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Reviews => Radical => Topic started by: Ballreviews on October 02, 2014, 11:54:37 AM
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Radical Guru Ball Specs:
- Color: Black Solid All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Asymmetric Core
- Factory Finish: 500 and 1500 Siaair Micro Pad
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.501**
- Differential (Diff): 0.044**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4"
Starting Top Weight: 3oz
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
45 x 5-7/8 x 40
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 350
Ball Speed: 15.5 mph @ cameras
PAP/Track: 5.5" -> 1/8" ^
SURFACE PREP
Grit: OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): OOB
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42'
Volume: Med-Hvy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 8.5
Back End: 9.5
Overall Hook: 9.5
Midlane Read: 8
Breakpoint Shape: Very Strong Arc
COMMENTS
Likes: The overall hook of this ball is very impressive. When you see this ball in person the first thing most people are going to think is this ball is going to hook early but it doesn't. The Team at Radical designed this ball so that its hook is downlane (backend) hook and boy does it do that. As Phil mentioned in a post on this site "the Guru is hook in a box". Look for many good things from the Guru this fall season.
Dislikes: Lighter patterns
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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!
#TeamRadical #GURU #teamRBT #silvertape #realbowlerstape #Turbo #switchgrip #reviewswithLSR
http://youtu.be/MNHE09aE_xQ
Radical GURU
BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 3.7 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 3oz
DRILL PATTERN
Drilled at 60 Degrees X 5 1/2†X 30 Degrees AND
Drilled at 45 Degrees X 4 1/2†x 70 Degrees
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH
PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
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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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LANE CONDITION
Length: 45'
Volume: N/A
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport
COMMENTS
I drilled the ball pin under center and kicked out at 45 degrees. It is a 3"-4" pin with 3 oz top weight. This will be your go to ball for heavy longer patterns.
Likes: I loved how the ball was able to recover on the longer patterns, where the other balls would not. It was able to continue down lane, while storing energy to move quickly through the heavy oil and enter the pocket. It did not stop there! The Guru continued to roll through the pins and not stop dead.
Dislikes: I do not have any dislikes about the ball. Most people would not like to use this on shorter patterns, but I was able to tame it down with a green scotch bright pad and move 6 boards left, while keeping it inside.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:42ft.
Volume: med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):ths
COMMENTS
Likes:ok what I like about this ball is even with it being a solid and looks like it will hook at aarows the ball gets down lane nice and easy. the ball is a monster hooker and hits the pins like a wrecking ball. the loudest and hardest hitting ball I have ever seen or heard. I also love the look of the guru blk/org looks cool going down lane.
Dislikes:none at this point, maybe they will come out with a pearl or hyb. next :)
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Likes This one of my favorite Radical's , this ball is very clean through the front end, very controllable through midland with very strong angular backend, hits very hard and carry has been nothing short of outstanding. I am a moderate rev bowler with a 45x4x35 layout and use this ball on a very poor house shot condition where there is a lack of proper stripping techniques. The Guru is a must own ball for nearly everyone
Dislikes: None
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The Guru can best be described as "Hook in a Box". Unlike other strong balls on the market, the Guru is still clean through the front part of the lane and makes its move in the mid-lane and backend where you want it. I went with layout A (50 x 5 x 40) from the included drilling instructions and ended up with no hole. Simply put, this ball is an absolute monster. I have been able to use the Guru and a variety of conditions as long as I could find some oil. This is an amazing ball that everyone should have in their bag.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 5+
Starting Top Weight:3 oz
Ball Weight:15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 70/5/20
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 400 ~
Ball Speed: 16.5
PAP/Track: 5 right 1/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit:Box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 5
Back End:10
Overall Hook: A TON
Midlane Read:7
Breakpoint Shape: 5
COMMENTS
Likes: Lots of hook in a very different part of the lane than most aggressive balls.
