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Radical Katana

The Radical Katana was named after a Japanese sword that has a curved single edged blade with a long grip. This bowling ball uses an asymmetric core design that really smashes through the pins. Radical feels that this is their most angular high performance ball to date. This core is paired with their Forged coverstock to make this ball very responsive.

  • Color: Black/Charcoal Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
  • Core: Katana Asymmetric
  • RG: 2.503**
  • Differential: 0.050**
  • ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
  • Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
  • A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
  • SKU: RB60105970
  • Product ID: 10929
  • Brand: Radical
  • Category: Bowling Balls
  • Ball Performance: High-Performance Balls
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4/17/2018
By from Lexington, KY
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Beast!!!

This ball is insane! Even with its strong core and it's big flip motion I'm still able to control it! This is one of the most versatile balls I've owned with an asymmetrical core! Radical keeps impressing me with every release they come out with!

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3/30/2018
By from Minnesota
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Katana!!

I have to admit the last Radical ball i had was the V2, so i was a little skeptical about this one but i thought i would give it a chance and OMG... by far my favorite ball in my arsenal!!! this is a must have, throw it right and watch it come back with ease.

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3/28/2018
By from Baltimore MD
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Radical Recovery

Ball Review for Radical Katana
Layout 80x 3-3/4x25 p3

Bowler stats
6 5/16....+9/16 Pap
16mph speed
350 rev rate
55 degrees axis rotation
3 degrees tilt

The Katana is an Asymmetric Pearl surfaced at 500, 1000 and compound. However don't let the shelf appeal fool you. This ball is ALL ABOUT PERFORMANCE. And it's soooo pretty.

Once again, Mo Pinel gave me this layout to combat the violent backend that plagues bowlers that are rev dominant with low tilt. And the layout works, somewhat, but this ball flat out HOOKS! If there is friction down lane, all you have to do is get it there and the core takes over.

Don't let the shineyness fool you. This ball can handle oil, with the correct layout/surface prep, but have two purposes for this ball.

Benchmark (strong) and when the right sidebis fried and I want to play 5th arrow or beyond. It has plenty of recovery without losing carry...and from that deep will STILL leave the occasional 9 or 10 pin. ?? When my Intel drilled the exact same way starts leaving flat 10's, I can go to this ball with confidence and know that it will get the 10 out.

I've seen some guys circle the entire lane with this ball, and with the correct layout and surface prep, it is very feasable. But for regular useage you may want a more tame layout and retain the box surface. Make no mistake, it will still hook A LOT, but you will be able to manage the backend reaction. I am big on changing hand positions and this ball does not dissappoint.

My layout allows the ball to be long and strong and the hit is phenomenal. EVERYTIME I throw it, I am asked about it, because of the performance, and it is sooooo pretty. Lol

For those of you that are familiar with Radical equipment, it reminds me of a rollier V2 Pearl or a "not AS ridiculous", Ridiculous Pearl. (That ball still scares me)

Everyone needs this ball in their life!

I am Jai Jones and I approve this message.

#teamRADICAL
#KATANAisTHEBEEZKNEES
#Bowlersdiscountproshops

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2/21/2018
By from Greenville, SC
5/5 Stars
Pros:
backend recovery, predictability
Best Uses:
League patterns, Tournament concitions where length is necessary
Bottom Line:

Sharp Backend like the Sword!

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4"

Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz

Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz

DRILL PATTERN

Ball: 65 x 5 x 35

X Hole (if there is one): none

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 375 rpms

Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand

PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: 500 Grit with Rough Buff

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Compound

LANE CONDITIONS

Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house shot

Volumes: moderate

Type: house

BALL REACTION

Length: Clean through the heads with a very angular reaction

Back End: skid/snap

Overall Hook: Strong

Midlane Read: Very little

Breakpoint Shape: Skid/Snap

COMMENTS

Likes: Super strong with great entry angle

Dislikes: none

The Katana is a long and strong skid snap ball for those looking for more backend reaction. This ball is super clean through the front part of the lane with a quick revving core. Once this ball stands up at the breakpoint look out! I think this could be a game changer for the rev challenged looking for more entry angle. The Katana is several feet longer and considerably more angular than the True Nirvana it replaces in my bag. The main difference seems to be the new cleaner cover that was used on the Katana. In spite of the quicker revving core the cleanliness of the overstock allows the ball to maintain its axis rotation longer. I can roll this one more off my hand and not have to worry about the flat ten reaction on the backend. This thing really scatters the pins and also takes surface adjustments well. The Katana can be used anytime there is friction present. There are better choices for fresher slicker patterns like the Kingpin or the More Cash. If your looking for greater entry angle and excellent recovery check out the Katana.

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2/7/2018
By from SC
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Sideways!!!!

The Radical Katana is an angular monster. The combination of a very clean cover with one of Mo's amazing cores produces some of the most impressive down lane motion I have ever seen. This ball is very versatile for an angular ball and allows me to carry from a wide range of angles. It is just as good hooking back from the gutter as it is playing in the puddle in the middle of the lane. Like most angular balls, there needs to be some friction down lane for this ball to be at its best.

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1/26/2018
By from Alex, VA
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Radical update

Hello fellow bowlers. As you can read in my other reviews, I love this ball. Today, I rolled a 222 , a 298 , and a 172. This ball is a beast. Do yourself a favor, buy 1-2 or even 3 of these pin killers

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1/9/2018
By from Alex , VA
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Radical Katana

Got this awesome ball for Christmas. My style is full roller and I roll med speed with low to med revs. I shot back to back 180 games with this great ball right out of the box. I have a 155 avg in summer league and avg around 170 on a THS during practice. My high games are 277 , 257 , and 245 ! The first and third high games were bowled with the Radical Ridiculous Asem and the Guru ! I have no doubt I will be in the 200s with this ball as well. If you are a league player or just love to bowl, you will want this ball in your bag.

