You wanted it, you needed it, you asked for it and you even dreamed about it! That’s anything but RIDICULOUS! The new Radical Ridiculous is what every bowlers want in a ball: length, versatility, control and BACKEND! That ball is one for the ages. With the finger scoop technology, the Ridiculous will provide a lot of drilling option to fit your game and your need.

That kind of ball was missing in my arsenal since I drop, with regrets afterward, my Yeti Untamed. I was looking for a strong, solid coverstock, symmetric ball and I found the one! The second I saw it my idea was made for the drilling: 50x4.75x70. The reason behind that choice, complement my Primo. These two balls are a great 1-2 punch. The second I need a bit more pop at the back of the lane, the Ridiculous is the first ball out of my bag. I can say that I have 2 benchmark balls: Primo and Ridiculous. Like any Radical ball, the Ridiculous is very surface-adjustment friendly. Don’t be afraid to hit it with 4 even 2k pad to adjust the length or overall hook of your ball. Mine is at 4000 and it hits like a truck. Pin carry isn’t a problem with that ball.

Available since October 27th, the Radical Ridiculous is worth seeing if you are looking for whether a benchmark ball, a fit in your arsenal or a ball to start with. You’ll not regret it. That’s RIDICULOUSly RADICAL!

BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 16 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 4 1/2" x 30

X Hole (if there is one): P2


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker

Ball Speed: 16.50 mph

PAP/Track: 5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box - 500, Royal Compound

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished


LANE CONDITION

Length: Multiple

Volume: Multiple

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple


BALL REACTION

Length: 8 / 10

Back End: 9 / 10

Overall Hook: 8 / 10

Midlane Read: 7 / 10

Breakpoint Shape: Angular


COMMENTS

Likes: Skid / Snap reaction for medium oil conditions

Dislikes: None

The Radical Ridiculous does live up to it's name with a ridiculous backend motion. This is the most angular symmetrical core ball that Radical has made to date. With the black coverstock, it will allow you to read the ball motion easier to make the adjustments necessary to strike. It works really well on medium oil patterns and when you need that skid / snap reaction with a solid coverstock. Even with a Skid / Snap reaction, it still has enough energy to carry the 10 pin and drive through the pins. I have used this ball in league on an THS and it allows me to play a little farther to the right with my angles closed down but still have plenty of downlane motion. I have also used this on a 38 foot sport pattern which allowed me to stay farther right but still have continuation. As the lanes broke down, I was able to open up my angles a little and still have that strong recovery down lane. It takes well to changes to the coverstock to give you an earlier read compared to the box condition. Also, it would be a good benchmark ball to give you a good read to see how much friction is downlane.

Here is the new addition in the Radical bowling technologies family, the Ridicoulus.  For  this ball they used a new core and a new coverstock.  They wanted to impact backend reaction the way the Gurus impacted to hook dimension of the game.

I punched the Ridiculous the same way I punched the Primo,  55 X 4” X 75.

On the lane, the Ridiculous gives me more length and backend than the Primo.  I had to move 1 and 1 right compared to my Primo.  The Ridiculous is cleaner through the heads and make a sharper turn on the backend.  If you wanna have a bigger backend, you can use a Motion Hole layout.  By doing so, you’ll kick up the differential and gain at least 2 or 3 boards of backend.

Like all the other Radical balls, the cover can be changed easily.  For people with more speed, you take the surface down to a 1000 grit or even 500 grit and the ball will still recovers great.  For people with lower ball speed, you can put some extra shine on it.  By doing it, you add some feet on the length of the ball and it makes a sharper turn. 

To conclude, the Ridiculous has the most backend in my bag!  If you want to have a clean ball and the big backend, don’t hesitate anymore.  The backend of this ball is Ridiculous!!

LANE CONDITION

Length:40'

Volume: medium to high

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: What is there not to like with the Ridiculous!!!! This is a great symmetrical ball. The ridiculous is the newest addition in the Reliable line, new core with the finger scoop technology and new cover. Radical wanted a ball to resemble the hook that the Guru's have but with this price point.

I drilled 2 of them, first with a drill of 45x5.25x30. I added a little polish and the ball goes long and finishes hard. The ball just never quits on the backend. When it hits the dry boards it just turns left (for a righty) just as if you kicked it left.

The second one was drilled 50x4x65, I left it out of the box and it is a lot more tame, but finishes quite well. There's about 3-4 boards difference between the 2 balls.

If you're looking for hook in a box, you'll get it here!!! Great technology, great performance for your game!!

Dislikes:


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Just got this bad boy drilled up Saturday and have been very impressed with it so far, first night in league shot 792 with this ball as it gave me very smooth controllable roll through the front and mid-lane with some pop on the backend still. I drill this ball pin down under ring finger with a small balance hole as I was looking for something to replace my DV8 Dude for a super smooth rolling ball and this has filled the spot. Plenty of success at the regional and tour level with this ball right now and it should be a must have in your bag for a benchmark ball.

If you're looking for a skid/flippy solid, look no further.  This ball is so easy through the fronts, I've thrown it on a variety of patterns and have yet to see it make it's move too soon.  When it does, though, look out.  Stores it's energy very well and drives hard through the pins.

Sometimes with flippy balls you give up a bit of controllability, but not with this ball, I always feel I know where it's headed.  A huge thumbs up for the developers, this is a big winner and I'll have it in my bag for a long time to come.

Jeff Poholsky
Brunswick Advisory Staff

The opinions above are mine, and not necessarily those of Brunswick Bowling.

 BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 15 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle: 60 x 5 x 55

X Hole (if there is one): Yes


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Medium , between 250-275 rpm

Ball Speed: 17-18 mph

PAP/Track: 5 1/2" over and 1/2" down


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box Finish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished


COMMENTS

The Radical Ridiculous is the best benchmark ball in the Radical line to date.  The Ridiculous is so versatile it can pretty much be thrown on a variety of oil conditions, it's clean and very smooth off the transition in the backend.  I laid mine out to roll early in the midlane but store and keep its energy to continue in the backend through the pins.  This ball is a MUST in every arsenal because it will give you the motion you have all been looking for.



Charles Withers II
Radical Advisory Staff

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.