Author Topic: Hammer 3D Offset Attack and Purple Hammer Solid Reactive (Read 4709 times)

bradl · « **on:** October 19, 2022, 03:35:39 PM »

Looks like we're getting 2 new balls coming in for the holidays.

https://hammerbowling.com/collections/upper-mid-performance/products/3-d-offset-attack

The 3D Offset Attack is a pearl version of the re-release of the 3D Offset. The confusing part is that the 3D Offset is already a pearl, but is a sanded pearl. This being a pearl with polish would be a ball down from the 3D Offset when the 3D Offset is too much.

I haven't seen any reviews of this yet.

https://hammerbowling.com/collections/mide-performance/products/purple-solid-reactive

The Purple Solid appears to be a smoother yet versatile upgrade of the Urethane Purple Hammer. From the review I've seen (so far, I've only seen the one from Packy where he reviews two of them with different layouts), This definitely would be up in that tour category, where it definitely has a spot in the bag for sport shots, but also works great on house patterns.

His review is here:

Personally, I can see this ball replacing my GB4, which I can't find enough oil to throw it on. But as it can take surface changes easily (Packy had weak layout ball that he took to 3000), this ball could be used everywhere. This one has my attention.

From what I see, URD for both is 11/18/2022.

BL.

SVstar34 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2022, 03:51:03 PM »

Quote from: bradl on October 19, 2022, 03:35:39 PM

The Purple Solid appears to be a smoother yet versatile upgrade of the Urethane Purple Hammer. From the review I've seen (so far, I've only seen the one from Packy where he reviews two of them with different layouts), This definitely would be up in that tour category, where it definitely has a spot in the bag for sport shots, but also works great on house patterns.

His review is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNmqKpr-7bg

Personally, I can see this ball replacing my GB4, which I can't find enough oil to throw it on. But as it can take surface changes easily (Packy had weak layout ball that he took to 3000), this ball could be used everywhere. This one has my attention.

From what I see, URD for both is 11/18/2022.

BL.

I'm also looking at the PH Reactive to replace my GB4, maybe just get a GB2 remake. The GB4 for me is in a really niche spot, when I have enough oil for the cover to be in play I'm normally looking for a little more motion as well.

CoorZero · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2022, 04:39:04 PM »

The 3D Offset Attack also has a cover base that seems to be coming to multiple Brunswick branded balls. They call it HyperKinetic 22 or HK22. The Top Speed from Columbia 300 will also have it.

TWOHAND834 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2022, 06:57:40 AM »

Bradl,

My belief is that this is the modern day Super Flip. The Super Flip was the second offset release in the original series and also was blue (I had one). It appears that Hammer is copying the release order as back in the 90s. First the Violet, then the Super Flip (Attack) and next might be the modern 3D-Maxxx? There was also a red Super Hook I believe and maybe that was released before the Maxxx. Not positive though but am positive on the release of the Super Flip.

The new Purple Solid is going to be like a Raw Hammer with a stronger cover and slot below the Dark Web. I am not sure I necessarily see it as a direct replacement for the GB4 simply because the GBs are low RG, medium diff and the Purple solid is higher RG with a lower diff (core numbers are very close to the Raw series). But it could be a replacement if you just want a different look that is still very useable on a variety of conditions.

bradl · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2022, 05:55:20 PM »

Quote from: TWOHAND834 on October 20, 2022, 06:57:40 AM

Bradl,

My belief is that this is the modern day Super Flip. The Super Flip was the second offset release in the original series and also was blue (I had one). It appears that Hammer is copying the release order as back in the 90s. First the Violet, then the Super Flip (Attack) and next might be the modern 3D-Maxxx? There was also a red Super Hook I believe and maybe that was released before the Maxxx. Not positive though but am positive on the release of the Super Flip.

There was also the black one (I have that one) along with the original 3D Offset (violet). I remember there also being a pearl violet of the 3D Offset as well. Interesting to note that the Red one was recently released overseas, so I doubt we'll see that one over here unless someone brings it over for Black Friday.

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The new Purple Solid is going to be like a Raw Hammer with a stronger cover and slot below the Dark Web. I am not sure I necessarily see it as a direct replacement for the GB4 simply because the GBs are low RG, medium diff and the Purple solid is higher RG with a lower diff (core numbers are very close to the Raw series). But it could be a replacement if you just want a different look that is still very useable on a variety of conditions.

