- Ridiculous Pearl

First Impressions
The Radical Ridiculous Pearl comes in an appealing Ocean Blue Pearl color combination. Inside works a symmetrical core with Scoop Technology, showing a 2.540 RG and a 0.050 differential. For the cover, Radical relies on a reactive pearl coverstock that comes out of the box polished to a high gloss with 500 SiaAir followed by a Royal Compound finish. This combination of a somewhat higher RG and the smooth cover should let the ball glide extremely easily through the heads while storing a maximum of energy for the backend. The design is focused on combining a clean motion through the front part of the lane with a sharp, dynamic reaction at the breakpoint.
Comparison Compared to the Radical Jackpot Solid, which uses a matte cover, the Ridiculous Pearl delivers noticeably more length down the boards and reacts considerably sharper at the end of the oil pattern. Against a symmetrical benchmark ball like the Storm Hy-Road Pearl, the Ridiculous Pearl generates a markedly more aggressive hook once it meets friction, thanks to its pronounced core design. When the transition sets in and the front part of the lane dries up, the Ridiculous Pearl benefits from its cover, since it doesn't start up as early as matte balls and therefore carries its energy more efficiently to the pocket.
On the Lanes The Radical Ridiculous Pearl finds its preferred use on medium to dried-up lane conditions. It is the logical choice if you have to move further inside after the oil pattern breaks down and need a ball that slides through the dry heads without trouble. The late but pronounced hook helps you play steeper angles and still generate enough power for optimal carry. On heavily oiled lanes, however, the polished surface lacks the necessary traction, which puts the ball at risk of missing the breakpoint reaction.