| Length | 78 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 80 |
| Hook | 47 |
| Flare Potential | 3"+ |
| Weight Block | Gear™ Symmetric |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Infusion™ Pearl Reactive |
| Finish | 5500 Grit LSP |
| Weight Range | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
I love this ball hits the pins hard
I would recommend this to a friend
I honestly would rather throw a bouncy ball at the pins. It may hook more than this? I understand that this ball is not the strongest in the line, but it does not do the same thing twice. I hate this ball I would rather throw plastic.
When I started bowling I got started with the Jackal line, I was always told to get myself a Venom. I went to pickup the shock but ended up picking this fatal venom up instead. This ball is great for getting through the fronts when the lanes are tough but still gives that nasty venom bite on the backend to snap back to the pocket with that nasty continuation!
Great piece to have in any bag, and combine this with the venom shock and you got a deadly combination
I would recommend this to a friend
My 3rd favorite Venom behind the Venom Shock Pearl (VSP) and Recoil. It’s probably what the VSP should’ve been as many bowlers felt the shape was too clean and smooth. The Fatal on the other hand is much stronger to friction and a much better ball down from the Shock in shape.
I chose a stronger layout 4” x 30deg for this piece to attempt to place a wider divide between my beloved VSP (5”x35deg layout) and my go around with the multiple Shocks. Whether cover and/or layout the ball is head and shoulders more ball overall than the VSP. Getting a little picky I felt the ball was a little over/under out of box offering plenty of skid but the hook phase was too quick. I tried first teasing with a used dry 2000CTD before finally going with a wet hand P5000D. The surface seemed to amplify the overall reaction but gave it more control off the spot. The ball only gets better with a little breakdown and friction through the midlane.
I still carry a polished VSP along the Fatal in my 3 ball bag. The Fatal working better on transition and the VSP handling the burn/pot games. While the Recoil may not follow shape wise in a ball up/down progression, it’s versatility is unparalleled. The 3 balls offer a killer typical house shot bag. Sub out the VSP for something more condition specific whether earlier (Pride) or more downlane (Enzo).
Conclusion… With a little surface this ball works better in my high rev hands for fresher synthetic lanes than the Shock ever did. Without the house shot cliff and dry to ditch this ball too some may find it too clean on tougher conditions, more Shock like conditions.
I would recommend this to a friend
Very versatile for a having such a strong backend splash... Easy to flatten out and hit spares even the dreaded #10
I would recommend this to a friend
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