Dislikes:
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Bobby Benton
Maryland
Radical Guru (http://radicalbowling.com/balls/guru)
70 x 5.5 x 35 (OOB Surface)
Personal Stats:
400-450 RPM
18-20 MPH
PAP – 5 5/8†over, 1†up
Axis Tilt – Estimated 8-12 Degrees
http://youtu.be/XywVojKDWR4#t=1h12m50s (example)
Current League Average: 237
Sanctioned Sport Average: 210
Intended Use:
I drilled up a Radical Guru to compliment my Brunswick Mastermind and Mastermind Intellect on longer patterns. The original Mastermind provides ample hook for anything I see, but is often too early for optimal carry once a pattern starts to break down. The Mastermind Intellect compliments the original Mastermind well, but goes a little too long in the oil to make the switch when I would like to. I was looking for a ball that would fit in between the two.
Reaction:
Wow. Just WOW. This ball hooks. Not only does it hook, it hooks in all the right places. Where the Mastermind hooks up front and in the middle of the lane, the Guru hooks just as much, all in the back 1/3 of the lane. I have never had a big-hooking Asymmetric solid that retained energy and went through the pins like this ball does. I am able to play ANYWHERE on the lane with this ball. On 43’ Chameleon, I can play out on the gutter and watch this thing just make a left turn at 43’ and demolish pins. OR, I can play 30 with a softer speed and watch this thing recover from anywhere I throw it and NOT burn up before it hits the pins. It really is an incredible ball reaction I haven’t had before.
Overall:
If you need hook, here it is. Hook in a box, just add holes! I went with a longer/flippier layout on this ball, so I can only imagine what it would do with a stronger layout. Anyone looking for that new “wow†ball, it’s sitting right here with a Radical logo on it!
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Guru
Layout 70 x 5 x 75
I’m a heavy roller with about a 350 rev rate. Don’t have much axis tilt, don’t get around the ball much and struggle lots of times to get a ball to retain energy and corner at the pins.
The Guru from Radical Bowling Technologies instantly had my attention reminding me of the old Sumo ball look. Plus, I like Black bowling balls since they mask my hideous ball roll. They also are visually appealing because you end up seeing the ball motion more clearly.
This ball for me is a control ball on heavy oil with still plenty of kick on the backend to get through the pins the right way. I have had zero issued getting 3 games out of this ball on any particular league night. Playing anywhere from 3rd arrow inside to 5th arrow. No problems looping the ball to the extreme outsides and seeing it return to the headpin with force. In other words, really don’t worry about this ball burning up in the fronts. I plan to acquire a second one as soon as I recover from Christmas spending.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: Long
Volume: High
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport Pattern
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball is absolutely UNREAL. There are no balls on the market that come even close to this one... need proof? Follow the link to the videos on it. Perception vs. Reality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLUEsSeOSh4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYXTJTfTPHk
This ball is really special. Nothing compares to it. If you don't have one in your bag, you're at a clear disadvantage. It is CLEAN and STRONG. It shines on higher volumes but I use it every week at league. This ball has propelled me to being in the top 5 in averages in league.
Dislikes: Lower volumes. This is a STRONG BALL.
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Bowler Stats:
18-19 mph
400-425 rpm
7-9 degree tilt
40-60 degree rotation
Layout: 45 degrees by 5" by 45 degrees
Initial thoughts: At first I thought the Guru might not be able to deliver on all of it's hype. A dull asymmetric that hooks a ton and is still angular at the breakpoint? That's bowling's equivalent to catching a unicorn. I just had to get my hands on this ball and see for myself.
On the lanes: $%!# this ball hooks. Couple with the fact that it's pretty angular downlane and I'm thoroughly impressed. After a single shot, my jaw dropped and it only dropped lower from there after each shot. This ball lives up to all of its hype. A house that I bowl league in is notorious for a heavy volume house pattern on very low friction synthetics with little free hook outside (unless your speed is low). I'd been fairing pretty well throwing something smooth (sanded pin-down LT-48) up 2nd arrow on the fresh until I could really move in. Now with the Guru I have an amazing look starting about 3rd arrow (trust me, 3rd arrow feels really deep on the fresh shot here) and I can actually stick with the Guru all night during this league. Through the 3 games of league, I can just gradually inch deeper throughout the night and not have to worry about the Guru not cornering enough to snap out the 10 pin. After starting out at about 3rd arrow in game one (out to about 8 at the breakpoint) with the Guru, I usually finish game 3 with the Guru around 22-23 at the arrows still out to about 8-9 at the breakpoint. Throughout the entire night, the Guru allows me to get inside of everyone, save for a few older gentlemen who hook the whole lane at only about 13mph.
