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Maine Man

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Radical Bigfoot Review!
« on: March 16, 2022, 09:45:08 AM »
Radical Bigfoot Review
Stats: Speed – 17.0; RPM – 335; AT – 19; AR – 55
Layout: 5” x 40

The Bigfoot is an updated version of the popular Squatch line, with significant changes to the technology that will improve and enhance the Bigfoot to a whole new level! I drilled my Bigfoot to get length with good pop at the breakpoint, and take advantage of the extra traction from the TP-1+ pearl cover. The Bigfoot also features DynamiCore for increased hitting power and better longevity. I have used it on a couple of different oil patterns and here is my assessment:

39 ft. THS (typical house shot): The Bigfoot is sensitive to the big cliffs I see on the house shot in one particular center, as the ratios are high on the oil pattern. So, I made changes to the cover to compensate, and the Bigfoot was extremely playable at both 1000 and 2000 grit, making a defined motion, but also able to handle the amount of inside oil and blend the pattern as the night went on. I was pleasantly surprised how well it went through the pins, giving me more messenger strikes than I have seen from a symmetric ball in quite some time. I am looking forward to using it on more of these patterns and at different surfaces to see the true nature of the Bigfoot’s versatility.

35 ft. Ballard pattern: The Bigfoot really shines on this pattern. It is a shorter, medium volume sport pattern that allows the best features of the Bigfoot to be utilized properly. I went 244, 255 in league last night, playing 12-3 and really getting the proper shape through the pins with the Bigfoot. I had taken the ball back to box finish for this pattern, and it matched up perfectly. I really look forward to using the Bigfoot on more of these shorter to medium length sport shots, as it will be one of my “go to balls”. This is a homerun here from Radical.

If you are looking for that slam dunk down-lane reaction for your “go to” symmetrical pearl ball, look no further than the Bigfoot. This will be the first symmetrical ball out of my bag when I want defined motion off the spot. Available to pre-order now from Bowler Builders Pro Shops, and from pro shops everywhere on 3-25-2022! Join the Radical Revolution today!
James Goulding
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robert way

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Re: Radical Bigfoot Review!
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2022, 05:28:29 PM »
Radical Bigfoot
I’m a left handed bowler. My ball speed is around 14.5 mph. My Rev rate is around 275 rpm. I must say this is very impressive symmetrical bowling ball. I recently punched up this ball. The layout I went with is 75 x 3 3/4 x 35. The backend motion is very continuous. It not a strong ball off the spot. It is a smooth motion. The pin carry is awesome. And when the pattern starts to transition. I can just keep moving deeper. And it still continues to carry. I think Radical did a great job designing this ball.

Thanks,
Robert way
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