Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Weight Block:Neutron Core (14-16)
- Ball Color: Black Solid/Gold Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
- Track Flare Potential: 3-4 Inches (Med) 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 intent of the new Rising Star was to create a ball that works well on medium-light oil patterns for bowlers with different skill levels and styles. With the benchmark-type symmetrical core shape, the original Dark Star was the cornerstone of the Shield line in 2010, and the new Rising Star will fit the same parameters and perform even better. The Rising Star was designed to increase total hook as compared with the Dark Star, the Ultimate Vision hybrid coverstock is a must for this new release. It creates a smooth glide through the heads with ample bite on the dry boards without being over-sensitive. And with a 1500-grit polished finish, the new Rising Star is sure to raise the bar. A journey to the center of the ball will reveal the new Neutron core as the power source. The Neutron core's medium RG-medium differential shape is based on the concept started with the original Photon core utilized in the Dark Star. But you'll find an even lower RG and higher differential in the heavier weights. So look for more motion out of the Rising Star with all the benefits of a hybrid coverstock. As you rise to the top with this new Roto Grip release, you'll quickly see why it earned the name Rising Star!
Post by: Rotoguy300 on February 04, 2011, 10:19:40 PM
Layout- Refer to story in my review, it’s a killer…
So this review comes with a story. I received my Rising Star last week (early might I add, hoooooooray). It came in via UPS, but the box had a notable gash in it. Unfortunately, after working in shipping for a minute, I know it can be messy to file a claim with a shipping company, so I decided to attempt to make due with it. After careful examination (and noting that my Infinite Theory was completely unharmed) I found a large (and completely unmissable) gash on the ball and determined that, no matter which of my favorite layouts I used, all that really changed was the part of my track in which the giant gash resided. Most unfortunate. After several minutes of mental anguish I decided to put my money where my mouth is and essentially ignore the CG. I’m a big believer in the USBC’s Ball Motion Study, which gives a pretty reliable indication that the CG is all but dynamically irrelevant. So, there I am, about to locate the CG on the negative side of the ball, even vertically with the pin, when I decide to take it a step further and put the X-hole where the gash is. I’m quite the mad scientist if I do say so myself. This layout also required me to drill the middle finger deeper in order to eliminate some finger weight and negative side. My X-hole resides waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up over my fingers and only slightly to the positive side. Crazy part is that it was pretty easy to make legal and the pin is still in a pretty normal spot, right under and right of the ring.
Sooooooooooo, anyway, to the meat ant potatoes of the convo here, the review. For the record, I hate black and gold, mostly because of the Steelers, but this ball ACTUALLY pulls it off. For such a funky looking layout, this ball delivered a better-than-expected reaction. It was clean through the front, smooth on the back and pretty continuous. It should be an excellent match up on most house patterns for me and is a great compliment to the Dark Star (which is MY ball for the record, MY ball…. My idea anyway, I expect at least 1,000 emails thanking me- go! There probably will be at least a few dozen bashing me as well, but I digress). Definitely smoother than my Dark Stars, definitely more angular than my Riots, definitely a great ball for me and a great ball to put in the hands of all but the most speed dominant. Go get ‘em!
Post by: rotogrip_rick on February 05, 2011, 11:53:28 AM
My specs: left hander, 230 plus average 3 & 5/8th and 1/16th up, 17+ plus ball speed ,bowl in several leagues in 2 counties and bowl in about every tournament locally and state and nationwide.
Ball specs: 11RISA17E014- Layout: 60-5-70 pin located below and right of middle finger and CG in palm of hand closer to the thumb hole.
Review: Tested ball on 41ft THS and Storm EBT tournament shot KEGEL (2940). Noticed the ball kind of labored on the house shot trying to swing from 35 to 17-18 area at the breakpoint. Adjusted feet and hand position and was able to hit the pocket and strike when moving my feet to 31 and looked at 13-15 at the breakpoint… Then moved my feet to 18 and played the gutter and had a very consistent roll and hook pattern. VERY predictable and was able to trust it would not hook up early. On the Storm pattern was able to play more of the track area and relatively pretty straight. Reminds me a lot of a Grand Illusion I had a couple of years ago.
