Recent content by Maine Man

I drilled the Hammer Scorpion Low Flare 4.5” x 30 to be a medium response hybrid symmetric, mildly strong through the mid-lane with a little kick, and it performs perfectly. Removing the flip puck from the LED 3.0 core found inside the Scorpion Sting lowered the differential and flare potential...

I drilled the Radical Break Away 4.25” X 25 to be a quicker response solid symmetric, and strong through the mid-lane, and it performs perfectly. The Breakaway has an RG of 2.528 and a differential of 0.041. This combination of core dynamics and HK22 Solid, which is polished, yields a very...

I drilled the much-anticipated Hammer 78D Black Pearl urethane to be a little weaker version of the legendary Purple Pearl Urethane. I put my favorite urethane layout on this one, 4” x 25 to get a true baseline read of what this ball does. I use my urethane exclusively on sport shots, and this...

I drilled the Radical Outer Limits Pearl 50 x 4.25” x 25 to be that quick off the spot, strong asym pearl that I can use when I need more angle to the pocket, and it delivers big time! The Outer Limits Pearl is a pearl version of the original released last season. I find the Outer Limits Pearl...

I drilled the Radical Conspiracy Solid to be that big solid asym that can control the mid-lane and be consistent pattern to pattern when the condition calls for it, and it fits perfectly there. The Conspiracy Solid uses the legendary Conspiracy core combined with the HK22+ Solid cover to produce...

I drilled the Columbia 300 Pure Madness 50 x 4.25” x 25 to be that big solid asym that can rip off the spot when the condition calls for it, and it fits perfectly there. The Pure Madness uses the Craze core combined with the HK22 - ERT Solid cover to produce the strongest ball in the Columbia...

RADICAL DEADLY RATTLER REVIEW (with video) The Radical Deadly Rattler is the pearl complement to the phenomenal Rattler Solid. The Deadly Rattler uses an HK22 base pearl resin coverstock and the rattler symmetric core to give bowlers length and continuation on most medium, to medium heavy...

I drilled The Hitter to (hopefully) be my long awaited replacement for my favorite Radical ball of all time, the original Conspiracy. Needless to say, early returns say my wait is now over! The Hitter uses a new core shape and the Utility Solid cover, so you get that big sweeping motion, with...

The Radical Katana Strike fills the hybrid asymmetric void in my bag, fitting in perfectly between the Katana Assault and the Innovator Solid. I drilled the Katana Strike 40 x 4.25" x 70 to give me a longer transition from skid to hook to roll, and a strong pin to make sure it flares good in...

The Radical Sneak Attack Solid builds on the momentum from the Sneak Attack Hybrid by offering bowlers a benchmark ball motion for their bag. The Sneak Attack Solid features a solid MTS-1 cover and symmetric weight block, with numbers of 2.544 RG and 0.036 Diff. The Sneak Attack Solid is the...

The Radical Crypto Boom is a pearl version of the original Crypto but enhanced with HK22 base additive. This gives the Crypto Boom a much cleaner look through the front part of the lane, and a big sweeping motion on the backend. I drilled mine 5 3/8” x 25 for length and snap, and that is exactly...

The Emerge from Ebonite ushers in a new era of asymmetrical performance. The Emerge features the HK22-Optimize Pearl cover, and a new weight block that puts the emphasis on length with a strong backend reaction. Ebonite hit a homerun with The One Remix, and the Emerge gives bowlers that perfect...

Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane, purple pin edition! The gold standard for urethane bowling balls is back with the purple pin edition, featuring the same classic weight block and coverstock that has become a fan favorite over the years. I drilled this one 50 x 3 ¾ “ x 25, mimicking one of my...

The newest release in the Mo Heritage Series is the Innovator Solid. The Radical Innovator Solid uses the very aggressive MOtion Magic Plus Solid cover to create a stronger and earlier motion. I drilled this one 60 x 6” x 30 to mimic a short pin layout motion, but for a higher tilt player such...

Radical Outer Limits Written Review I am a left handed bowler, 17 mph, 350 rpm, 21 AT, 55 AR and decided to drill the Outer Limits with a 55 x 5 x 40 dual angle layout. I wanted this hybrid asymmetric reactive to be a good compliment to my Hammer Envy Tour, and it is very impressive. The...