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Reviews => Roto Grip => Topic started by: BallReviews-scodaddy21 on December 18, 2019, 01:38:16 PM
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The Roto Grip Wild Streak introduces the Mutated Rotary core which has a higher RG symmetrical shape which helps to give more length and down lane shape in the HP3 line for Roto Grip. This ball also introduces the SureTrax-S19 coverstock that provides more traction than eTrax but goes longer than MicroTrax. The Wild Streak performs best on medium to medium heavy oil conditions and offers a different reaction than what we usually see from the Roto Grip HP3 line of bowling balls.
Color: Purple/Grey/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Mutated Rotary (14-16#)
Coverstock: SureTrax-S19 Solid Reactive
Finish: 3000-grit Pad
RG: 2.60 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.048 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Medium/Heavy Oil
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The Roto Grip Wild Streak is the ball in the HP3 line. The Wild Streak uses the new Mutated Rotary Symmetrical Weight block wrapped with the brand new SureTrax-S19 solid coverstock. RG intent was to have High RG symmetrical in their HP3 lineup.
With 2.60 RG is a very High RG ball. I drilled mine 4 x 5 x 1 pin up.
For me with box surface I get the predictable and very controllable motion. But the Wild Streak has a unique ball reaction with the shape downlane. Its kind of a hard acring motion. It's not a ball that you would open up the lane with, a ball that you keep the pocket in front of you. Its stronger overall than say the Idol Pro in overall strength but below the Halo's. In the matchmakers we have ran recently the Wild Streak was big hit with bowlers. They were a little hesitant to throw it but they really liked the motion they saw. A great Addition to the HP3 RG line.
Brian Watson
Storm Pro Shop Staff
PAP 5 up 1 1/8
Tilt - 17
Speed 16
RPM's 400
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BALL / BOWLER SPECS
Layout: 55x4.5x35
Surface: factory polish with a light 2000 pad by hand on top
PAP: 4.25R, 1U
Rev Rate: 500rpm
Speed: 20mph off hand
Conditions: THS, on both wood and synethetic lanes
COMMENTS
One, two, three solids in the HP3 line? What is this madness? Not to worry - the Roto Grip Wild Streak is a massive departure from everything else in the Storm/Roto family and looks to be an amazing tournament ball. It's a new cover (SureTrax-S19 Solid at 3000-grit Abralon) and a fairly familiar core (Mutated Rotary at 2.60 RG and 0.048 diff in 15#, a modified version of the Nomad core). The cover feels a pinch stronger than the Idol Pro's ETrax-S19 cover so it's got plenty of consistency in oil, but that very high RG core and high differential helps this ball provide a buttery-smooth motion downlane. Seriously - this is !Q Tour Solid levels of downlane control and is already a serious contender for my USBC Open Championships bag next summer. It provides an absurd amount of control but somehow still drives through the pins even on longer low-volume patterns where I'd expect it to struggle in that regard. It also responds very well to physical changes with release and hand position, so for the serious tournament bowler on harder patterns this one is going to be an invaluable tool. Rev-dominant bowlers who see too much midlane flip from something like an Idol Pro will love this ball as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Jr-sRfj4M
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This newest ball from Roto Grip comes with a whole new cover and core combination. The mutated Rotary core comes with an RG of 2.60 and a differential of 0.048 with the SureTrax-S19 cover and 3000 grit finish. First impressions of throwing this ball were actually kind of shocking. For having such a high RG, it was a lot earlier than I expected but if came around it I noticed it could open the lane up more and really make it angle. This is a ball that I can do multiple things with my hand and it will respond accordingly. This ball will be a tournament bowlers dream, to keep using longer in blocks.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:41
Volume:Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
Core: Mutated Rotary
Cover: SureTrax-S19
Finish: 3000
RG: 2.60
Differential: 0.048
Me:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up
Ball Layout: Pin In Ring 65 X 4 1/2 X 50
The newest HP3 Roto Release adds a ball that has been missing in this line. A higher RG Lower Diff core that adds some much needed length. The HP3 releases have always outperformed their price-point and the Wild Streak continues that tradition while adding a cleaner option.
I first threw the Wild Streak on a fresh house shot for league. I was amazed at how easily I got the Wild Streak to clear the fronts and how it hit the pins. I was worried about the solid cover but it ended up being a perfect combination. The core let me play closer to the friction and the cover eliminated any over/under on fresh oil.
