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Reviews by Robert Johnson

Brunswick Absolute Nirvana

Brunswick Cutting Edge Hybrid

Brunswick Cutting Edge Pearl

Brunswick Cutting Edge Solid

Brunswick Ethos

Brunswick Fanatic BTU Pearl

Brunswick Jagged Edge Hybrid

Brunswick Jagged Edge Solid

Brunswick Kingpin Rule

Brunswick Knock Out

Brunswick Mastermind Scholar

Brunswick Mastermind Strategy

Brunswick Method

Brunswick Quantum Bias

Brunswick Quantum Classic Black

Brunswick Quantum Fire Pearl

Brunswick Quantum Forest Green Solid

Brunswick Rhino Red/Black/Gold Pearl

Brunswick Vintage Vapor Zone

Columbia 300 Authority Solid

Columbia 300 Power Torq

DV8 Creed 14 Only

DV8 Dark Side

DV8 Diva XOXO

DV8 Freakshow Flip

DV8 Grudge

DV8 Hitman Enforcer

DV8 Instigator

DV8 Intimidator Pearl

DV8 Notorious

DV8 Pitbull

DV8 Poison Pearl

DV8 Prowler

DV8 Tactic Control

DV8 Turmoil 2 Pearl

DV8 Turmoil 2 Solid

DV8 Vandal Smash

Ebonite Choice Solid

Ebonite Envision

Hammer Fugitive Solid

Hammer Redemption Solid

Hammer Statement Hybrid

Radical Cash

Radical Conspiracy Hybrid

Radical Counter Attack Pearl

Radical Counter Attack Solid

Radical Cyclops

Radical Cyclops Pearl

Radical Guru

Radical Intel Pearl

Radical Ludicrous

Radical Quick Fix

Radical Results Solid

Radical Score

Radical The Fix

Radical Tremendous

Storm Snap Lock

Track Kinetic Black Ice

Track Tempo

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Brunswick Absolute Nirvana
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Join Lane Side Reviews as they take ‪#‎Hook‬ to the maximum with the new Brunswick Bowling ‪#‎AbsoluteNirvana‬!

Brunswick Absolute Nirvana

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 2.9oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 5oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled 70 X 4 1/2” x 35, no hole

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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Brunswick Cutting Edge Hybrid
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball Hooks, but its not so early that it doesn't have some really strong motion down lane. Not as flippy as the Solid, this ball makes a great 1-2 punch with the Cutting Edge Solid for any bowler.
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Brunswick Cutting Edge Pearl
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is a must have for high friction / wood / low volume surfaces.
The cover creates really easy length and a strong angular motion down lane.
This is a new "CUTTING EDGE" motion, and it is perfect what its designed for!
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Brunswick Cutting Edge Solid
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Flip monster! For a solid ball, this thing gets down lane and turns left! Very easy to play. Great addition to the flip line.
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Brunswick Ethos
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This really is the spiritual successor to the jab line. HK22 Makes everything better, and this is no exception. If you liked the Carbon Jab, don't wait, buy this ball.
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Brunswick Fanatic BTU Pearl
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Diamonds may be a girls best friend, but I'll take Silver any day! When we first got this ball our biggest question was “Will it be as strong as the original BTU?”. It took 1 shot for us to tell that the new reformulated pearl cover gives us exactly what you want out of a urethane ball, but with so much more! It is clean through the front with some teeth down lane, making it the fastest slow-response ball we've ever seen. No overreaction, no super early roll, just tons of power and a smooth look no matter the condition you are on or what kind of style you use to throw the ball. Even though its silver, we give it FIRST PLACE!
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Brunswick Jagged Edge Hybrid
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
A cleaner and more angular version of the Solid. Same core, same easy use and control. A Great ball to go to as they start to dry up in the front part of the lane, or you need it to corner a little harder down lane.
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Brunswick Jagged Edge Solid
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Great upgrade on the edge and cutting edge series. This ball gives you a true benchmark reaction, smooth and controlled while still being strong. the new core is more continuous, and the cover has some bite to it.
Great as a first ball out of your bag!
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Brunswick Kingpin Rule
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
LOVED the improvement in the line. This ball is slightly cleaner than the MAX, but out hooks it, out corners it, and out midlanes it.
The Quantum Bias cover makes this ball have more motion down lane which will increase your angle and your carry on heavy oil!
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Brunswick Knock Out
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
If you loved the Melee Hook, buy this ball. If you want a ball that is smooth, versatile and controlled, This is your ball.
What makes it better? The cover doesn't lane shine as quickly, and it has DOT for more hitting power.
Jab? No. It's a KNOCK OUT!
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Brunswick Mastermind Scholar
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Building a Better Bowler means bringing the Bigger Brains. But what do you do when you are a well educated bowler? Join Lane Side Reviews as Graduation day is upon us, and with it, the Brunswick Bowling ‪#‎Mastermind‬ ‪#‎Scholar‬!
‪http://youtu.be/NnxKZt4hgj0
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Brunswick Mastermind Strategy
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Mind Boggling performance at your fingertips. Join Lane Side Reviews as they take the new ‪#‎MasterMind‬ ‪#‎strategy‬ to the lanes as they do battle with the pins.

