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- Coverstock: Ultimate Vision Hybrid Reactive
- 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!
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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!
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LANE CONDITION
Length:41 FT and Storm EBT 2940
Volume:50ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Likes: A nice roll layout
Dislikes: Could be a tad bit stronger- Will drill the next one with a strong hook angle.
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
Roto-Grip Staff Member
Roto-Grip Staff writer
York-Adams USBC board member
PSBA Sergeant at Arms
USBC Bronze Level Coach
York-Adams Bowling Hall of Fame Member
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 42 ft house pattern
Volume: heavy middle tapered to the gutter
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Likes: excellant skid through the fronts with tremendous control in the backend
Excels on medium- light conditions!!!
Dislikes: The ball doesn't like alot of volume of oil
Drilling: I have my Rising Star drilled with a 5.5" pin and the Cg is 4.5" from my PAP no X-hole.
Reaction: I get excellant length with this ball and a very controllable and continuous backend reaction. I compared this ball to the Nomad Dagger with the same drilling. The Dagger is about 4 boards stronger then the Rising Star but has a very similar motion in the backend. This is a great 1-2 punch. For heavy handed players you will love this ball as you can get all over it and still get plenty of length and recovery on the back of the pattern. For those bowlers with slightly less revs you will have to stay to the right but this ball will still have enough on the backend that this ball will be utilized when the pattern breaks down. Excellant job ROTO!!!!
PLEASE CHECK OUT
www.videoballreviews for visuals of Britton and I rolling this excellant piece of Roto Gri Equipment!!
TJ TROUT
PBA EAST REGIONAL MEMBER
Vise Grip Staff "choice of champions"
thomasjtrout@yahoo.com
Keglers Pro Shop - Owner (www.keglersproshop.com)
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2-3
Starting Top Weight: 2.75
Ball Weight: 15.04
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4 7/8
CG to PAP: 4 1/2
X Hole (if there is one):
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 350-375
Ball Speed: 15.5
PAP/Track: 4 7/8 x 11/16
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 1500
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polish
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42'
Volume: medium-heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: Excellent
Back End: Excellent
Overall Hook: Excellent
Midlane Read: Excellent
Breakpoint Shape: Arc
COMMENTS
Likes: Smooth roll and very strong roll through the pins.
Dislikes:
Senor RotoGrip
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 4-4 1/4"
Starting Top Weight: 2 3/4 oz.
Ball Weight: 15 lb 3 oz.
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4 1/8"
CG to PAP: 4"
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 350
Ball Speed: 15-16 mph
PAP/Track: 6 inches
SURFACE PREP
Grit:OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polish
LANE CONDITION
Length: 35'
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Overall Hook: Fantastic
Midlane Read: Great
Breakpoint Shape: Flip
COMMENTS
Likes: Goes through the heads great and conserves energy for the backend. Started Around 15 threw to 10 and moved all the way to 40 threw to 8 and still had enough energy to take out corner pins.
Dislikes: When moving in it wanted to pick up early.
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Bowler specs: low speed (14 mph), avg revs, 45 degrees axis tilt
Ball specs: 16 lbs, 3.3 top weight, surface set to 4000 Abralon with polish.
Lanes: Brunswick synthetic with house oil.
I had bought and used many control balls for playing on medium to medium-light oil, but they always have a tendency to get stuck on carrydown and ring a lot of 10-pins, which is usually what happens when starting out on wet-medium to medium patterns. You were expecting breakdown any minute, but it hasn't quite happened yet. I was looking for a ball that is half-control and half-strong which would allow me to stay on an inside line (3rd or 4th arrow) and the ball would still be able to move back whether it hits the carrydown inside or the drier corner outside.
This ball gave me the answer. I drilled the 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" layout with pin above the ring finger and cg/mb in right of the "strong line" (in the "roll" quadrant). I got a lot of length from the core & polish surface (almost but not nearly as long as my Dark Star) with a awfully good move on the down & in (3rd arrow) shot. I found that I didn't need to worry about carrydown anymore due to the hybrid coverstock. Before carrydown, I just hit the outside corner and it comes right back in such a nice controllable arc/hook. (It does not hook & set.) After carrydown, I simply moved 1 or 2 boards left and stay squared to the pocket area and it'll break to the pocket just after the midlane.
This ball gives me the flexibility I need to deal with various medium oil patterns. I won't use it for heavier oil patterns, because I had already changed the factory OOB surface (2000 Abralon, which is what the 1500 polished is equivalent to) to my preferred surface (4000 Abralon with polish). If you use the factory finish, you'll be playing on the outside on wet-medium or oiler patterns. (Crankers will be more inside on this situation.)
