Comparison

Welcome to Fill The Frames Bowling Services’ ball comparison report of the Hammer Envy TourWe continue to present more information to help you make a better choice in equipment replacements or additions.

Hammer Envy Tour 2.469 .034 .013 (45*x4-1/2”x35*)
Envy Solid 500, 1000 Siaair
Comparison to Hammer Purple Solid Reactive, Hammer Obsession Tour

This Hammer release will be the big control ball for cliffed league and flatter tournament patterns where controlling the friction is needed but there is conditioner in the heads. I started by using what is currently my lane reading ball, the Hammer Purple Solid Reactive. The theme you’ll see through this report is control. But control for different conditioner ratios, but shapes that are similar. 

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive 2.586 .027 (5”x30*)
Reactive Solid 500, 1500 Siaair

When Hammer announced this release late last year, I was excited to roll it. As we learned about this “experiment”, I knew this would be a ball as an option to my current lane reader- Hammer Raw Solid. I still use the Raw on occasion, but the Purple Solid has less diff so I get a better read from front to back as it pushes further down the lane, too. Cores are one thing, but matching the cover to get a motion is how anyone can build a workable arsenal. The cover is very adjustable, if needed.

Hammer Obsession Tour 2.469 .034 .013 (45*x4-1/2””x35*)
TourV2 Solid 500, 1000 Siaair

One of my favorite balls is the Hammer Obsession Tour Pearl. The motion is what I liked due to the core dynamics and the coverstock worked well at the centers in my area. For more volume, the Obsession Tour is the next choice where more flaring balls where too much Ex: Black Widow 2.0, Hammer Obsession (retired) or Hammer Envy. Smooth ball motion and controllability is where the Obsession Tour shines. Hand release changes can change the length through the fronts but off the friction the directional change was still manageable. It continues to be a tournament favorite for many styles of bowlers.

Hammer Envy Tour 2.469 .034 .013 (45*x4-1/2”x35*)
Envy Solid 500, 1000 Siaair

The Hammer Envy Tour uses the same Obsession Tour core, but changes the cover to the Envy Solid found on the stronger Hammer Envy released on 9/23/2022. The Envy Tour is the same shape as the Obsession Tour just earlier and can handle more volumes. Both box finishes are the same, but it’s the formulation that makes the motion distance difference visible. Bowlers who need more traction due to higher speeds but like to play straighter up the lane will like this release. Tournament bowlers where the fresh is very cliffed will be able to smooth it out and still have great hitting power. Bowlers with slower ball speeds and bowl on lighter volume patterns should look toward other options. I’m sure the cover can be adjusted, but to add more surface would give you’re a stronger directional change, just earlier and smoothing it out will push the ball a bit further down the lane. Personally, I am not a fan of polish. Polishing certain balls takes them out of their intent and there are other equipment choices. I see this ball being making the trip to the Open Championships this year in Reno and other tournaments.

BrandBallFeetFocal PointSet DownArrows42'Exit BoardPAP
5-1/4" x 1/4"up
Result
HammerPurple Solid Reactive246 pin1813920X5"30*X
HammerObsession Tour28Between 6/10221591845*5"25*X
HammerEnvy Tour30Between 6/10241992145*5"30*X
HammerEnvy Tour3310 pin272292145*5"30*X

The Hammer Envy Tour will be used a lot for tournament play. If you are not sure if it fits in your arsenal, ask your favorite shop or contact Fill The Frames Bowling Services.

As always, what you bowl on and more importantly you skill set will determine your choice in equipment. You can always contact me with any questions or schedule a consultation session on your current equipment. For more information, please visit the Coaching & Services page on our website at www.filltheframes.com or you may call or text messages to (310) 784-1901. Thanks, be well & safe!

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services

Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid Comparison

Welcome to Fill The Frames Bowling Services’ ball comparison report of the Hammer Black Widow 2.0 HybridWe continue to present more information to help you make a better choice in equipment replacements or additions.

Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid 2.500 .058 .016 (45*x5”x25*)
HK22 – Aggression Hybrid 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound
Comparison to Hammer Black Widow Ghost, Hammer 3-D Offset Attack

Hammer adds the newest base formulation (HK22) to the Black Widow line. This gives a motion that will be sharper in the friction down lane. The 12 (RG 2.612) and 13 (RG 2.589) pound balls will have an alternate core (Diff of .043 and Asym of .011), but the motion will still be sharper based off the bowler’s release. You will notice that both Black Widows are drilled the same and the surface is their box finish that has been refreshed and cleaned. We added the 3-D Attack because it has the HK22 base formula and the VAL angle is slightly higher and the core is somewhat milder.

The Hammer Purple Solid Reactive (5”x30*) with slight lane shine was used as the lane reading ball.
Hammer Black Widow Ghost 2.500 .058 .016 (45*x5”x25*)
Aggression Pearl 500, 1000, 1500 – Siaair/Crown Factory Compound

The Ghost is cleaner than the 2.0 Solid. Again the engine is the Gas Mask core which is one of the strongest cores in the upper mid level balls of all time. The cover is stronger than a lower level pearl. Technology is moving the familiar Solid-Hybrid-Pearl step down in covers and shuffling it around with additives to give different response times to friction.

Hammer 3D Offset Attack 2.489 .053 .008 (45*x5”x30*)
HK22 – Neoflip 25 – 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound

We wanted to compare the different cores (close Diffs and ½ of the Asym diff) with the different pearl formulas but the box finishes are the same. Both balls with HK22 are a quicker response than other balls in their lines that are comparable. On a previous report the Attack was 7/7 left and more launch angle than the earlier Hammer 3-D Offset release.

Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid 2.500 .058 .016 (45*x5”x25*)
HK22 – Aggression Hybrid 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound

Personally what I see in my area on a daily basis is that the Black Widows are too strong for me without drastically changing the surface. This is due to the amount of conditioner put down, the age of the lane panels, my release specs, the covers and the strong Gas Mask core. 

I have been able to use Black Widows with the cleaner covers (BW Black & Gold), but not for very long due to transition. After drilling up the 3-D Attack and the Brunswick Defender Hybrid due to them having the new Brunswick HyperKinetic22 base formulation, I was excited to see what it could do for me in a Black Widow. As I tested and compared it, my hopes were confirmed. This release clears the fronts better, reads the midlane later and is sharper when it reads the friction. Even with this I still started deeper on fresh just like the bigger balls in my arsenal. I had to make room for the directional change (hook) down lane. In the graph below, you can see two different launch angles both resulting in strikes, The more closed angle was a high pocket strike but not a trip 4 pin. This showed me how much room was created off the pattern and carry was still present.

The Ghost was a little bit smoother and flatter going through the pins on the fresh. I moved into the volume a bit and added more tilt and rotation, but the Ghost still wanted to roll a bit too early. Usually if I have to move in, I have to adjust my release to get a ball to skid and recover harder (not a big zone change with more volume) as I did with the Ghost. I moved in and kept my more rolly release. The 2.0 Hybrid still cleared and reacted quickly at the end of the pattern. This gives me another ball reaction tool in the upper-mid line. Usually this is done on medium-light volumes and balls that are not as dynamic but still can create pop, Ex: Scorpion Sting or Ocean Vibe. 

The late high strike was with a more delayed release and I probably could have kept moving and adjusting angles and tested speeds. Another option when a “weaker” ball would clear but doesn’t make it back to the pocket. Since both finishes are identical, this clearly shows the difference in the base formulations. What was surprising (and I’m seeing it more often) is some formulations are producing length reactions different than what was the norm for so long. As always, watch your reactions and adjust accordingly. An info sheet can only tell you so much.

You can find more information about HK22 https://brunswickbowling.com/products/hyperkinetic22

BrandBallFeetFocal PointSet DownArrows42'Exit BoardPAP
5-1/4" x 1/4"up
Result
HammerPurple Solid Reactive246 pin1813920X5"30*X
HammerBlack Widow Ghost266 pin20148945*5"25*X
Hammer3-D Offset Attack32Between 6/10261782045*5"30*X
HammerBlack Widow 2.0 Hybrid3410 pin271971845*5"25*X
HammerBlack Widow 2.0 Hybrid34Between 6/102821112345*5"25*High X

I hope this report helps give you a better understanding between the new Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid, the Black Widow Ghost and the 3-D Offset Attack. Feel free to contact FTF with your questions. Please be specific, that way I can get you the best possible for you.

