- Coverstock: Sure Grip IIâ„¢ Hybrid Reactive
- Weight Block:Orbiter IIâ„¢ Core (14-16), Modifided Orbiter II (10-13)
- Ball Color: Black/Orange All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
- Track Flare Potential: 2" (Low) on a scale of 1-10 Low-High
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium-Light Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: The final addition to the best value performance line of bowling balls on the market is the Mars. The signature touch to this planet series ball is the Sure Grip II Hybrid Reactive coverstock. The combination of solid and pearl reactive delivers the best of both worlds on those medium to lighter volume patterns. The Orbiter II core creates the inertial force to power this planet to deliver smooth controllable hook for all types of players.

I drilled my Mars with a 4" pin from pap, cg slightly kicked out with a hole 2" below my pap on my val. I have used the Mars on a house shot and on the viper pattern and it was very predictable and carried very well. On a typical house shot I was able to play fairly straight right up 6-7 or move into 12 and throw it out to 5....what i was most impressed with was how it didn't over hook if thrown into the dry to quickly. On the viper pattern I was able to play very direct straight up 4-5. I've also noticed with the Mars I am able to increase my tilt and create 3-4 more boards of backend and still have a predictable motion. All in all this is my favorite planet ball yet...just when you think RotoGrip can't get any better they do.



David Tessman
Roto Grip Staff

I had no idea what to expect from the Mars when I got it.  My first shot with the Mars told me that this ball is a condition ball for when the lanes are pretty dry.  That was not entirely accurate.  The ball goes really long but has a strong finish (as long as you keep it out of the puddles!).

While practicing today on a house condition, I started with my Cell Rogue and was swinging the ball crossing eight going out to about five.  After getting lines up and throwing some strikes I switched to the Mars.  I ended up moving six and two left which allowed me to play way outside the oil line.  At first I was leaving some 7 pins as the ball was going pretty long.  I moved my target a little closer to me and …wow.  I struck forever.  A guy in the league next to me asked if I had 15 or 20 in a row.  I didn't know but it was a lot.  I then threw about eight more strikes after that.  On today’s house shots, its not a big deal to see people strike but I actually had people back there mumbling I was striking so much.

I can't wait to throw this ball in competition!  I know on certain shots it will give me an awesome reaction others won't have.

Mars

The shield line continues to add value in the best entry level balls on the market.  For pro shop operators this series could easily be your best seller.  Don’t be deceived by the picture as the ball is pretty cool looking especially going down the lane.  

The Orbiter II core wrapped in one of my favorite coverstocks.  The Hybrid Reactive coverstock provides more versatility than most balls especially at this price range.  Definitely suited for shorter patterns, the Mars does very well on your typical house shot.  Good heavy roll with not a lot of flare.  It also does very well when lanes get ugly or burnt.  The Mars can allow you to stay in your comfort zone longer or when others are lofting the gutter caps.  Highly recommended for tournament bowlers.

Kelly O’Driscoll
Roto Grip Staff

I drilled the box condition (1500 polished Hybrid cover) Mars with a 4 3/4  x 4 layout, pin 3/4" above the fingers on grip centerline, leaving approximately 1/2 ounce of static side and finger weight, no hole.
 
The Mars is definately a medium to dry lanes ball. The hybrid cover is great and the Orbiter II weight block matches up nicely with it. Because it is a high rg, low differential ball, medium to heavy oil volumes and the Mars will not work all that well together. On a fresh house shot (39') the Mars skidded down lane too long before making a move to the pocket.
But, on a 37' PBA Viper pattern,on wood lanes, the Mars was right on. The ball went through the heads easily and made a nice move off the break point. Using surface/pin adjustments for synthetic surfaces should allow the ball driller to match up a Mars with the novice, intermediate, or advanced player with no problem depending on what the bowler is looking for.  
 
 As with all the balls in the Planet line, the Orbiter II core hits extremely hard, keeping the pins low, allowing for more carry on slightly off pocket hits. For bowler's looking for a late shift or tournament burn ball, the Mars will get the job done. For the less experienced bowler, buying their first reactive ball, the Mars will work just fine.  
 
 
Brendan Bierch
Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff
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Senor RotoGrip

Roto Grip Mars Bowling Ball
Cover stock: Sure Grip II (Hybrid Reactive )
Ball Color: Black/Orange
Ball Finish: 1500 Polished

The Mars is definitely a medium to dry lanes ball.
 The hybrid cover and the Orbiter II weight block combo  is a matches
The Mars is a high rg, low differential ball,
Medium to heavy oil volumes will cause  the Mars to labor to react
Such as a fresh house shot (39') the Mars skidded too long before making a move to the  pocket.
 The MARS  is a great compliment in the Roto Grip series of Planet Equipment..
Mars is one of the best of  the planet series to date,
Good heavy roll with not a lot of flare. It also does very well when lanes get ugly or burnt.
 Controllable hook for all type of styles
It is easy to say that the hitting power  is amazing for such a shiny ball
Still The Mars will definitely handles drier lanes  conditions
Reactive cover stock provides plenty of  versatility

I drilled my ball  using the DUAL ANGLE LAY-OUT drilling technique
Lay-Out is:
70 degree’s  by 40 degree
Pin is  5 inch from PAP
The Planet line continues to add value to the best entry level balls on the market.
For pro shop operators this series could easily be a seller.

The Mars will allows  those with comfort zones  to play a line  longer or when others are lofting the gutter caps.
The Mars is Highly recommended .


Member of Buddies Pro Shop
Member Of the Vise Grip Staff

I drilled the Mars to be used on short sport patterns.  I drilled it 40x6x60.  The tall that I drilled has a 2.5” pin.  This layout put the pin just to the left of my middle finger.  This Mars reacts just like I wanted and predicted it would.  It does not hook immediately upon leaving the oiled part of the lanes.  It makes a controlled move to the pocket and still hits with power.  I threw the ball on the cheetah pattern.  I played 4 board at the arrows and was standing on the 17th board with the center of my left foot.  The ball made a predictable smooth motion to the pocket.  The only drawback was the drilling.  If I got lazy I did not get the ball to finish.  
   The Mars in my opinion will be an excellent ball for the beginning bowler looking for an entry level performance ball or for the experience tournament bowler looking for a good ball for light oil.  

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Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

USBC Bronze Coach

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My Mars is drilled with the pin about 3 1/2 inches from my PAP with the CG kicked to the right about a quarter of an inch. This drilling allows the ball to get through the fronts and start to react mid lane with strong back end and be very continuous through the break point and pins. This ball hits like a truck and is very consistent and predictable. This ball has the mid lane roll of the Pluto but the back end reaction of the Neptune. This ball will work on many different conditions.

Jimmy Crews
Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member