While I feel the Guru is in a class all it's own, here are some comparisons. The Guru is an easy 4 board move inside with my feet from my Intellect (with a weaker layout) and those 4 boards appear to be split between the midlane and backend reaction. The Guru is about 5 boards stronger than my Intrigue with the same layout with the difference being the stronger midlane.
Closing Remarks: The Guru has firmly cemented itself at the top end of my both my league and tournament bags. The combination of tons of hook and plenty of angularity gives me a ball reaction that I have never seen before. I know if the Guru doesn't hook, nothing will. Get yours today and experience the hook and reaction that everyone is talking about.
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Radical Guru
I drilled 2 Gurus already and cannot be anymore pleased with the performance of the balls
1st Guru drilled 40 x 3 x 35... This ball starts up super early giving me a very controlled roll. With this ball I fired off my first ever back to back 300 games. With the great friction of the surface it created down lane area that you wouldn't believe. If you got it in the oil it still dug in and carried the corner.
2nd Guru I went for a lot of down lane angle. Drilling 60x 4 1/2 x 40... This ball gets down lane and turns. With this ball I am able to open up my angles even a long pattern such as the PBA Scorpion. This ball allowed me to keep the target in front of me but still keep a smooth arm swing and not have to try and slow it down to hook.. It gets down lane and really turns the corner with minimal effort
This is a ball to have in your bag expecially even on house shots were they are playing super wet dry. With this ball in your hand you can get in the oil and still get it to turn the corner.
Gary Haines
Radical Bowling Regional Staff
VISE Staff
“The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporationâ€.
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Bowling Style:
Rev rate: 300 rpm
Speed: 16-17 mph
PAP: 5†right, ½†up
Layout:
50 x 5†x 45
x-hole: N/A
Surface:
OOB
Comments:
One phrase to describe this ball, never seen before. Since I have a lower rev rate, I tend to try a lot of these high end high reaction balls. The Guru is like none I have ever tried. Most of the time the high aggressive balls either roll early through the heads and mid lane, but have nothing left when they get to the pins or they get through the heads fast and give me too much angle down lane. The Guru though gets through the first 15’ effortlessly and then gets into a strong roll through the middle part of the lane, but it still has energy to continue all the way through the back of the pin deck. The versatility that Radical balls can be drilled with also gives you at least four different balls with one ball. The one dislike that I have of this ball is that it needs oil. The two houses I bowl league in do not put out enough volume for the Guru to be used, but I have used this ball on Kegel’s Beaten Path as well as 2014 Open team pattern on Brunswick Pro Anvil lanes. This ball gave me a look I did not see last year on this pattern even with the most aggressive ball at the time, it gave me the opportunity to not only break the pattern in quicker but also the versatility of this ball let me play where I felt most comfortable to play. This ball is at least 3-4 boards stronger for me than anything I have thrown in the past. Any bowler can find a use for this ball in there arsenal.
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BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 400
Ball Speed: 18.5
PAP/Track: 4 9/16 right 1/4 up
LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): High Volume THS
Layout 90 x 2 1/4 x 50
There is only one word that describes this ball...MONSTER. This ball chews through heavy oil with a better motion through the pins that I have ever seen before. This ball is incredibly clean through the front part of the lane for a huge solid coverstock. If you do not have one of these in your bag for heavy oil lane conditions you are at a disadvantage. The energy that this ball transfers through the pins is truly unbelievable for a ball this strong. This ball runs over the 8 pin more then any ball I have ever seen of this type. Stop by your local pro shop and grab the strongest ball in the industry.
