The Magenta Rhino is the most under rated low end ball on the market. I know the difference between a polished solid, and the regular polished pearl Rhinos is minor, but the Magenta is such a great ball. It's my go to recommendation for all new bowlers.

I think you handled this topic well. No mention of RG, layouts, grips, etc and only minimal mention of coverstock formulas. I think was the right choice. There is a fine line between not providing enough information, and information overload. I think you struck a nice balance.

Just got a ocean vibe rolled a 233 on a trashed house shot over school holidays. And haven't bowled in over 2yrs. Was very impressed.

Thanks Brunsnick! I couldn't help but hear Chubby Checker singing his song when I saw The Twist... lol... I think I got my first reactive resin ball back in 1993.

Man its good for people to have advices or coaches to help them figure things out. Last year, 21 years old and just started to hook the ball. Been playing it straight for like 3 years. Had no clue about ball tech and difference and got a 15lbs zen soul cuz with the knowledge of "its a high end and expensive ball so it must be good" and also "the heavier the better" mentality 😂. Bought a lot of different balls as a 2nd one but keep ending up selling it after cuz of how similar the motion and hook is to the soul. Lesson learned, high end and expensive balls isn't always what you need but more of a want. Recently swapped a black venom with a 14lbs pitch black and it was worth it. I prefer the more predictable and smooth motion of urethane and 14lbs is the perfect weight to balance my speed and revs. Still a lot of money went out tho 😂💸

Great video! My first reactive ball was the Raw Hammer Hybrid and I still use it today. Even with owning other higher performance balls, I still go back to it and it hasn’t let me down. Worth every penny

I use the Twist, 14 lbs, and it often outperforms my higher end balls. It allows me to stay right and throw somewhere around 15-16. I play two-handed and get my hand around the ball a little and this ball will hit the pocket. I am often 225 and up (league and practice). It may be called an entry-level ball, but I think that is misleading. If used right, it packs a punch. I am interested in the Rhino Pearl as a step up in hook potential.

So, about one and half years ago I bought my first bowling ball, a reactive ball, a Columbia 300 Beast (Blue, Red, Black) in just a 12lb weight (I now throw 14lb). That was absolutely the BEST first purchase decision I have ever made. I still throw it all the time for a quick warmup and on my practice days I will throw it a lot to work on various drills and things. I experiment with it, changing surface, changing throws, working on release. I re-surface back to factory every couple of weeks. I have even practiced with it in my backyard. It is probably, overall, my most used ball, and it was pretty cheap! .. The ball works great! .. Absolutely the best ball I have ever bought considering all of the use I am getting out of it (I have 9 balls now). My recommendation to anyone considering getting into bowling, with the intention of getting involved in the sport, do something similar to what I have done. I cannot recommend it enough!!! .. I am 61yrs old, only been bowling for a year and a half, and yet I now carry a 175+ USBC average and frequently bowl 200+ scores (669 - 3 game series last week). I could not have progressed so quickly without my Beast ball .. no way. And videos from BrunsNick and others have been instrumental in that journey too !! .. Thanks Nick !!!

Raw hammer is such a good ball whether your new or avid in bowling, it's a very good low-medium oil ball

Great information really helpful

Hammer Raw Solid was my first ball. Really solid ball that I still throw on house shots.

Nick, started watching your channel a month ago. You are extremely knowledgeable with the sport. Great video, keep up the good work.

I am a tournament and league bowler and I want to say the Raw Hammer Hybrid is incredible, bang for the buck is very impressive

Yeah that's how I feel about my ball now, if I take it out against my friends it looks like crazy. League night... straight down the lane. It's a DV8 pitbull

I was hooking a 14 lb house ball up the first arrow on my first two weeks of league, so my obvious choice for a first ball was the purple hammer lol.

😊totally agree!!!!

The first reactive ball I got was a OG danger zone from my father. Used it until mid 2001.

I love my Twist before I died 😭, the Rhino was ok, but the Raw is just soooo good

Love this video, I deal a lot with bowlers wanting to get started via High School bowling and we talk about this almost verbatim. When it comes to a new bowler, obviously we aren't going to necessarily know their PAP to be able to completely layout a ball. Do you have any "general" layouts for beginners?

At last, an explanation that the new bowler can understand instead of just throwing numbers out there.

Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball Brunswick rhino entry level reative bowling ball and raw hammer bowling ball reative bowling ball and Brunswick twist reative bowling ball

Would have been fun to see you throw all three to show the difference in hook potential.

