Radical Evil Eye Review
Dependable symmetric solid for heavy oil with a smooth, arcing motion that rewards accuracy. $194.95. Video reviews inside.
We don't do a whole lot of these kind of videos now, do we? This is like bonus material. I need to get that DVD. And there's like deleted scenes and commentary. That's what this is all about. Great start. What's up, guys? Brunick's back and so is the evil eye. I know what you're thinking. Didn't you already do this ball? Yes, I did. Well, we're changing
up the layouts [snorts] and we're going to do another review. Unheard of in this economy, whatever that means. Anyway, well, I can't wait to see what this evil eye does with a different layout on it with Spectto running, of course. But before we get to all that, please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already. Now, let's see some more Spectto numbers with an evil eye, different layout. All right, it's time to check out this second evil eye. If this is the first evil eyee video you're watching on my
channel, click off. Go watch that original video. It'll make this one make a lot more sense of what we're doing here. So, what do we change? We changed the layout. So the video in the first one uses my same exact layout 60x 4 1.5 by 20 which is not on the sheet but the same principles will apply with this new ball which we drilled with the same pin to PAP the same VAL angle but we shifted from 60 to 20 now and we should avoid
that protrusion in the core and effectively lower the differential and lower the intermediate. That's the plan. So bowling on Crown Jewel, same pattern, same everything. And then in a future video, we're going to compare heads up with Spectto this ball versus that ball. And we're going to try it. So once this ball gets equalized, I get some games on it. Get it equal to the ball over here cuz I'm going to show you after about five games. Looks quite a bit different now, doesn't it? Okay,
so let's get on with this. We're gonna do this video like a normal review. I'm going to talk about it. Strengths, weaknesses started out. Move it in. Let's get right into this. Yeah, we don't do a whole lot of these kind of videos now, do we? This is like bonus material. I need to get that DVD. And there's like deleted scenes and commentary. That's what this is all about.
Great start. And I know I'm being superficial, but I'm really going to like to see that radical R near my axis right there when I throw that shot. You know, you see it right at that spot. So, here's what we're looking for. We're going to be looking for thinner flare, more control. And well, right out of the gate, I can't say that that's a thing so far. So, we're just going to keep trying this ball. See it break in.
We're going to go through the motions. So, off first glance, I am not getting less flare. That's okay. Let's see what the ball reaction actually does here. Still plenty strong. That's one thing you can't deny with this ball, the strength of it. how much it digs in and how much back end it creates and and
saves for that. You know, a symmetrical ball where the numbers go up. You know, we're gonna have to get these on our RG swing to see for sure. We're going kind of off script with the layout, which isn't a huge deal, but there is a little bit of a difference there. But if you watch my league video, I did struggle with this ball on wood lanes. You never know what to expect. High friction cover. It did. It didn't perform as I wanted. The right lane killed me that night. So, but we're back in the friendly confines of Brunswick HQ on the
pattern developed for my strike ability. That's right. Crown Jewel. That's in the oil. There we go. So, yeah, we're going to rely on some Spectto data and then you be the judge. And you see if you've watched that first video already, let's compare it to this one. And then later, we're going to compare them side by side. But I want the covers to get a little closer to one another. Get this
ball some shots on it. Get some lane shine on it and go from there. All right, let's move zones. Let's get into 20. We shot three there. Let's do it again. Now we get a little bit more angle here. I don't know if I feel pumped today, if I'm throwing it hard. Like I said, I don't ever look at the Spectto data while I'm filming. This is all after the fact. I let my eyes be my interpreter.
So, that tells me that I can probably soften up a little bit. Maybe get the rev rate up a little bit if I'm hitting light mixer at this uh kind of shallow at an angle. There we go. Nice [snorts] beauty. Yeah, without throwing the original one that I drilled and that's going to be for the later video when we
compare them side by side. But it's hard to say if this one's different yet or not. You know, it still hits hard, rolls up hard. Am I seeing any major major differences? Not off the cuff right now, but that's okay. The whole point of this was to see if I can make this into a more symmetrical ball by missing that protrusion. Uh oh, that's wide.
Kind of a hook set right there. That zone looks good. 20. Even the first zone was not bad as long as I didn't get it to the dry immediately. But a little inside out swing makes this one look pretty good. I don't remember what happened when the 20 last time. I think it was good. Most all the zones were good. I just mostly remember that when I got in that ball was fantastic and it got better and better as I moved
more in. So, let's move another five. Getting to 25 here. Oh jeez, that wide. Yeah, that ball had a little bit of quit in it. I sent it out too. Probably three board. Used all of its energy. Rolled forward at the end there. First light mixer we did not carry. How could you evil eye? How could you?
