I am very impressed with the versatility of the Freak’n Frantic! I have used the Freak’n Frantic on patterns where I played out and on patterns where I am playing the 4th arrow. The pearlized cover and medium ball speed (15mph) and my 300 rev rate is a pretty good match as long as the oil volume is on the medium side. The layout that I used for the Freak’n Frantic is pin over the fingers and an X-Hole 1 inch past my axis. The coordinates are 65 X 5 ½ X 45 for the dual angle guys! My axis point is 5 5/8 over and ¾ up and I am a more up the back of the ball bowler so I do not have a lot of tilt. I did not like the original Frantic at all from the ball motion to the colors not a good combo BUT the Freak’n Frantic is a beast! I would recommend this ball to anyone that is looking for a versatile ball!

I used the Freak’n Frantic on numerous patterns with success. I practiced with it on a house pattern and as long as I got it projected to the right the ball was money. The Freak’n Frantic provided enough length with more than enough backend motion. The only issue I had with Freak’n Frantic on a THS is that the cover had to be lightly hand scuffed with a 2000 pad to really open up the lane. I also bowled with it on a tournament condition where I had to the play the gutter and the ball made it look like a house pattern. The Freak’n Frantic mellowed out the over under and was consistent off the spot even for a pearlized ball. I also used the Freak’n Frantic on several medium volume and medium length sport shots and again provided a consistent reaction. I am very impressed by the Freak’n Frantic and if you are looking for a pearlized piece to go into your bag…. You do not have to look any farther.


Dan Schaden Jr
Storm/Roto Grip Staff
Vise Grip Staff