Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
The Resurrection is energized by the newly modified Rotary IIIâ„¢ core. We selected all the best qualities of the original Retroâ„¢ along with the Silver Streaksâ„¢ to build the supreme core. The rotary IIIâ„¢ core creates superior mid-lane control with constant backend reaction.
The coverstock surrounding this core is the performance proven Sure Gripâ„¢ reactive. This translates into unbeatable execution on all lane surfaces.
Specifications
Factory Finish 1500- Polished
Radius Of Gyration 16lb - (2.55)
15lb - (2.57)
14lb - (2.63)
12&13lb - (2.66)
Differential (.045)
Lane Condition Medium Oil
Flare Potential 4-5 Inches
Length 13 (20 scale)
Backend 18 (20 scale)
Coverstock Sure Gripâ„¢ Reactive
Available Weights 12-16 Lbs.
Weight Block Rotary IIIâ„¢ core
Color Retro Red & Gray
D-Scale 75-78
Post by: Mrstrike on March 25, 2004, 04:55:55 PM
Post by: sourapl on March 28, 2004, 10:17:34 PM
What a great reacting ball! The core/cover combo is excellent. This pill reads the lane really well right out of the box. Depending on the layout and lane conditions, just about everyone should be able to use the ball out of the box. This ball gets a great midlane read with plenty of energy left on the back to smash the rack. Even as the lanes burn up, with a little less hand, this ball stored plenty of energy to hit HARD!
Post by: Steve Richter on March 29, 2004, 10:32:48 PM
This ball gives me everything I ask of it which is the feature I liked most out of the SS solids. It has a nice midlane read like the Rush (though not as early) and very nice hard roll on the back like the SS solid. I will agree with other posts in the forum that indicate this ball keeps the pins low for good mix, but it needs to be noted that I’ve had no problems throwing messengers either.
I currently have two Silver Streak solids in my bag that will be replaced shortly with this ball. To date, I shot games of 268, 222, 237, and 279 and gagged yesterday at shooting 800 with it (277, 279, and 230) in my first week with it.
I want to thank Roto Grip for the decision to take the surface to 1000 matte as it’s performing much better in that than the shiny cover my comp ball was received in. To be expected, it creates a much smoother transition and retains excellent H.I.T..
A fantastic fit in a great product line. Thanks Roger and Hank!!
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Steve Richter
Roto Grip Test Staff Member
Post by: vivasrv on April 07, 2004, 12:09:27 PM
Corey Atkinson
Roto-Grip Staff Member
Post by: big hank j on April 09, 2004, 12:17:41 AM
Hank Jordan
Roto Grip Test Staff Member
Post by: Shim299 on April 10, 2004, 03:30:08 AM
If you do polish it up, it still reads the mid-lane great and it will kick on the back.
Anyone who liked the Blue Retro will Love this ball. This ball is working great for the ABC's in Reno also.
Don't forget to check out the Roto-Grip/Dyno-Thane booth when you come out to Reno to bowl the ABC's. Stop by and say hello.
Scott McLaughlin
Roto Grip Test Staff Member
Post by: STEVEN HAUK on April 10, 2004, 11:13:24 AM
4"x 3" with a small weight hole below the midline.I used it straight out of the box and i was very pleased with it.It gets thru the heads very clean and smooth,it very readable consistent midlane.The backends is nice and sweet very easy to read.With hard arc 5 to 15 .This ball reminds me of the regular Assult .It has a lot of hitting power.I will be a great ball all the way around .
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STEVEN HAUK
ROTO GRIP ADVISORY STAFF MEMBER
Post by: rotostar on April 10, 2004, 09:44:03 PM
Post by: walt8398 on April 10, 2004, 10:52:18 PM
Probably one of the most versatile balls I've ever thrown in my 25+ years of bowling. I think I've found the PERFECT BENCH MARK BALL. I drilled one that had a 3"-3.5" pin & 3.2 oz of TW. I drilled it with the pin 5 1/4 from my PAP, no x-hole. The pin is in my ring finger. I've always loved this layout because it's very readable from any angle (hence a GOOD BENCH MARK BALL).
