- Trail Blazer Solid

First Impressions
The Radical Trail Blazer Solid, released in August 2022, brings a dark, powerful aesthetic to Radical's top-shelf line. Finished in Black, Grey and Blue, it signals its purpose for heavier oil before you even throw it. Inside works the asymmetric Trail Blazer core developed by Mo Pinel, equipped with DynamiCore technology for better durability and energy transfer. At 15 lbs this core delivers a 2.484 RG, a 0.052 differential and a 0.020 intermediate differential. These numbers produce an early revving ball with a quick response time to friction. The core is wrapped in the aggressive MOtion Magic Solid Reactive coverstock. The surface comes out of the box with a coarse 500/2000 Siaair finish, which gives the ball enormous teeth to dig through the heads and build massive traction in the midlane without looking dead at the breakpoint.
Comparison
Compared directly to the original Radical Trail Blazer (Hybrid), the solid version goes noticeably earlier and rounder. Where the hybrid often still looks for some length and then turns sharply, the Trail Blazer Solid smooths out the lane reaction and eliminates over-reactions off the dry outside boards. It reads the midlane more strongly than the Radical Payback, which looks weaker and less dynamic by comparison. Set next to the Radical Conspiracy Scheme, which also uses the MOtion Magic Solid coverstock, the Trail Blazer Solid shows a somewhat more continuous motion through the pin deck thanks to its specific core. It isn't quite as early and digging as a pure snow tire (for example the Track Paragon), but it retains more energy for the backend and offers more versatility when you're forced to open up your angles slightly.
On the Lanes
The Radical Trail Blazer Solid is the ideal choice for medium to heavier oil patterns and works excellently as the first ball out of the bag. Its coarse surface helps tame a fresh, slick lane by building traction early and revving up into the pocket under control. It's a great fit if you often struggle with over/under reactions on fresh oil, since it makes the transition from oil to friction very smooth. When the lane moves into transition and the heads start to break down, it still offers enough hook potential to play deeper lines as long as there is enough oil left in the middle. Once the lane gets too dry, however, you should switch to the original Trail Blazer or to polished material to avoid losing energy.