Roto Grip – Attention Star
Layout 4.5 x 4.5 x 1
Style – stroker
Ball Speed – 14-15 mph at pins
Condition – house pattern - HPL surface
Surface – box condition

Interesting piece so far…when it’s looked good it’s been great. But, when it hasn’t…ugh.  I’d decided to drill a couple new balls with stronger pins and buffers to get different motion. Seems I need a little more help as I get older in creating some different shapes.
As I move left across the lane, I can get it to blow right through the break point. Which is surprising as I don’t have much ball speed any longer. I’d expected something different reaction wise. However, staying further right, more in the dry, it picks up and continues very well.
My VEBO sees the spot better and allows me movement left. But I did lightly hit the surface on the VEBO with a used 4k pad. Wanted to wait until I bowled a tournament this past weekend to hit the Attention Star. It’s going to happen this week. Hopefully, that brings it alive and closer to what my expectations were when drilling.
As far as recommendations are concerned now, I’d see this as very useful for lower rev players that prefer to stay right. Will get through the fronts and continue with core strength. I haven’t seen any higher rev players in my area roll this piece. Would assume rev dominant players would enjoy it. But higher speed players would need to crack the shell to use in the puddle.
Not sure that I’m going to need both the Attention Star and VEBO in a bag. If you rotate a small arsenal I would see the same thing. Higher level tournament players it could make sense to have both.

The Attention Star has quickly become one of my go to transition pieces for the tournament arsenal.  I generally keep a 2000 grit on the cover just to get it to pick up in the oil a touch more.  But I can usually get into this ball once my Optimum Idol stops making the corner downlane.  Definitely able to open up the lane a bit more with this especially once I start to see some friction developed on the lane!

Coverstock: eTrax Pearl Reactive
Core: Momentus AV + A.I. Tech
RG: 2.48
Differential: .049
Int-Diff: .017

Layout: 5 ¼ x 5 x 4
Pap: 4 7/8 Right, ¼ up
Rev Rate: +-500
Speed 17-18mph

LANE CONDITION

Length:Earl Anthony 43'

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):


COMMENTS

Likes:Scorpion Low Flare.  I can’t say enough about this gem.  I’ve only used it so far on a very challenging Earl Anthony pattern and then the pro am with the fans after on a house shot.  I was able to use the Scorpion Low Flare through the last 5 games of qualifying and 4 games in the cashers round.  I’m looking forward to using the Low Flare on many medium/heavy oil patterns as it is so smooth getting to the spot but responds nicely to any shape you need to create as the games go on.  Don’t sleep on this one!! 



Dislikes:None


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

My pro shop doesn't seem to know whether they use the Ultimate Vinyl insert or the Pro V2.  Can anyone tell me the difference between the two?

The biggest bang for your buck in performance is back with the new Hustles. The XRAY provides a smooth controllable shape with the BRY being cleaner and more angular.
I tested both these balls after the Road and was impressed with the performance of both of them. Typically, I do not throw or bring extremely weak equipment as my rev rate is on the lower side although I intend on bringing the XRAY to league this week where the surfaces hook extremely early. Both Hustles read the body of the lane well and provided plenty of continuation through the pins as seen in the video.