Another fine job by RG on this one!
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Tony Walton
Roto Grip Staff Member
Post by: Big-T on April 15, 2004, 01:54:29 PM
I purchased the Res (15lb) and had it drilled in a relaxed fingertip with inserts. It was recommended to me by the guy in the pro shop as one that was easily controllable but had good hook potential. I gotta say he was right. As someone who's just getting back into the game it's nice to have a ball that is so controllable and my first 6 or 7 test games with it (games that were mostly rushed, pro shop guy was telling me to change this and change that.....so not alot of stern concentration going on) I averaged in the 140's range roughly....which is not bad after such a long lay off and only being back into it. My low was 110 and my high was 163.
I'm tickled pink with this ugly ball!
Post by: rotomike on April 23, 2004, 12:27:27 AM
To compare I drilled it the same as my favorite Silver Streak Solid. Pin 5 3/4 with the cg @ 4 1/2. The mid lane read is stronger (earlier) than the SS Solid and the back end is a bit more continuous / aggressive. The hitting power is exceptional.
That begs the question is this just a Red Silver Streak??? NO WAY !!! This ball allows me to move deeper with out the worry of the over-squirt 2-4-8-10 reaction.
A recent league night there were 20 games of a birthday party with bumpers on the pair prior to bowling. Oil pattern was a mess. My usual favorite (label drilled Rush) had no chance moved in moved out nothing!!! 195
Pulled the Ressurection out of the bag. 258 246 ... it was like they had just dressed the lanes. Easy midlane read, no problem with the finish; powerful pin carry. And that was with it shined heavily with Black Magic Plus.
Put some grey pad to it and tried it on the sport shot and our house was hosting NABI and I got to practice on their condition also. Fantastic!!!!
The NABI shot was designed to eliminate play between the 1st and 2nd arrow. I moved between 15 and 20. No problem with carry or reaction. The I moved out to the edge and had a great reaction there as well.
I AM SAYING THIS BALL IS VERY VERSATILE.
Sport shot was 39ft. Played very well up 5-6-7 came off the pattern smoothly and gave me a great deal of confidence with my reaction.
I have already ordered another one.
A great ball that can be easily manipulated with drill pattern and cover preparation. A must for any serious tournament bowler.
Post by: BOWLGNUT on April 26, 2004, 05:00:09 PM
Post by: crit300 on April 27, 2004, 05:05:18 PM
I drilled up my first one using a stacked layout with the CG-to-Pin line about 1 1/4" right of my vertical line. I drilled it this way to use as a ball that I could throw when the gutter shot was out on older conditions. What did this ball do? ehrrr.........LEFT TURN!!!
It has immediately turned into my "get in and wheel it" ball. I knocked the shine off the coverstock and now this ball is a monster! I couldn't believe how much this ball can hook.
One week after drilling the ball up, I finished 3rd with it at the Bermuda PBA Regional.
Get this ball, drill it with your favorite mapping, and let it rip.
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Marc Massie
Roto Grip PBA Regional Staff
Post by: Michael W Walls on May 10, 2004, 07:56:18 PM
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Michael Walls
Roto Grip Test Staff
Vise Inserts Staff
Post by: rick stubbs on May 21, 2004, 09:54:06 PM
Post by: BOWLGNUT on May 25, 2004, 08:52:26 PM
Post by: Bob Hanson on June 18, 2004, 08:54:52 PM
Post by: kendog on June 24, 2004, 04:08:01 PM
Me, right hand tweener with a better than average amount of hand. PAP, not exactly sure but I normally track about an inch and a half off my fingers and thumb holes.
The ball, 15 lbs. with pin under ring finger about 1/2" and cg kicked out towards axis about 1 1/2-2". Surface on this ball is scuffed to 800 and treated with Doc's Elixir, which really helped the reaction for me.
