Since it doesn't give the option for this ball under reviews I will post it here along with a link for the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqYM2ZkRsdw


BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3-4"

Starting Top Weight: 3.4oz

Ball Weight: 15.2


DRILL PATTERN

55 x 4 3/4" x 40

X-hole size       1"

X-hole depth    3.5"

X-hole location 2 1/4" down the VAL




SURFACE PREP

Grit: 1500

LANE CONDITION

Length: 39'

Volume: Med-Heavy

COMMENTS:

I've stated on here a few different times that this ball is a heavy hooking beast that feeds on oil. At box finish it was too much ball for most conditions I face. Even on the fresher conditions, and in one of the heavier oiled houses I typically bowled in.

For lower rev players and speed dominate players this ball at box finish will no doubt be a great ball to have. For most others you will want this ball for some heavy oil. Otherwise prepare to move in deep early.

The Reax was drilled identical to my Aura Paranormal. The Reax at box finish was a much stronger bowling ball. It started reading the lanes sooner and hooked more overall. The Reax is as advertise. I tried the Reax at three different house at box finish and in all three it require me to start in a lot deeper then I'd prefer to be when just starting the first game.

I tried adding some Track Clean and Sheen to see if that would help tame the ball over all. It worked okay. It gave the ball a little more length which was nice but the ball was still a hand full down lane. Overall it was still a hooking a lot.

Next I went to some 3m Finesse-it with a heavy buff. This shinned the ball up nicely. Had the shelf appeal of the Versa Max. This made the ball a little more of a skid flip monster. I was able to play further right and stay there longer with out losing any of the strong hitting power. The ball was still aggressive down lane but a lot more controllable for me. Even compared to the Aura Paranormal at the same polished finish the ball was much stronger.

There is nothing more I can add to give better details that the ball is a hooking beast. The core revs strong and the ball really reacts hard. I think Radical and Mo have come up with something great. For those going to Nationals or bowling on sport leagues with flatter and heavier patterns this ball will be a true asset to have.

It handles surface adjustments well and gives the bowler a few more options to help adapt it to every day use. It is still a hooking monster, don't let anything fool you other wise.

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2-3"
Starting Top Weight: 2oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout:
45 x 5 9/16" x 70
X Hole: No

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 350
Ball Speed: 16
PAP/Track: 5.5" ->  1/8" ^

SURFACE PREP
Grit:OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): OOB

LANE CONDITION
Length: 42'
Volume: Med-Med Hvy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

BALL REACTION
Length: 8/10
Back End: 9/10
Overall Hook: 9/10
Midlane Read: 8.5/10
Breakpoint Shape: Strong Arc

COMMENTS
Likes: Overall have been VERY impressed with the Reax. This ball gives a predicatable read in the midlane and the break point shot after shot. One thing the Reax needs is Oil if you bowl on a Light - Light Medium house shot you will need to tweek the surface and your drill pattern but if you bowl on a Med to Med Hvy house shot or sport shot you will love this ball. My first two sets with this ball have been:
268, 266, 266 = 800 (Right out of box final night of my Monday League)
245, 192, 300 = 737 (State Tournament in San Antonio, TX)
If your in the market for a new ball give the Reax a look I think you'll be happy you did.

Dislikes: NONE

Radical ReaX

Mo Pinel and Phil Cardinale pair up in developing a strong, versatile ball for the ages.

The solid coverstock ReaX is Radical Bowling Technologies’ first asymmetric core ball developed since Mo Pinel joined Phil Cardinale’s RBT. The ReaX utilizes Pinel’s patented offset core first made famous in the Hammer 3D Offset line, manufactured by Faball. The offset core in the ReaX is stronger than its predecessors and, along with a well matched aggressive coverstock, provides a down lane motion that is unique to the ReaX and not unlike that of the 3D Offset line.

My ReaX uses a mid-lane reacting layout targeted at medium track bowlers: 35 degrees x 4 1/4” x 30 degrees using dual angle layout terminology. The pin is located in the ring finger and the mass bias is located right of the thumb hole. An additional hole is not needed. The ball started with 15 pounds, 3 ounces gross weight with 2 1/4 ounces of top weight and a 3” pin to CG distance. I use the ReaX at its box 1500-grit over 500-grit Siaair finish. I thought the surface could be too much for the local typical house patterns but found the box surface to be ideal for my speed and rev rate on Brunswick Pro Anvilane. The ReaX coverstock readily accepts changes to its finish using coarse to fine Abralon and Siaair pads as well as various polishes and compounds.