As always, what you bowl on and more importantly you skill set will determine your choice in equipment. You can always contact me with any questions or schedule a consultation session on your current equipment. For more information, please visit the Coaching & Services page on our website at www.filltheframes.com or you may call or text messages to (310) 784-1901. Thanks, be well & safe!

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services

Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid (WWRD 2/23/2023)

February is bringing some new tech and exciting updates in equipment to get ready for tournament season. This month’s choices are from DV8, Hammer and Track. There is a good mix in reactions and intentions with these 4 and 2 are built the hottest cover base in bowling-HK22. More info is available at - https://brunswickbowling.com/products/hyperkinetic22Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs. All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

 

Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid

The early buzz about the Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid is warranted. There have been many Widows since 2010 and they were great for the times at their release date. The popularity of the Black Widow 2.0 and the Black Widow Ghost have helped many bowlers excel. The next evolution is to build the 2.0 Hybrid with the HK22 base formulation and the Aggression Hybrid additives. What has developed is a ball that creates a ball motion farther down the lane than the Ghost and a sharper move towards the pins. The Red/Black color combo will remind bowlers of the Original Widow Pearl and the Red Legend. If you find both the 2.0 and Ghost start up too early or bog down a bit when you need to open your angles, take a real good look at the Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid. I see it fitting between both of the current Widows to compliment them. Yes, the game has changed. This Hybrid is cleaner than the Pearl.

Recommended cleaner: Brunswick Reaction Recharge

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Envy Tour (WWRD 2/23/2023)

February is bringing some new tech and exciting updates in equipment to get ready for tournament season. This month’s choices are from DV8, Hammer and Track. There is a good mix in reactions and intentions with these 4 and 2 are built the hottest cover base in bowling-HK22. More info is available at - https://brunswickbowling.com/products/hyperkinetic22Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs. All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

Hammer Envy Tour

Sometimes bowlers need a motion they didn’t know would be so beneficial to matching up to the conditions and friction they face. The Hammer Obsession Tour is one of those balls. It created great traction without have a big move on the backend, but the move that was needed- controlled roll. Most lane reading balls have this trait, but when they are on heavier volumes they just don’t have enough coverstock strength. Using the same core but bumping up the cover to the Envy Solid formula, the Envy Tour brings that option. I see this ball being a great option in many bowlers tournament bag. Just as the Obsession Tour was seen a lot at USBC Open Championships in the past 2 years, I see the Envy Tour hitting the lanes in Reno and Las Vegas, too. The ball is all black with purple logos and that is a favorite for a lot of bowlers.

Recommended cleaner: Power House Clean N’ Dull

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive Comparison

Welcome to Fill The Frames Bowling Services’ ball comparison report of the Hammer Purple Solid Reactive.

The Hammer Purple Solid Reactive is the newest addition to the Mid-Performance line. To keep the comparisons more streamlined, I will be comparing the new releases to the balls that are closest to them in their current line. If that’s not possible, I’ll use a ball I believe is close from other lines.

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive – 2.586 .027 (5”x30*)
Comparison to Hammer Raw Solid, Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane.
The R&D department had an idea about using the same core as the wildly popular Purple Pearl Urethane and wrapped it with a solid reactive coverstock. This experiment created something special. You will notice that the core numbers have changed and this is due to the density of the solid reactive cover. This raises the diff and creates more flare and a stronger motion down lane. I have stated (my views) that urethane is not a good choice for certain bowlers. This could be dependent on their style, skill set and environment. The Purple Solid Reactive is a very good choice for those players and a great addition to any bowler’s bag. At the time of this writing, I have not seen a surface change from other staff members. This goes to the versatility of the ball itself.

Hammer Raw Solid – 2.537 .038 (4-3/4”x30*)
Currently the Raw Solid is my benchmark solid for daily use. It gives me a predictable ball motion and tells me where the friction is and a good idea on the length of a pattern. The layout used is on most of my syms so I can get really good feedback on the differences in cover/core from ball to ball. Getting lined up pretty quickly, you can see the differences in the grid below. I had less room moving in compared to the Solid Reactive as the Raw is a more rounded shape overall and responded slower.

Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane – 2.650 .015 (4-1/4”x25*)
The Pearl read the lane much earlier and rolled forward too long on this pattern. Urethane is used to control friction, on the back when other balls are too jumpy, when there’s volume up front but the pattern is shorter or for total ball motion control. Higher rev/speed bowlers have more success using this ball to me. Testing on a freshly oiled lane with some built in friction right of 10, I kept the Pearl straighter (see chart below). Pin carry was ok, but not optimum. Flare was less than 2” and limits scoring. This is why I don’t use urethanes for daily use.

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive – 2.586 .027 (5”x30*)
Simply put, this release is amazing! If you like a more smooth reaction and directional change off the pattern, the Hammer Solid Reactive is a ball you should look into. As I rolled the ball and kept moving in along with changes in hand positions, the ball kept clearing the heads and had the same readable motion down lane and makes it easy to read lane transition.  In the grid below you’ll see where I started and where ended striking as the ball seemed to find its limits for that day. The Hammer Solid Reactive will be a great addition/replacement to the majority of bowler’s bags. If you are looking for a quicker motion of the end of the pattern, I don’t believe polishing will add much more. There are better choices for that option. The Solid Reactive seems to blend out cliffs, which are seen a lot these days. This ball will be with me in both league and tournament play. 

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive Ball Comparison

BrandBallFeetFocal PointSet DownArrows42'Hand PositionPAP
5-1/4" x 1/4"up
Result
HammerRaw Solid256 pin18139R24-3/4"30*X
HammerPurple Pearl Urethane236 pin16139R24-1/4"25*X
HammerPurple Solid Reactive29Between 6/1022178R25"30*X
HammerPurple Solid Reactive3510 pin28218R35"30*X
Defining Terms:
Starting position: Instep of the slide foot. • Focal point: Swing projection toward the pins. • Set Down: Ball contacts the lane. Hand Position: 1 = Stable, more roll. Usually starting hand position on fresh. 2= Fingers rotated to the left a bit for more length and angle down lane. 3= More hand rotation at set up. Provides my max clearance through the heads and most of the midlane and creates the biggest change of direction when the ball reads the most friction and what the cover allows. S=Solid, H=High, T=Trip, F=Flat L=Light C=Crossover.

I hope this Comparison helps give you a better understanding with these 3 balls. As always, what you bowl on and more importantly your skill set will determine your choice in equipment. You can always contact me with any questions or schedule a consultation session on your current equipment. For more information, please visit the Coaching & Services page on our website at www.filltheframes.com or you may call or text messages to (310) 784-1901. Thanks, be well & safe!

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services

Hammer 3D Offset Attack Comparison

Welcome to Fill The Frames Bowling Services’ ball comparison report of the Hammer 3D Offset Attack

The Hammer 3D Offset Attack is the newest addition to the Mid-Performance line. To keep the comparisons more streamlined, I will be comparing the new releases to the balls that are closest to them in their current line. If that’s not possible, I’ll use a ball I believe is close from other lines.

Hammer 3D Offset Attack – 2.489 .053 .008 (45*x5”x30*)
Comparison to Hammer Raw Solid, Hammer 3D Offset
Everything about both of my 3D offsets is the same, with one fantastic exception. Using a new coverstock base material HyperKinetic22 (HK22), you will see a quicker response to friction on every ball that has it. Plus, it also brings out the colors more for great looking bowling balls. There are other balls in our lines that contain HK22 and you will see and hear the differences.

Hammer Raw Solid 2.537 .038 (4-3/4”x30*)
Currently the Raw Solid is my benchmark solid for daily use. It gives me a predictable ball motion and tells me where the friction is and a good idea on the length of a pattern. The layout used is on most of my syms so I can get really good feedback on the differences in cover/core from ball to ball. Getting lined up pretty quickly, you can see the differences in the grid below. I just noted this as a starting point for comparison to the much bigger Hammer 3D Offsets.

