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Oracle
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
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See what others cannot and you will harness the ability to predict victory. As your "eye" into the future, the Oracletm is a high performance ball that combines an all new weight block and coverstock that is sure to fulfill your prophecy.

The Cyclotron IVtm core delivers the energy from the moment it leaves your hand. This medium-low RG core creates enhanced revolutions in the body of the lane with non-stop energy through the pins.

Surrounding this core is the Visiontm particle coverstock. The combination of an aggressive solid reactive with a controlled load of particle allows for increased mid-land and constant backend reaction. Traction is the key component and this one delivers on those medium to heavy oil pattern.


Specifications

Factory Finish  800 Matte  
Radius Of Gyration  
16# - 2.54
15# - 2.56
14# - 2.58  
Differential  .050 (High)  
Lane Condition  Medium - Heavy Oil  
Flare Potential  7+ Inches  
Coverstock  Visiontm Particle  
Available Weights  14-16 Lbs.  
Weight Block  Cyclotron Core IVtm  
Color  Purple/Black  
D-Scale  73-75  


 

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2004, 05:36:57 PM »
this is by far the best ball i have thrown, works well on a wall house shot but also works well on a tough tournamaent shot. i shoot 680 in league wednesday and then i shoot 690 on a tournament shot friday, still has plenty of energy after getting through the heads and midlane. will hook on anything, not a good ball for a cranker, it will not hook, its more of a stroker/tweener or a down and in ball, my average has jumped 10/15 pins since getting, carries well on offpocket hits

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2004, 11:22:34 AM »
This is a great particle ball.  I had this ball drilled with a 4" pin and CG about 1" from the middle of my grip.  This ball works very well when there is oil in the heads and the backends are fresh.  I found this ball to continue in the backends more than any other particle ball that I have used.  Once there was carry-down I moved left (I'm a lefty) and the ball still reacted well.  This is a good ball to use early in tournaments or league and then migrate to an Apocalypse if there is a lot of carry-down.  This combination seems to work very well for me.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2004, 12:44:00 PM »
I tried this ball for the first time yesterday, I drilled a pin above my ring finger and a stacked drilling (lefty).  I juiced up our house shot just a little more than usual and I put a little bit of Moon Shine on the surface before I threw it.
I was absolutely amazed with this ball.  The Oracle gets down the lane and recovers.  This ball is not going to burn as quick as other particles do, and it recovers in the back like a reactive.
I threw the Oracle, loved what it did, then I threw my Particle Silver Streak.  The Oracle definitely gets down the lane more than the SS Particle and recovers.  
I think this is going to be "The Ball"  Some bowlers won't throw or are too worried about particle burning up too quick, believe me, you don't have to worry about that with this ball.  If your looking for a particle ball that gets down the lane and recovers, get yourself an Oracle.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2004, 06:43:59 PM »
Finally another particle! I drilled mine up rev-leverage
with a crater below my thumb, on my axis. This drilling gives
me alot more roll. I am still amazed how much back end I get
with this drilling. I think this ball will be more versatile
than most particles. Another great job from Roto Grip.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2004, 11:15:25 AM »
This ball is the best i have seen in a particle ball .
The Oracle that i drilled .I drilled mine 2 1/2 " over from the cg. place the pin under the bridge and drilled it. Then in i came back over 5" and down  1" and drilled my axis hole . I threw it the ball and the first thing i thought was " oh my " . The ball never used it energy up earlier as some partilces did in the past that i have seen did .It continous driving up through the mid-lane and the backend very smoothly.I recomend this ball on all conditions . I have bowled with this ball on both sports and house conitions and reaction is awesome.
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Re: Oracle
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2004, 10:18:58 PM »
The new Oracle is one of the best particle balls I have ever thrown. With the coverstock this ball performs like nothing else out there. With a great hook, but controllable backend reaction makes this ball very easy to read on the lane. With the great controllable action in the back the carry is superiour over all balls on the market. This is the best particle ball Roto Grip has ever made and for myself I cant wait to see what they come up with on the next particle.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2004, 01:05:42 PM »
Drilled my Oracle 4 inches from PAP and 60 degrees (it looks nearly stacked because the pin is above and a little away from the ring finger.  The ball had a 4 inch pin and 3.56 oz starting top weight.  Surface was box condition.

We've been messing around with the shot at our house, so I'm not sure what pattern I actuall threw on yesterday.  All I know is that the Oracle was nice!  It had great recovery for a particle.  I was able to cross the arrows at 20 and send it out to past 10 down the lane and still have enough recovery to kick out the 10 pin.  

The balls I compared it to are my Mayhem and my Uranium.  The oracle seems to be stronger on the backend compared than my Mayhem and has nearly as much hook overall.  The surfaces on the two balls were similar.  Like I said, the Oracle recovered much better from deeper in, and didn't have that sort of hook-early-then-roll-out-a-little look that particles usually give me.  I left a 4-9 once and chucked the Oracle up first arrow.  It flipped predictably early, but continued on the backend to the left side of the 4 pin (this doesn't usually happen to me, since I have a problem giving the ball side roll).  

