NU 2.0

Here is my take on the new Hammer NU 2.0. The Hammer features the high RG/low diff LED symmetric core wrapped by the NU Active coverstock colored in matte gray. Box finish is 2000 Siaair. This video is shot on fresh THS and the layout on the ball is 0 x 4 x 15. I tried the ball at box surface.

The Hammer NU 2.0 is the latest release in providing bowlers with a "urethanesque", slow response type of motion but still not being an actual urethane ball and thus, subject to seemingly very confusing and ever changing rules and regulations depending on where and what event a bowler is participating. The intent in the 2.0 was to provide a little more overall hook than the original Hammer NU. I can't give an actual side by side comparison because I drilled this NU 2.0 differently than the original Hammer NUs. That being said, to my eye, it does show a little more overall motion than the original NU. At box surface, it definitely gets through the front easily and makes a very gradual rounded move off the spot. I felt personally speaking for my game only, at box surface, I was bit "in between" if you will. By that I mean, for this type of shape, I want to see the ball pick up a touch earlier. If I am seeing this distance that the NU 2.0 at box surface is showing, then I want to see a quicker response and more shape to make sure the ball faces the pins correctly. I believe that with a more aggressive surface prep, perhaps at 800 or 1000 Siaair, I'll see that earlier zone better and thus the move off the spot will match up to the pocket better. I'll be trying that very soon and feel confident that with a more aggressive surface prep, the NU 2.0 will be a nice addition to the arsenal.

The Hammer NU 2.0 is readily available. See your local pro shop for more information.