Now for the performance, I've only thrown this ball on Sport conditions so far and it has become my go to ball for the Sport league I'm in this Summer. Playing inside lines this ball gets through the heads really well with even lighter oil, which surprised me. The other pleasant surprise has been the controllability. This ball moves pretty good on the back, about the same amount of boards as my Thing Returns but in more of a smoother arc shape, not that the TR is really sharp, but the TR goes longer before it moves. These two balls have turned out to be a good one-two punch for me. One thing I've noticed is that when this ball starts to move, it moves in a continuous way all the way through the pins, with good carry. I haven't thrown this ball yet on anything really above a light medium volume of oil, so I'll have to post again when I do, but so far, this ball is really a smooth rolling consistent reaction that I can count on. It gives me confidence to know that a ball is going to react consistently time after time like this one does.
Sorry for the simplicity, but I hope you can use this to make a decision if you're considering this ball. I would certainly buy another one, and I will definitely try anther Roto-Grip product.
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kendog avoids spare shooting at all costs
just throw strikes
Post by: arcright7 on June 27, 2004, 03:24:45 AM
Arc7.......
Post by: Ryan Peebles on August 16, 2004, 10:18:04 PM
I wanted something that was slightly stronger than my Thing Returns, but with the same relative ball dynamics. The Retro Resurrection was the answer...
This ball is stronger than it appears on paper; it has very good midlane read and roll with strong arc, hit, and carry. Overall, the Retro Resurrection is quite versatile. Roto Grip did extremely well in combining the best qualities of both the Retro and Silver Streak lines. This is yet another perfect "A" ball for normal league conditions.
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Behind the approaching front, the perfect Storm is about to be unleashed...
Post by: RonCase823 on August 22, 2004, 11:04:05 PM
The first one gets through the fronts really clean and makes a very sharp turn all at once. If the mid lane is too dry it will run out of energy at the pins. Seems to work best when playing straight up the gutter.
The second one, even though scuffed, gets reasonably good length due to the drill pattern and when it hooks it continues hooking and not slowing down like the shined one. It seems to work good when I need that little extra help on the back end when opening the lane up.
Having the two balls drilled and prepared differently have helped me overcome several more challenging shots. Because of the versatility of this ball I think anybody can find a use for it.
Post by: swanny on September 09, 2004, 11:37:21 AM
Post by: louie on September 23, 2004, 11:58:42 PM
This is a nice offering from Roto-Grip and should not be overlooked if you are looking for a solid reactive. The cover tunes easily and the medium RG is a nice change from the super low RG fad. This is another ball that will help you exploit the lane pattern as it will hold in the oil and recover if you miss wide. It reminds me of my old Erase-it. That was a great ball and the Retro looks to be in the same class.
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Why does everyone laugh when I bowl?
louie
Post by: kmanuel on September 27, 2004, 01:14:13 PM
Drilled this one 4X5 and Shined to 1500.
Great versatile ball for medium lanes. Can easily swing it out or play up the boards, depending on hand position. Carry is great from any angle.
Normally my first ball out of the bag.
Post by: all10down on September 28, 2004, 08:26:08 PM
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All 10 Down
Post by: raven0920 on November 08, 2004, 09:51:51 PM
I'm a right hand player with average 15-17 ball speed and revs. I stood at the 27th board and targetted the 15th board on my first try. The ball went down til the 8th board and it just went after the headpin like a truck. First Strike on a First try...what a way to make a good first impression! To think the lane was heavy on oil. The Retro Res became even more dangerous when the lanes dry up. Didn't have to make big adjustments when the lanes dried up. I tried to play the insides and outsides after the lane dried up, I still get the same pin actions. This ball doesn't seem to lose its energy. The corverstock is really versatile on any lane conditions. Even on missed targets and wrong wrist positions, the ball just like to go long and rolls back to find the headpin.
I commend the RotoGrip team for making this ball worth my investment. You have a new fan here in Manila. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
Post by: jagz0831 on February 03, 2005, 04:07:59 PM
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Jagz0831
Post by: Roto Runner on February 21, 2005, 09:44:14 PM
reaction from this ball; A ball always in my bag. I feel anyone can
use this ball. I like the looks too!