Hammer 3D Offset – 2.489 .053 .008 (45*x5”x30*)
Recently Hammer brought back an updated cover and the same core shape as the original from 25 years ago. This core was designed by the late Mo Pinel. It was a fantastic ball back then and the legacy continues today. While the asymmetry is not as high as other HP balls, this gives a ball a motion more subtle balance on med-heavy volumes.

Hammer 3D Offset Attack – 2.489 .053 .008 (45*x5”x30*)
Quick off the spot is exactly what the Attack gives. You can see in the chart below where I started and was close to the original 3D Offset and kept moving with the same release and different focal points. The original tended to skid too much when my feet got to 32. I did change to more tilt and rotation and was rewarded with too strong of a reaction. I’ll keep that in the back off my mind for another time. I see this ball as a step down from the Hammer Envy and maybe the top of my bag for daily use with my personal favorite, the Hammer Obsession Tour Pearl. Straighter players will see a sharper motion and I hope they move in and see what the Hammer 3D Offset Attack has to offer.

Hammer 3D Offset Attack Ball Comparison

BrandBallFeetFocal PointSet DownArrows42'Hand PositionPAP
5-1/4" x 1/4"up
Result
HammerRaw Solid256 pin18139R24-3/4"30*X
Hammer3-D Offset2810 pin21169R245*5"30*X
Hammer3-D Offset Attack29.510 pin23179R245*5"30*X
Hammer3-D Offset Attack3210 pin25199R245*5"30*X
Hammer3-D Offset Attack35Between 6/1028208R245*5"30*X
Hammer3-D Offset Attack35Between 6/1028208R345*5"30*X
Defining Terms:
Starting position: Instep of the slide foot. • Focal point: Swing projection toward the pins. • Set Down: Ball contacts the lane. Hand Position: 1 = Stable, more roll. Usually starting hand position on fresh. 2= Fingers rotated to the left a bit for more length and angle down lane. 3= More hand rotation at set up. Provides my max clearance through the heads and most of the midlane and creates the biggest change of direction when the ball reads the most friction and what the cover allows. S=Solid, H=High, T=Trip, F=Flat L=Light C=Crossover.

I hope this Comparison helps give you a better understanding between both 3D Offsets. As always, what you bowl on and more importantly your skill set will determine your choice in equipment. You can always contact me with any questions or schedule a consultation session on your current equipment. For more information, please visit the Coaching & Services page on our website at www.filltheframes.com or you may call or text messages to (310) 784-1901. Thanks, be well & safe!

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services

Hammer 3-D Offset Attack (WWRD 11/18/2022)

Hammer 3-D Offset Attack

The Hammer 3-D Offset Attack will do just that- attack. Using the same core as the previous 3-D Offset and wrapping it with a shiny pearl cover (Neoflip 25) with the base formulation of HK22, this is the first Hammer with this base formula. At the seminar the colors and motion were outstanding. Pro shop owners and staff members were really impressed with the motion of this ball. Higher friction lanes are being seen more and more and if you move in and can’t get a ball to turn the corner, check out some of the videos online. The colors are Vibrant Blue/Navy and are placed in the medium to heavy volume category. A comparison report will be on our website soon.

Recommended cleaner: Brunswick Reaction Recharge

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive (WWRD 11/18/2022)

Core 16-15
Core 14
Core 13-12

Hammer Purple Solid Reactive

Purple. There are a lot of purple balls on the market. The thing that separates them is their motion going down the lane and through the pins. The amazingly popular Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane continues to be a tournament favorite.

I have been asked why I don’t use Urethane very often. The fact is due to how I bowl (release specs and speed) and what I see on a daily basis, urethanes limit my M.o.E. (Margin of Error) and pin carry. Hammer has now developed a ball built the same as the Purple Pearl Urethane, but has changed the coverstock to a solid reactive. The core numbers have changed due to the cover density. This will create a more angular shape down lane than the Pearl Urethane. In the 14lber, carbon fiber outer core is used and an alternate core is used in the 12-13lbs balls. But the motion is still there. Bowlers who have wanted to go with the urethane motion should really take a look at the Purple Solid Reactive. The cover can be adjusted but at the intro seminar, the ball was very versatile and bowlers of different styles could play various parts of the lanes. I will be testing this release along with the next ball on this report.

Recommended cleaner: Ultimate Black Magic Rejuvenator

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California