Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Once again we have stepped to the forefront with the introduction of the "all-new" Sure Grip Extremetm reactive coverstock. This highly enhanced solid reactive coverstock gives you superior traction in the most solid of oils along with unparalleled energy at the breakpoint. This translates into big mid-lane motion and powerful backend reaction.
The power cell inside this new Roto Star is the rotary IIItm core found in the already popular RS-1tm. This low RG high differential power plant brings it all the way through the lane on those medium to heavy conditions.
Reach for Star and leave the competition lost in the Dark!
Specifications
Factory Finish 1500- Polished
Radius Of Gyration 16# - 2.48
15# - 2.49
14# - 2.53
12-13# - 2.60
Differential .059
Lane Condition Medium - Heavy Oil
Flare Potential 7+ Inches
Coverstock Sure Grip Extremetm Solid Reactive
Available Weights 12-16 Lbs.
Weight Block Modified Rotary IIItm core
Color Classic Black / Burgundy
D-Scale 75-78
Post by: Charlie on April 28, 2005, 04:46:28 PM
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Chuck Groat
Roto-Grip Staff Member
Post by: ODriscoll on April 28, 2005, 05:46:48 PM
This mid line monster creates a nice footprint on the lane, similar to the Oracle Vision which one could argue as a best ball ever. A little stronger in the mids than the vision with a strong back end. However this ball carry's better than any ball I've seen. I watched Roto Grip Staffer Chuck Groat shoot back to back 800's with his right out of the box. 846, 816. With 2 other staffers also shooting 800 within a day of release. I couldn't wait to throw mine. I didn't quite shoot 8, but I'll take 740 any day.
It will be interesting to see if the readers of BTM catch on next year.
Thanks again Roto Grip
O'Driscoll
Roto Grip Staff
Post by: stormed1 on April 28, 2005, 08:58:48 PM
Post by: John Brodersen on April 28, 2005, 10:12:00 PM
Drilled this little beauty 4.5†X 90 degrees, pin below ring finger and mass bias just right of the thumbhole.
What a great compliment to the pearl RS-1. The RS-X is earlier (solid verses pearl and different coverstock formula), a little stronger and covers more boards than the RS-1. This sphere really slaps the pins around and the carry is about as good as it gets. Even shots that were missed slightly at the bottom of the swing carried much better than expected. The RS-X and RS-1 make a great one, two arsenal combination for medium to medium-heavy patterns.
Another great lineup addition by Roto Grip. Get yours now as this one is going to be a big seller.
John Brodersen
Post by: tloy on April 28, 2005, 11:14:42 PM
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Todd Loy
Post by: joe cerar on May 04, 2005, 01:08:05 AM
Drilled this beauty with the pin under the ring and the cg 1" below the midline @45 degrees to the right. the wt hole is 6" from grip center at 7/8 size and 1.5" deep. I compared this ball to a polished absolute and vertigo with the same layouts.This ball reacted more aggressively than the absolute with a board to two more total hook. The hitting power was very strong. Compared to the vertigo it was more angular and hooked the same amount. All 3 revved very quickly and carried well, but they had some differences. The absolute carried better when pulled slightly into the oil where the vertigo and rs-x went a little too long. when missing right the rs-x and vertigo both responded stronger off the dry boards than did the absolute. This test was on a broken down sport shot playing 7 out to a breakpoint of 2-3 at about 35-40 feet. All in all the rs-x was very angular and hooked and carried similarly to these other balls yet costs considereably less.A very welcome addition the an already strong roto line......futher testing with surface adjustments and its ability to read oil transitions will follow.
joe cerar
Authorized Roto Grip Test Staffer
Post by: vivasrv on May 04, 2005, 06:08:30 PM
Anyone looking for an aggressive reactive will enjoy this ball.
Corey Atkinson
Roto-Grip SW Region PBA Staff
Post by: MapleMoxie on May 10, 2005, 01:52:32 PM
I drilled mine just like my Resurection, pin under the ring finger 4 1/2" by 3 7/8" with the CG under the mid-line, extra hole 6 inches back to 1/4 positive.
On a 39 foot house pattern, wow did this ball open the lane up. I found that the ball was about 4 boards stronger than the Resurreciton, almost all on the backends. The RS-X started it's mid-lane roll about three feet sooner than my RS-1's, but still gave the big kick on the backend and was continuous, no roll-out.
On a Sport condition (43 feet flat), the layout I had was a little too skittish for the condition, but a calmer layout would work well on that pattern.
