Compare bowling balls
Core numbers are compared in one weight. Some brands only publish them for one weight.
Hammer Blue Hammer
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Storm Pitch Black
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Brunswick Crown 78U
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Hammer NU 2.0
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hammer | Storm | Brunswick | Hammer |
| Line | — | Thunder | Advanced | Mid |
| Coverstock | Performance Urethane | Controll Urethane | Urethane Solid 78D | NU Active |
| Cover type | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane | — |
| Core | Modified Vibe | Capacitor | Tiered Hexagon | LED |
| Core type | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric |
| RG | 2.570 | 2.560 (16 lb) | 2.549 | 2.586 |
| Diff | 0.032 | 0.023 (16 lb) | 0.046 | 0.027 |
| Int. diff | — | — | — | — |
| Factory finish | 800/1000/2000/4000 Abralon® | 1000 Grit | 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad | 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad |
| Lane condition | Light oil | — | — | Light oil – Medium oil |
| Flare potential | — | — | — | — |
| Reaction | — | — | — | Strong arc |
| Color | Blue | Black | Purple / Grey | Matte Grey |
| Release date | — | May 27, 2014 | December 11, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| Status | Retired | Current | Current | Current |
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