The Idol line was a power-house but I personally felt a bit limited by the fast revving core. With my lower ball speed it took a-lot of effort to use them when there wasn't a lot of volume. The problem with looking for cleaner balls is they often are squirrely on fresh oil so you have to wait for them to come to you a little. This usually necessitated multiple ball changes over the course of a single league night. The Wild-Streak gives me a perfect option to start strong and not have to completely change the shape I'm scoring with by changing to a weaker ball. I usually have a great look for at least the first two games and then have an easier transition into a weaker ball with a cleaner cover when I need to cover a lot of boards and create more drastic angles to carry.
The Wild-Streak also strikes me as an excellent piece for playing straighter on higher volume sport patterns. It's ability to retain energy helps it pack punch in a small window so I'm excited to try using it as a solid piece I can play straight with and open up friction without doing it only in the front part of the lane.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Roto Grip Wild Streak
Coverstock: SureTrax-S19â„¢ Solid
Weight Block: Mutated Rotaryâ„¢
The newest addition to the HP3 line, the Wild Streak.
I started with mixed feelings about this ball came before I threw it, when I saw the 2.60 RG. I was a bit curious to see what a solid with a high rg like that would roll for me.
After reading in and getting a little more understanding of the weight block, it made more sense (high rg being required for the design).
The Wild Streak starts to move earlier than I expected. Later midlane, strong, and smooth. Everything a tournament ball should be.
This one will be shot-specific for me. Not something I will start with very often.
What I have seen is that it is a great drop down from my Gravity Evolve. I can switch from the Evolve to the Wild Streak, move 1 board right, and I won't miss a beat.
Great fit for me. I can see this being a useful piece for me for a while.
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Roto Grip Wildstreak
Layout: 4 x 4 x2 Storm buffer layout
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 40 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane
The Roto Grip Wildstreak utilizes the Mutated Rotary Core and SureTrax-19 solid coverstock. The first thing I noticed while drilling the Wildstreak was the thick shell. The Wildstreak is designed without a core material allowing for an extra thick cover. I believe this allows the ball to hit harder, which has always been my opinion of thick shelled bowling balls. The Wildstreak was about 3 and 2 deeper than the MVP balls. I didn't see the unpredictability that others have mentioned they see when they miss their target or miss the release. The Wildstreak was forgivable on the house shot and carry was good. I can see it working well in team event at the USBC Open Championships.
This is a great addition to the HP3 line.
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#Stormnation
#SquadRG
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Length:42
Volume: High
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 17 mph
PAP: 5 1/16 x 3/4 up
Introducing the Wild Streak, the newest release in the HP3 line. The Wild Streak uses the new SureTrax-S19 and the new Mutated Rotary core. The layout I used was 5 x 5 x 2 which put the pin right above both fingers. The Wild Streak bridges the gap between the Idol and Idol Pro perfectly! For me the Idol can be a little to early and the Idol Pro can be to clean, well the Wild Streak blends the pattern out really well. I've found that this ball excels really good when the lanes get weird and you need that extra bit of control. This is now a mainstay in my tournament arsenal and I see it staying there for quite awhile.
Earon Vollmar
Roto Grip Amateur Staff
Earon Vollmar
Roto Grip Amateur Staffer
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Round Holes No Grips Proshop – Ball Review
Ball: Rotogrip WildStreak
Layout: 5.75x35
Surface: Box Finish
Lane Condition: THS medium volume
Tester: Andrew
Average: 230
I wasn’t sure what to think of the Wildstreak when it was released. The high RG and high differential core wrapped around a strong coverstock is something new in the lineup. The WildStreak’s reaction shape is so unique that I feel like I can’t live without it now. I would describe the WildStreak reaction as a Phase II with a stronger reaction downlane.
I’ve had some time to put about 40 games on the WildStreak on both sport and league conditions. My first time throwing the ball in league, I shot 300/800. It perfectly blends the over/under I often see on our house shot. Then, I bowled a tournament on a 40ft 4:1 tournament pattern. The Wildstreak shined on this condition as well. It had enough coverstock to handle the volume of oil and enough motion off the back of the pattern to carry consistently for me all day!