At the same time, this ball is not for light oil either; the hybrid coverstock will go off hard. When that happens, go to your next ball "down". (See my review for the MoRich Perpetual Motion, for example.)
This will be my first ball out of the bag on any place that is not heavy oil.
Likes: Any medium oil pattern, with or without carrydown
Dislikes: dry lanes
"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 !
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LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House
COMMENTS
Likes: Length, price point, hitting power
Dislikes:
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
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The Roto Grip’s Rising Star is hands down one of the best balls they have released. I have had much success with this ball on many different lane conditions. This ball has worked well for me on conditions ranging from house shots to the U.S. Open pattern. The ball is so predictable, never losing momentum going down the lane. It is a great ball for ANY type of bowler and will especially help those bowlers who need equipment that saves energy for the backends to help create maximum carry. Great Job Roto Grip!
Rebekah Diers
2009 Clash of Champions
Amateur Roto Grip Staff
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:Light to Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Likes:Suprising performance for a ball in this line. Currently my benchmark ball. Really strong mid-lane and back end motion. Hits very crisp. I believe this ball absolutely belongs in every good bowlers bag. Can't say enough about this ball.
Dislikes:
As expected really heavy volume of long patterns will slow this ball down but, not for long!
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COMMENTS
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.
John Brodersen
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 43ft, Legends Oil, Brunswick Anvilane Synthetic lanes (installed in 2008)
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
After taking a 12 year layoff from bowling, I decided to get back into the sport this year and 1 of the first 2 balls I bought was a Roto Grip Rising Star. I needed something that would work very well when the lanes start to break down later in the blocks.
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
Dislikes: None so far
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: Med/Light
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Likes: The hitting power, the angular moton, predictability
Dislikes: If you have any hand this ball is not for dry lanes.
Roto-Grip has a solid release with this ball. For me it's not a dry lane ball.
I drilled this ball with the pin in the ring finger and the MB (found using a DeTerminator) on my VAL. This ball revs great and hits like a freight train. On our house shot which I consider a drier shot this ball just cuts thru and checks up too early. On a true Med Volume shot I think this ball would be much better for my game. That's not to say this ball is bad. It hits wonderfully, it reads the lane beautifully, and is above all else predictable. If I throw it 10 times and do everything right the ball will do the same thing 10 times. Another great release from Roto-Grip.
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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
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LANE CONDITION
Length:39' House Shot and Route 66
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):House Shot and Sport Shot
Likes:Clean through the fronts and real strong backend movement.
Dislikes:None
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!!!!
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Hello all and thanks for reading. The video that goes along with this review can be found on youtube following this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p5yisL6F2c&feature=related
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.
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS (wet/dry 7 to 7)
Likes: Gets through heads very clean, nice motion on the back end. Black and gold colors allows bowler to see his/her roll and ball reaction easily. My 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 layout works best on shorter or dryer oil patterns.
Dislikes: On medium to heavy oil patterns has a tendency to squirt past break point and or hit weak. I would recommend placing pin below fingers and closer to axis (4 x 4) for an earlier and more consistant reaction.
KEN TAYLOR SR
AMATEUR STAFF
ATLANTA GA
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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
Storm and Roto Grip Staff
stormbowling.com
rotogrip.com
rotogear.com
kelleysproshop.com
(AJ) Andrew Jensen
Roto Grip Staffer
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):ths
Likes: recovery,length,readability,strength of the spot,carry potential,obvious change to release adj.
Dislikes: that I bought it after several high po duds
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
I boughrt the rising star as a replacement for my freeze. I was looking for a ball for when the lanes break down I could got to and manage the dryness with minimal speed variations. Not what I got. I drilled the ball with a 5 inch by 45 set up pin over bridge to give it more length and have been very pleasantly suprised by the strength and versatility of this ball. This ball with the pin up drill is, in every category,better than my taboo with a 4 inch pin down drill,I had the taboo polished over 1000,1000,2000,redrilled,and it is an overpriced spare ball compared to the rising star. I was using the taboo in league and feathering the ball to get it to the pocket so I think not enough oil,even though its polished I gave it the benefit of the doubt,I picked up the star and shot the front eight of the next game,throwing my regular shot,the star is easily 5 boards stronger and much more angular than the taboo. Every time I have picked up since then it suprises me. This ball is definitely a sleeper and at the price is probably the best ball in my bag right now. I was using it yesterday and an alpha max and there might have been 2 boards seperating the 2. You do the math . 84 dollars versus 159 for taboo or 149 for alpha max. Take my advice before you buy any highpo ball on the market get rising star heck get to and do surface and drill different and you will have the best one two punch you ever imagined,Imho this ball is that good.
my style, the art of bowling without bowling
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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.