I found the ReaX work wells for me between 1000-grit and 3000-grit on Brunswick Pro Anvilane and other hard synthetic surfaces. The surface also matches well using Brunswick Rough Buff and Valentino’s Resurrection liquid compounds. The compounds move the reaction from mid-lane to the end of the pattern and add a couple of degrees of back end angularity. The factory 500/1500 finish is my favorite with the 1000-grit, 1500-grit, 2000-grit and 500/2000-grit finishes all working and scoring well for my speed, revs and tilt.

Moving over to AMF HPL and SPL synthetic surfaces, the 500/1500 finish is the most aggressive finish that carries well for me with the 2000-grit, 500/2000 and 3000-grit finishes a somewhat better match for my desired mid-lane read with continuation. The compounds also work well. Polish: Yes, the ball still reads well but why detune the monster core in this manner (from the view of a speed and revs match bowler)? On wood, the 500/2000, 2000 and 3000-grit finished worked well with the compounds very much in play and useable.

The strengths of the ReaX include (1) a great core/coverstock match, (2) a unique mid-lane read and continuation motion through the pins, and (3) this is an asymmetric core ball that does not overreact for me and allows me a wide range of hand position, tilt and speed options. It is one of the best “hand under release” balls I’ve used. Moving my release from under the ball on heavier conditions to suitcase releases on drier lanes are all in play and with good carry for the ReaX. I find I can stay with the ReaX longer through transitions than most of the strong core balls I’ve used. The ReaX is particularly good on fresh shots going through late first and second game transition. It refuses to wiggle in the carry-down, yet doesn’t give up its transitional energy too early. I found it uncanny in being a ball I could stay with through all three league games with 10 bowlers on a pair and on tournament conditions from game one through game six with less movement left needed than I’m accustomed to.

ReaX is a special and unique ball that stays in play when many other strong pieces have to be retired to the bag. I bowled several sets where I’ve not moved my feet at all over three games while in most of the 3-game sets, my moves are minimal and predictable; 2 to 3 board left over the three game set: Most of these with the box 500/1500-grit matte surface. Pin carry has been good and I’ve strung up to 18 strikes in a row so far in league play with several strings or 8 or more strikes in a row in league and tournament play: Again, more than I’m accustomed to for my skill and repeatability level.

Well done Phil Cardinale, Mo Pinel and Radical Bowling Technologies. The ReaX is definitely worth a look for league and tournament, amateur and professional bowlers alike. I have a feeling we’ll see a few of these on the fall/winter PBA shows.

My measurables:
PAP: 4.25" over, 0.25" down
Ball Speed: 18 mph, 16 mph down lane
RPM: 315 rpm (300 to 330 rpm range)
Axis Rotation: 10 to 70 degrees (usually ~50 degrees)
Axis Tilt: usually ~19 degrees

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3"
Ball Weight: 15 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle: 45 x 3 1/2 x 30 (pin next to ring, pin/MB stacked)
X Hole (if there is one):  None


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 325-350
Ball Speed: 17 mph

SURFACE PREP

Grit: OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length: 40' (high volume) and 41' (medium volume)
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

BALL REACTION

Length: 4/10
Back End: 6/10
Overall Hook: 9.5/10
Midlane Read: 9/10

Breakpoint Shape: 5/10 (big sweeping hook)

COMMENTS
I needed something for longer/heavier patterns. 

I got the right ball.  Let's just it out of the way, this ball is a beast.  I can't reiterate how strong this ball is compared to my other stuff.  It's a good 8-10 boards stronger then my Marauder Madness and even saying that doesn't communicate the overall motion or how continuous it is through the deck.

Per Mo's recommendation, I went with a drill I thought would be too early, but trusted his judgement.  This was a good idea.  It gets through the heads with ease, but when that core shfts it's long, hard move that never seems to stop.  Even on a fresh house condition, I was able to go coast to coast and the ball never seemed to stop.  I realize I'm late to the party and these are hitting the closeout shelves, but if you need a big oiler, this is definitely a ball to grab.