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Hammer Black Pearl Urethane Bowling Ball

Hammer Black Pearl Urethane Bowling Ball

SKU: Ham-BlaPrlUre-1

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Hammer has long been hailed as the undisputed champion of urethane bowling balls, a reputation solidified since the introduction of the legendary Purple Pearl Urethane. Now, we proudly carry that legacy forward into a new era of harder urethane bowling balls.

With the recent rule change by the PBA, restricting urethane balls to a minimum hardness of 78D, our team of chemists and experts has been hard at work crafting the next evolution of urethane technology. The result? The renowned NU Blue Hammer and the all-new 78 hardness Black Pearl Urethane.

Reminiscent of its iconic predecessor, the Purple Pearl Urethane, the Black Pearl boasts a cleaner look and slightly reduced overall hook potential due to its increased hardness. Our team of professional bowlers, who have rigorously tested the Black Pearl Urethane, report a reduction of four boards in movement with their feet and two boards with their eyes, allowing for straighter angles through the front part of the lane.

Already embraced by our pros at various events, the Black Pearl Urethane has proven to be a game-changer, delivering performance akin to the Purple Pearl Urethane despite its harder coverstock. Skeptics have been silenced as our pros consistently demonstrate the unparalleled capabilities of this 78D urethane ball, affirming that Hammer has once again raised the bar for urethane performance.

Specifications

  • Brand Hammer
  • Release Date 2024-03-21 00:00:00
  • Color Black
  • Coverstock Name Urethane Pearl 78D
  • Coverstock Type Urethane
  • Factory Finish 500 Siaair
  • Core Name LED
  • Core RG 2.650
  • Differential 0.015

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Tmarlow
78 Hardness Black Pearl

The answer to the Pba‘s urethane ban is here 78 hardness black hammer pearl. If you don’t bowl PBA events and like throwing Urethane is will be a great ball for you. It doesn’t hook as much as the purple so this is the perfect ball down from the purple. If you’re bowling the PBA this is a great replacement for the purple your only going to be about 2 or 3 boards right of where you would start with the purple.

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James G.
78D means domination!!!

I drilled the much-anticipated Hammer 78D Black Pearl urethane to be a little weaker version of the legendary Purple Pearl Urethane. I put my favorite urethane layout on this one, 4” x 25 to get a true baseline read of what this ball does. I use my urethane exclusively on sport shots, and this one really shines when you want to play straighter, or close to the gutter. The 78D Black Pearl urethane is about 1-2 feet longer than the Purple Pearl urethane, and 3-4 boards less. The shape is a little more angular, or at least as angular as urethane can be, which is still way less than resin alternatives. I have used the 78D Black Pearl on Cheetah 35’, Alcatraz 38’, and Aalborg 35'. I have found that when they are fresh this ball shines, I put it down to 360 grit and it rolls and picks up fantastically. The cover takes to surface changes well, as I have used it from 360 up to 2000 with no issues at all. As the lanes transition and this ball doesn’t see enough friction through the mid-lane to carry like it has been doing so well, that is when I switch to my Purple Pearl urethane, move 2-3 in with my feet, and use that extra angle to get the corner pins out with the stronger ball. The 78D Black Pearl urethane is the PERFECT compliment to the Purple Pearl urethane, and if you bowl a lot of sport patterns like I do, it is well worth having this one in your bag. Order your 78D Black Pearl urethane now from Bowler Builders Pro Shop and pro shops everywhere! Nothing hits like a Hammer!

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jneral
A Great Addition to the Hammer Urethane Line

As a PBA member, I anxiously awaited this ball. I throw 15-lb. equipment and recently had a lot of success with this ball at a PBA event. It is different than the Purple Hammer, and it should be given its hardness. However, that’s pretty much where the differences end.



This ball needs a lot of surface to create a similar shape as the Purple Hammer. Don’t be afraid to hit with the 360 or lower grit sanding pad to get the ball to start up earlier. Urethane does have a different shape than reactive and you want a urethane ball to start up earlier.



This ball allows you to play more up the boards or straighter on the lane. It also helps you keep the ball in play. Use it on shorter-length patterns or on high-friction lane surfaces where you want the ball to slow down a bit.



If you are competing in PBA competition, you will absolutely want to have this ball (or two of them) in your bag. If you love the Purple Hammer, this is a great companion to that ball!