Black Pearl Urethane

 

We knocked it out of the park!

Hammer has been the undisputed urethane champion in bowling since the Purple Pearl Urethane’s introduction, and we are excited to carry that title through the new phase of harder urethane bowling balls. Since the PBA announced its rule change, only allowing urethane balls to be 78D or harder, our chemists and lab rats have been working hard producing the now famed NU Blue Hammer and the new 78 hardness Black Pearl Urethane. The Black Pearl Urethane is reminiscent of the Purple Pearl Urethane, but the hardness makes it a little cleaner and hooks slightly less overall than the Purple Pearl. Our pros who have tested the Black Pearl Urethane see this ball four boards less with their feet and two boards with their eyes and were able to use straighter angles through the front part of the lane.

Our pros have used the Black Pearl Urethane at events already and have been very successful with it. While few believed we could deliver performance similar to the Purple Pearl Urethane with a harder cover, our pros have proven that we knocked it out of the park with this new 78D urethane ball.

BALL SPECS

  • PERFORMANCE Mid
  • PART NUMBER 60-108127-93X
  • COLOR Black Pearl
  • CORE LED
  • COVERSTOCK Urethane Pearl 78D
  • COVER TYPE Pearl Urethane
  • FINISH 500 Siaair Micro Pad
  • WEIGHTS 16-12 Pounds
  • LANE CONDITION Light oil
  • REACTION Smooth arc
  • WARRANTY Two years from purchase date
  • RELEASE DATE March 21, 2024

RG / DIFF

  • 16 lb - RG (2.610) DIFF (0.030)
  • 15 lb - RG (2.650) DIFF (0.015) 
  • 14 lb - RG (2.680) DIFF (0.013)
  • 13 lb - RG (2.631) DIFF (0.020)
  • 12 lb - RG (2.628) DIFF (0.026)

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    Bill Richardson
    Black Pearl

    After having a 15# for a while and using it on old wood this ball it very much like old style urethane and gives me the ability to stay in the pocket all night and bad oil/wood conditions. However sometimes if I have to move left pin carry becomes an issue for me so I recently purchased a 16#. This ball shapes better for me and I have no fear at all of playing left to right with it and still clobbering pins. If you think you can handle 16# do it you'll like it.

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    Charlie
    Urethane on Steroids

    I just threw my first 3 games in league. First games did not count, it needs time to get worn in. Well, I thought I could stand right and throw it to the gutter and have it come nicely back into the pocket. No way. Way too much reaction off the dry. I migrated left and kept it in the oil. Man, did it react incredibly well. Hit real hard. Flares. I am using 16 lbs with a high rev rate. I will now travel to league with one ball. Taking me 40 years back. The Vlack Hammer!

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    Jason Smith
    This one blew me away!

    With some of the rule changes and an aging Purple Hammer, I decided to get this one over the NU. I walked it out from the pro shop freshly drilled and onto some burned up house shot and this ball just threw itself!! Shot 10 games with it moving a total of 15 boards with my feet to see where the limits were and shot 220s max and only threw a couple under 200 (I used it as a spare ball but it was a little much). The fact that I could use a little speed control and play from the 7 board to the 21 board with my feet and find the pocket really sold me on carrying a urethane to leagues again. I rarely use urethane, but this ball feels so much smoother than my old Purple. I would say, this is a must-have in the arsenal!!

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    Bob Moran
    Hammer 78D

    Hammers new Black Pearl Urethane 78D might not be a purple but it’s proving to be a great piece that meets the new PBA standards for urethane. This ball is a little cleaner through the fronts and slightly less overall hook form a purple allowing for straighter angles through the front part of the lane. This ball has already proven it can get the job done at various PBA events this year.

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    Matthew Staninger
    A Staple for Tournament Bowlers

    If you love the Purple Hammer, you'll probably love the 78D. If you don't love the Purple Hammer because it's too strong for you, you'll definitely love the 78D! The harder surface sees a little more length than a purple, and it does seem to shine up a little quicker (but slower than any other urethane on the market). As someone who prefers to stay straighter with urethane, I find myself using the 78D a ton!

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