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BowlingBoards.com
10-15-2013, 12:32 PM
http://youtu.be/Q2XcApa77OI

The Radical Reax Version 2 adds more hook with more length and a stronger backend reaction then the original Reax.

This ball clears the heads with such ease for an asymmetrical solid and with an amazingly strong but predictable reaction on the back part of the lane.

Aslan
10-15-2013, 01:03 PM
The original Reax is already on my "wish list"...guess I gotta add this one to the list!

Zaxmazr
10-15-2013, 03:18 PM
Dang, this ball hits HARD.

e-tank
10-15-2013, 10:17 PM
The original Reax is already on my "wish list"...guess I gotta add this one to the list!

what ball isnt on your wish list is the question lol

Aslan
10-16-2013, 12:43 AM
what ball isnt on your wish list is the question lol

Well...it is a lengthy wish list. But since you asked...

The only Storm ball on the list is the Hy Road. There are no AMF balls on the list nor Columbia. Only one Track ball. One Brunswick. One Seismic. One 900 Global. A couple DV8s, a couple Rotogrips, a couple Radicals, and a few Lane #1s. Thats about it.

But...back to topic at hand...this Radical Reax Version 2 has the highest PerfectScale rating (bowlingball.com) of any ball on my wish list at 230.9. Second highest??? The original Reax at 226.9. Radical seems to make some hard hooking balls...thats for sure!

Zaxmazr
10-16-2013, 12:09 PM
My wish list: A custom spare ball that DOESNT COST $200 + SHIPPING + DRILLING. lol

e-tank
10-16-2013, 12:49 PM
Well...it is a lengthy wish list. But since you asked...

The only Storm ball on the list is the Hy Road. There are no AMF balls on the list nor Columbia. Only one Track ball. One Brunswick. One Seismic. One 900 Global. A couple DV8s, a couple Rotogrips, a couple Radicals, and a few Lane #1s. Thats about it.

But...back to topic at hand...this Radical Reax Version 2 has the highest PerfectScale rating (bowlingball.com) of any ball on my wish list at 230.9. Second highest??? The original Reax at 226.9. Radical seems to make some hard hooking balls...thats for sure!

Radical is run by mo pinel and his colleagues so basically some of the greatest minds in bowling are apart of this company which is reflected by their awesome line up. I wanted the reax but thb the solid black color turned me off. I like contrasting colors so i can see how my ball is rolling

Aslan
10-16-2013, 02:10 PM
My wish list: A custom spare ball that DOESNT COST $200 + SHIPPING + DRILLING. lol

Waste of money. You could use a house ball as a spare ball...they don't do anything except skid down the lanes.

Aslan
10-16-2013, 02:15 PM
I wanted the reax but thb the solid black color turned me off. I like contrasting colors so i can see how my ball is rolling

Color currently ranks 0.2 steps ahead of "brand" which is 1.2 steps ahead of what pro throws it...which is 16 steps higher than fragrance or lack there of. In other words...meaningless. Granted....of meaningless things...it ranks highest because I agree that sometimes when you release the ball and aren't sure if you got a good snap versus maybe just rolling it end over end...sometimes having a pearl color pattern can verify that. But really...I don't like the color of my Frantic at ALL. But...it seemed to fit my game at the time I bought it...it's almost always a performance issue. If it's not a "performance" issue/decision...it's a financial one. I've bought 2 balls recently just because they were at such a great clearance price...I couldn't pass them up.

e-tank
10-16-2013, 02:27 PM
Color currently ranks 0.2 steps ahead of "brand" which is 1.2 steps ahead of what pro throws it...which is 16 steps higher than fragrance or lack there of. In other words...meaningless. Granted....of meaningless things...it ranks highest because I agree that sometimes when you release the ball and aren't sure if you got a good snap versus maybe just rolling it end over end...sometimes having a pearl color pattern can verify that. But really...I don't like the color of my Frantic at ALL. But...it seemed to fit my game at the time I bought it...it's almost always a performance issue. If it's not a "performance" issue/decision...it's a financial one. I've bought 2 balls recently just because they were at such a great clearance price...I couldn't pass them up.

i agree with all the really matters is how it rolls but the other things play a big part. I dont wanna clog up this thread with our convo seeing as its a ball review thread so ill leave it at that.

Aslan
10-16-2013, 02:43 PM
I'm just wondering if the original Reax is gonna drop drastically in price with the release of Version 2. Man...I might scoop me up a Reax if it hits the clearance section of BowlerX or bowlingball.com.

