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Title: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: stormed1 on December 16, 2017, 06:32:07 PM
Beyond Ridiculous
Intel


COLOR: Neon Green
COVERSTOCK: Ai30
CORE: Symmetric w/ Scoop Technology
FINISH: 500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound
LANE CONDITION: Medium to Heavy Oil
REACTION: Most Hook Saved for Backend
WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
 
Intel

COLOR: Navy/Black
COVERSTOCK: Ai25
CORE: Symmetric
FINISH: 500/1000/2000 Siaair Micro Pad
LANE CONDITION: Medium Oil
REACTION: Medium Hooking w/ Lots of Control
WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: charlest on December 16, 2017, 07:04:34 PM
The Intel seems designed to be an IQ Tour Solid equivalent.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: nadertime78 on December 16, 2017, 08:12:24 PM
http://bowlerx.com/Radical-Beyond-Ridiculous-Bowling-Ball-RADRIDICBEY.htm

http://bowlerx.com/Radical-Intel-Bowling-Ball-RADINTEL.htm

Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: 2handedrook12 on December 16, 2017, 08:38:23 PM
The Intel seems designed to be an IQ Tour Solid equivalent.
I guess all the companies got tired of Storm having the edge with that ball.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: AlonzoHarris on December 16, 2017, 08:46:47 PM
The Intel seems designed to be an IQ Tour Solid equivalent.

Yeah seems like this bandwagon is getting full quick.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: leftybowler70 on December 16, 2017, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: 2handedrook12 link=I’m topic=315369.msg2592077#msg2592077 date=1513478303
The Intel seems designed to be an IQ Tour Solid equivalent.
I guess all the companies got tired of Storm having the edge with that ball.


I second these; these companies’ are catching on... No better reaction then a middle of the road smooth controlled benchmark piece to begin a arsenal.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: HackJandy on December 16, 2017, 11:44:55 PM
Heresy but at least on house shot I would argue Motiv had the IQ Tours number over three years ago and improved it slightly even.  Love my Venom Shock.  That Beyond Ridiculous might be interesting but only if still available for half price (or less) next Black Friday.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: charlest on December 17, 2017, 04:31:41 AM
Heresy but at least on house shot I would argue Motiv had the IQ Tours number over three years ago and improved it slightly even.  Love my Venom Shock.  That Beyond Ridiculous might be interesting but only if still available for half price (or less) next Black Friday.

While both have the same general shape, drilling can make the Shock more flippy, while that doesn't seem to work with the IQTS. You need drilling and surface changes to truly
 change the IQ Tour Solid's shape to a significant degree..
Plus
the Venom Shock handles medium-light to medium oil, while the IQ Tour Solid handles medium to medium heavy oil, for "normal" or "average" bowlers.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: leftybowler70 on December 17, 2017, 06:08:59 AM
My assessment as well, but turned around for me; IQ is one of the hardest snapping balls I have ever thrown (I have a ton of hand though)  While my Shock is even consistent rolly type reaction;

Great balls.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: HackJandy on December 17, 2017, 12:42:20 PM
Heresy but at least on house shot I would argue Motiv had the IQ Tours number over three years ago and improved it slightly even.  Love my Venom Shock.  That Beyond Ridiculous might be interesting but only if still available for half price (or less) next Black Friday.

While both have the same general shape, drilling can make the Shock more flippy, while that doesn't seem to work with the IQTS. You need drilling and surface changes to truly
 change the IQ Tour Solid's shape to a significant degree..
Plus
the Venom Shock handles medium-light to medium oil, while the IQ Tour Solid handles medium to medium heavy oil, for "normal" or "average" bowlers.

True.  They are different enough to have both which I do and at first thought I might regret but don't.   Still believe though the IQ Tour should cost about the same as the Thunder line and the Venom Shock after all these years though which was my only complaint.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: spencerwatts on December 18, 2017, 03:58:22 PM
The Intel is the first Radical piece in a while that has piqued my curiosity.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: 2handedrook12 on December 18, 2017, 04:43:06 PM
My assessment as well, but turned around for me; IQ is one of the hardest snapping balls I have ever thrown (I have a ton of hand though)  While my Shock is even consistent rolly type reaction;

Great balls.
I agree. 4 of my teammates have an IQ Tour at 1000 or 2000 and they are pretty flippy. Shocks seem to handle oil better and blend in my opinion.
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: charlest on December 18, 2017, 04:44:00 PM
Heresy but at least on house shot I would argue Motiv had the IQ Tours number over three years ago and improved it slightly even.  Love my Venom Shock.  That Beyond Ridiculous might be interesting but only if still available for half price (or less) next Black Friday.

While both have the same general shape, drilling can make the Shock more flippy, while that doesn't seem to work with the IQTS. You need drilling and surface changes to truly
 change the IQ Tour Solid's shape to a significant degree..
Plus
the Venom Shock handles medium-light to medium oil, while the IQ Tour Solid handles medium to medium heavy oil, for "normal" or "average" bowlers.

True.  They are different enough to have both which I do and at first thought I might regret but don't.   Still believe though the IQ Tour should cost about the same as the Thunder line and the Venom Shock after all these years though which was my only complaint.

I definitely  agree that the IQ Tour series were overpriced. But then nothing goes down any more, does it?
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: robert way on January 31, 2018, 09:03:27 PM
Beyond Ridiculous,
I’m. Left handed bowler with a PAP of 5” over. My Rev Rate is 275-300 rpms. My ball speed is between 14.5 to 15.0 mph.
Let me just say this ball gets through the fronts very clean. It picks up off the backend very strong. I would suggest the ball for slow ball speed players and for the high Rev players. But with a smooth layout. I think it a great addition to the ridiculous line from Radical Bowling Technologies.

Robert Way
Title: Re: Beyond Ridiculous & Intel! WWRD 1/9/18
Post by: bowler851 on January 31, 2018, 09:11:57 PM
I'm sure it's a fine piece, but the Katana is very versatile and can't see how this ball could be anywhere close to tonight it.