Radical
Yeti
PatternStTwCr
Oily:778
Medium:9.59.59.5
Dry:765
Sport:777

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
NA
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
500 SiaAir / Rough Buff
Color:
Red / Purple Pearl
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.482
Total Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:NA

The Yeti is the second release this month from Radical Bowling Technologies. This ball differs from the Reax by using a symmetrical core and pearlized coverstock.

The Yeti gave us the best look on our medium test pattern. We really liked the reaction we got from the Yeti. The core revs up quickly, but the cover still pushes...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7.5
The Yeti pops pretty hard at the breakpoint. The polished pearl cover stores energy well.
Length
(1-25)
14
The box finish allows the Yeti to be strong on medium patterns. Bowlers who need more length have a few options. They can either add High Gloss Polish to the Yeti or they can raise the underlying grit and reapply Rough Buff.
Back End
(1-20)
17
This ball wants to go left when it sees friction downlane. This is one of the bigger moves we have seen from a Radical product.
Total Hook
(1-100)
50
The Yeti offers plenty of hook for a shiny pearlized ball. We had no problem on our medium test pattern with the box finish.

Strengths: The Yeti revs up quickly but still leaves something for the back end. The pearlized coverstock at this box finish gives just enough push without skidding past the breakpoint.

Weaknesses: Only extremes of oil will keep the Yeti hiding in the bag. With the proper layouts and surface preparation, you could actually make the ball work on almost anything.

Overall Summary: Radical has really found their groove with their last three releases. These balls offered terrific reactions for all three of our testers.