The RS-X played very well on the ABC Tournament shot in doubles and singles. Of course, the user wasn't smart enough to try the ball until the middle of the second game of doubles. Saved my doubles set after a 150 start and in singles shot 677 with the RS-X and felt it could have been more. The ball read the break point perfectly and almost was hitting too hard(a few 8's and 9's pin didn't help the score). Was in around 45 with the feet and 25 at the arrows and still had plenty of power down the lane.
If your looking for a little more punch than your Resurrection, stop by your local pro shop and tell them to get you an
RS-X NOW!!!
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Miles "The Thumb" Handish
quote:
There are no magic balls, just magic bowlers. Jerry F. 2000
Post by: STEVEN HAUK on May 13, 2005, 08:54:06 AM
This ball goes down 3 to 4 more feet than the black silver streak and comes in much harder and sharper .This ball reads the front and the mid-lane so clean i could not believe it . It reminds of the silver streak line but it more aggressive in which it would help anybody game .This ball flares alot .I drilled mine 4 x 2 drilledand kick out the cg out 1/2 i did not need a wt hole and have to most of the time, so i can control it but on this ball i did not need one for this ball. Since i had this ball in my hand i had 2 honor score in 3 weeks in my 2 leagues that i bowl in 290 AND 300 . I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BALL TO ANYBODY.
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STEVEN HAUK
ROTO GRIP STAFF MEMBER
Post by: Mr Scary on May 13, 2005, 03:24:36 PM
What a great reacting ball. Very smooth through the midlane, and still a strong reaction on the backend. I bowled in a tournament this past weekend, and I had 7 guys ask what ball I was throwing. Such a smooth rolling ball with a great look to it. The carry is incredible. I have only had to shoot at a few 10 pins. This ball kicks out the 10’s differently than any other ball. For the price, you cannot compete with the Roto Grip RSX. The best midpriced ball I have seen in a long time, if not the best midpriced ball ever.
Mr Scary
Chris
Post by: turbogeo on May 17, 2005, 03:40:37 PM
Post by: White_Trash_Ball_Driller on May 19, 2005, 09:38:14 AM
So I finally had time to drill it up last night.
The predrill stats were 15.1 lb 4 oz TW 3" pin.
Layout:
Pin to PAP about 4 7/8" and slightly right and below the ring finger
MB in the 2 (Strong) Position
CG kicked out about 1 1/2"
No balance hole yet.
Check out my profile to get an idea of my style etc.
Ball clears the heads very nice, probably a little too much for a solid ball.
I will probably go back over the ball with 600 and then repolish it to make it a little more predictable or hit it with 1200 and leave it.
Ball motion is very nice. This is exactly what I was looking for in my lineup. Everything else was either a typical brunswick roll or just too weak.
The backend was a little too sharp I left a few 9-pins because the ball was driving flush into the 8-pin.
After adding a piece of tape, I had 10 in a row then a lane breakdown and the streak ended. This ball opens up the lane like I needed.
Here is my current arsenal:
(1*) Medium Load Particle, Pin Axis Layout (Undrilled)
(1) Ultimate Inferno #2 600 Grit Pin below ring finger, ~2 1/2" from PAP
(2) Impulse Zone 800 Grit/Tracked Pin above Bridge, ~5 1/2" form PAP
(3) Ultimate Inferno #1, Tracked, Polished, Label Drill, ~4" from PAP
(4) High Rev, Box Finish, Stacked Leverage, ~3 1/2" from PAP
(5) RSX, Box Finish, CG Leverage, ~4 7/8" from PAP
(6) Uranium #2, 600 Polished, Pin above Ring, ~5" from PAP
(7) Panic, 600 Polished, Label, ~4" from PAP
(8) Ice, 1200 Polished, Pin above bridge, CG in Palm
(9) XCel Pearl, 1500 Polished, Pin above Bridge CG in Palm
(10) Hot Rod Hybrid (UndrilleD)
(11) 3 Piece Ball (Undrilled)
(12) Blue Dot
I am so impressed with this product that I will promote this as my June Ball of the Month special. Alot of bowlers are going to be impressed when they see me score with this beast!
Thanks again Hank and Tyler!
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Eric Topham, M.B.A.
Chemical Engineer by Degree, State Employee by Day, and an M.B.A at night in the Proshop.
Doesn't make any sense does it?