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1/1/2018
By from Greenville, SC
5/5 Stars
Pros:
big backend reaction, big hittng power, large angle of entry
Best Uses:
opening the lane
Bottom Line:

Backend sharper than a sword!

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4"

Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz

Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz

DRILL PATTERN

Ball: 65 x 5 x 35

X Hole (if there is one): none

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 375 rpms

Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand

PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: 500 Grit with Rough Buff

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Compound

LANE CONDITIONS

Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house shot

Volumes: moderate

Type: house

BALL REACTION

Length: Clean through the heads with a very angular reaction

Back End: skid/snap

Overall Hook: Strong

Midlane Read: Very little

Breakpoint Shape: Skid/Snap

COMMENTS

Likes: Super strong with great entry angle

Dislikes: none

The Katana is a long and strong skid snap ball for those looking for more backend reaction. This ball is super clean through the front part of the lane with a quick revving core. Once this ball stands up at the breakpoint look out! I think this could be a game changer for the rev challenged looking for more entry angle. The Katana is several feet longer and considerably more angular than the True Nirvana it replaces in my bag. The main difference seems to be the new cleaner cover that was used on the Katana. In spite of the quicker revving core the cleanliness of the overstock allows the ball to maintain its axis rotation longer. I can roll this one more off my hand and not have to worry about the flat ten reaction on the backend. This thing really scatters the pins and also takes surface adjustments well. The Katana can be used anytime there is friction present. There are better choices for fresher slicker patterns like the Kingpin or the More Cash. If your looking for greater entry angle and excellent recovery check out the Katana.

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12/26/2017
By from Alex , VA
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Deck destroyer

Style - Full Roller - speed-med , revs low. This is another fantastic Radical ball. I have a summer league avg of 145 to 155. My first two games today were back to back 180 games. This ball is designing for heavy oil and the THS the 180's were bowled on were far from heavy. They were torched from league bowlers using them prior to my getting on them and they were light oil at best. My 3 game avg today was 169. This ball exploded the deck when I hit the good ole 1-3 and even on a few Brooklyn's as well. I have no doubt I will be racking up many 200 plus games with this RADICAL KATANA.

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11/22/2017
By from Staten Island NY
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Katana

Where to start with this piece, I can go on for days talking about how much I love this ball. I am a typical house bowler, and when I have time I like to bowl in regionals or local tournament. The reason I'm bring this up is because I'm like most bowlers, and when looking to purchase a new ball I like to know it is going to do what I want it to which is strike when it hits the pocket. There are a lot of good balls on the market today, but I can tell you for sure the Katana is better then all of them. You might ask how can I say that, well like most bowlers when you have confidence in a ball that when it hits the pocket it will carry, it will free up your arm swing and allow you to just throw the ball freely without grab or thought behind it, which in turn will bring you more strikes. Normally when you are bowling on a house shot and you pull the ball inside of target you leave a corner pin, in the video I attached you can clearly see on my 2nd shot the ball is inside of target and it still carries. This is why I have all the confidence in the world when I pickup this ball and believe it to be the best on the market. For those who like to numbers my layout on the Katana is 60x4.25x70
I'm not sure what the R&D team at Radical did to create this ball but whatever it was it worked. This is the ball of the year and would make a great gift for the Holidays or even just to treat yourself.
#TeamBrunswick #TeamDV8 #TeamRadical #bowlwithbruns #dveightbowling #radicalbowling #dv8bowling #bowlwithbrunswick #sabasproshop #lovethelanes #brunswick #dv8 #radical #alwaysbowling #bowlinggofinsta #bowl4life #bowlingvids

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11/21/2017
By from Grovetown, GA
5/5 Stars
Pros:
Great Benchmark Ball
Bottom Line:

The Weapon of Choice is the Katana

The Radical Katana is a outstanding benchmark ball that every bowler HAS to have in their arsenal. The ball is clean through the front and picks up a early midlane read and strong flip in the backend. Laid this one out to complement my Hitman when the Hitman becomes too angular, I can go to the Katana which rolls pretty close and slows down the motion in the backend. The Katana is a must to have in the bag.

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11/19/2017
By from CT
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Great ball

This is the strongest pearl I have ever thrown. It glides easily through the heads and has the most movement on the back end of any ball I've seen.

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11/15/2017
By from Denver
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Like a Ninja

Katana
This new ball from Radical is spot on, at least for my game. I will admit the new
core wrapped in a brand new cover stock did take some adjusting as the look
belies its hook. At first glance it may look like just another pearl, good for when
conditions start to break down. However, this is not the case, it ends up having
the best of both worlds... length and pop! I was able to play between 3rd and 4th
arrow, throw it out and never worried about it getting back to the pocket! Watch in
the video where it leaves the deck, talk about drive !!

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Customer Questions & Answers  |  Reviews

Question: Would this ball be good for a low rev\low speed player?

12/15/2017 - By

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Answer: Yes, this would be a great ball for that.

12/15/2017 - By

Question: whats the diifference between the storm intense and this ball

1/6/2018 - By

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Answer: The Storm instense will have the same hook potential, lane conditions & coverstock as the Radical Katana

1/8/2018 - By

Question: what ball has more hook the Katana or the Cash?

2/14/2018 - By

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Answer: The Katana will have more of a hook than the Cash.

2/15/2018 - By

Question: How does the katana compare to the code red?

2/25/2018 - By

Have an answer to this question?

Answer: It will be less aggressive than the Code Red.

2/26/2018 - By

Question: What is the surface of the radical Katana out of the box

3/10/2018 - By

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Answer: The surface of the ball out of the box will be 500, 1000 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound.

3/12/2018 - By

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