Rick Mitchell
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Post by: lil League Coach on February 20, 2011, 07:10:32 PM
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Post by: SenorRotoGrip on February 21, 2011, 12:09:10 PM
Back End: Excellent
Breakpoint Shape: Arc
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Post by: taylors23 on February 24, 2011, 09:49:40 AM
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polish
Post by: rhink551 on February 27, 2011, 04:07:22 PM
"Hink" - Storm bowler with a few RotoGrips & Ebonites on the side - and one Hammer thrown in the kitchen sink Plenty of competition in L'il Rhody if you know where to find it !
Post by: Mr Scary on March 02, 2011, 09:19:56 AM
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House
Drill pattern: Drill angle – 70 Deg. Angle to VAL – 30 Deg. Pin to PAP – 3 ¾” 15 lb. Box finish
Roto Grip continues to amaze. This ball performs like a high performance ball at a lower price point. It is quite a bit stronger than the Dark Star, and still has the great hitting power. I found that this ball can be used on a wide variety of lane conditions with high success. To see the ball reaction, please go to the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htFelw-4mRY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Chris Slagter
Roto Grip Amatuer Staff
Post by: clashbowler09 on March 06, 2011, 12:29:49 PM
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Post by: Dino74 on March 07, 2011, 03:31:11 PM
Post by: John Brodersen on March 14, 2011, 01:29:58 PM
Ball specs – 15 lbs 2 oz, 2.78 top weight, and a 3-inch pin.
The Rising Star was drilled with a 4.75-inch pin distance, a 60-degree drill angle and a 30-degree VAL angle. This put the pin above and to the right of the ring finger with the CG bumped to the right about 1.5 inches of the grip centerline. Using Storm’s layout methodology the layout is 4.75 X 4.75 X 2. An extra hole was drilled at the P2.5 location. The cover stock was left OOB.
I initially threw the Rising Star against the Dark Star for comparison sake. The condition was a broken down 42 foot sports pattern. The Rising Star surprised me on the first couple of shots with how strong the mid-lane read was. After an adjustment left (to get lined up) the Rising Star was very clean thru the heads, picked up a little later in the mids and provided a very strong predictable arc on the back end. Hitting power and carry was very good. My next outing was on the house pattern. The Rising Star was a little over/under on the fresh but once the pattern blended a little it played very easy. The Rising Star provided tremendous recovery and hit. The track flare was in the four-inch range. The Rising Star reads earlier than the Dark Star, has a little stronger move on the back end and a little more overall hook.
With the new Neutron core (lower RG, larger DIFF) and the hybrid cover stock the Rising Star provides another very good and slightly different ball motion for medium to medium-light oil patterns. The Rising Star is a great fit under the Nomads and another great “bang-for-the-buck” ball from Roto Grip.
Post by: tommyboy74 on March 22, 2011, 10:16:29 PM
Now, my bread and butter has always been playing more on the outside of the lane, right of 3rd arrow. However, I can move deeper if necessary. Turns out that the 43 foot house shot was too much with going inside for ball reaction, so outside I went, playing between 2nd and 3rd arrow, swinging out to the 5th board.
I bought my Rising Star with a 3" pin, and decided to use a layout for skid/flip, with the CG kicked out and no weight hole.
The first night of trying this ball, I had practice lanes available for 2 hours. After throwing my Nomad Dagger for the first 4 games, the lanes started to break down and this provided a great opportunity to switch to the Rising Star for the last 2 games. I was impressed. The ball is clean through the heads, has a great midlane read, and the carry is excellent with keeping the pins low. I also noticed that if I miss right slightly, the Neutron core has more than enough power to bring the ball back and carry well, even with off pocket hits. If I pulled left, the hybrid cover helped prevent overreaction which I had seen with some past Columbia 300 and Brunswick balls I used to own.