Greg
Greensburg, PA
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I drilled my Guru 50 x 5 x 40...and was instantly shocked by the amount of continuation that the ball has for as strong as it is. Most "big ball" asymmetrics tend to lay off once they see friction...but not Guru...Guru only stops hooking when it finds the back of the Pit. This is great, though I was skeptical at first over how useful something that strong might be, it still floats through the fronts with relative ease. It's a go to ball to blend out the back part of the lane on over under house shots...on top of its place as the ball on longer heavy volume patterns.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: Medium length Sport & House Shot
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes:
The Guru is a piece that will surprise you. It is a hook monster with a lot of control. On a medium length Sport compliant pattern the Guru was outstanding on the fresh and was able to read the pattern very well. I was able to stay on the ball for longer than I thought even through some breakdown in the heads. On a typical house shot it easily goes coast to coast allowing me to open up the lane staying left of most players. It does a nice job of blending the over/under typically found on most house shots. Radical has a winner here and the ball sells itself! All you have to do is watch it on the lane and nothing more needs to be said. Fits well into my arsenal as a go to ball when I need something strong that is reliable and can cut through the oil. The shape on the lane is surprisingly clean through the front with a solid mid–lane read and huge move on the back-end. Very controllable and huge hook potential.
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The Guru is one great hook monster!!! It gets down the lane well for a strong ball. I used layout A (50×4×40), I used a shorter pin to PAP than suggested. I've been using it on our league shot which is wtba tokyo. This ball gives just a nice move off the pattern to kill the pocket.
If you have 1 ball to buy in this second part of the season and want plenty of hook without sacrificing carry, look no further. Wow, thats Radical!!
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The Radical Guru is a powerful ball that can be used in a variety of ways. Around here, most seem to use it for max power even though the cover is very tunable and you can create length by altering the finish.
I like this ball so well I usually take two with me. One is high flare (C layout) which really makes a big move and I like when playing deeper on the lane (although, surprisingly, it also works anywhere around the tenth board as well).
The other is a bit milder (D layout) and is designed to hook less but still hit really well.
Also, depending on where I'm bowling, I usually have these two at different finishes - if you're serious about your bowling, it really pays to have a ball spinner at home.
The Guru is so powerful that you won't always be able to use it. But, that's OK. I don't want every club in my bag to be a "driver".
But, when I need power, I will generally use of the my two Gurus. #wowthatsradical
Dave Cushion
Dewitt, Michigan
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The Guru is the most hooking ball on the market. PERIOD. Just take few minutes to take a look a the two videos Reality Vs Perception (part 1 and 2) to see plenty of reason why that ball is a beast!
For my part, I drilled it 60x4 1/4x70 with a kind of double thumb. I just want that ball to be the strongest in my back and the only thing I can say is: Mission accomplished!
With the pin down layout, I can control the backend with a lot of motion down the lane and a lot of entry angle for a solid ball. I can play that ball on a lot of different pattern but the main reason is to play on longer and/or heavier shot. I was really surprise by the continuity through the pins that ball have. It seems that it never stops.
The coverstock offer great durabilty and response to surface change. Don't be scared, ajust the surface and you will be amaze by the way it response.
Try it is to adopt it.......you will never regret!!
#TeamRadical
#wowthatsradical
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 41ft
Volume: medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): house shot
COMMENTS it's a money maker! I have two. One is factory cover pin up and one is shined pin down. Both roll different and great.
Likes: Very controlled. Does not over react but still get though medium to heavy oil and gets down the lane when the lanes are drying out.