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Andrew Groves
Rotogrip Proshop Staff
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At first glance I was extremely excited when I saw the Roto Grip Wild Streak! Digging deeper into the information this ball is special, utilizing an extremely high RG core at 2.60 and a medium differential of .048 the Proven Mutated Rotary core inside of the Sure Trax19 cover stock is going to be an awesome ball. This ball really allows me to open up the lanes when my shiny balls like the HyRoad and MVP are just not ready yet, but, my Phaze 2 or my assyms are still to much. This ball fills a very important hole in my bag I’ve been looking to fill. I feel there are very few balls like this on the market and brings a unique motion that a lot of different styles will find favorable across the industry. I have used mine shined up and at different sanded finishes finding the most success with mine at 4000 polished to help me keep moving left without losing any extra energy. Keep in mind the less effort your ball is using in the front part of the lane the more energy your ball will have entering the pins!
My Layout: 60x4x20
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layout 80x5x30
At first glance I was extremely excited when I saw the wild streak, right away on the shelf this ball screams Fierce!!! Digging deeper into the information this ball is special, utilizing an Extremely high RG core with 2.60 with a medium Differential of .048 the Proven Mutated Rotary core inside of the Sure trax19 cover stock is going to be a head turner. This ball really allows me to open up the lanes when my hyroads and MVPs are just not enough yet but my Phaze2 are to much. This ball fills a very important hole in my bag ive been trying to fill. I feel there are very few balls like this one on the market and brings a unique motion that a lot of different styles will find favorable across the industry. I have used mine shined up and at different sanded finishes finding the most success with mine at 4000 polished to help me keep moving left without losing any extra energy. Keep in minds friends the less effort your ball using in the front part of the lane the more energy your ball will have entering the pins!!!!
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Bowler Bio
Gender: Female
Rev Rate: 315
Ball speed: 16.5 mph
P.A.P: 4-1/2 & 1-1/8
When it comes to the Roto Grip Wild Streak I was not sure if this was a ball that I would fall in love with and add to my league bag. I continued to practice with it and found it really works well for me when I need something slow and controllable. The cover on this ball allows me to get right and play straighter angles allowing me to get a nice slow motion that doesn’t over react. This will be a great ball when you are on flat patterns that play really tough. I compared it to my idol pro and found that the wild streak started about a foot sooner. The wild streak was overall around 3 boards stronger then the idol pro and a lot more controllable.
Take a look for yourself in my video review below!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLENdIdwPGs&t=11s
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Weight: 14 lbs.
Pin Length: 4 â€
Drilling: 55x3-1/4x20
Pattern Length: 40 ft.
Pattern Volume: Medium
Pattern Type: THS and modified THS
Right Handed
The Wild Streak has the symmetrical Sure Trax-S19 cover stock, surrounding the new Mutated Rotary, symmetrical weight block, which is a solid reactive core. The box finish is 3000 grit, but as always, can be polished or sanded to suit a variety of lane conditions. It is an eye catching Purple, Grey, and Black color.
The new Mutated Rotary weight block does not have outer wrap core material, which makes this the thickest coverstock Roto Grip has produced in many, many years.
I have used the Wild Streak on a 40 ft. house pattern, and a modified house pattern in local tournaments.
I tried the Wild Streak, initially at the 3000 grit box finish, and haven’t done any surface changes, as I’ve found this to be my new benchmark ball. Once it picked up some lane shine, it was just enough to tame down the reaction, with no surface changes. I find it to be a good starting ball on both patterns that I’ve used it on. This ball is a bit more aggressive than i expected it to be. I find it to have a similar motion shape to the MVP, with a slightly earlier hook, and a stronger finish down lane. Being a lower rev player with ball speed around 14-14.3 mph, I could migrate in, with the Wild Streak, and still have it knock out the corners.
If you’re looking for a replacement for the Idol, or a new benchmark ball, this is a great ball to have in your arsenal. For the price point, you’re getting a good bang for your buck. It’s a win, win for me!