The great thing with the Rising Star is that I did not need to make many adjustments to keep the same line. Moving 3 and 1 was all I needed to do and it worked extremely well the rest of the night. I'm looking forward to trying this ball on some shorter patterns in the near future.
As this is 1 of the first 2 balls I ever bought from Roto Grip, I am very happy with both balls so far. If you are looking for a versatile ball on lighter volume medium or lighter oil conditions, this is a great ball that can fill the arsenal well.
Likes: Clean through the heads, great midlane read
Post by: jarrellb on March 25, 2011, 07:42:55 PM
Post by: rotomike on March 29, 2011, 07:37:07 PM
Rising Star
The new benchmark!
It is very nice when a new ball comes out and immediately fits right into your arsenal. The Rising Star is that ball for me.
Roto Grip has consistently produced the highest performing entry level balls on the market and this one is goes far beyond its predecessors in performance and versatility.
I drilled my Rising Star with the pin 4" from my pap. I used a mild drill angle and have a small balance hole on the val at the midline of my grip.
The hybrid cover and strong differential has allowed me to use the Rising Star on both house and PBAX conditions. The cover can be easily adjusted to handle heavier volumes. If you were watching the PBA telecast last weekend you saw Steve Jaros advance throwing the Rising Star.
The Rising Star is clean through the front with a great read down lane.
Here is the best part! Drill a Rising Star strong and it will perform as well as it's more expensive brethren.
In my arsenal it is a great ball that compliments my Nomad Dagger. I use the Dagger on heavier patterns but when the fronts break down and my Dagger reads too early; the Rising Star is the perfect next option.
On my THS league the Rising Star has now become the first ball out of my bag.
The Rising Star gives me high performance at a discount price.
A ton of bang for the buck!
Mike Sinek
Roto Grip / Storm Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Post by: RG is King on March 30, 2011, 09:04:02 PM
Roto Grip Rising Star
Where to begin? WOW!!! I took this ball along with the Riot and Dark Star and bowled on a 39' house shot. The Riot was great as always with a smooth strong arc to the pocket. The Dark Star was long and angular to the pocket. The Rising Star was AWESOME!!!! It gave me the best of everything. Super clean through the fronts and a snapping backend movement. I also threw this ball on Kegel's Route 66 pattern after I had broken the pattern down with my Infinite Theory and the ball didn't miss a beat. It gave me the length on the beat up pattern and still gave me strong continuous backend movement. I never ran out of room left. This ball just kept on clearing the fronts and recovering from almost every angle. This line of equipment would give any league bowler a BARGAIN FOR HIS BUCK!!!! GREAT JOB EVERYONE AT ROTO GRIP AND STORM. Best rolling, looking and striking balls on the planet!!!!
Post by: cmsubowler on April 01, 2011, 12:39:43 AM
We used a different layout than ever before with this ball and I am very glad that I did. By the number it is 35 x 5.25 x 65. Our goal was to allow this ball to pick up more in the midlane while still maintaining a controlled continuous backend reaction. Result..... SUCCESS. This ball picks up in the midlane much easier than previously drilled balls in the RG Shield line such as the Dark Star. Now, don't get me wrong, every ball has its place but the Rising Star is unique. The new core and Hybrid cover mixed in with a very versatile drilling patter has allowed me to use this ball on every lane pattern except for the Shark. As you can see in the video, the ball easily reads drier boards outside the track area and continues through the pins. Slightly lighter pocket hits allow the 6 pin to snap off the sidewall and kick out 10 pins with authority. Great addition with a great new core. Enjoy this one guys. Should be a great ball in the bag but don't underestimate the hook potential and hitting power.
Post by: KENOMAN on April 01, 2011, 08:56:57 AM
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Post by: ajensen on April 03, 2011, 03:27:53 PM
Drill Pattern: pin right of ring finger and cg straiht below it
PAP: 5 5/8 over
Weight Hole: yes P1
O.O.B.F.
Wow is this a lot of ball for the price range. This ball picks up a great mid lane roll with an awesome back end.