I like Version 2 more...friggin awesome....but I can't turn down a good bargain!!!

e-tank
10-16-2013, 02:51 PM
I'm just wondering if the original Reax is gonna drop drastically in price with the release of Version 2. Man...I might scoop me up a Reax if it hits the clearance section of BowlerX or bowlingball.com.

I like Version 2 more...friggin awesome....but I can't turn down a good bargain!!!

if you like used balls i know a guy here in sd that is selling a barely used reax for $50

4 1/2 span with IT thumb

Aslan
10-16-2013, 02:59 PM
if you like used balls i know a guy here in sd that is selling a barely used reax for $50

4 1/2 span with IT thumb

Nope...only new balls. I can get great, great balls online for $60 shipped brand new undrilled. Why pay a guy $50 plus $23 to ship it? I look around on Ebay sometimes...but other than an entry level reactive ball I got used for a friend who was just getting into bowling....that I got for $7.99 plus $9.99 shipping...there are some real, real good deals on new balls online as long as you're like me and not too particular about the brand, weight, etc...

manke
10-16-2013, 03:11 PM
What site do you go to get your new balls at?

e-tank
10-16-2013, 03:11 PM
Nope...only new balls. I can get great, great balls online for $60 shipped brand new undrilled. Why pay a guy $50 plus $23 to ship it? I look around on Ebay sometimes...but other than an entry level reactive ball I got used for a friend who was just getting into bowling....that I got for $7.99 plus $9.99 shipping...there are some real, real good deals on new balls online as long as you're like me and not too particular about the brand, weight, etc...

considering that you have to pay to drill a nib ball, why not get one used in mint condition that fits your span? Idk what your shop charges but mine is 70 with grips.

manke
10-16-2013, 03:16 PM
70$ is a ton to pay for a new drilling

e-tank
10-16-2013, 03:21 PM
70$ is a ton to pay for a new drilling

its to deter people from buying online. His prices are usually the price you can buy a ball online + $60 so why not buy from him instead?

Aslan
10-16-2013, 03:34 PM
70$ is a ton to pay for a new drilling

Agreed.

I mean, for me...when I bought my Frantic...first ball I ever bought...I had to choose between getting it for $89 and then paying $35 to drill it. OR...buy it from the pro shop for $109 and get the drilling for free...plus he gave me free tape, thumb powder, and free instruction.

It was a no brainer AND I got to support my local pro shop.

I think drilling ranges from $35-$45 for a standard 3-hole ball...maybe another $8 for inserts. But if you know your span and how you want it drilled...you can get it drilled online for $12-$24. Bowlingball.com has an extensive part of their for sale section where they offer different drilling patterns for each ball.

So I either pay $50 for a used ball...PLUS $25 to ship it...and assuming it matches my span...I'm out $75....for a ball that someone is probably selling because they're used it enough that it's no longer the "new ball reaction".

Or...you can buy a ball from a pro shop...pay lets say $119...they probably will drill it for free if you bought it from them.

Or, you can get it from bowlingball.com...$109 plus $24 to drill....free shipping....you're out $133.

Or you can get one on clearance, $79...free shipping...then have it drilled for $50...you're out $129.

So I always advocate the pro shop approach...IF they drill for free if you buy it from them. If they don't...then I'd advocate the clearance approach and pay the pro shop to drill it. In both scenarios...you get a new ball, drilled for you by a pro, and you're supporting your local pro shop. The used option is cheaper...you'll save like $40...but I'm leary of buying someone else's ball...drilled for their hand...that they've thrown some games on. It "could" be cool...and save you enough money to almost get a 2nd ball. But man...if they're getting rid of it...why are they getting rid of it? And if it doesn't match you...and you gotta have it plugged and re-drilled...whats that, another $65?

It's an interesting debate...maybe for another place...the economics of the different ways to purchase bowling balls...but the main thing to take away from THIS IS!!!

I WANT A Radical REAX VERSION 2!!!! AND YOU SHOULD TOO...no matter WHERE or HOW or HOW MUCH!!!....and preferably...from bowlingball.com (who made the video)!!! ;)

Aslan
10-16-2013, 03:38 PM
its to deter people from buying online. His prices are usually the price you can buy a ball online + $60 so why not buy from him instead?

My local pro shop is the same way. The ball is a little more expensive, but he drills it for free if you buy it from him. If you don't...the penalty is the drilling will cost ya $35-$45. I still think $70 is high though. Not Cray Cray for California...I wouldn't be surprised to see as high as $75 at certain pro shops. But the going rate is in the $25-$50 range most places I've been in Southern California.