Carol Teel
Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member
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Ball Specs:
Roto Grip Wild Streak
Coverstock Reactive Solid Sure Trax S-19
Weight Block Mutated Rotaryâ„¢ (Symmetrical Weight Block)
Color Purple / Grey / Black
Finish 3000-grit
Symmetric Core
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5†Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at release 17
Review:
The new Roto Grip Wild Steak has been a nice addition to my line up. It is a great ball to go to when the Original Idol is too much or it is reading the lane pattern too early. The Wild Streak is very medium for me and reminds me of my All Road but with more back end. The Wild Streak rolls heavy through the pins with very strong continuation. The ball out of box is 3000 but to recreate that finish in our shop we use 2000. The Wild Streak polishes nicely and looks great with a shine. Putting polish gives the ball more length and flip but seems to keep it in the medium hook potential range for me but with a different shape. The Wild Streak works well on house shots as well as flatter shots and I am very happy with the versatility of this ball. The Wild Streak does not seem to lane shine quickly which is nice. I just clean it good with Reacta Clean and a towel and I’m good to go. We have drilled plenty of these so far for customers and everyone is very happy with the results.
Summary:
The Wild Streak is a strong medium ball.
The Ball has more back end than I expected.
The Wild streak is a great option when the purple Idol is too strong.
Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Storm Pro Shop Staff
gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com
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The wild streak is a completely unique ball on the market because of its core characteristics. It's 2.60 RG and 0.048 Differential are a one of a kind combination in the market. Not only is this ball very clean for a HP3 ball but it is very predictable. For me, this ball is great on medium oil, shorter oil patterns and lanes where I need control but the lane surface is older or wood. When those conditions are met, it is a very good benchmark ball for me. It is also a nice step down from the original idol when that becomes too early rolling. If you bowl on lanes that typical hook a lot but still need a stronger core, this is a great ball to have!
Adam Chase
Storm Staff
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 40ft
Volume: THS
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
The Roto Grip Wild Streak is something I've never seen before. Weaker core but with a very strong cover. The Wild Streak features a RG of 2.60 with a Diff. 0.48. The Wild Streak is the type of ball with different surface change, changes the whole dynamic of the reaction of the ball. I feel like the Wild Streak can give me 3 different ball reactions. OOB (Out Of Box) finish gives me a really strong mid lane read but gives me a predictable breakpoint reaction. When I polish the ball, it's smooth on smooth. Gets down the lane really smooth and really controllable breakpoint motion to the pocket. When you put little weaker surface on it (used 2000 grit) I get the best of both worlds. The ball is a little bit cleaner through the first 20 feet of the lane then it is out of box finish with a predictable arcing motion. The Wild Streak is between the Idol Series and the MVP in my bag.
Kevin Jones
Ball Speed 15-15.5
Rev Rate 390-400
PAP 4 1/4 RT 1 1/2 up
COMMENTS
Likes: Controllable. Smooth
Dislikes:
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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The Wild Streak is definitely clean through the front part of the lane. I was very surprised with the surface and ability to still get off the corner with a higher RG ball with surface.
Patterns used for review are HP/sport modified.
Pattern A: 42Ft, 28.56 Mls, 5:1 ratio
Pattern B: 39Ft, 28.57 Mls, 2.5:1 ratio
Drilling: 20X4.5X50
PLAY
The WILD STREAK out of box comes ready to rolling. The two patterns played have a little more volume of front and tend to keep quick/early swings limited until the transition/line breakdowns occur.
Pattern A:
The house pattern was definitely something I felt more challenging to play during first testing. The Wild Streak need to get some oil on the surface to slow down. As I began play up the boards the Wild Streak was too strong and to quick in the normal friction areas right on the THS. Changing of hand position and such made for better play but the Wild Streak became much better and rolled much cleaner as I migrated left and jumped in left.
Pattern B:
Sport pattern I used was a modified version of the 2015 Nationals Doubles/singles pattern. Let me tell you. I really liked the Wild Streak on this pattern. I was able to get and almost play a fall back type shot. When I moved right, I could stay more up the back and direct at the 5 board and roll the Wild Streak even to the pocket. I didn’t have to worry about early roll as it stayed clean in the front.
NOTE A: on a THS on SPL this is a ball out of box I would stay left a bit and rev up because of its Rg and ability to be clean through the front.
NOTE B: As for the sport pattern, I found more room to move around with the Wild Streak. I would prefer to make this a tournament ball and keep the surface out of box.
LOW DOWN: The Wild Streak can really be a ball that every style can use and will be able to control. Its going to come down to your style and your preference for where you want it to be. I will be drilling another one for THS but keeping it more 60X5.5X55. Best part about this ball is that you can drill the Pin to PAP stronger because it is so clean.
