Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
The Mercurytm is an entry level ball energized by the newly designed Orbitertm core. This high RG / low differential weight block delivers increased rev rate in the mid-lane along with smooth continuation down the lane.
Encapsulating this new power plant is the always successful Sure Grip IItm pearlized reactive coverstock. This mild reactive blend gives you fluid acceleration through the heads and dependable backend motion through the pins.
Specifications
Factory Finish 1500- Polished
Track Flare Potential 2-3 Inches
Lane Condition Light - Medium Oil
Cover Stock Sure Grip IItm Pearl
Weight Block Orbitertm Core
Color Aurora Blue / Stellar Red
D-Scale 75 -78
Available Weights 12 -16 Pounds
Core Dynamics
WEIGHTS RG DIFFERENTIAL
16 lb. 2.60 (Med-High) .030 (Low)
15 lb. 2.61 (Med-High) .028 (Low)
14 lb. 2.63 (High) .035 (Med)
13 lb. 2.67 (High) .020 (Low)
12 lb. 2.67 (High) .020 (Med)
Post by: RonCase823 on July 19, 2005, 06:54:10 PM
Post by: D McLaughlin on August 03, 2005, 05:30:46 PM
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Post by: gperry on August 05, 2005, 11:34:08 AM
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Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on September 03, 2005, 12:16:10 AM
I tested this ball on a variety of drier lane conditions and find this ball to be a very good all round ball. I am able to make hand adjustment and speed adjustment without lossing hit. I think this is a super ball for the money. With the core design, this ball has a smooth arcing motion to the pocket and was very easy to read and make adjustments.
If you are looking for a drier lane condition ball, and like the smooth arcing motion, the Roto Grip Mercury should fit your game very well.
Any questions, please email me at Bill@BuddiesProShop.com
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Post by: John Brodersen on September 05, 2005, 05:53:55 PM
Mercury was drilled 5†X 65 degrees, pin above bridge and the mass bias in line with the center of the thumbhole.
The Mercury provided me with better length down the lane than the original Sonic X pearl and the Sonic Boom, with which I was comparing it against. As advertised, it also has a very smooth and predictable move when it goes. On the condition I was bowling on, it did need a little help down lane (dry boards, a little extra hand or more axis rotation) to get the hit I was looking for. Once matched up, the Mercury did provide predictability, hit and carried well. The Mercury is a great light oil ball that responds as expected when making hand adjustments.
John Brodersen
Post by: Mr Scary on September 13, 2005, 11:15:42 AM
This is a great dry lane ball. Great length with semi strong backend. This is the ball to use on a fresh shot with dry backends, sport shot, or later squads in tournaments. This ball has great hitting power. I have had great success with Roto Grip’s entry level balls, and this one is no exception.
Post by: grandparotogrip on September 27, 2005, 11:53:08 PM
Post by: Abstract52370 on October 04, 2005, 12:44:32 PM
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Post by: romchip on October 04, 2005, 05:46:12 PM
I drilled this 2 1/2 pin ball with the CG on my PAP and pin 1 1/2 from my VAL. I used a large (1 1/8") hole 8" from my COS through the PAP ending up around 3" deep... This was one of my favorite drillings from the early 90s on reactives like the TurboX and Purple Rhino Pro. Call it Axis Leverage or Axis Balance if you wish. On yesterday's house shot, the ball clears the front very well and makes a big move off the friction with great hit from such a weak core. I was able to move left as far as I wished as long as I hit the friction at the right point. Pulling the ball left of target into carrydown was not wise, resulting in something ugly every time... buckets, 2-10s, weak hit, etc.
When I moved back to the right and played up the lane, the ball was very predictable through the front, quick off the friction, and hit well from every angle. What a great piece for not alot of $$$
I've been throwing alot of Mo lately but I may have to look into Roto for some of my weaker pieces.
Post by: J Dubs on October 28, 2005, 01:52:31 PM
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Post by: Roto Runner on December 31, 2005, 11:53:57 PM
Post by: Strapper_Squared on February 20, 2006, 06:16:52 PM
First of all, the ball doesn't look anything close to the stock photo. It is not any shade of red, but rather HOT PINK with a little teal mixed in... Its a rather feminine color...for most people that alone would be enough to pass on this ball, but I always seem to have a knack for finding the ugly ones (Apex Intensity, Primal Instinct, Visionary Warlock, etc). As a throw out to Pechee, the ball was able to attract a few women from neighboring lanes though. To me, it most closely resembles a giant gum ball.
