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robs247

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Hammer Burgundy new release.
« on: October 28, 2014, 05:49:21 PM »
Hammer are re-releasing the burgundy hammer.

I don't usually throw hammer equipment but i'm seriously tempted to add this to the bag.  Loved the old one so i'm hoping that i'll love this one again.


http://guernseyproshop.co.uk/burgundy-hammer
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EL3MCNEIL

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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2014, 06:54:56 PM »
The difference between this and the Blue Hammer are crazy. Ball looks good though and both can give players an "old school" look.
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2014, 07:34:18 PM »
Quote from: EL3MCNEIL on October 28, 2014, 06:54:56 PM
The difference between this and the Blue Hammer are crazy. Ball looks good though and both can give players an "old school" look.

You're not kidding.  6-12+ boards stronger, especially with the higher rev rates from watching the video.
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JamminJD

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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2014, 07:52:48 PM »
This ball is very intriguing! I can't wait to see more of this. I like the look of this one for sure!
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2014, 08:37:21 PM »
If it doesn't smell the same way the old one did while you are drilling it, I call bogusness!
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2014, 09:12:35 PM »
According to BJ review this is a resin ball with surface prep similar to the Burgundy. 
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2014, 07:32:09 AM »
I saw this ball in person last night, kid shot 794 with it.  He is the one that is throwing it in the Bowler's Mart video for it on youtube.  Really weird but interesting ball.  The reaction screams urethane but it has the backend of a strong resin ball.  It blends out wet/dry really well like you'd expect urethane too, but it really flies on the backend . .
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JamminJD

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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2014, 08:12:52 AM »
Quote from: Gizmo823 on October 29, 2014, 07:32:09 AM
I saw this ball in person last night, kid shot 794 with it.  He is the one that is throwing it in the Bowler's Mart video for it on youtube.  Really weird but interesting ball.  The reaction screams urethane but it has the backend of a strong resin ball.  It blends out wet/dry really well like you'd expect urethane too, but it really flies on the backend . .
I like what you described, I think thats a nice reaction to have..
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2014, 11:15:37 AM »
Urethane Hybrid  8)

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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2014, 01:12:17 PM »

 :o  :o

This.... This is NOT what I was expecting. And while I totally missed out on anything else in the Vibe series (I was completely Ebonite at that time), if this is how the Vibe core spits its game, I am really impressed, and take back what I said in the Viral thread about putting the Bad Ass core in this ball just to keep the throwback to the original Faball layout of the ball.

I want to know more about the coverstock, but on first glance, if you call it a urethane hybrid, this looks to get right what Brunswick's Helix got wrong.

I wonder how this ball matches up to the Cold Blood.

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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2014, 02:36:32 PM »
Seems to be a little bit of video tricks going on.  To truly compare to the Blue Hammer, they need to be put at the same specs. The Blue Hammer doesn't come that dull nor as an aggressive surface finish.

Also, it will be interesting to see how they both react polished.  If the Burgundy can maintain it's smooth overall read like a urethane, but with a little more pop downlane it may be something akin to the old Thunder Flash Pro.  Polished, the TFP reacted like a very mild resin but with MUCH better read and you could play 4th and 5th arrow easily with it.
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2014, 04:18:45 PM »
I'm actually interested in this.  My main ball the past two years has been a Fab Red Hammer.  Bought a Blue remake previously and don't like it, but the red is awesome. 

Drilled an arson Low Flare with a 2" pin going for a more old school reaction, but it is still too angular off the spot. 

Wonder what this Burg would act like drilled that way? 
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2014, 04:39:56 PM »
My feeling on this release is only marketing.  I feel the ball will only have the look of urethane on the lane, but much stronger.  I don't anticipate this ball will somehow be a viable option for times when actual urethane would be used. 

I see this as an even reacting medium-medium heavy oil ball.  Using the Burgundy Hammer name will only increase sales via marketing.
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2014, 06:45:12 PM »
Urethane hybrid? The only thing like urethane about this one seems to be the name of the cover. Reacta-thane. Props for the name, but it's just a reactive cover, prepped at 500 grit and designed to look like an old urethane ball. There's nothing urethane about the cover if I'm not mistaken. 

That being said, the video does look good...but they always do lol.
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Re: Hammer Burgundy new release.
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2014, 06:48:10 PM »
Quote from: Matt Fortney on October 29, 2014, 06:45:12 PM
Urethane hybrid? The only thing like urethane about this one seems to be the name of the cover. Reacta-thane. Props for the name, but it's just a reactive cover, prepped at 500 grit and designed to look like an old urethane ball. There's nothing urethane about the cover if I'm not mistaken. 

That being said, the video does look good...but they always do lol.

So its essentially a weak reactive cover with a 500 grit cover?
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