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:Rattler NU
Reviewed:June 2024
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Not Urethane
Type:Not Urethane
Box Finish:500 / 1000 SiaAir
Color:Teal
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Core Specs
Name:Rattler Symmetric
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.480
Diff:0.035
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The Radical Rattler NU features the low RG and low differential Rattler Symmetric core for the third time in a Radical release, and it is paired up with the most significant change to the coverstock so far. It uses the Not Urethane formulation that was featured previously in the Hammer line, which comes out of the box sanded at 500/1000 SiaAir. While all three of our testers liked the motion and shape this ball made, especially going through the pins, Tweener easily had the best overall matchup across our test patterns.

Tweener

Tweener didn’t quite know what to expect from the Rattler NU on his first few shots. The very rough cover helped it get into a very heavy roll off his hand, providing incredible drive through the pin deck. He quickly got comfortable on the lane and started moving left to see what the ball was capable of. It showed no signs of getting slowed down by the heavier oil in the middle of the lane, having plenty of traction from the dull box finish. He had room to miss both inside and outside of his target, along with plenty of pin carry. He didn’t need to wipe the cover down between shots, and while the motion was different from all other current Radical balls, it was very good and very useful for him from start to finish on this condition.

Tweener had the best reaction out of the testers on the dry pattern as well. He could get faster with his ball speed on this shorter oil condition, playing the same line as on the medium pattern. The sanded Not Urethane cover blended out the shorter

Additional Radical Rattler NU 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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About The BTM Ball Testing Team

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.