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Ball Specs:
Roto Grip Wild Streak
3000 SureTraxS19â„¢ Solid Reactive
Weight Block Mutated Rotaryâ„¢ Core (Symmetrical)
Color Purple/Grey/Black
Review:
This ball fits very nicely between the Idol and MVP lines that RG has to offer. If you currently own an idol you will see this being the transition ball for when you need something a little less aggressive down lane. We see the ball reaction comparable to a less aggressive version of the Phaze 2, a very popular ball on the circuit currently. If you are looking for something to fill the gap between your “go to†and your “light oil†then this is definitely the ball. A consistent and confident shape down lane with significant power through the pins.
Kyle & Joel Johnson
Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers
joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
www.RotoGrip.com
#SquadRG
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The Wild Streak is surprisingly clean through the front part of the lane.
WEIGHT BLOCK: Mutated Rotary
WEIGHT: 15lbs
RG: 2.60
DIFF: 0.048
COVER: SureTrax-S19
OUT OF BOX: 3000 Grit
Patterns used for review are HP/sport modified.
Pattern A: 42Ft, 28.56 Mls, 5:1 ratio
Pattern B: 39Ft, 28.57 Mls, 2.5:1 ratio
PLAY
The WILD STREAK out of the box comes ready to roll. The two patterns played have a little more volume up front and tend to keep quick/early swings limited until the transition/line breakdowns occur.
Pattern A:
The house pattern was definitely something I felt more challenging to play. The Wild Streak needs oil on the surface. As I began playing up the typical track area the Wild Streak was clean through the front. In the mid lane the ball begins to pick up its heavy roll characteristics as it heads to the pocket. I will probably put a little compound finish on it.
Pattern B:
The Sport pattern I used was a modified version of the 2015 Nationals Doubles/singles pattern. Let me tell you. I really liked the Wild Streak on this pattern. I could stay more up the back and direct at the 5 board and roll the Wild Streak even to the pocket. I didn’t have to worry about an early roll as it stayed clean in the front.
NOTE A: on a THS on SPL this is a ball out of box I would stay left a bit and rev up because of its Rg and ability to be clean through the front.
NOTE B: As for the sport pattern, I found more room to move around with the Wild Streak. I would prefer to make this a tournament ball and keep the surface out of the box.
LOW DOWN: The Wild Streak can really be a ball that every style can use and will be able to control. It's going to come down to your style and your preference for where you want it to be. Best part about this ball is that you can drill the Pin to PAP stronger because it is so clean. #SquadRG
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Roto-Grip Wild Streak
Cover: SureTrax-S19
Core: Mutated Rotary
Layout: 50 x 5 x 30
I drilled my Wild Streak 50 X 5 X 30. The Wild Streak is in the HP3 line with the Idol balls. Naturally, I will to compare this my similarly drilled magenta Idol. Ball to ball, my opinion is that the Idol will handle more oil. It seems to pick up a bit quicker and is a little sharper at the breakpoint. The Wild Streak is a perfect complement to the Idol though. The higher RG core allows the Wild Streak to have length, but oddly, it isn’t angular even with all that length. It is actually quite unique (a common descriptor of this ball).
I am not sure I have thrown a ball that looks quite like this ball on the lane. If you have liked your Idol balls, give this one a try. It has a different, yet familiar feel on the lane.
https://youtu.be/ymsrygkp0RM
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The Wild Streak is the latest ball in the HP3 line, and a “wild†departure from what we’ve seen for the last several years. The HP3 line has been known for low RG values, and strong, rolly, continuous shapes from balls like the Dare Devil and Idol series. The Wild Streak jumps up into Hyroad-esque numbers with a higher RG and medium to high differential, and creates a completely different shape on the lanes from anything else in the Roto catalog. It gets easy length up front, which you’d expect, but the stronger cover helps prevent it from being too long, while at the same time avoiding a core/cover imbalance. It’s also very responsive to physical changes. The Idol series does what it’s going to do and is very good at hiding physical mistakes, while the Wild Streak gives you full control over the ball reaction.
The better you are, the better the Wild Streak will be. This makes it an excellent ball for tougher conditions because it will allow you to manipulate the reaction and be much more precise than you can be with other balls that have more dominant characteristics.