Brunswick Mastermind Strategy

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 3.1oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 3oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled 60 X 5 1/2” x 30, no hole

BOWLER STYLE[/B]
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH


SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)
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Brunswick Method
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
If you liked the Magnitude 055 but wished you could get a little more shape down lane, this is your ball. The Method is cleaner through the front, with 1-2 more boards hook, but its all down lane. This is going to be your ball to smooth out the pattern, or get left (as a righty) and get it to turn the corner down lane. Made better by the Dynamicore, this ball is going to be a tournament mainstay.
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Brunswick Quantum Bias
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Insane motion! Anyone who had a kingpin or kingpin max who wanted more motion down lane, this is your ball. Same total hook as the max, but its more down lane. Much more continuous through the pins. Instant "in the bag" ball.
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Brunswick Quantum Classic Black
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The centerpiece of the QUANTUM line, the Classic Black Quantum is the best of the Forest Green and the Fire Red combined! It has the overall hook of the green with the length and snap of the Fire. Combined with 3.5 times more cover than conventional balls you get better hitting power, 30% more longevity, and an instant classic in your bag.

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Brunswick Quantum Fire Pearl
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is amazing. Incredible hitting power, strong skid-flip motion and very predictable.
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Brunswick Quantum Forest Green Solid
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Join us as Lane Side Reviews test out the new Forest Green Solid Quantum, and hit the pin so hard you can hear them #SCREAM.
And don't forget, if you purchase on of the new Quantums you can get a FREE Triple ball roller from Brunswick!!!

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Brunswick Rhino Red/Black/Gold Pearl
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Brunswick Rhino

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 4-4.5"
Starting Top Weight – 2.1 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 5oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled 55 X 5 1/4” x 30

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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Brunswick Vintage Vapor Zone
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Vintage Vapor Zone has always been one of brunswick's biggest sellers from the “good old days”. The problem with the good old days is that the amount and types of oil have changed so much that you can never recapture that ball motion years later. That is, until today.
Drilled at 70 x 3 3/4” x 20, the Vapor Zone we received was a skid / flip machine. It has been a while since we've seen something THIS clean that still slows down and hooks on a dime down lane. Add in that DYNAMICORE and you have a ball that moves and hits like the old Vapor, but with SO MUCH MORE performance. If you loved the Vapor zone, or want a ball that is going to corner, this “old ball” has some incredible new tricks.
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Columbia 300 Authority Solid
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Surprisingly good!
Smooth up front without being too smooth down lane. Very controllable!
This will be perfect for speed dominant players or players who need the ball to get into a roll.
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Columbia 300 Power Torq
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Don't call this a re-release, it's new technology, and a bad-a$$.
This thing is a STRONG symmetrical with control through the whole lane. We were blown away at how much performance we got for something that won't break your bank!
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DV8 Creed 14 Only
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is SO good! Even though its a pearl it performs in oil! If you like the Vandal line, you are going to LOVE the CREED! Super clean but reads VERY strong down lane and can handle oil!
Its the REAL DEAL!
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DV8 Dark Side
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Come to the DARK SIDE. They have cookies. And Strikes.
This ball offers a plethora of drilling options, taking it from an entry like to high end reaction! Great for any style, RJ LOVED his and shot 300 with it out of the box.
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DV8 Diva XOXO
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Lane Side Reviews makes it fashionable again to be a #DIVA as they take the new DV8 Bowling #DIVAXOXO to the runway!