Threw this ball on two conditions. First was a second shift (after ladies league) 40ft medium house shot on AMF synthetics. Second was a fresh 41ft medium-heavy house shot on old wood lanes with clean backends. On shot #1, the ball cleared the heads (and mids) easily, but struggled in the carry down (basically all the oil from board 10 to about board 22 is pushed down to the backends). As long as I was able to get the ball to the extreme outside at the break point (outside of the 5 board), it came roaring back... Anything inside and the ball didn't have enough to make it back to the pocket. The hit and carry were surprisingly good for an entry-level ball. This ball/layout combo may have not been the best choice for this condition, but was definitely playable.
On the second condition, the ball just didn't have enough cover (it was highly polished) to handle the volume of oil inside. I was able to play this ball up the boards out around the 5 board. It seemed to go 50ft and then make a dramatic right turn... If ever there was a case of getting too much entry angle, this was it! I was able to get to the pocket, but the angle was so extreme, carry wasn't the best. I think the best was what appeared to be a dead flush stone 6 pin. After that, I switched to something more aggressive and moved into the oil a bit and went back to the normal pitch right and hope to carry routine. Overall I was surprised with the ability of the Mercury to recover WAY down the lane. Much more than I had expected for an entry level ball. I think once I find the right conditions (light oil), this ball will be tough to beat. If you are looking for a low cost ball with some punch (and a core), take a look into this one (or its cousin the Saturn). These balls seem to perform very well for the price point.
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Post by: jagz0831 on March 08, 2006, 05:57:29 PM
looking for a ball for drier lanes?? well this is the perfect solution, no head oil?? no problem fot this ball, gets through heads no matter how dry or oily, then as long as there isnt to much carry down this ball is wonderful. explodes the pocket...this is the most smooth reacting ball on the market!!
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Post by: RevLefty on March 20, 2006, 03:37:10 PM
Specs: 15lb 2.5 oz top and 2-3pin this is my secons one i sold my first one
Drilling: pin under ring with cg kicked out a little to positive side no balance hole
Review: Great dry lanes ball. By far the weakest resin ball out there that carries everything! I hit light,heavy,bury it it dont matter it carries it all. Never seen anything like the carry it not very impressive alot but they all fall down somehow only down sides are i dont get to use that often and it dont like alot of carry down. I have since replaced it in the bag with a condition specific saturn, but I still have this gem no way i would ever sell this one. It is a great ball. For the price it is wonderfull a must buy. It is out of this world. a solid 8 out of 10. Keep up the great work roto!!
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Post by: pindreamer on March 28, 2006, 11:44:08 PM
Post by: BrianCRX90 on March 31, 2006, 01:59:19 PM
In league on a little heavier pattern it played very nice. A good benchmark ball for medium to dry lanes. I’m impressed with this ball and may get another Rotogrip ball for heavier conditions soon.
Post by: BrandonR on April 12, 2006, 10:22:59 AM
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sorry for the crappy depection of the layout. I will post an actual pic soon.
Overall great ball for lite to med conditions.
Great Roto Ball
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Post by: RotoDave on June 19, 2006, 11:27:39 PM
I was fed up with entry level balls looping down the lane and either jumping on the backend or never actually hooking (I know you've been there). The Merc for me rolls more like a lower RG ball, always inspires confidence to see a ball roll nicely and hook consistantly. It really is different in this respect.
The fact that the core appears to have been properly researched, designed and tested rather than just throwing a puck into a spareball core, and because of this the Merc (and Saturn and Venus too) raise themselves above other entry level balls, and continue in the vain of the previously impressive Sonic line. They're not so much entry level, as High Performance Light Oil equipment.
The Merc's cover is mellow. It will hook off dry boards, but when it does its smOOOOOOOOOth, with lots of capital O's. Probably the mellowest reactive I've ever thrown, so if thats what your after you can stop looking now (I mean dont even read the last paragraph, just go out and get one now!).
Even drilled strong its smooth. If you want more backend action, a leverage pin will still give length, then drill the cg/mb for a strong reaction and utilise a balance hole to increase overall differential.
Perfect ball for shooting 3-6-9-10's I might add, never missed on when I've tried with the Merc.