Unfortunately my problem is that I can't find a house here to even throw the GB4 on to get a good comparison of it compared to anything I have above it, like my BW 2.0, especially given that I the GB4 drilled pin down to keep my angles straight to go up the boards. Going to the Purple Solid Reactive may give me more versatility (with lane conditions) without requiring the soup to be there just to pull the ball out of the bag, so you called it there.

Packy has now put out a review of the 3D Offset Attack. While I do like how much cleaner it is, I have an overseas Widow that is just as clean, so I'd definitely have overlap with this piece. So this is a pass for me for now, unless I want to punch one up with a larger VAL to keep it from being so sharp at the back end. But it does look good. Video is below.

BL.

TWOHAND834 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2022, 07:52:45 AM »

That definitely reminds me of the Super Flip. I also like how he did the comparison with the Ghost.

Bowler19525 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2022, 01:45:40 PM »

Quote from: TWOHAND834 on October 20, 2022, 06:57:40 AM

Bradl,

My belief is that this is the modern day Super Flip. The Super Flip was the second offset release in the original series and also was blue (I had one). It appears that Hammer is copying the release order as back in the 90s. First the Violet, then the Super Flip (Attack) and next might be the modern 3D-Maxxx? There was also a red Super Hook I believe and maybe that was released before the Maxxx. Not positive though but am positive on the release of the Super Flip.

The new Purple Solid is going to be like a Raw Hammer with a stronger cover and slot below the Dark Web. I am not sure I necessarily see it as a direct replacement for the GB4 simply because the GBs are low RG, medium diff and the Purple solid is higher RG with a lower diff (core numbers are very close to the Raw series). But it could be a replacement if you just want a different look that is still very useable on a variety of conditions.

The Purple Solid is interesting. The 15 and 16lb versions are 2 piece. The 14lb is three piece. The 12 and 13 are three piece with a different core.

It doesn't look like the Purple Pearl Urethane is on the current ball list on Hammer's site. There is still a page for it doing a Google search, but it doesn't come up if you go to the site and pull down the ball menu. It also doesn't appear on the retired ball pages. Either it is being phased out as rumored for a while now, or it sells itself and they don't worry about listing it in the menu.

Maybe the Purple Solid Reactive is the successor? Very odd.

bradl · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2022, 03:35:40 PM »

Quote from: Bowler19525 on October 21, 2022, 01:45:40 PM

Quote from: TWOHAND834 on October 20, 2022, 06:57:40 AM
Bradl,

My belief is that this is the modern day Super Flip. The Super Flip was the second offset release in the original series and also was blue (I had one). It appears that Hammer is copying the release order as back in the 90s. First the Violet, then the Super Flip (Attack) and next might be the modern 3D-Maxxx? There was also a red Super Hook I believe and maybe that was released before the Maxxx. Not positive though but am positive on the release of the Super Flip.

The new Purple Solid is going to be like a Raw Hammer with a stronger cover and slot below the Dark Web. I am not sure I necessarily see it as a direct replacement for the GB4 simply because the GBs are low RG, medium diff and the Purple solid is higher RG with a lower diff (core numbers are very close to the Raw series). But it could be a replacement if you just want a different look that is still very useable on a variety of conditions.

The Purple Solid is interesting. The 15 and 16lb versions are 2 piece. The 14lb is three piece. The 12 and 13 are three piece with a different core.

It doesn't look like the Purple Pearl Urethane is on the current ball list on Hammer's site. There is still a page for it doing a Google search, but it doesn't come up if you go to the site and pull down the ball menu. It also doesn't appear on the retired ball pages. Either it is being phased out as rumored for a while now, or it sells itself and they don't worry about listing it in the menu.

Maybe the Purple Solid Reactive is the successor? Very odd.

It's there when you go down through the Ball menu. It's in the Mid Performance category. where the Purple Pearl Urethane was as well. However, what is interesting to know is that they have NOT moved the Purple Pearl Urethane to the retired balls list, sp apparently they are going to keep the Purple Pearl Urethane in active production - which makes sense, seeing that they have a dedicated urethane line in the factory.

I don't see it as being a successor at this point, but more of filling a gap, as there was no solid in the MP lineup, since they retired the Fugitive Solid. If this ball lives up to the hype it's being given, this should stay in the MP line for a while. Otherwise it will be retired long before the Purple Pearl Urethane is.

BL.

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