Radical Rattler
The mid-performance Radical Rattler bowling ball is a follow-up to The Bigfoot and takes on the same strong and continuous characteristics but offers more angle and backend motion. The achieve the ideal down-lane motion the ball is covered with the S.H.A.R.P. coverstock that was originally used on the Incognito bowling balls. This ball takes components from two popular lines of Radical balls to create the Radical Rattler that is ready to strike.
- Color: Purple/Dark Purple
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Core: Rattler Symmetric
- Coverstock: S.H.A.R.P. Solid
- Finish: 500, 1500, 4000 Siaair
- RG: 2.480 (15# ball)
- Differential: 0.035 (15# ball)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Oily
- Manufacturer's Warranty: Two years from purchase date
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: RB60106827
- Product ID: 14143
- Brand: Radical
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: Mid Performance Balls
Customer Reviews | Questions
By Brian D from Portland, Oregon
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Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rattler
I drilled mine 35 X 4 X 60. The Radical Rattler is one of the best symmetric solid balls I have ever thrown. It is your ultimate benchmark piece. I loved my first Rattler so much that I had to drill another one. The Rattler is an extremely versatile piece that is great on a variety of conditions. Its strong midlane and backend reaction will be a lock in my tournament bag for years. The Rattler is very continuous through the pins and never loses energy. It is always one of the first balls out of my bag.
By Sweetpea Bowl from Worcester, Massachusetts
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler
Recently, I had occasion to look for a replacement for the now discontinued Hammer Web Tour Hybrid. The Radical Rattler came highly recommended as a possible replacement. I was looking for a low RG/low diff piece and the Rattler on paper appeared to be an ideal replacement. I drilled 2- the one I tried was drilled with a 60 x 5 x 70 layout and I put it at 1000 Siaair. I tried it on fresh THS.
I found the Radical Rattler to actually be very close to the Hammer Web Tour Hybrid. The Rattler might be a tad quicker in its response and cover more boards overall. That being said, the Rattler is a great replacement to the Web Tour Hybrid. It is that overall smoother/slower response ball when you want good control of the lane. It appears that the Rattler is a good medium/higher volume fresh pattern ball across a variety of pattern distances.
See your local pro shop for more information on the Radical Rattler.
By Gerard from Greensburg
Pros:
Smooth
Cons:
Continuous
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler
The Rattler gives you a great read of what the lanes are doing. This will be a benchmark ball in your bag!!! For me this ball picks up a little earlier and gives me a smooth continuous motion. Where some symmetrical balls tend to be lazy as you move in, the rattler seems to have enough energy to snap out the corners!! I really like this ball and can see this ball as being the first one out of the bag!!!
By Chris J from palm springs
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler
This symmetrical solid reactive is a great benchmark bowling ball. it will give you the length you need and more rounder off the spot. very controllable for league play with the low RG and diff.
By Gerard from Greensburg
Pros:
Smooth
Cons:
Continuous
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler
The Rattler gives you a great read of what the lanes are doing. This will be a benchmark ball in your bag!!! For me this ball picks up a little earlier and gives me a smooth continuous motion. Where some symmetrical balls tend to be lazy as you move in, the rattler seems to have enough energy to snap out the corners!! I really like this ball and can see this ball as being the first one out of the bag!!!
By TheHopeDiamond22 from WA
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rattler!!!! SSSSSSSS
Rattler is very unique. Benchmark piece that will not disappoint. This ball is a homerun. Must add to the bag. Gets up the lane easy and has a pretty sharp response to friction. Ball does not quit. Missed shots out still retain energy coming back. Coverstock is very versatile. Light 2k very nice!! Ran a demo and drilled up 13 for customers in 2 weeks. Speaks volume. You’ve got to get at least one in the bag.
By Clancy from Arizona
Pros:
Midlane Control
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rattler Rattles
This ball is ridiculous. I drilled mine 4 x30 pretty much my go to for symmetrical balls. I love the way if sees the midlane. I think most bowlers would bowl better consistently if they learned to control the midlane. Although it controls the midlane well it has great continuation through the pins. I shot an incredible 846 set with it second time using it. DO NOT miss out on this great benchmark piece.
By Brandon from Cincinnati Ohio
Pros:
Overall great shape, excellent through the pins
Cons:
Possibly too round at times
Best Uses:
Multiple conditions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Benchmark shape, that strikes!
Excellent benchmark shape. Reads the midlane like no other and still has energy to go through the pins. Love this ball
By Brandon from Cincinnati Ohio
Pros:
Overall great shape, excellent through the pins
Cons:
Possibly too round at times
Best Uses:
Multiple conditions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Benchmark shape, that strikes!
Excellent benchmark shape. Reads the midlane like no other and still has energy to go through the pins. Love this ball
By jaybird from DE
Pros:
med oil
Cons:
not snappy but thats the point
Best Uses:
smoother hook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
radical rattler
Having a lower rg and lower diff core in your bag is a must. Picks up and little rounder in the backend. I tend to use on the fresh house when the backends are clean and snappy. And perfect first ball out of the bag on harder conditions to see whats going on.
By DaBoys22 from Oregon
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler
The Rattler core features benchmark numbers for a symmetrical ball with a 2.480 RG and a differential of 0.035. To get the desired down-lane motion from the Rattler, Radical uses the S.H.A.R.P coverstock. For me the Rattler gives me a smooth shape with good carry even on those miscued shots. I have been able to throw this ball using all different angles getting good carry at all of them. Great tournament ball and for league its first out of the bag.
By Robert way from Sanford,NC
Pros:
Great light to medium oil lanes ball
Best Uses:
Light to medium and house shots
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rattler
Radical Rattler
I’m a left handed bowler. My ball speed is around 14.5 mph. My Rev rate is around 280 rpms. I recently punched up this ball. My layout choice was 60 x 4 1/2 x 40. This ball makes a Hugh arc on a house shot. With a lot of hitting power. It is a great choice for this house shot pattern. I also try it on a longer pattern. And a good choice playing inside line. I think it’s a great addition to Radical Bowling Technologies.
Thanks,
Robert way
By James from Maine
Pros:
smooth, continuous, forgiving
Cons:
heavy volumes and flooded heads
Best Uses:
benchmark symmetric, medium oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler: Shocking the pins!!
The Rattler from Radical is one of the most anticipated balls I have drilled in a long time. I was excited to have that perfect symmetric solid benchmark ball back in my lineup. I drilled the Rattler 80 x 4.75" x 40 to give me length when I needed it, and controllable backend motion across a wide range of conditions. My first set out of the box was 760, checking all the boxes for me: good pin carry, forgiving on poorly executed shots, ability to move side to side on the lane and form a variety of angles to the pocket. Game, set, match. I have used it on a THS, Thailand 39' sport shot, and a custom 48 ft. sport compliant FDDS signature series oil pattern, having success on each playing multiple angles to the pocket. The Rattler uses the S.H.A.R.P. solid cover, which is still clean and continuous, making this the first ball out of my bag most nights. A true homerun from the folks at Radical.
By Bob Newman from Pacifica
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Radical Rattler
I've been missing that low differential solid cover from my arsenal for a while now. The Radical Rattler is just what the doctor ordered. With a diff at 0.034 and finished at 4000 Siaair this ball has easy length but with the S.H.A.R.P. coverstock it still shapes very well. This is a good first ball out of the bag sorta ball for me. I see using it on both House Shots and mid length sports shots.
