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Gene J Kanak

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Purple Hammer Re-release?
« on: April 29, 2021, 09:17:23 AM »
I could swear I heard/read somewhere that Brunswick was planning on remaking the Purple Hammer Urethane, but I'm definitely not seeing anything relating to that out here now. Was/is that supposed to happen at some point, or was I just dreaming?

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2021, 10:40:50 AM »
They teased a lot of photos of it, but nothing hit the approved list yet, nor have the staffers received anything official on it as of last week.

Wonder if it's done and they are just sitting on them for a better release timing, right now really isn't ideal for new ball release timing with winter leagues wrapping up, and summer near.
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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2021, 11:06:39 AM »
Lot if staffers throwing purples on tv.  I would think that would hype the market anytime.   
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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2021, 12:49:30 PM »
Quote from: avabob on April 29, 2021, 11:06:39 AM
Lot if staffers throwing purples on tv.  I would think that would hype the market anytime.   
They have been throwing the same ones for a few years now.
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bradl

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2021, 04:11:06 PM »
I was hoping that if anything, they would release the Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane here. From what I've seen of it thrown both here and overseas, that ball is getting the best of both worlds: Purple Hammer performance, and adjustability, and Widow core.

That was one of the last Hopkinsville pours, and I don't know if they have the formula for Hammer's urethane cover, let alone pearl urethane cover down in Reynosa yet..

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2021, 10:57:25 AM »
Quote from: bradl on April 29, 2021, 04:11:06 PM
I was hoping that if anything, they would release the Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane here. From what I've seen of it thrown both here and overseas, that ball is getting the best of both worlds: Purple Hammer performance, and adjustability, and Widow core.

That was one of the last Hopkinsville pours, and I don't know if they have the formula for Hammer's urethane cover, let alone pearl urethane cover down in Reynosa yet..

BL.

The formula was part of the buyout, the biggest reason it’s taken so long to get this release out is having to make minor adjustments for equipment and environmental factors.
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bradl

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2021, 04:05:20 PM »
Quote from: keegan.mier on April 30, 2021, 10:57:25 AM
Quote from: bradl on April 29, 2021, 04:11:06 PM
I was hoping that if anything, they would release the Black Widow Purple Pearl Urethane here. From what I've seen of it thrown both here and overseas, that ball is getting the best of both worlds: Purple Hammer performance, and adjustability, and Widow core.

That was one of the last Hopkinsville pours, and I don't know if they have the formula for Hammer's urethane cover, let alone pearl urethane cover down in Reynosa yet..

BL.

The formula was part of the buyout, the biggest reason it’s taken so long to get this release out is having to make minor adjustments for equipment and environmental factors.

Interesting. That tells us that it is possible. It would be worth trolling the Approved ball list over the next few months to see what they may do, because lately, especially on tour, there has been A LOT of urethane thrown. And with there only being two 3 options from Hammer, with all of them being discontinued, there definitely would be the demand for them.

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2021, 08:59:01 PM »

Now, I will say that before anyone jumps the gun on it, there is a Black Widow Purple that is on the Ball Approved list, but it is a solid reactive with compound. It's an overseas ball, that came out as a 3-ball combo: Black Widow Purple, Black Widow Red, and Black Widow Black. All of them are already out overseas.

Chris Beans just did a short spec review of the Purple:


I'm a pass on that ball, and am waiting to see if they'll pull off a urethane release.

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keegan.mier

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2021, 06:44:32 PM »
Quote from: Gene J Kanak on April 29, 2021, 09:17:23 AM
I could swear I heard/read somewhere that Brunswick was planning on remaking the Purple Hammer Urethane, but I'm definitely not seeing anything relating to that out here now. Was/is that supposed to happen at some point, or was I just dreaming?


Purple Hammer returns July 1st
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2021, 07:39:23 AM »
Yep, just saw it online. Now, the question is whether or not the new ones will live up to what the old ones were like. You already know that some people are going to automatically claim that the older ones are better no matter what the newer ones do. lol
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Bowler19525

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2021, 07:59:14 AM »
This thing is going to be a HUGE seller.  I know people that are already talking about getting one just because of the hype.  It's crazy.
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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2021, 10:11:27 AM »
I remember when before the Purple was released, I threw the pitch series and everyone complained its ruining the shot, ruining it for everyone else, blah blah blah. Now, if you have one of these, nobody says a word even though its the same coverstock. Reason being, everyone has one.
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Bowler19525

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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2021, 11:18:16 AM »
Quote from: Bowl_Freak on May 13, 2021, 10:11:27 AM
I remember when before the Purple was released, I threw the pitch series and everyone complained its ruining the shot, ruining it for everyone else, blah blah blah. Now, if you have one of these, nobody says a word even though its the same coverstock. Reason being, everyone has one.

Hahaha...not around here.  Bowlers see urethane on the return and it is instant, vocal complaining about ruining the shot, destroying the pattern, etc.  Usually starts with someone looking at the return and declaring "Hey!  Someone is throwing urethane!!"  That is followed with "WHAT?!?!?!  WHY?!??!  WHO????  My night is ruined!!!!  Thanks a lot!"
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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2021, 11:34:14 AM »
I guess they realized their mistake when the Motiv Purple Tank came out. #motivnation
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Re: Purple Hammer Re-release?
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2021, 11:56:35 AM »
Quote from: Bowler19525 on May 13, 2021, 11:18:16 AM
Quote from: Bowl_Freak on May 13, 2021, 10:11:27 AM
I remember when before the Purple was released, I threw the pitch series and everyone complained its ruining the shot, ruining it for everyone else, blah blah blah. Now, if you have one of these, nobody says a word even though its the same coverstock. Reason being, everyone has one.

Hahaha...not around here.  Bowlers see urethane on the return and it is instant, vocal complaining about ruining the shot, destroying the pattern, etc.  Usually starts with someone looking at the return and declaring "Hey!  Someone is throwing urethane!!"  That is followed with "WHAT?!?!?!  WHY?!??!  WHO????  My night is ruined!!!!  Thanks a lot!"

Sounds like a good night to be in the high game pot. :-)
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