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 2.5 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 2oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled 70 x 5" x 20 w/ MOtion hole 10" from Pin (1” x 4” deep)

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
https://youtu.be/g_Cw657mWdg

SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)
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DV8 Freakshow Flip
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Its no secret that I loved the original Blue / Silver Freakshow. Its been a mainstay in my bag since it was released. It just got a baby brother in the FLIP. This ball may fly under your radar a little, but its priced to fly off the shelves with WAY more performance than the price point implies. Super clean through the front, this ball has a TON of motion down lane when it sees friction. This is a perfect piece to call on when you want to bank it off the dry, or need a more defined, strong motion down lane. No fancy drillings or layouts, this ball has everything it needs built into it. Worth every penny and more!
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DV8 Grudge
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Its time to make 'em mad! Knock 'em down! You know they're going to hold a grudge, so why shouldn't YOU? Watch Lane Side Reviews throw the ball that will have everyone holding it against you, the new DV8 Bowling ‪#‎GRUDGE‬!

DV8 GRUDGE

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 2.5 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 2oz

DRILL PATTERN[/B]
Drilled 60 X 5” x 65, no weight hole

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
https://youtu.be/aX9RmfJTlYg

SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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DV8 Hitman Enforcer
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Great addition to the line. Very clean up front, and very continuous for an angular ball. Perfect for when you need it to turn the corner AND finish.
Very *Utah* like reaction.
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DV8 Instigator
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
If you are looking for a big hooking, faster response asymmetrical ball, look no further. The coverstock is a monster down lane (As strong as the Pitbull line, maybe more).
The DOT Technology and Dynamicore mean it comes with a 4 year warranty, and incredible hitting power.
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DV8 Intimidator Pearl
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Big hooking, angular Asymmetrical ball
If you are looking to open up the lanes and increase your angle of entry, this ball will be perfect for you on heavy / medium - heavy oil conditions.
The cover is very fast response, and the core helps create a very dynamic angular motion off the oil pattern.
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DV8 Notorious
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Great "ALL PURPOSE" ball. Very smooth. Designed to let you play difficult lanes by controlling the flare the core produces and how much friction it sees. This is your "BENCHMNARK" for you speed dominant players. You sport bowlers are going to want this one to control your break point on difficult lanes.
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DV8 Pitbull
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Incredible ball reaction. Its strong, but flippy. Great for sport shots or patterns with a lot of oil in the middle.
High Rev players will probably want to take the surface up a little to get more length.
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DV8 Poison Pearl
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Toxic has never been so good!
Three keys here to remember:
1) THICK shell means more hitting power
2) New cover is clearer and faster response than the original. Great for medium / dry lanes
3) The High RG Core helps this ball get farther down lane when they get burned up. How far? up to 6 feet farther than your traditional strong symmetrical (2.48 rg).
Add it up and this ball will open up the lanes and knock those pins DEAD this summer!
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DV8 Prowler
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This is your benchmark asymmetrical from DV8. Medium RG / medium DIFF / LOW INT DIFF means this ball will be controllable and just slightly stronger than a comparable symmetric ball without being too flippy like your traditional asymmetrical.
In other words, great performance without being over / under, a house shot killer, its got tons of hitting power, a 4 yrs of warranty, and it looks amazing.
Just buy it. You wont be sorry.
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DV8 Tactic Control
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This is the high-rev players dream urethane. If you found the True Motion to early, or just too strong, this is the ball for you. Easy to read, roughly 5 boards weaker than the True Motion, and more mid lane than front of the lane motion.
This is a keeper for sure.
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DV8 Turmoil 2 Pearl
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Fast response cover with a medium core. For house bowlers, this is a ball you can stay in a long time and open up the lanes.
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DV8 Turmoil 2 Solid
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
If you are a tournament bowler, this is an amazing piece for your bag. When the pattern is flat, or you need to control the front part of the lane this ball is MONEY!
For house bowlers, this ball is a house shot killer. Strong in the oil early, you can move deeper and open up the lanes with ease.
Best part? All that performance and it won't kill your wallet. Very well priced! You can't afford not to put this in your bag.
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DV8 Vandal Smash
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
New Episode of Lane Side Reviews! On this episode, we are going to be looking at the new DV8 Bowling ‪#‎VandalSmash‬ and the smoothest benchmark ball they've ever made.
‪#‎TeamLSR‬ ‪#‎TeamDV8‬ ‪#‎TeamLogoInfusion‬ ‪#‎TurboGrips‬ ‪#‎Bowling‬‪#‎Ballreview‬



