Just got one thanks to Brunswick's new mail-in-rebate. My question for everyone with a Wicked..... how strong is it? I know the Alpha and the 3.5 are stronger, but how does it look compared to a 4.5 or a 2.5?

 

I've drilled up two B's within the last 2 months- the Wild Ride TE and the Wild Thing. W.R is a great ball, even yet strong and controlled. However, the W.T. is a bit of a disappointment- very long (even with pin under bridge and surface at 1000) and not very strong. It rolls better with some carry down, but not my favorite ball right now.

 

Have you drilled any Wicked's? What kind of drill, and what kind of reaction do you see? I know about RG strengths and coverstock preps, but I'm looking for something that will complement my 3.5 when it starts checking up early and forgets how to finish.

 

Thanks for any insights!

IME the Wicked will read the midlane sooner than either the 2.5 or v4.5.  As for overall strength, it really depends on how much friction there is on the lane.  The Wicked handles volume better, but it does need some oil in front in order to be the most effective.  In contrast, the 2.5 and v4.5 handle friction really well, but can tend to be a bit oil-allergic.

 

FWIW, I use my Wicked on conditions where I'd typically use something like a Red Zone or Zone Classic.

 

Hope this helps.

I have gotten a few games in with mine on a few different conditions and it is extremely angular. The cover is very clean through the heads. I have a second one on the way. My current is drilled very condition specific to some extant.(6.25" Pin to pap) Still I have noticed that the cover would be perfect for making surface adjustments to cover a wide variety of conditions. I have no doubt this ball could mark a great bench mark ball.

my wicked is a pin up 5 x 5. this layout @ 4000 abralon gives effortless length with a long midlane & strong arc.

great ball to move in on a pattern with control. my wild thing, drilled 4 1/2" pin up with same layout is earlier roll w/ strong arc in comparison. i also have the same layout on a wild ride t.e. by far a dryer lane or short pattern ball due to the low diff. core. your wild thing may not be on enough volume with that surface. try raising the grit or use polish or both. because i've been using mine over a year, & do not plan on retiring it anytime soon. the way i have my 4.5 set up is a step down from the wild, wicked,  my 2.5(reads earlier than the wicked  w/ strong continuation)