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The new HP3 release from Roto Grip is the Wild Streak. This ball features the SurTrax-S19 solid cover sanded to 3000 and the Mutated Rotary core. The core numbers are 2.60 RG and .048 Diff (15 lbs). I drilled this ball at 60 X 3.5 X 70 pin under. This drill really smoothed out the reaction down lane. With the higher RG and 3000 cover i wanted something to pick up earlier and the pin under layout does that without loosing the backend motion. I'm able to use the wild streak game one on the outside part of the lane the switch to an idol of ufo and move inside. Over all I think this is ball shows a good motion. Its comparable to the Idol in that its a solid symmetric, but the idol is a little bit stronger down lane. For me this is a good goto league ball, but does work on shorter sport patterns for me. I highly recommend this ball.
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I feel like this ball is going to make a lot of noise and not just because of the name. Roto Grip is introducing the Wild Streak. The Wild Streak is a brand new addition to the HP3 line with an RG of 2.60 and a differential of .048. The Wild Streak is the perfect step down from the Idol and Idol Pro and fits right above the MVP line. What you'll see out of the Wild Streak is the same smooth motion as you see from the Idol series, but not as responsive downlane. For me, I absolutely love the Idol line. I throw the Idol's every chance I get, but sometimes they are just too much and they force me to get into weaker balls too quick. With this Wild Streak, it fits that gab for me and I no longer feel like I'm transitioning into cleaner balls too fast.
This ball also handles surface changes very well. Out of the box, it does out father dull and its perfect for needed a cleaner, smoother option, but if you want to bring the surface up or maybe even put some polish on it, it's a fantastic option to have a solid polished ball. It still has the teeth because of the solid coverstock, but will also be clean and never miss the midlane no matter the surface. You'll see what I mean once you get your hands on one of these!
Nate Garcia
PBA Regional Champion
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Roto Grip Wild Streak Ball Review by PJ Haggerty
If you have seen a few of the PBA shows this season, you’ve see the Roto Grip Wild Streak being thrown, mainly by Jason Belmonte. He recently won the US Open with the Wild Streak and it looked great. The Wild Streak is the newest addition to the HP3 line and is a perfect addition to the line. I’ve noticed a smooth, predictable motion that’s been successful on multiple types of patterns.
I’ve drilled one Wild Streak so far and really like it. I drilled it with the intention of using it on shorter to medium patterns. My layout is mapped out as 4 x 4 with box surface. This layout gives me a very smooth, predictable shape with a slower response time. I think the Wild Streak is a step down from the UFO and Nuclear Cell and a step up from the MVP and Hustle Series.
If you’re looking for a ball to be used on shorter and medium patterns, the Wild Streak is a ball that will keep you in play, provide a slower response time, and be a nice compliment to some other pieces in your bag. Go drill one!
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 43'
Volume: 21mLs
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Ball doesn't Fly off the friction
Dislikes: Only dislike is that I can't really start the night with it.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
What a cool, unique ball! I was a huge fan of the Silver Streak in college and now the second coming is here...and its Legit! The Wild Streak has a classic 2 piece construction of Weight Block and Cover. This ball allows you to stay closer to the friction without any over reaction. This is great with some of todays over/under house shots or extreme break down. I bowl on 80 year old wood and while you can start with the ball on the fresh, it forces me to stay too far right and up against the friction. I personally like to get in and open the lane up. I typically use this ball when they are hooking quite a bit and need something to control the dry down lane. This ball is the boss of that!
My layout is 60x5x35, putting the pin above my ring finger.
Balls in heavy Rotation:
Physix-60x5x35
Nuke Cell-60x5x35
Hyroad Pearl-60x5-1/2x35
Idol Pearl-60x5-1/2x35
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The Wild Streak is a unique piece. The first time I got to throw it, I was pleasantly surprised by the motion it made. It was super easy threw the fronts but it acted like it wanted to rev up a lot quicker. With the RG being 2.60 it explains why it gets through the fronts as easy as it does but the cover wants to dig in a lot faster. If you haven't been paying attention to the PBA this season, you should. This is the motion that a lot of the pros have been looking for. Its a motion that I was missing in my bag. I definitely see myself using this more in the transition or later in a block on a flatter condition. This was shape and motion was long overdue and I couldn't be happier that I finally have it.
