SPECS: 70X4X40 1000 Abralon surface
Finally used this monster enough to post something of a review on it.
Shark Pattern: I grabbed Raging Bull and wanted to give it a try on a Heavier pattern. Raging Bull was almost to much for the shark. Playing 22 out to about ten with my hand backed out of the ball. Raging Bull was running back and hitting hi flush break point was just about at 43 feet very strong move off the spot even with all the volume on the pattern. Moved right and played straighter trying to work the out of bounds part of the pattern and was very surprised. Playing 17 out 8 and the Raging Bull was still flying off the spot the volume to the right didn't even slow it down if I missed right. Very Impressed for a pattern that for me has always played kind of tight Raging Bull opened it up and made it far more playable.
Motion:Surprisingly angular for the surface grit just goes left off the spot. Never quits rolling all the way through the deck.
Comparison: To the Critical theory (CT) drilled pin under bridge mb swung two inches from thumb OOB Surface. CT is earlier and more angular off the spot. Raging Bull is later and a bit smoother. I would consider both balls to be angular the CT a bit more so than the Raging Bull. I found the Raging Bull to be more predictable, off the spot than the CT. The CT was almost to strong and angular. Both pieces handle oil volume about the same.
Comparison: RED Taboo, Drilled pin over bridge surface at 1000. Again both balls are angular and off the spot I found the Raging Bull to be a little longer before the break point than the Red Taboo. Both handled oil very similarly I think the Raging Bull carried a little better and again was more consistent shot after shot.
HIT/CARRY: Just like the RBC the Raging Bull just shreds the rack shot after shot. Keeps pins low on the deck and moves them around very well. Messengers are plenty.
OVERALL: I imagined this ball to be a little smoother than how it turned out, I wasn't quite ready for the amount of hook potential this ball had but I am pleasantly surprised. I like the angularity yet consistent quality of the roll seems to take the best aspects of the Requiem and AfterMath and combined them into one ball. IMO Raging Bull is one of the most under rated oil balls on the market. Having thrown both the Critical Theory and Raging Bull next to each other I have to say Raging Bull gives a much better look no question. So if you are looking for a oil ball step outstide the Normal selection and Try the Raging Bull!!