Post by: jugger on March 08, 2005, 08:28:46 PM
Post by: 9orbetter on March 30, 2005, 05:25:21 PM
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We all can hit the pocket,just carry the damn corners
Post by: The SuperHitMan on May 25, 2005, 01:14:10 AM
on the back ends!
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Win
or go Home 
It don't mean a thing if it aint got that swing!
Founder of the BrunsTrack Nation
Who throws a better ball a Stroker or a CrankR?
The one who knocks all 10down on the 1st ball
Shredded the rack
Stone 8 pin?!
FTS!
Post by: Merlin on July 28, 2005, 05:07:58 PM
3-3.5" pin
2.66 top weight
I am still not very good with the drilling terms but mine has the pin 1" to the top right of the ring finger.
I just got my retro punched up two weeks ago and have used it quite a bit to get used to it and all I can say is WOW what a huge difference from my old equipment. I switched from 16-16 lbs and wanted to start with a bench mark ball and I have found it. One house I play at I am pretty sure is THS and this ball is awsome on it and with this type of shot I can just adjust my feet and play all night (you can also play about any line. The only problem I had was when there is to much oil the ball is very over under, but that is why I am going to pick up a EPic at the end of the month.
All in all I give this a 9 out of 10
Way to go Roto grip
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"You frickin idiot" Napolean Dynamite
"A smart A55 is better than a dumb one"
Post by: JessN16 on January 10, 2007, 12:13:53 AM
Mine is a 15-pound ball, about a 3.5" pin, with the pin 1" above and between the bridge and the CG in the palm. My ball is one of the darker grey/deep red ones with green graphics. Ugly ball, but that's not relevant to performance.
I got mine used after what appeared to be a pretty full life in the hands of its previous owner. I have no doubt mine reacts more mildly than a NIB ball would.
Performance characteristics remind me of the classic Storm Thunder. The ball can get angular in the back end, but it prefers to be rolled rather than expected to skid/snap. It is silk-smooth through the heads, makes a predictable turn in the back and has excellent carry. It really throws the pins around.
The ball is very versatile and predictable. Predictability may be its best virtue, other than carry. This ball will give you what you put into it, and while there is decent recovery in the back, the best attribute here is that you won't have to worry about over/under for even a second.
This ball was and is a winner. Pick one up if you can find it.
Jess
Post by: DP3 on March 13, 2007, 10:47:36 PM
Speed: 17mph @ 50 ft
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
Axis Tilt: 15-20 degrees
PAP: 5" right, 1" up
This ball fits an awesome niche for me and has bailed me out in many tricky situations. I have the Retro Ressurection layed out with the pin under my ring finger, and the C.G. on the negative side of the grip. I "buried" the middle finger 3 inches deep so I wouldn't have to add an x-hole and I polished it with "Tour Shine".
For those of you that don't know about "Tour Shine", it is a VERY Strong polish that they used to use on tour in the late 80s to polish up the Urethane Hammers which were very hard to polish. It then made a breif comeback to the tour with the first generation of Particle balls which didn't take to polish very well. Basically, this stuff could polish a cinderblock, but it's very hard to find.
The high luster and tame drilling on this ball allows me to square up to friction on any lane surface and let me play my bread and butter(Throwing it hard outside of the first arrow with alot of speed and side rotation). This ball pretty much ignores any sign of early burn on the lanes. I was having the problem in my house shot leagues of coming out of the gate strong the first two games, but disaster striking the last game ranging between 150-180 simply due to alot of splits and washouts due to unpredictable transition. With so many guys in league throwing these high friction balls in the middle of the lane, there's no telling how the shot will break down from week to week, game to game, frame to frame. This always left me fishing last game trying to avoid splits and washouts in the mix of 9/ 8/ all game.