Post by: White_Trash_Ball_Driller on May 23, 2005, 10:44:50 AM
I took this ball to the Sandhills Matchgames in Omaha, NE. The pattern is a flat, gutter to gutter, shot. I almost didn't take this ball because I thought it had too much length. The strength in this ball on this pattern is that I was able to play the track area(farther right) and get an awesome backend reaction. I probably had the best look of my squad, which I led. I haven't been bowling good lately, but I was able to go more direct than everyone else.
I didn't do so hot during the round robin finals and finished 8th. I netted $300 on the weekend after Hotel, Gas, Food, etc.
Thanks again Rotogrip!
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Eric Topham, M.B.A.
Chemical Engineer by Degree, State Employee by Day, and an M.B.A at night in the Proshop.
Doesn't make any sense does it?
Post by: Deadbait on June 07, 2005, 02:58:22 PM
Pin in center of grip, cg 1.5" above outer edge of ring finger. Balance hole on the cg to 3/4 finger. Black Magic polish over the box finish.
Ball revs fast off the hand, holds the revs well and hit seems to be above average. Trajectory is a shallow arc. This drill lets me play most conditions and fits my "straighter is greater" game. For the price probably one of the best out right now.
Release is from around 5PM. Get too far behind this drill and it will thump
Post by: diddy on June 10, 2005, 03:35:28 PM
Great job roto-grip!
Post by: sparebowler138 on June 24, 2005, 07:00:26 PM
Arrow played: 3rd arrow
This ball is great for almost any conditions, its my new benchmark ball and the first ball out of the bag. I can throw it out to the 3rd or 4th arrow if I miss my mark and always have it snap back to the pocket with a crash. This ball just crushed the pocket. It hooks very similar to the Vertigo but a little bit more snappier. I would recomend this ball to just about anyone with a good amount of revs and med-fast ball speed.
This was also my first Rotogrip ball and I will buy more of rotogrips balls and maybe another RSX and drill it with the pin next to the ring finger.
Picture of ball
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTc1NTIzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTc1NTIyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
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I use
Brunswick Nemesis
Brunswick Blazing Inferno
Brunswick Bionic Zone 2
Storm Vertigo
Storm Fear Factor
Rotogrip RSX
Ebonite Maxim
Bowling Journal:http://www.allbowling.com/journal/myleague.php?leagueid=137
Post by: Wobble on July 12, 2005, 11:19:28 PM
only down side.. its UGLY.. but hey... maybe its uglyness helps knock the pins down!
Post by: RonCase823 on July 19, 2005, 07:19:34 PM
Post by: morpheus on July 31, 2005, 02:53:27 PM
Post by: roTO loCO on August 30, 2005, 02:22:58 AM
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Matt Wolhar
Roto Grip advisory staff
Post by: grandparotogrip on September 28, 2005, 12:04:56 AM
Post by: RobboTheLefty on September 29, 2005, 04:34:14 PM
Unfortunately, don't remember the layout, but was fortunate to have Hank B. pick the layout for it at one of the '5 points to better bowling' get-togethers.
I'm a stroker, around 15mph, like to stand around 20 and swing out to around 7.
The ball reads the lane great, very predictable and easy to control, which is great considering the huge backend I get out of it. It goes fairly long, then makes a strong arc while it drives into the pocket.
The league I'm throwing it in lays out three patterns (don't know what they are), and on two of the three I've got about 10 boards of slop with this ball... swing it wide, it crushes its way back to the pocket; swing it inside and it cuts the hook down just right.
The third pattern is a little jumpy on the backend, so I've got a little less slop, but it still hammers the pocket if I keep my accuracy up. Perhaps if I could shave about 3 boards off the hook it would be perfect for that condition too. Even with the jumpyness on the pattern, I've never seen it run out of gas at the backend.
Great job, Roto Guys!
Post by: oracle_vision26 on October 03, 2005, 10:37:36 PM
Post by: tloy on October 07, 2005, 09:32:52 AM
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Todd Loy
Post by: doubleS on October 23, 2005, 12:12:11 AM
Post by: TerryV on November 04, 2005, 02:52:14 PM
Post by: StrikeMonster on December 22, 2005, 01:23:58 AM
This baby revs up real nice in the midlane, holds just a bit then takes a strong arcing turn to the pocket. Carry is real nice. If I get fast with my feet or miss right I'll leave some 10s. But, no ball is gonna change that.
Up until a couple of weeks ago it's the only ball I had thrown in each league, and my still increasing average will keep it the first ball out. I love the power and the predictibility.
Post by: D Pat on February 03, 2006, 10:10:56 PM
Weight: 15 lbs.
