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RST X-2
« on: October 08, 2021, 03:21:21 PM »
Following the success of the RST X-1 Roto Grip took the same core and wrapped it in the proven eTrax pearl reactive coverstock with some modifications to create the Roto Grip RST X-2. The combination of the RST core and the eTrax PLUS Pearl Reactive coverstock creates a big footprint the length of the lane and maintains its reaction to friction on the backend. This big hooking ball is ideal on medium to medium/heavy oil.

Color: Tanzanite
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: RST Core (Roto Star Tour Core)
Coverstock: eTrax PLUS Pearl Reactive
Finish: 1500-grit Polished
RG: 2.53 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.053 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium – Medium/Heavy Oil
Hook Potential: High
Length: Late

 

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Roto Grip RST-X2 by Casey Murphy
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2021, 11:00:47 AM »
Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  400 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 ½ over and ½ up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 
Layout 2:  4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

My X1 created a motion I’ve never seen before.  I couldn’t throw it a ton though because it was SUPER strong. 

My X2 is clean and creates that same reaction on much less volume.  That means I can use it a TON more than I was able to use the X1.  My X2 is pin down and it creates a LOT of backend motion.  I can throw it to the friction for days and it comes off the spot easily and strong.  It’s that same X1 motion just 5 feet further down the lane, which makes it much more usable. 

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Re: RST X-2
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2021, 10:44:08 AM »
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Right-Handed
Rev Rate: 350
Speed: 15mph
PAP: 4 Over & 3/4 Up

You need a ball that is strong in the mid-lane but also come off the spot hard. This is how I describe this ball. With my slower ball speed, I must start deep to be able to play with this ball on a standard house shot but when I compete on a challenge/sport shot that is heavy oil this ball is coming with me. It just doesn’t stop turning. For a ball that picks up early it never loses energy down lane when entering the pocket. Also, in my bag there is no ball that throws pins around more than this ball!

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Re: RST X-2
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2021, 09:10:54 PM »
Roto Grip RST X*2 - Layout: 50 x 7 x 50 - 1500 grit polished
Ball test conditions: Practiced on 44ft THS on SPL and 46ft THS on older HPL
The next evolution in ASY cores have gotten a new and exciting addition -- The RST X*2 !!!
After drilling two different laid out RST X*1s, I leaned towards drilling a longer pin to PAP for the X*2. So with that approach to layout, surface of the panels and patterns, I went for my first ever 7 inch P2P layout. Well, the ball retained a huge amount of energy, super clean in the middle and near the end of the pattern and a sweet angle into the pocket with attacking the pattern with open and closed angles. I was skeptical that having a longer than 6 inch pin would cause the ball to not have any recovery, but it was surprisingly strong with a good strong reaction. The roll reminded me of the Hyper Cell with a little weaker reaction. Will be a great replacement for bowlers looking to replace the Hyper Cells, UC2s, or Idol Pearls.

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Re: RST X-2
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2021, 05:07:18 PM »
RST-X2 Ball Review

Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Roto Grip RST-X2 and in 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the eTrax PLUS Pearl coverstock and comes at 1500-grit polish with an RG of 2.53, Diff of .053 and A MB of .016 with a layout of 4X4X2

It is very easy to say how pleased I am with this ball. If you had thrown the original RST-X1 the X2 is everything that ball is and with the pearl cover you get that clean motion in the heads. A great ball for that medium to heavy oil condition. The X1 and X2 are a great combo and I can see where both balls will fit within the same bag.

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Re: RST X-2
« Reply #20 on: December 07, 2021, 01:19:42 AM »
Ball Specs:
Core:  Roto Star Tour
Cover:  eTrax Plus Pearl Reactive
RG: 2.53   Diff:  .053   PSA:  .016

Bowler Specs:
Speed:  15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 300 RPM
PAP:  5 ⅜ over  1 ¼ up


Video ball review:   https://youtu.be/qMsxqpd0RBI


When I decided to add the RST X-2 to the arsenal I wasn’t sure whether to drill it pin up or pin down. I already had a strong Asymmetrical pearl, the Dark Code drilled pin up and with my axis rotation the closest to a pin down drilling I can use without rolling over the thumb is the Reality with pin in the ring. So I decided to go with a dual angle layout of:  40 x 51/2 x40. This gives me a pin down type of reaction. For me this ball does need friction down the lane to help get it to the pocket and with this layout I can stay in the friction longer and have the stronger asymmetrical core help.


The pearl cover on this ball makes it very clean through the heads and very sharp or angular off the dry. With my firmer speed and lower rev rate it shoots past the midlane on most house shots I’ve tried to use it on. For me so far I have had more success using this ball during the later games of a tournament on a 42’ pattern. This will be a ball I have for the tournament bag and not the league bag.


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Re: RST X-2
« Reply #21 on: December 07, 2021, 09:11:56 PM »
You want to talk about a ball with some serious angle?!?! Roto Grip introducing the brand new RST-X2. The RST-X2 is the newest addition to the RST Line. This time, it’s a asymmetrical pearl. The X2 features the same core found in the RST-X1 only wrapped with the eTrac Pearl Reactive. This ball is very clean throughout the lane and has absolutely ridiculous downlane motion.
For me, the X1 and I didn’t get along very well; so I really didn’t know what to expect from this one. Man, I WAS BLOWN AWAY. This ball is a perfect compliment to my UC2, which I absolutely love! When my UC2 is too clean and not enough donwlane, the X2 gets the job down and has even more backend than the UC2. This is a perfect 1-2 punch when I need bigger/cleaner option for heavier oil patterns from inside.
This ball is also, in my opinion a house shot killer. Stand left (if you’re right handed) and throw right and watch this thing do a U Turn! You don’t want to miss out on this one. Go to your local Storm Vip Pro Shop and get your’s today!

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RST X-2
« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2021, 12:28:33 PM »
After instantly falling in love with my RST X-1 it was a no brainer punching up the RST X-2. This is the big asymmetrical pearl i was looking for in the bag. This ball gets through the mids with snap of the spot. Being that it is asymmetrical when you miss a little in the ball still digs in and drives through the pocket. If you're looking for a house shot killer look no further than the RST X-2. Get to your local pro shop and put your favorite layout on this and you will be off to the races.



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Re: RST X-2
« Reply #23 on: December 24, 2021, 02:12:06 PM »
The RST-X1 has been a staple in my current league bag as well as tournament. It’s been lights out on most patterns for me. I’m very happy that they made a Pearl Reactive known as the RST-X2.
Sometimes I have to shy away from asymmetric bowling balls because they tend to get a little to tumbley for me and roll out. This series allows me to stay confident with my shots along with moving left.
The RST-X2 is going to be able to get you farther down lane then the X1 but coming hard off the spot allowing you to still get great carry.
This ball is going to be my house shot killer I can tell you that much. I always start with my X1 so now I can transition to this when the ball picks up a bit to early.