Gassed you up into thinking you can just strike at will everywhere, every zone. Let's try not to throw it like that again. Huh? There we go. Come on. Who am I? Who am I kidding? We don't carry those on this channel, Nick. We don't carry messengers, even when they don't belong. That wasn't a traditional
messenger hit. That was just a wrap 10 all day. All right, that was probably like six boards left of the last shot. Five, six at least. Let's throw one more. Let's try to get it somewhere in between. This is probably around 67 there. >> [laughter] >> It's just going to be a running joke from now on. Yeah. All right. So, this zone seems to
found a spot where maybe it's not right matchup. Sometimes I find this the tipping zone where playing straight in that 20 zone was great, but now that we moved in 25, it's not as great. Starting to go away from the pocket a little bit more and we're starting to see it labor little bit come behind the headpin. Oh, let's move more. Let's get in another 30. That's where we're at. 30, my boy. Now, let's see what happens when we open
it up, soften the speed, and get around it. I feel like I might be gassing it just a little bit. Throwing it through the spot. Let's try to gear down. Get away from that light mixer. See if we can't get that ball to recover like the original. Maybe I'm overthrowing it. Maybe I'm just pumped drilling a second one. Phil said do it
there. That's softer. Okay, softer and in a little bit. That turned the corner. I am going to try this ball at the House of Pain. I think maybe something maybe a little bit more stable rolling. And even though this thing is flaring like crazy. See, I do see a little bit of difference with just how it kind of torqus kind of comes off that spot and goes through the pins.
I felt like the other one was a little bit more pronounced. It's hard to say for sure until you get them really heads up and let the Spectto do the numbers talking. That's way softer. It's pure rolling. I do believe this is going to be a very versatile ball for a lot of players. And what I'm realizing in this review is that the drill sheet, while you don't have to stick to it, because obviously there's not two-handed layouts, I didn't
stick to it and the ball rolls phenomenal, is that if you want to see those after numbers, those are all mapped out prior based on a lot of different specs. So, if you want to see those numbers and achieve and hit those numbers, you got to follow the drill sheet. This was kind of a guess because we're not using the same numbers to get like that lower flare. So 20 by 3 and 1/2 by 20 gets you that lower flare and lower
intermediate compared to layout A which is 70 by 3 and 1/2 by 20. So the only thing that changed there is the CG location. I th I threw all my shots there. Let's move into 35. Let's open it up now. See what happens. That's wide. Yeah. Okay. Don't do that. Don't send it wide. But we need to test.
We need to see where the ball cries uncle. And if it does cry uncle now, is it flat tenning like that because it ran out of energy? roll forward? I'm guessing yes. Did it overflare? No. I think it just got to that spot and just rolled more forward. It just used up a lot of energy getting back. Let me see that here. If you throw it to the dry too quick.
Oh, that's in holes pocket. Nice. That's going to have a lot of oil rings on it when it comes back. We're going to look at that one more time. I got a handful. Probably got a side on the side of it a lot more. Let's see what this looks like. No lack for flare with this change in CG location. One more shot here and then we'll throw one more and wrap it up. I like that 20
zone a lot. That's in more. [laughter] Yes. Trip four. Yeah, I can see carrying both of these with a little different surface. That's another video we can do later. Is I've always been a fan in my older in my younger days, sorry, old old school days of polish. I used to polish a lot of things cuz it looked cool for me. We
bowled out a lot of house stuff and uh it rolled best. Nowadays, I don't have that rev rate that I had then. I don't uh I pull out the house of pain. True. But I just don't throw a lot of shiny stuff. So, let's move back to 20. Let's throw one more shot. We'll wrap up this video. I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like I can play a little more down and in with this ball and and hook it if I need to.
I feel like I can play that all day. So, all right. That's for the second review of the evil eye. Hope you learned something. I learned a little something that I don't think I hit the achieved numbers of layout A and E with that 4 and 1/2 in pin layout. So, we can always get this on the RG swing or have Stevie Fresh map it out and see what happened. What did I miss? But I know what you didn't miss. You didn't miss a second review on a hot ball that's coming out.
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Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Testing revealed the Radical Evil Eye as an exceptionally versatile reactive solid that performs effectively across a wide range of lane conditions and angles. On the Crown Jewel fresh pattern (43 feet), independent reviewers observed the ball exhibiting strong traction and a controlled, predictable hook motion. The HK22 Cohesion Solid coverstock (500/1500 grit dull finish) demonstrated quick engagement once the ball made contact with friction, translating to immediate board movement without erratic overflaring. Notably, the ball produced consistent strikes from multiple starting positions—from board 15 playing straighter through board 35 in deeper angles—suggesting a forgiving response window for bowlers of varying release styles. The moderate flare progression allowed testers to see clear oil ring separation without loss of control, and the ball maintained authority through the pins even on wider miss shots.
A particularly interesting finding emerged regarding the three drilling options (Performance Enhanced, Performance Control, and Symmetrical Continuous): even identical pin positions with different center of gravity placements produced notably different ball motion characteristics, indicating that layout selection will significantly impact how individual bowlers experience this equipment. Reviewers noted the ball did not require forcing or unconventional technique—it responded intuitively to speed and axis rotation adjustments. The symmetric core design proved effective for competitive bowlers seeking multiple drilling configurations from a single coverstock, though testing suggested this advantage may be less pronounced for two-handed deliveries due to thumb hole positioning affecting core dynamics.