What this ball/layout/surface adjustment allows me to do is to take a 6-8 board step right of everyone the last game and play the outside friction on the lanes. Compared to my Silver Streak Solid, the Retro Ressurection is 4-6 feet longer and more angular on the backend. This gives me a greak look in later games as not many bowlers can consistantly play boards 2-4 and throwing it hard. This fits into my wheelhouse and really enables me to piece together a strong set on the easier patterns which have been killing me this year. Since I found this combination 2 weeks ago in my monday night leagues, my last games have upped 40-50 pins into the 220-240 range.
While this ball does fit a niche reaction for me, other players will love having a smooth, predictable roll from this ball on fresher medium to light conditions.
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-DJ Marshall
...The Twelve In a Row Pro Shop
Post by: JessN16 on June 25, 2008, 02:22:59 AM
The drill: Pin below bridge, CG directly below in the palm, no weight hole. Works out to a 4.25 x 4 drill for me. Finish is box.
Me: PAP 4 over 3/8 up, tweener revs, good speed, good circumference coverage
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Look two reviews down and you'll see my review of my initial Retro that I still have. This review is for a second one that I bought via an eBay closeout. It was heavier than my last ball (16 pounds vs. 15 pounds) and had a shorter pin.
My first Retro is drilled pin over bridge and has polish added. I dropped the pin below the bridge on this one and left the ball in a matte finish.
Not surprisingly, I can see similar characteristics between the two balls due to the similar drill patterns. Both balls are smooth but offer a nice bite off late dry. Both balls push through the heads well, even when a little burnt.
As expected, the ball I left in box condition was a little sooner than the polished version and could handle a little bit more volume up front. Carry on this ball, however, was not quite up to what it is on my polished version. Both balls have the tendency to leave corners more often than a lot of my gear but it's particularly an issue with the box-finish ball.
Probably the best thing about both Retros is the predictability. This is an excellent ball for novice bowlers needing a single ball for their game or a single strike ball to go along with plastic. The ball never overreacts or underreacts. It doesn't give you a lot of bailout, but it doesn't give you any unpleasant surprises, either.
It is most at home on true mediums. Polished, it will handle medium and medium-light. Left in its box finish, it will handle mediums and perhaps medium-heavy, depending on your rev rate. Enough polish will give you a dry-lane ball, but I don't think any amount of sanding will ever make this ball an oiler. Another highlight of this ball is cover longevity, as my polished ball has immense game traffic on it and still performs well.
This is my favorite Roto Grip ball of all time and one of my top 10 of all time. If I had to pick only one ball to bowl the rest of my life with, this would probably be it. The summary follows:
Positives: Extreme predictability, tunable cover, one of the best weapons on medium conditions ever built.
Negatives: Carry on corner pins is only average, can't be made to handle true heavy oil conditions, not a lot of mistake cover-up on shots sent wide.
Overall: The definition of what a good bowling ball is, and very undervalued by the general public.
Jess
Post by: Ptownbowler1986 on April 12, 2012, 11:39:11 PM
Formerly rotofan775.
Edited on 4/12/2012 at 9:39 PM
Post by: olererack on April 29, 2012, 08:11:24 PM
Color: Blue/Purple/Black
Coverstock: MicroBiteâ„¢ Solid Reactive
Weight Block: Asymmetric
Factory Finish: 3000-grit Abralon®
Flare Potential: High
Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.49
Differential (Diff): 0.054
Intermediate Differential (Mass Bias): 0.017
Description: At Roto Grip, we rule the lanes! And you better have your game in gear if you want the same.
The new Paragonâ„¢ core features contours designed to help expand the RG planes of the ball.
This unique elliptical shape defines predictability
MicroBiteâ„¢ coverstock is stronger and more textured
When finished with 3000-grit Abralon®, this new MicroBite shell creates friction!, The Defiant is sure to handle even the heaviest amounts of oil.
With the Defiant, no more worrying about heavy oil
Axis migration reaction to the condition at hand.
Strong midlane roll and a continuous, sweeping movement on the backend
This is a great addition to handle bowling Conditions.
As well as Ball Technology and Terminology
Willie Willis
Member of Buddies Pro Shop
Post by: Walking E on April 30, 2012, 01:12:19 AM