I just recently took a job in the Storm and Roto Grip booth at the National Bowling Stadium and haven't had a chance to throw it much. I can say this though, it runs over the one three pocket and blows the pins back as if you threw a bomb at all the pins. This is a GREAT buy.
Roto Grip has hit a preseason home run before baseball starts officially for the year. I see honor scores coming from the Rising Star on a regular basis.
Andrew Jensen
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Post by: toomanytenpins on April 06, 2011, 09:43:25 AM
my style, the art of bowling without bowling
Post by: rotostlgrip on April 08, 2011, 09:28:16 AM
Rising Star
Layout – Pin over the bridge, no hole
Another great piece from Roto Grip. All of you rev dominant players, here’s your new toy. If you don’t have one yet, make sure you get yourself one. Great for your normal to dry house shots. This ball allows most rev dominant players to control the lane, especially on drier conditions. With the hybrid coverstock, you get the right amount of skid that you need along with great power and control in the back end.
This ball also fits your newer bowlers that’s looking for the best bang for your buck. At this price point, it’s easily a no brainer. With its shelf appeal, it will for sure attract many bowlers.
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Post by: rotogrip_rick on April 12, 2011, 02:38:49 PM
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Post by: LarryH on June 08, 2011, 12:09:43 PM
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Rising Star Review
Name: Larry Hoffman
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Accomplishment: Rising Star by RG has again proved why RG's low entry balls out shine the competition. The Hybred cover can be surfaced for use on more than just dry & Med. contitions.PBA players have proved this point. As a 70 plus LH Stroker, I layed the Star out with the 3 inch pin 1 inch left of ring finger & CG right & near center of ball. On House shot I can go 14 to 8 with a strong flip to the pocket with great striking power..On a Modified house shot I moved out to 5-8 and went straight up with the same strong finish & carry..Last night of league on this shot gave me 278-756....Larry Hoffman, RG Staff
Post by: RonCase823 on September 06, 2011, 11:18:45 AM
My Axis is 5 5/8 right, ¼ up, my speed is average and I would consider myself with higher revs but more up the back. So not a cranker but not really straight either.
Drilled this one pretty simple. Put the pin 4” from PAP and the CG 5” from PAP.
This ball goes very long then snaps quite hard on the back end. It covers more boards than I originally expected. It works great when the heads are fried. Just be sure it’s the heads that are fried and not the mid-lane or it may hook too soon unless you have lots of speed.
I’ve also scuffed the surface and found it makes a very nice smooth arch which works well on some wet-dry conditions.
This ball will work well for those that need some help getting the ball through the fronts. If it is too skid flippy don’t forget you can scuff the surface and tame it out.
Post by: bucko the bowler on October 23, 2011, 06:14:43 PM
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Post by: titletowncards on March 26, 2012, 06:54:56 PM
The ball is super clean through the heads, more than I expected, and makes a nice but controllable pop on the backend with some great carry. I want to use it to play some straighter line to the pocket without losing pin carry.
To compare to some other bowling balls, it doesn't read the mid-lane as soon as my Hy-Road and is about 3-4 boards weaker overall. Not quite as jumpy off the backend either. It's about as clean on the front end as my Tropical Breeze, but obvioulsy not as strong on the backend or overall.
I've only used it on THS, so not sure how it would handle the sports shots. People with more hand than me have told me it makes a nice benchmark ball as well. It's a nice ball at the pricepoint too.
Post by: Metal_rules on April 12, 2012, 05:57:47 PM
Post by: rotogrip_rick on July 02, 2012, 02:37:23 PM
serial#12RISB7L005
layout: 60x5x70
I drilled to be used on shorter patterns and for house patterns on wood and guardian. I found that this layout and ball selection was great on Boardwalk and Broadway. Was able to play up the gutter and in the dirt and the ball did not hook up earlier like I expected it to. I applied some polish and hit it on the ball spinner and gain a little additional length that I was more comfortable with. If you are looking for that ball that helps you on shorter patterns or on wood lanes, this STAR can be the one for you.