Dislikes: none
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Radical Guru
Ball is drilled 90X2 1/4X25 Box Finish Tested on 39Ft Sport Pattern
All I can say about this ball is HOOK HOOK AND MORE HOOK. This ball is unbelieveable !!! even for how I layed this ball out, this ball is extrtemely strong. But the one thing with this ball is that it doesn’t quit at all. The roll on this ball is very strong, but still have a lot of energy in the back part of the lane. And when it hits the pins, it is like you are throwing a 20lbs ball, this ball hits hard from what I have seen with it. With the layout that I have on this ball it allows me to be very versatile on what I can do with it. when I tested in on the 39 ft sport pattern, I could easily play straight with this ball, or I could get in on the lane and hook it and it would jump hard off the spot, just a strong continuous arcing motion that this ball has. This ball read the pattern very well without giving up energy for the backend. I didn’t change the box surface on it as I wanted to try OOB and see what happened. I think I may order another Guru and drill it very aggressive. And I will definently compare this ball to the Thug Unruly when I get it. For the lower rev guys looking for a lot of hook, here is the ball you will want to drill. For the higher rev players, it will be a great ball for those heavier and longer patterns, and as it shows on some of the videos, this ball out hooks the competition. I will try to post some videos of the balls that I have drilled.
Thank you DV8, Brunswick, Radical for giving me the opportunity to represent your companies.
Jason Dee
DV8, Brunswick, Radical Advisory Staff
RoweZone Bowling Store
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LANE CONDITION
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COMMENTS
Likes: Great reaction. Gives me just the right length and is so strong. Finishes like a truck
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 5"
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Layout: 45 x 5 x 40
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 300
Ball Speed: 17
PAP/Track: 4 3/8 by 5/8
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 1000, 4000 aberlon
COMMENTS
Likes: This is a little overdue but I've been really impressed with the versatility of this ball. It certainly is the "hook monster" that everyone claims but has proven to be very tunable as well, when it comes to surface changes. I've been able to get it to fit nicely on a number of different lane conditions and lane surfaces with simple surface adjustments. The other thing that has really stood out to me is the hitting power of this ball. The sound that it makes going through the pins is like nothing else out there at the moment. While I haven't thrown the Mighty yet, I was fortunate to see both the Guru and the Guru Mighty up against each other this past weekend and was very impressed. They seem like an excellent compliment to each other and I can't wait to get a Mighty in my bag as well.
Dislikes: None at this time...maybe the fact that I'm going to have to drill a couple more to fill out the Nationals arsenal?
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My Guru is drilled 45* x 4 1/2" x 35*. For me, this puts the pin above my bridge and the MB is kicked slightly toward my PAP.
So, where do I begin with this review? Have you seen The Video? It's not hype if its true. This ball is a flat out hook monster! Out of the box, before throwing this ball, I added a bit of compound by hand....just to take a bit of the dull look off the ball. For my eye, I thought there is no way this ball won't hook at my toes. Wouldn't ya know, I was way wrong! I've had this ball glossed up with 4000 and polish, and I've had 1000 on this ball. The shell and core match up SO WELL together, it rolls really great with any cover prep I've had on this bowling ball!
Now, some balls are just special, they have a knack for knocking over pins. High hits carry the 4/6, shots that you might miss a little at the bottom still kick out the 7/10. This is THAT ball. Without going into more detail, I could stop now and just say those words, "This ball knows how to knock pins over".....but I'm not going to, I will elaborate.
This ball travels through the pins so well, due to the cover and core matching up so well, when drilled properly the energy transitions at just the right time. This is a really really good bowling ball!
I'm super excited each time I throw this ball. So many good bowling balls that have been produced from Radical Bowling Technologies, I have to cycle through which ball I want to give "first dibs" to, out of the bag.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me directly.
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The Radical Guru is one of my favorite solid balls of all time. The Guru is just plain fun to use on house conditions where the middles are flooded. While everything else will skid through the puddle, the Guru continues to dig, then flips hard when it meets the down lane friction. With my Guru drilled pin above the bridge, I can open up the lanes as much as I want, and I never have a doubt of it making it back to the pocket. If I miss right into the friction a little early, it will flip over and roll its way into the pocket. If I give it a little tug into the oil, it will hold line, then flip and drive hard through the pins. I also have a Guru drilled pin under the bridge, which rolls very strong and predictable on heavier volume patterns. There simply is no other choice, if you have lots of oil to overcome, get the Radical Guru to guide you through!