Edgar Atienza
Roto Grip Staffer
Manager of Best Bowling Pro Shops - Plaza Lanes, St. Charles, MO
edgar@bestbowlingproshops.com
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3.0
Starting Top Weight:2.75
Ball Weight:15.3lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle=== 60 x 4 1/4 x 25 no xtra hole
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:380
Ball Speed:16.2 to 16.8
PAP/Track:3 5/8 up 1/16
SURFACE PREP
Grit:4000 polished
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):polished
LANE CONDITION
Length:42ft
Volume:50ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Mod House shot
BALL REACTION
Length: longer then expected
Back End: stronger then intended
Overall Hook:strong and a little angular
Midlane Read:great
Breakpoint Shape: strong angular motion
COMMENTS
Likes:Like the stronger angle into the pocket
Dislikes: a tad jumpy on super clean back ends.(which doesnt happen too oftern these days)
I took this layout which was on one of my Dark Stars from last year that I like, but thought it could be used on something like a Dagger or another Blend coverstock. What I found is that I love this look down lane and the angle in which the ball goes into the pocket. I tested on 41ft THS on HPL and a 42ft MHS on SPL and did have to change lines to match what i wanted to do, but in both cases the ball performed better then I expected. Roto Grip once again provided great hitting and carrying power in a mid to lower price ball. The Gold and Black colors look great and like nothing else on the market.... So when you roll it... Bowlers will know you have a Rising Star in your hands...
Rick Mitchell
Roto-Grip Staff Member
Roto-Grip Staff writer
York-Adams USBC board member
USBC Bronze Level Coach
York-Adams Bowling Hall of Fame Member
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length:4-5
Starting Top Weight:2.75
Ball Weight:16
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:5
CG to PAP:3
X Hole (if there is one):
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:400
Ball Speed:18
PAP/Track:4 1/8 over 1 1/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit:polished
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):factory
Volume:med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):sport
Overall Hook:7.5
Midlane Read:strong
Breakpoint Shape:hard arc
COMMENTS
Likes:very easy length with a very strong arc.....balls hits well keeps the pins low. This ball for me will get alot of play when trying to open up the lane when needing to get inside. For the price point i believe this will be one of the best balls on the market.
Dislikes:
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Main Street
Likes: I used the dual angle layout of 45deg x 3-1/2" x 35deg, which place the pin slightly above and right of my ring finger. I place a weight hole in the P2 location and hit the surface with a 4000 pad. This ball is by far the best THS ball on the market for the money and performs as well as some of my higher end stuff. I can play up the boards on fresh and it really shines when I can open up the shot as the lanes break down. Great job Roto Grip on giving bowlers performance without breaking the bank, Bruce
Dislikes: I didn't get two and sooner!!!!
"Train a child up in the way they should go and when they are old they will "Bowl Globally", "Bowl the world over", be "King OF THEM ALL" and not turn from it!
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
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Rising Star Review
Name: Larry Hoffman
Roto Grip Product:
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
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Likes: 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.
Dislikes:
n/a
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LANE CONDITION
Length:mid to long oil patterns
Volume:light to heavy depening on your rev rate
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Likes:can get a reaction on every pattern and all surfaces
Dislikes:na
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BRANDON HARRIS
Amateur Roto Grip Staff
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2.5-3"
Starting Top Weight: 3.52oz.
Ball Weight: 15lbs.
DRILL PATTERN
55x2.75x20 w/ a nice big/deep weighthole
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 325
Ball Speed: 15-15.25
PAP/Track: 5 7/16 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
1500 grit polished (oob)
COMMENTS
I've wanted to get this ball ever since it came out, so I recently got mine drilled up for a place I bowl that has a little more friction up front and my driller gave me a great drill pattern to use for it.
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.
Chris Orgeman
Maude Lebowski: What do you do for recreation?
The Dude: Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Likes:Very predictable - good length and very strong arch type move with continuation. hits the pins very hard. very good pin action. smooth, not jumpy. highly recommend this ball,especially for the price. imo this ball is a MUST have. again imo it is one of the best balls produced by Roto Grip. it works extremely well on the ths. you will not be disappointed.
Dislikes: not for heavy oil, but handles more than you would think.
Edited on 4/15/2012 at 0:07 AM
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Rising Star #5
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.