Who Is This Ball For?
The Evil Eye is ideally suited for intermediate to advanced bowlers seeking a reliable midlane-defined reactive solid that covers a broad range of oil conditions. Bowlers who prefer smooth, predictable backend motion without excessive flaring—and those who value the ability to play multiple angles without ball-to-ball consistency concerns—will find this equipment particularly useful. The versatility across different drilling layouts makes it especially attractive to competitive bowlers who want to maximize value by potentially drilling multiple configurations, allowing them to adjust reaction characteristics for different blocks or lane patterns without purchasing entirely new equipment.
Speed-dominant bowlers will appreciate that the Evil Eye responds well to harder throws without becoming uncontrollable, while position-conscious players benefit from the straightforward correlation between hand position adjustments and resulting board movement. This ball works well as both a starting piece early in a block and as an angle-adjustment tool later, making it practical for house bowling and league play where oil conditions evolve throughout a session. The price point of $194.95 positions it competitively within the reactive solid category, offering strong performance value for bowlers building or refining their arsenal.
The Pros
- • HK22C+ Solid coverstock at 1500 grit digs into heavy oil from the midlane forward
- • Symmetric core provides a smooth, predictable arc without over-under tendencies
- • Strong benchmark candidate for heavy oil — reliable and repeatable shape
- • Responds well to surface changes for fine-tuning across different oil volumes
The Cons
- • Symmetric .046 differential limits total hook compared to asymmetric heavy oil balls
- • 1500 grit solid can burn up energy on drier backends
- • Not the right choice if you need angular backend motion
Who Is This Ball For?
Dependable symmetric solid for heavy oil with a smooth, arcing motion that rewards accuracy. $194.95. Video reviews inside.
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Bowlers Say
Bowlers praise the Radical Evil Eye's aggressive HK22C solid coverstock and versatile symmetric core that maintains energy through the pins without burning up early. Multiple reviewers highlight its strong but controllable backend reaction and ability to carry the 10-pin consistently, making it effective for fresh oil conditions and allowing bowlers to play deeper lines.
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The boss seems to be a good ball, but I think it’s just the expectations I had for it and the way that I bowled with. It was a little high because of me, but I think the wall is really a very good ball once I learned what to do with it so that four star could really be a five star
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Haven't drilled it up yet. Still trying to decide which way to drill it up.
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The Radical Evil Eye says to have a symmetrical core, but it has that big protrusion sticking out one side of it. Hmmm. I am not a physicist, so I'll let the smart core builders at Radical classify this ball any way they want. All I can tell you is that the ball rolls very well for me. It has an aggressive solid cover that includes HK22C. I have found in the past that big aggressive pieces like this tend to lose energy when I get in deep. They burn up early and don't have that kick to get up the hill and carry, usually leaving a flat ten pin. The Evil Eye so far has not been that way. It has gotten around the corner with good energy and continues to carry for me. Nice piece.
So, I decided to drill a Radical Evil Eye as a bit of an experiment and because I love black colored bowling balls. The Evil Eye features the "Evil Eye" symmetric core. However, depending on the layout used and the starting shape of the core, the core's original shape can be altered to create a significant variation of differential and in the end, create a variety of ball motions. The Evil Eye has an HK-22C solid black cover finished at 1500 Siaair. As I've explained recently, I've been working with trying to create slower response/smoother ball motions. I saw the drill sheet and I saw the "Maximum Control" layout which is 90 x 2 1/4 x 45 and that's what I decided to try. It's been a very long time since I tried a "short pin" layout and given the core/cover combination, I figured this might be a good piece with which to experiment. I was hoping for a motion a small step up from urethane. I threw it at box surface on somewhat fresh THS. After throwing the Evil Eye with this layout, I definitely drilled a very slow response piece of equipment which is extremely smooth and round in its shape. Mission accomplished! It's clear to see how early the ball begins to read and how smooth and forward it is off the spot. I like that notwithstanding that type of motion, the Evil Eye still has enough to kick out the 10 pin. (I saw this exact hit multiple times during this practice session.) Looking at the drill sheet, it is clear that there are other layouts that will yield a quicker response downlane. Thus, there is versatility in terms of types of ball motions that the Evil Eye can achieve. With this layout, the Evil Eye will definitely be a ball best used on fresh patterns, I'm guessing with medium to shorter distances. It may work well to blend out cliffed house patterns to start. The Radical Evil Eye is readily available. See your local pro shop for more information.
Radical evil eye I’m a left handed bowler. My ball speed is around 14.5 mph. My Rev Rate is around 275 rpms. I recently punched up this ball. My layout choice is 20 x 5 x 30. One of Radical’s new layout suggestions. I must say I was really impressed with how much this ball hooks and very continuous through the pins. With this layout I was able to move my feet deeper inside and swing the lane. This ball was able to give me a different line to play. Great job Radical Bowling Technologies. Robert Way
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