Core numbers are compared in one weight. Some brands only publish them for one weight.
Storm Pitch Black
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Hammer NU 2.0
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Brunswick Crown 78U
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Ebonite Turbo X NU
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Storm | Hammer | Brunswick | Ebonite |
| Line | Thunder | Mid | Advanced | Mid |
| Coverstock | Controll Urethane | NU Active | Urethane Solid 78D | NU Active |
| Cover type | Urethane | — | Urethane | — |
| Core | Capacitor | LED | Tiered Hexagon | Turbo |
| Core type | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric | — |
| RG | 2.560 (16 lb) | 2.586 | 2.549 | 2.517 |
| Diff | 0.023 (16 lb) | 0.027 | 0.046 | 0.040 |
| Int. diff | — | — | — | — |
| Factory finish | 1000 Grit | 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad | 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad | 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad |
| Lane condition | — | Light oil – Medium oil | — | Light oil – Medium oil |
| Flare potential | — | — | — | — |
| Reaction | — | Strong arc | — | Smooth and continuous |
| Color | Black | Matte Grey | Purple / Grey | Purple / Grey |
| Release date | May 27, 2014 | November 20, 2025 | December 11, 2025 | May 14, 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current | Current | Current |
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