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Radical Vexed Ball Review | Low Flare, High Control Motion

1.5K views· 90 likes· 12:48· Mar 25, 2026

In this video, we review the Radical Vexed, the second iteration of the Evil Eye line — featuring a unique asymmetrical core that can behave like a symmetric depending on layout. The Vexed uses an HC22 C+ Solid coverstock, giving it strong traction in the midlane, while its very low intermediate differential (post-drilling) creates a smooth, low-flare, predictable motion. This ball is designed to be a control piece — not for crazy backend angles, but for blending the lane and staying in play. In this review, you’ll learn: • How post-drilling changes core behavior dramatically • Why this asymmetrical ball can feel like a symmetric motion • How low flare reduces overreaction • When to use this ball in house vs sport conditions • Why smooth balls are critical for lane control and consistency Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Evil Eye Comparison 1:03 – Drilling Options Explained 2:47 – Layout Used (20 × 4½ × 40) 3:30 – Five Board Test 4:00 – Moving to Second Arrow 4:27 – Flare & Motion Expectations 5:12 – First True Reaction (Smooth Shape) 6:00 – Comparison to Sneak Attack / IQ Tour 7:00 – Evil Eye vs Vexed Differences 8:10 – Finding the Limit 9:00 – Friction vs Oil Adjustment 10:00 – Ball Comparison Summary 11:00 – Ideal Conditions 12:00 – Final Thoughts

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Welcome back to Rev It Up Bowling—I'm Jayson Robarge, pro shop owner up here in Alaska, and in this video I’m breaking down the Radical Vexed (the second iteration of the Evil Eye line). The big story with this ball is how the core behaves after drilling. Even though it’s marked as an asymmetric, the layout I chose drops the intermediate diff way down, so it rolls way more like a smooth symmetric shape—low flare, predictable, and built to blend the lane instead of trying to create “crazy backend.” I went with Radical’s letter C option because I wanted a staple control piece: smooth, versatile, and something I can trust on house or tougher sport patterns. With the HK22 C+ Solid cover, it’s got teeth and wants to read the midlane, but because it’s not flaring a ton, it doesn’t change direction rapidly. When I moved too far into the volume and tried to cross too many boards, we found the limit—it can get too far downlane and not have enough engine to corner. Get it into friction and play more front-to-back, and it’s money: smooth, predictable… my favorite.

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