DV8 VANDAL SMASH

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 2-3"
Starting Top Weight – 2.8 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 3oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled 65 x 4.5 x 35, no hole

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 570
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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Ebonite Choice Solid
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This is the third ball in the line, but it should probably be the first out of your bag. The Choice solid is a STRONG, smooth solid designed to hook through heavy oil and perform! Control the pocket on just about any pattern with this beast.
Definitely the best of the 3, this is a surefire hit for EBI Fans!
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Ebonite Envision
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is MORE than a benchmark. Don't let them fool you. On a THS this thing is a KILLER. It out-hooks and out-hits anything close to it.
Check out the data in the video if you think we're kidding.
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Hammer Fugitive Solid
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I was actually surprised at the performance of this ball. The cover was pretty strong when it was on the Hot Sauce re-release, but when paired with that Fugitive core it became a nice strong Symmetric without it burning up or over hooking.
Best of all, it's not that expensive!
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Hammer Redemption Solid
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
VERY STRONG COVER. If you need the ball to be able to get into a roll, or you need to control the pocket, this ball is your REDEMPTION. Very smooth, very early. Great for Speed Dominant players.
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Hammer Statement Hybrid
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
3

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Not as clean as the Pearl, and not as midlane strong as the solid, the statement hybrid looks to be a sport shot killer.
Very controllable at the break point with a lot of punch in the back end without going sideways. This ball will allow you to control the lanes as they transition so you can strike longer.
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Radical Cash
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is STRONG. Its actually the strongest ball on the market to date. However, it doesn't burn up like strong balls usually do. Great for Sport shots, or players who want to open up the lanes. Just amazing performance.
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Radical Conspiracy Hybrid
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Great addition to the line. The surface prep out of box makes it perfect for oilier house shots.
Lots of hook, all of it down lane.
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Radical Counter Attack Pearl
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Same cover as the original, but with a core that keeps hooking through the pins. The Counter Attack Pearl is the perfect ball for low volumes, breakdown, or if you have tons of hand.
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Radical Counter Attack Solid
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
One of the most sought after balls ever produced by Radical, the Rack Attack became a staple of people's bags, including Tom Smallwood.
Now its back with a new, more continuous core. Same cover, same incredible performance, now enhanced!
This ball is perfect for controlling the lanes when they are lower volume, or showing a lot of friction. Its smooth but powerful!
This is a must have in your bag.
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Radical Cyclops
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is insanely good for the money. It fits nicely with the Cash and Xeno pearl to make a perfect 3 ball arsenal. It is super forgiving, great carry and great motion. This is a home run for Radical!
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Radical Cyclops Pearl
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is cleaner and more responsive down lane than the original, but with the same total hook! Perfect for your average house shot so that you can keep the ball in play and in front of you longer, and score your best!
We loved this ball on medium patterns when you need the ball to respond quickly to friction and drive to the pocket.
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Radical Guru
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
What do you do when you have TWO of Radical`s new Guru? Simple! Watch Lane Side Reviews go to the tree of knowledge and come back with not only a GURU review, but a comparison of pin up and pin down layouts!

Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 3.7 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 3oz

Drilled at 60 Degrees X 5 1/2” X 30 Degrees AND
Drilled at 45 Degrees X 4 1/2” x 70 Degrees

Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH
Surface - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)
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Radical Intel Pearl
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Same core, new cover. If you liked the motion of the Intel Solid, but need it to be a bit cleaner or a bit faster off the spot down lane then this is your ball. 3-5 feet longer, same total hook, but its down lane. Great 1-2 punch with the original.
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Radical Ludicrous
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Looking for flip? Something clean up front and strong down lane? Didn't get a chance to get your hands on the OG Katana?
GET THIS BALL.
Super clean, super responsive, reminds me of the Katana, but maybe even a little faster off the spot. Perfect for when you need to get the ball to turn the corner or if you need to play in the oil.
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Radical Quick Fix
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
You know that feeling you get when you need to replace a whole bunch of pieces in your bag, but you don't know what to get? Get the Quick Fix! Its not just ONE BALL! The revolutionary Shape shifter Core allows you drilling options not available on any other ball today! Its an ASYMMETRIC, A SYMMETRIC, a strong early ball, a late flippy ball, its everything. You can literally make an arsenal out of different layouts for the Quick Fix! The new cover stock allows this ball to be much cleaner through the front part of the lanes, and much faster off the spot down lane, so your options are almost limitless! Even low tilt players can throw this ball with confidence as it gets down lane and still has pop in the back end. What will MO and Phil think of next??
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Radical Results Solid
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
If you are having problems getting the ball to hook, or you have a LOT of oil to deal with, This is your ball.
If you are speed dominant, This is YOUR BALL.
It is at least 8 boards stronger than the pearl, and 3-4 feet earlier, and yet it still hooks down lane. Real Life Oil Eating Hook monster.
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Radical Score
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Who says you can't make money bowling any more? Check out how we#SCORE with the new radical bowling technologies SCORE, and find out how you can share in $59,000 In Prizes!

Pin Length – 2-3"
Starting Top Weight – 3.1 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 4oz
Drilled at 40 Degrees X 4 1/2” X 70 Degrees
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH
SURFACE - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)
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Radical The Fix
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
This ball is the REAL DEAL. So much versatility in laying it out, you can get up to 20 boards difference just by how you drill it! It can be a whole arsenal if you want it to be!
Shot 859 out of the box with it!
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Radical Tremendous
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
For those who loved the Guru line THIS IS YOUR BALL. Featuring the original GURU core and an updated and reformulated cover, the Tremendous allows you to really dig in on heavy oil. Additionally, you can change surfaces with confidence as the Tremendous retains its shape no matter the surface you apply. The only difference you will see is the distance it travels before it moves laterally (hooks).
Sporting a few extra boards of hook down lane, this ball is perfectly suited to replace your original Guru, or if you want a ball you can move left and fire it right (or vice-versa for you lefties). But don't just take our word for it! WATCH THE VIDEO!
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Storm Snap Lock
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Come join Lane Side Reviews as they get ‪#‎MACHO‬ and bring the ‪#‎MADNESS‬ from the top rope with the new Storm Bowling ‪#‎SNAPLOCK‬.
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Pin Length – 4-4.5"
Starting Top Weight – 3.26 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 4oz

Drilled 60 X 4 3/4” x 30, no hole

Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 570
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH





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Track Kinetic Black Ice
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Late hook / Friction Abuser.
This ball CAN be smooth, but when the friction is defined and you've got some oil to the middle, This ball will PEEL LIKE A DRAGSTER on a hot summer day!
Open the pocket up with this release!
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Track Tempo
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
Not set
PAP:
6 over by 1/4 negative
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Pearl Benchmark for the high-friction player.
This ball is a great match for players on high-friction surfaces or wood. The higher RG / low Diff core allows the ball to float through the front part of the lanes and have tons of motion down lane.
Great piece for those struggling on the friction.
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