Barry McKee
Brunswick Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not the Brunswick Corporation.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:42'
Volume:med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
man this ball hooks a ton. love the colors on the ball black with orange lettering. with our house being med oil had to put some polish on the ball. it made it down lane easy, but with my med speed and med/high revs was hard to keep rolling it all 3 games. with the polish I was able to use it all 3 games.
Likes:how hard it hits and colors
Dislikes:really none after added polish
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BALL SPECS
Ball Weight: 16 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout: 70 x 5" x 70
X Hole (if there is one): P3
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker
Ball Speed: 16.50 mph
PAP/Track: 5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box - 1500
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Multiple
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple
BALL REACTION
Length: 8 / 10
Back End: 9 / 10
Overall Hook: 8 / 10
Midlane Read: 7 / 10
Breakpoint Shape: Strong midlane roll
COMMENTS
Likes: Strong ball with a weaker layout
Dislikes: None
If you are looking for a heavier oil ball that won't quit, then the Guru is a great choice. The Guru is the strongest ball in the Radical Line and with the new core design it has a strong continuation downlane. The Guru was made for heavier oil conditions, and it lives up to the billing. I have mine drilled with the control layout that is shown on the layout sheet that comes in the box. I wanted a ball that will give me a stronger cover in oil, but not hook early. Even with the box 1500 surface, I haven't found a condition where it hooks early. With a pin under drilling, it still gets 45 feet down the lane and makes a strong motion downlane. You can easily make surface adjustments to this ball that won't affect the strength. I can keep moving left into the oil, and it still has the recovery down lane. Another great feature is creating more entry angle into the pocket to get the 7 or 10 pin out.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 42 ft
Volume:light-med
Type:house
COMMENTS
Likes:one of the strongest balls i have owned to data,very smooth threw the front part of the lane,starts to make its move in the mid lane. but still makes a strong move to the pocket with great carrie
Dislikes:none
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COMMENTS
Likes:Guru
I have thrown exclusively Brunswick equipment for the last 13 years, but this ball made me want to try the Radical line. All I can say about this ball is WOW!! It is such a strong reactive asymmetrical ball! I couldn’t believe its recovery ability, the room it creates, the versatility of the drilling it allows the bowler to have. This cover core combination is an absolute winner. It is a Radical benchmark ball. Its incredibly clean through the fronts, has great stored energy for maximum hitting power, and it can recover from almost anywhere. This ball is amazing, everyone I know that has one, loves it and for all the same reasons. There is no amount of oil that can contain this ball, it will hook on any condition. The cover is amazing allowing the ball to get down lane and not check too soon. Once it clears the pattern the ball reads the lane beautifully giving the bowler the confidence that is will respond predictably and with a strong hooking motion.
I drilled this ball 70 x 5 x 35 which causes the pin to be above my fingers. I’ve seen quite a few quality players use this ball with a pin down and have amazing results. Its such a versatile ball. I love taking it out of the bag right away and using it on fresh conditions. Due to its versatility I’m allowed to have this ball in my hands for a long time, before needing to make a ball change. On the rare occasion this ball starts to burn up quickly, an easy transition to the Mighty Guru will allow you to play almost any lanes effectively. With is forgiveness it will also give you the confidence to throw great shots, knowing this ball will respond and recover for you. It is one of the best balls I’ve ever owned.
Troy Schaefer
Brunswick Regional Staff Player
#bowlwithbruns #teamBrunswick
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– Drilled 40 x 5 x 70 – Weight hole in lower P4
When Radical advertised this as the most aggressive ball, they were not kidding. I used my favorite layout that I had used on the Yeti Unleashed for a comparison in ball motion. The Guru does not read as soon as the Unleashed but is significantly stronger and more responsive on the back end motion. I see there are a lot of versatile drills that can be used for a variety of bowlers. The Guru symbolizes that not only can Radical balls hang with the stronger balls that competitor brands put out, but also make you feel that choosing to go with the Guru made your game that much better.
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I used a pin down drilling on this ball. It revs up so smoothly off the break point and has wonderful continuous motion. It is definitely a ball for heavy oil, but the pin carry is awesome when there is enough oil to keep it from hooking early. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a ball for heavy oil.