Updated HK 22 Coverstock, Modernized Classic with Controlling, Predictable Hook that cover most Lane Conditions.
Drilled 40 x 5 x 40 this Ball Clears the heads, with Angular motion at Breakpoint. Retains the original core shape through the midlane with enough energy to provide great backend hook. A Benchmark Classic that is usually First out of my bag on typical House shot conditions. I find this ball also useful on dryer patterns, by moving right and playing up the lane when they start to get a bit "hooky" in the track area (around board 10). If your looking to cut down the Hook Angle, this ball would be good for you. A "GO TO BALL" for Sure!
This Ball hit like and hammer, Very Smooth. Unbelievable, hope to get another in 14 Lbs
The 14lb pair I ended up with were a Criterion Hybrid and a Game Breaker 5 both released in Feb 2025. Definitely demo balls with typical wear and tear but nothing needing repair. If they weren't demos from the past year I probably would have been disappointed like another reviewer. Maybe I'm adding to false hope and heartache if this isn't the norm?...Sorry!?
At this price it definitely satisfied my itch to try something new. Be sure to factor in your pro shops pricing on plugging and drilling.
Took a chance on the mystery ball and got the new radical guru oracle probably something I wouldn’t have drilled and so far I’m happy with it strong and smooth and continuous. I ordered a second one and got the Columbia piranha c jade another one I would t have drilled. Just punched it up so we will see how it is.
Great customer service. I tried to purchase a ball that was out of stock and I swapped to a mystery ball and was very satisfied. I’ll be buying a few more mystery balls over the next month!!!
I went crazy and bought 4 Surprise balls all at one time and was very pleased with what I was given!
No better deal anywhere! Thank you Bowling World! 🙏 😁
Bought a mystery ball and paid the extra to tell them what I wanted. I know this doesn't guarentee anything but asked for a smooth early rolling hybrid. And was given a note saying they were out of hybrids and recieved an intense mindset a shiny pearl which is going to be the furthest thing from early and smooth. At least could 9f given me a solid at least early and rolly. This ball will never get drilled hope it sells
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I ordered the experienced 2 ball mystery box and received a recently released ball (Piranha Pearl) and a ball that was released 7 years ago and retired by Motiv 5 years ago (Motiv Rogue Blade). Yes the Rogue Blade was a performance ball when it was released 7 years ago but ball technology has changed significantly since then. I know you are not guaranteed newer released balls but never expected to receive a ball that had been sitting around somewhere for at least 5 years.
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Bought for my wife to avoid using rental shoes. Wife likes them, they fit well and are true to size.
Purchased for my wife so that she doesn't have to use house balls anymore. She loves the look of this ball. It does what it is supposed to do. It rolls straight. Great buy!
Our League had a mystery ball Raffle, Not know what was in the Box. The Winner (Lloyd) was very Pleased. I couldn’t believe it, This ball was just released September 18,2025
Guru Oracle
I’m a left handed bowler. My ball speed is around 13.5 mph. My Rev rate is around 275 rpms. I recently punched up this ball. My layout choice is 40 x 4 x 30. Very close to the most versatile layout suggestion on the Radical bowling website. For me this ball is a beast on the backend. The backend is strong. Not flippy. But aggressive backend motion. For me this core and layout and a loopy roll to it. That helps it get thru the fronts. And with the aggressive cover. Wow great backend hook. I think it is a great addition to the Radical line. I use my on house shots and the longer patterns. If you don’t owe one. I suggest you to try one out.
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Robert Way
Placed an order when they had a one day sale. Told them the arsenal I had, where I wanted the ball to fit in my arsenal, my speed, RPM, and a few other details. The ball was shipped quickly, arrived a day early, and I got...
A DV8 Mantra Solid. Very pleasantly surprised since that ball was released maybe a week and a half after I placed the order. This was my first time doing a mystery ball with Bowling World, hopefully will do more in the future.
Ordered another surprise ball great value again.
I ordered two surprise balls for auctions for a local tournament. Both were great values.
League season started back up this past month and getting back into it. I had to order one. I was very surprised and happy to see I got the Hammer Black Widow Tour V1. Looking forward to putting games on it in league.
Took a gamble on this, why not right?
Turned out way better than I thought!
I went into this thinking I’d get some overstock or unpopular ball… I mean $90?! Balls were demo’s for sure used but nothing major no chips, minor scratches that will come out with a resurfacing to factory. Probably had 5-10 games on them if that.
I got a hammer anger solid AND a Brunswick Combat!!! $350 value at time of review. They listened to my $10 NOTE! Hit it spot on!
Even after plugging and refit I’ll save a lot of money on a ball I was looking at getting already! Satisfied purchase. Probably going to do it again.
The best deal for a new ball on the web. If your on the fence about this package JUST DO IT. I have always used hammer balls, bought 2 of these and got a new hammer and Columbia. Both work well for me.
Fast delivery and high quality ball, surprisingly good choice in a mystery box, i got a Brunswick Combat, released one month before my order. Thank you McCorvey.
After a 30-year hiatus, the Turbo X is back and better than ever! The original version of the Turbo X was very clean through the fronts and smooth off the spot, giving bowlers more predictability and consistency down lane. The out of box surface of 1500, finished with Factory Compound making this ball better for medium and lighter oil conditions. I personally have adjusted my surfaces to 1000, then 2000 to get a little more bite, while maintaining a smooth and predictable roll down lane. The layout in this ball is 60x4.5x30, giving me a little bit more versatility if I am going up the boards or have to move inside and open the lanes up. If you were old enough to throw the original Turbo X, then the new Turbo X is a must have in your bag!
Track bowling balls are known for having big asymmetrical cores in them, give any bowler a very strong and consistent roll through oil. The Theorem Solid completely hits the mark for bowlers looking for a bigger asymmetrical core bowling ball. In throwing this ball, it rolls similar to my Hammer Effect Tour with more backend motion for heavier oil conditions. The layout choice for the Theorem Solid is 60x4.5x30 to compliment my Brunswick Vaporize which goes a bit longer with more angularity off the spot. The Theorem Solid still gives me tremendous backend action but moves slightly earlier than my Vaporize. This ball is a great fit for all levels of bowling and adds a dynamic to any arsenal that you may not see in other equipment. The Track Theorem Solid is now available at your local pro shop!
I have done this a few times and will do it again. I am really happy with the balls I have received Hammer Special Effect, Radical Torpedo Direct Hit, Columbia 300 Piranha PowerCOR Pearl, Brunswick Hypnotize and Criterion Hybrid (a new favorite). The balls are all in fantastic condition and look to have less than 10 games on the (labels are still on the ball and they are fully intact). The balls are drilled with Turbo Switch Grip interchangeable fingers and Ultimate Interchangeable Thumb. I wanted to try the balls before drilling them to my specs, so I purchased a set of Turbo fingers and and Ultimate Thumb. This was the biggest challenge, since the Ultimate thumbs are discontinued and hard to come by. Bowling World sells them, so I would suggest adding them to your first order. Fingers: https://bowlingworld.com/products/turbo-finger-switch-grip-inner-sleeve-empty Thumb: https://bowlingworld.com/products/ultimate-dual-color-thumb-slug?_pos=1&_psq=Ultimate+Thumb&_ss=e&_v=1.0
