I have a Drastic purple/yellow particle.  Is this the color of the one you have?  It was produced in red/black also.  I have had mine for some time now, but just recently had the thumb adjusted to my new span.  Prior to that it was just sitting around in my basement.  I got a chance to throw it Friday.  Love it!  Hits very hard- has good length and smooth arcing motion down the lane.  Mine only has about 9 games on it.  Looking forward to throwing it again Wednesday if I have enough oil.  It worked great for me Friday untill the head oil went away.  Then it began to hook-stop on me.  Very good ball overall.  


................ARC7

Yes,

That would be the one.  It is actually purple/gold as you stated.  Upon it's release it was called the purple/yellow.  And yes it is a particle.  Mine is drilled basically label leverage which is supposed to create a more arcing reaction.  However others who have thrown this ball claim to have witnessed a simular reaction.  Not sure if I would call it a control ball but it does not appear to have a skid-snap type reaction.  It makes a very strong readable turn that continues right through the rack, given the head condition is not too dry.  I am still testing mine.  That is why I am yet to post a review on it.  


..........ARC7