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Post by: mab on June 25, 2006, 12:21:22 PM
3.28 oz top
2.25" pin
pin directly below ring,cg slightly left/1' below mid line
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I was looking for a ball for those short/lighter patterns and spare shooting as well and found that and more in the Mercury. I'd normally call this slot a weak coverstock/core spot but that would not do this ball justice. The Mercury is the most versatile light oil ball on the market and responds to any and all adjustments. Glides thru the heads and mids with no effort at all and SMOOTHLY moves off the dry in a beautiful shallow arc, hit is well above what I expected,I can't wait to try Piping this ball up the twig on a fresh medium THS to see what happens. I've also used this ball on burnt/toasted lanes as the centers are not oiling in the A.M. during the summer and on that it is still the Smoothest ORB In The Galaxy no jumping or boomerang hooks here. The Mercury is is the best Short/Light pattern ball on the market period. How does ROTO GRIP keep coming up with all these wonderful toys.
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Post by: louie on January 22, 2007, 11:59:04 PM
Cg between fingers pin above bridge. This pin is just a hair from my inverted track.
I'm a no-thumb bowler who is averaging between 193-219 in various houses.
I usually use a Sonic X with a 5.5 pin to pap and a 4000 abralon finish with no polish on fresh lanes. The X gives me great control of the midlane and exellent hit when head oil is present. However, when the lanes get toasty the X gets jumpy and hard to control. I have been looking for a ball to fit under the X for 2 or 3 years. I have tried the dry heat, big hit, scout urethane high flare, slate blue gargoyle, power groove dry/r, and others without success. This brings us to the Mercury.
I had this drilled up a few weeks ago and had really been unable to throw it. The ball went dead straight like plastic when I tried it on various house shots. This was very encouraging because all of the other balls mentioned were strong enough to play on fresh oil.
I finally found lanes too dry for my Sonic X and tried the Mercury. I was actually able to move out to the track area and play really straight. As long as I kept my speed firm I was able to stay out of trouble and string strikes here and there.
For a player like me who hates dry lanes, this ball is a life saver! I was able to outscore everyone on the pair on what is usually a condition that makes me cry.
If you have hand and need a ball to clear burnt heads and then not over react on the backend, the Mercury is an excellent choice. I think I have Finally filled this spot in my bag.
If you are looking for an entry level ball, the Mercury is probably too mild for most bowlers. Go for something stronger.
A great ball on dry lanes!
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louie
Post by: playergf on March 04, 2007, 02:13:42 PM
Great ball. I can play straight up 10 on the oil line and get excellent carry, very forgiving on my errors. Been bowling 30 yrs. and best ball for medium to medium-dry.
Post by: John D Davis on June 19, 2007, 12:09:42 AM
Just because this ball is meant or designed for dry lanes dont mean they have to be dry to use it! The coverstock clears the heads so amazingly that you wont believe it! I just recently bought 7 roto-grip balls and this ball is by far my favorite of the 7!!! Every bowler needs this ball and I really mean that. This is the most under-rated mid priced ball EVER!
I would rate this ball a perfect 10 because if this ball wont turn the corner hard enough on certain conditions then you could allways use it as a spare ball!!!!!! Truely amazing piece of equipment and you better get one while you still can!!! John
Post by: Locke on February 28, 2008, 09:10:47 AM
Post by: gr8scott6 on March 26, 2008, 05:37:44 AM
I threw my Legends World Class on an inside line (sliding at 25 to 15 at the arrows to about 7 at the breakpoint) for the first two games. First game was 213, second game was on pace to be in the 220's, but then disaster--my line just disintegrated, even with a move and added ball speed, and I got 3 big splits in the last 4 frames to end up with only a 181. I figured I'd give this ball a shot.
Played down and in up the 8 board with a little less hand and a bit more speed than I was using on my inside line. Left a couple of 10 pins before fine-tuning the line and release, and rolled a 216 when most everyone else was struggling to break a deuce.
This is a great ball for fried lanes. Very controllable and predictable, and hits fairly hard with pretty good carry. I'm glad I got it.
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Post by: buzzardbait on January 16, 2011, 08:38:59 PM
LANE CONDITION
Bone Dry
Length:
20
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Broken Down THS (2nd set, after 3 games)
COMMENTS
First Roto-Grip I had ever owned. Bought this to use for broken-down patterns, drilled pin-under fingers to get the earlier roll. Thought a milder ball like the MERCURY would do the trick. Bowling 6 games with 5 on a team, our lanes tend to burn up pretty quick.
TREMENDOUS HITTING POWER
Was not too crazy about the ball colors.
Likes:
TREMENDOUS HITTING POWER
Dislikes:
Was not too crazy about the ball colors.
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