- Squatch

First Impressions
The Radical Squatch, released in January 2019, quickly became one of the most popular balls in the Radical lineup and is considered the spiritual successor to the legendary "Yeti" series. Visually, the ball immediately stands out with its lively color combination of teal, platinum and orange. From the factory it comes with a 500/1000 Siaair Micro Pad and Crown Factory Compound finish. What's interesting here is the choice of material: even though the ball is polished, it uses the Ai-39 Solid coverstock blend. Inside works the symmetric Squatch Core. This core is a real powerhouse by symmetric standards: at 15 lbs it delivers a low RG of 2.482 and a very high differential of 0.054. On top of that, the Squatch features the innovative DynamiCore technology, a filler material in the outer core that improves energy transfer at impact and audibly increases pin carry. The combination of solid material (chemically grabby), polish (for length) and an extremely high-flaring symmetric core promises an explosive mix.
Comparison
Compared directly to the Radical Yeti series, which was known for its big skid-flip arc, the Squatch comes across as even more dynamic and quicker in its reaction. It generates more overall hook than the original Yeti, but retains the characteristic length. Set against a pure benchmark ball like the Radical Intel, the Squatch is noticeably more aggressive off the backend. The Intel rolls early and smooth; the Squatch practically snaps as soon as it touches dry boards. The high differential (0.054) means it produces almost as much flare as an asymmetric ball (the Radical Katana, for example), yet stays "rounder" and more forgiving in how it reads the lane. It is stronger and more angular than a Storm Hy-Road, but offers more control through the midlane than a jumpy asymmetric pearl. It sits exactly in that space where you want the aggressiveness of an asymmetric but need the continuation of a symmetric.
On the Lanes
The Radical Squatch is an absolute "house shot killer." It is perfectly suited to typical league conditions with oil in the middle and dry outside (wet/dry). Its polish gets it through the heads effortlessly, and the strong core makes sure it still builds enough energy on less than clean hits to take out the corner pins. It works extremely well if you like to twist the ball and play big angles, since the Squatch recovers tremendously well. Thanks to DynamiCore, carry is above average even at flatter angles. It is not ideal, however, for very heavy, long oil (it's too clean for that) or extremely dry lanes (the core is too strong there and would start working too early). It's often the first ball out of the bag on a league night, because it looks spectacular and hits just as spectacularly.