Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Jackpot Solid
Reviewed:December 2016
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Coverstock Specs
Name:NA
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:500 / 4000 SiaAir
Color:Black / Dark Green Solid
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Core Specs
Name:Symmetric with Scoop Technology
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.517
Diff:0.056
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Radical Jackpot Solid uses the same symmetrical core design as the original Jackpot, giving it an undrilled RG and differential of 2.517″ and 0.056″. The difference with this new release comes in the change to a solid reactive coverstock with a dull box finish. Despite not being sandblasted like many other large-hooking bowling balls, the Jackpot Solid’s 500/4000 SiaAir finish gives it plenty of traction for attacking conditions having heavier volumes of oil.

The Jackpot Solid was strong enough to easily give us enough total hook to repeatedly hit the pocket on our heavy test pattern. Cranker, Stroker, and Tweener all attacked the fresh near the same zones. They were all crossing between the second and third arrows, using the seventh board as their breakpoint downlane. The box finish was rough enough to bite through the oil and get back to the pocket, but not so rough that it started hooking early when

Additional Radical Jackpot Solid Resources

Click here to visit Radical's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

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The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.