Would you be able to review a twist on a house shot ? I find it it hooks more than the numbers suggest, more so than my surge unless its drilled stronger maybe. I use conventional grip so hardly any revs or tilt but jeez its hooks a ton for me with the ball doing all of the work. Would love to see peole in my leage try lower end balls and how they do. Is the part 2 of the ufo spinner dead in the water now ?

Hey Nick thanks for the awesome information about these balls. I'm more interested in the Hammer so how does the Raw compare to the Ocean Vibe and Nu Blue. Which of those you think is easy to learn how to hook with and will last me for longest in terms of from beginner to more advanced. I'm not looking to get into competition or league. Just want one ball to last me for awhile without feeling the need to change for the longest period like a few years.

Thanks for the informational video :) Just started bowling about a week back and thinking of getting some gear. Saw someone selling a 900 Global Tactical Ops 15lbs ball and was wondering if it is advisable to get that as a beginner :)

What color is that rhino? Thanks for the video

One point of correction. Increased flare means more friction, not necessarily more shape, which is what most people associate with hook. My high flare balls with stronger cores actually shape much less than my low flare balls with weaker cores.

Entry/1st ball does not mean low-end. its all about knowing your pap and where to put the pin.. this is why you need to get to know your PSO (pro shop operator) don't be afraid to plug and re-drill might not look pretty but thats the nice thing about entry level is they are cheap too.. typically. get comfortable and work on the basics/ fundamentals.

I'm currently experimenting with dropping down to 14 from 15 to try to gain a couple mph. My 5 man league breaks down quickly after a half game. Game 3 I'm way deeper then I like and using lower diff stuff and I'd prefer not too. I only throw 13.5mph and would like to gain a couple more to help me out. Can you do a video comparison using a 14 & 15 ball drilled identical so we can see mph, rev rate & all the specto data differences?

When choosing an 11lb ball and you want it to hook for you, does coverstock matter more than RG and Diff when choosing a ball under 12lbs? I like my ball to start hooking about half way to 2/3 of the way down the land and come back into the pocket. I like Solid cover stock balls for that reason. Does it matter is there is a lightbulb core etc along with RG and Diff numbers if you want to hook a lighter ball at 11lbs or is it the coverstock that matters more? I'm older now and have arthrits in my wrists, but don't want to give up a sport that I really enjoy playing.

i had a black raw hammer but sadly it cracked the whole way around and had to throw it away

Where is my Ebonite CRUSH R and Turbo X ????? Be well Nick

Any detriment to getting something higher end as a beginner? I have a friend that wants a Piranha Powercor or a Perfect mindset as his first ball and get conflicting answers about having a big ball as your first ball.

I have 2 hook balls and I’m not sure if they are urethane or reactive. Ebonite GB3 black/blue and Hammer black widow ghost pearl

Is there any reason why you don't recommend used balls from the shops? They are typically half the price of these. Ours has just about any ball you can think of.

Cool video tech bowling ball first New bowers I'm a advanced bowlers so getting bowling balls like entry level Brunswick rhino and Brunswick twist and raw hammer like this would not work for me I use the radical the spy plastic bowling ball for me being a advanced bowlers brunsnick

@brunsnick .... Hello! I've been really enjoying getting into bowling these past few months, and it's time to get my OWN fitted ball. I just recently got my own shoes, finally saving $$ on rentals. Anyway, the pro shops in my area just want to sell a ball and aren't interested in what my concerns are. I would like a ball I can start out straight with, but also has the propensity to learn to a little hooking with down the line. I want a big bang for my buck with a ball I can grow into as a beginner. I don't want to shelve it in 6months as my game improves. Fellow bowlers have suggested the Brunwick Rhino or Raw Hammer....... other say Brunswick Twist or Storm Tropical Surge...Can you compare/contrast/help me?

I’m someone that pretty much exclusively throws a purple hammer. Would the twist be a good step down?

I've been bowling a lot recently (2-3 times a week) and bowl straight with a 14 lbs house ball to start but I do want to start hooking. I want something a bit above beginner ball so I don't outgrow it fast with how often I'm bowling. This definitely helped my decision looking at the Raw Hammer, and of course I am going to ask my pro shop what they think when I go in next week too! Would you also see the NU Blue Hammer being a decent first buy for a mid performance or is it too much and to go with the Raw Hammer?

How about a bowling ball for a guy who has owned one Black Widow Bite bowling ball for 10 years and is trying to step his game up with a new ball. 😂

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