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Frantic
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
- Color: Orange Solid/Green Pearl
- Coverstock: R2S Hybrid Reactive
- Weight  Block: N.O.S.
- Ball Finish: 1500-grit  Polished
- Flare Potential: 4” - 5” (Medium-High)  
- RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.59
- Diff: 16#-.044, 15#-.045, 14#-.043
- Recommend Lane Conditions: Medium-Light Oil
- A few tiny  pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: For the Frantic, we wanted a reliable, proven  coverstock that would provide a clean glide through the heads and attack the  drier boards on the backend. R2S, the second generation of Reactor coverstock  material, is the perfect choice as it does just that.
With a pearl and a  solid version available in the line, we prepared a hybrid version to see if it  blended both power and control. Armed with the exact same coverstock as the  Hy-Road, it proved itself quickly during the testing process and moved on to the  next phase, surface preparation.
With a 1500-grit polished finish, the new  Frantic was impressive during C.A.T.S. testing as it created three times the  entry angle of the 2Furious.
Looking under the hood, you’ll find the  innovative N.O.S. Core. When compared with the Turbine Core, we created an  increase of flare potential by more than 15% with this higher volume core. Wrap  this core with the same coverstock as the Hy-Road and it’s easy to see why the  bowling world is sure to be frantic over this new masterpiece!
 

 

Gene J Kanak

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Re: Frantic
« Reply #31 on: January 28, 2014, 09:09:42 AM »
I have thrown almost nothing but Storm/Roto for the past two years, and I can say without hesitation that the Frantic is one of the best balls I've had in my bag during that time, and it may be the best all-around ball I've thrown in the last five years. I've thrown the Frantic on everything, THS, PBA patterns, U.S. Open pattern, etc., etc., and the ball has been useful on each and every one of them. For me and my game, the hybrid cover of the Frantic just works. It's clean, but not squirty. It's strong down the lane, but it's not flippy or uncontrollable. It's just a great all-around piece, especially when you have to start chasing the shot inside. I've preferred to keep mine at box finish. I took the shine off for a while, and that was the only thing I have disliked. When the shine was off, the ball was a bit earlier and even smoother, but my hitting power went away a bit. Thankfully, as soon as I took it back to box, everything that I loved about this ball came right back. Because I throw so many different balls, I sometimes stray away from this one for short periods of time; however, as soon as I start throwing it again, I am reminded of just how fantastic this ball is for me and my game. If you haven't thrown one yet, pick one up before they're gone. This ball is just too good to miss!