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)

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General Info

Brand:
Name:Outer Limits Solid
Reviewed:February 2025
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Coverstock Specs
Name:HK22 Solid
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:500 / 2000 SiaAir
Color:White / Blue / Purple
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Core Specs
Name:Outer Limits Asymmetric
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.499
Diff:0.051
Int. Diff:0.014

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The Radical Outer Limits Solid is the third entry in the Outer Limits lineup. As suggested by the ball name, the same Outer Limits Asymmetric core powers this new solid-covered release. It uses HK22 Solid, allowing it to be more responsive off the friction than covers without HK22. The ball is finished with a combination of 500 and 2000 SiaAir pads, keeping the surface dull and allowing it to easily chew through oil. The ball revved up later in the midlane than other dull balls with lower RG cores but still had a strong move at the breakpoint and back end. It was outstanding for all three bowlers when there was plenty of oil in the front of the lane and some length to the oil pattern. This ball matched up best for us on our heavy oil test pattern.

Cranker

Cranker really liked being able to start deeper on the heavy oil pattern because of how aggressive the Outer Limits Solid was for him. While he was a little farther right than he was with the Max Bias or ZigZag Solid, the Outer Limits Solid created plenty of traction through the oil. The ball was very continuous after it changed directions, keeping it strong through the pins. He was impressed with how much drive the ball had through the pocket as he moved left to find more oil in the front as the pattern broke down. Shots that he thought might leave a flat 10 sent the 6 pin into the sidewall and into the 10 pin. The strong traction he saw through the oil made it easy to move left at the first signs of the ball picking up too early. He didn’t need

Additional Radical Outer Limits 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.

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