The Uranium recovered a little better than the Oracle--surprise surprise.  Although I could play almost the same line as the two the Oracle gave me a shallower angle and earlier grab--something good to have when you start leaving those sharp corners.  The fact that I could play the same line with a shiny ball leads me to believe that the shot we had didn't have the oil volume that the Oracle is really designed for.  I can't wait to run into something that's juicy enough to really let this ball work.  It looks like another good one from the folks at RG.
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Re: Oracle
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2004, 07:04:33 PM »
Let me start out by saying I'm a 200 average bowler with a need for a stickier ball. When I saw that Rotogrip was going to be making one for this season, I ordered one before they even hit the shelves. I also own an Apocolypse and I am very happy with that ball.

I had the ball drilled to my specs, which is neg.side weight and positive thumb weight. With this ball and that configuration, the mid lane reaction, with my shot, is wonderful. The back end is simply overdrive, hitting even harder than the Apocolypse, and it is this reviewer's opinion that the Apocolypse is one of the hardest hitting balls on the market.

The Oracle is going to make a believer out of alot of people. This is one fine, consistent, and hard-hitting bowling ball. This bowler will not feel queezy about a mid to heavy oil condition ever again as long as the Oracle is in my bag.

RotoGrip, you've done good.
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Re: Oracle
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2004, 02:53:12 PM »
Just purchased the Oracle.  4" pin, 3 1/2 oz. top.

Drilled rev leverage, cg even with thumb, large & deep balance hole 6" from grip center through cg.  This drilling was perfect for what I wanted - a strong, driving ball on heavier-long patterns.  Some have said the Apocalypse is  a SS Pearl on steroids, well this ball is a Rush on steroids.  Have used this ball 6 games on our house shot which is 41 feet with not a lot of crown or backends playing 8 to 3 - outside of 10 still has plenty of oil.  The ball rolls early and doesn't quit!  No jump on the backend either - like the Rush it just seems to gradually pick up momentum.  Tried my Apocalypse down the same line for comparison & it hit the 3 pin with no drive at all.  The shot outside starting drying up & I really thought I would see some rollout but it didn't happen (maybe because of the long pin??).  On this shot there is about a 6-8 board difference between my Rush drilled 4 X 3 & this ball.  Anxious to see how this ball does playing deeper on more of a wet/dry shot than we have even though that's not what I got it for.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2004, 03:33:35 PM »
The most noticable feature of this ball is no rollout.  With a lot of other strong particle equipment once you hit a little dryer condition the ball will rollout.  Not the case with the Oracle

My ball started with 3.5 inch pin and 3.5+ top.  Ball drilled with pin 5 inches from PAP (above bridge) and CG right about an inch off the centerline.  Small balance hole 6.75 inches from the grip in the thumb quadrant.  Did not go with a more aggressive drill because of the high top weight and I did not want a big balance hole.

The ball provides a solid performance on oil.  When medium condition balls come up short, this is the ball to go to.  This ball will hook a lot on medium oil.  I was able to go deep and swing cross boards without having the ball rollout.  The ball turns over and give me a heavy end over end roll into the pocket for excellent carry.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2004, 05:35:19 PM »
Best particle ball I have used as it is less condition specific then all others.  
Laid out Oracle with pin above and btwn fingers with CG out,  This 5X3 set up put mass in line with my PAP and required a Balance hole just outside the PAP.

After 1st test I found reaction a little to strong in mid lane for my slow roll shot.  I polished and ball became very predictable at breakpoint.  On fresh it got thru heads and mids smoothly with a smooth trans to pocket. The lack of snap with a continues roll got out corners nicely and gave me miss room and good recovery.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2004, 10:53:45 PM »
Drilled pin 5" from positive axis and CG 4" from axis in lower right quadrant.

Ball gets surprisingly good length for a particle ball.  Then hooks unbelievably well without rolling out.  The way I drilled it may have a lot to do with it.  The only particle ball I've owned that continues to hook even after it hits the pins.  Obviously you do need some oil for this ball, but it doesn't have to be a flood.  I've put several games on the ball and don't see it slowing down at all.  The hook is all still there.  Might be too much ball for the strongest at hand but for the weak at hand or even in between I've found this ball to be the best particle I've had.

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Re: Oracle
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2004, 01:03:24 PM »
Drilled one with the pin 5 1/4" from the PAP no extra hole. This layout rolls best for me with balls that flare as much as the Oracle (very high track). I was very impressed with the coverstock on this one. It definitely filled the High Performance heavy oil void for me.

Also noticed that with this ball the pins stay lower after impact. This is a big plus if you are a high rev/good ball speed player. Half pocket hits are fun to watch with this ball.

Highly recommended for the new PBA Patterns B,C & D.
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Re: Oracle
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2004, 04:57:15 PM »
Drilled 5x4 with pin below fingers and CG in thumb positive quadrant extra hole, 4 inches right and 3 inches down with a 800 grit polish applied to surface.  The Oracle is an excellent replacement to the Fuel with similar length, but more hitting power.  The Oracle gets through the heads with ease for being a particle coverstock, reads the mids and has a continuous arc through the pins.  Excellent particle ball for those looking for a little earlier ball movement on heavy oil.