Pin Out: 2-3"
Surface: 1000 grit with Clean 'N Sheen Compound
Style: Power Stroker/Cranker
Speed: 17.5-18 MPH (At the pindeck)
PAP: Approximately 4" over and .5" up
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Main Bowling Alley: The New Danville Bowl (Danville, California)
Games on Ball: About 20
Lane Type: Synthetic
Oil Patttern: Medium viscosity 38 ft. Christmas Tree Pattern with OOB outside of 7 board (open play bowled on my lane before me)
How the ball reacted:
I first tried this ball OOB and it was a little too long and not quite strong enough for where I wanted to place it in my arsenal. OOB it would be perfect for medium-medium/heavy oil. I wanted it a TOUCH stronger. So I then tried hitting it with 1000 grit and a nice coat of Clean 'N Sheen (compound finish) and it worked like a charm! The RS-X now rolls about two feet sooner and is a little smoother at the breakpoint. It now works exactly how I want it to, and fills my medium/heavy spot in the bag really well! The RS-X reminds me of what a highly polished UI/Strike Zone might react like.
Reaction Shape: Decent length with a nice arc.
Hook:
The RS-X will hook, but not out of the house. Great for medium/heavy oil!
7.5/10
Control:
This ball is one of the most controllable balls I own. The solid resin coverstock smooths out the wet/dry pretty well. I love how it's not really jumpy off of the dry boards
.8.5/10
Hit:
This ball hits really well! If the heads are gone, watch out for the corner pins due to the natural "rolly" characteristic of the RS-X.
9/10
Versatility:
Very versatile, with a simple coverstock change, you could cover almost everything but the extremes!
9/10
Thanks for taking the time to read my review! Let me know if you have any questions about the ball
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I'm officially a ball junkie
Super Moderator @ www.BowlingKingdom.com
Post by: jaybowls1991 on February 23, 2006, 09:19:55 PM
Post by: mrr300 on March 11, 2006, 07:27:45 PM
Jack Guay
Roto-Grip Amateur Staff
Post by: NickRyan on March 11, 2006, 09:27:21 PM
Post by: RevLefty on March 20, 2006, 02:07:19 PM
Specs: 15lb 3oz top 2-3 pin
Drilling: pin under ring cg kicked and inch left of pin location
Lanes used on: Mixture of wood and synthetic all diffent conditions
Review: I have used this nice piece on a variety of conditions. I mainly use it for med to med heavy more on med heavy side Havent really used much since the purchase of my second epic battle that i polished!! This ball needs head oil to get down the lane and then has a nice strong arc type finish with above average hit and carry keeps pins very low, not quite as low as the mercury but low enough to carry majority of time. The only time I put this ball up is when the heads break down other wise it wants to move early and loses all its energy. But there are other balls for that. OVer all this ball is great piece of equipment at an affordable price. give it a solid 8 of 10. Keep up the great pieces ROTO!!
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Boy do I love bowling, stone 8,stone 9, ringer 7,fly by 10,fast six got to love this game. Short look at what most of my games look like with a few strikes peppered in between. Isn't it wonderful.
Post by: Bowler19 on February 20, 2007, 07:45:03 PM
Revs: 350+
Axis tilt: 20-25 Deg
Axis rotation: Approx. 30 deg
Desription:
Weight (Pre-drill) 15 and change
Top weight (Pre-drill)
Pin to CG distance 3â€
Surface prep 1000 Grit Polished
Drilling
Pin to PAP distance 5†Pin to grip center distance 4†from GC Pin above bridge
Balance hole location, size, and depth. No Balance Hole MB is next to the thumb in the strong position
Condition used was PBA TOC(50Ft) and THS(38Ft)
TOC Lane condition was synthetics(AMF).
The RSX worked really well and gave a nice flip reaction once it reached the dry. It opened up the lane a little giving me some area to play with.
THS is AMF synthetic conditions are med oil for our areas THS
This ball was very strong and was too angular at the break point with this drill on a THS for myself.
Line being played
TOC 25/ 12 @ 50-52ft THS 25/5 @ 42 ft on fresh
Overall Thoughts
This ball is great for use on med to heavy oil pattern with good length as long as the surface is right. The RSX has a god skid/snap ability with a little polish and has good carry if used on the right condition.
Compared to the AMB Centaur Solid with the same drilling This ball is stronger at the break but has a little bit less control. For me it is about 3 boards stronger then the AMB.
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Bowler19
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