First Impressions
The Radical Score turns every head with its bright, eye-catching design. At its center works the symmetrical Score Core, which comes with a high RG of 2.553 and a moderate differential of 0.045. This core is wrapped in a pearl reactive coverstock finished to a high gloss. The high RG lets the core rotate late, which in combination with the smooth cover should make the ball glide very safely through the heads and produce a very snappy, late move in the backend.
Comparison
Compared directly to strong solid balls like the Radical Guru, the Score grabs extremely late and offers a considerably more agile, more angular reaction at the breakpoint. Against the Storm Match Pearl, the Score behaves similarly on dried-up lanes and provides a steady hook. As soon as the transition sets in and the front part of the lane dries up, this ball is in its element. It wants dry boards at the breakpoint in order to unload its smooth motion through the heads massively into the pins.
On the Lanes
The Radical Score is most at home on medium to lighter lane conditions. It's an excellent option if you need a ball on broken-down patterns that slides easily through the heads and creates a steady, late hook toward the pocket. The late reaction helps in attacking the breakpoint from deep angles. The ball should secure your carry when the angles are good. On extremely fresh oil, however, it often slides too far.