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Wild Streak
Posted: March 10, 2020, 6:38 PM
By: MANCSTORM2
Wild Streak is a must have.
This ball keeps getting stronger and stronger the more the word gets out. Probably the most versatile ball on the market. Every bowler should have this one in the bag with tournament season coming up!
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The Wild Streak from Roto-Grip is a beast all of its own, it is a brand-new cover and core combination. The Mutated Rotary core has a RG of 2.60 and a Diff of .048, it is wrapped in the SureTrax-S19 cover stock. The high RG of this ball forces me to use stronger layouts to ensure the ball goes into a roll fast enough for a typical house shot. The layout I chose was 4x4x2.
The Wild Streak allows for me to keep my angles in front of me and like the old saying goes, straighter is greater. Keeping my angles in front of me allow me to play closer to the friction while minimizing my mistakes to the left into the friction to soon. (Left-Handed) The cover stock is still strong enough that if I miss into the oil on a THS it can still make it back into the pocket.
This is another ball that I will utilize on medium/short conditions to keep my angles closed and just consistently get to the pocket. It works great for me on house shots that are high friction when the big Asymmetric bowling balls are just hooking way to much for my comfort zone.
Stephen Foley. Roto-Grip/Storm Pro Shop Staff.
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Layout: 65 x 4 5/8 x 35. The Wild Streak has a unique reaction that is best used on medium-heavy oil conditions. The higher RG core helps it retain energy, though the cover keeps the reaction smooth and rounded. In that way, it is clean through the fronts, but has a ton of mid-lane traction. It is a great step down from the UFO, but is easily more ball than an Idol Pro. The Wild Streak did not quit when I wanted to move left, as long as there was still a decent bit of head oil left. - Mike LeViner.
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Layout: 65 x 4.75 x 35 My standard pin above the fingers drilling
17 mph ball speed
450 rev rate
42' house shot with high volume
40' modified house shot on 31 year old lanes with High friction and medium volume
The Wild Streak is a Must-Have for the serious tournament bowler. This ball will do whatever you make it do. I have never thrown a ball that is so receptive to even the slightest changes in hand positions. If you want to go up the back of the ball and keep your angles closed, it will let you. If you need to open up the lanes a little more, get the ball to turn the corner and kick the corners out, the ball will let you. Because of its unique higher RG core, Medium-High differential and Medium-strong coverstock, there isn't anything like it. The coverstock is between regular reactive and Nano-based material, so it isn't early or skid-flippy. Its right in-between. Plus it has a very thick coverstock which adds to the hitting power and pin carry. Go ahead and drill it with a strong layout because you can fine tune it with surface changes. On wide open house shots you can use any ball. But, when the lanes are brutal, tricky, tracked up or just weird, this ball will save you. It will cover most of the medium challenge or sport shots with ease. #Stormnation #SquadRG
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Roto Grip Wild Streak
50 x 5 x 25
This ball is incredibly unique. I am a speed dominant player with a lot of axis rotation and tilt. Higher RG balls typically don’t match up the best to my game. This ball was a total surprise to me. This ball is a 100% necessity in all tournament players bags. Quite often I experience high friction lane surfaces where the “bigger†balls burn up too easily even on fresh. This ball mimics the bigger ball because of its strong cover and really blends out the wet/dry laterally and front the back. It is a lot of bang for your buck, you will be surprised how much overall motion this ball produces. So far, I have had success with this ball on medium and shorter length patterns and have gotten use out of it on a big variety of surfaces and conditions. This is a ball I will use on fresh quite heavy and medium volume patterns on older surfaces, short patterns, and wet dry lane conditions. Speed dominant players should like this one! Rev dominant I would consider bringing the surface of the ball up and/or drilling this ball pin down!
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It’s a Keeper!!
I have to admit that I wasn’t too crazy about this ball when I first got it. However, I stuck with it and the more I’ve thrown it the more I like it. I didn’t adjust the surface any but I think for me at least it is a ball that needs to get some oil into the cover for it to be great.
For me the Wild Streak is most comparable to the Idol. For me the Wild Streak has a bit more down lane motion when the Idol starts to loose energy or I have to play bigger angles.
The Wild Streak has definitely become a staple in my tournament bag.
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Roto Grip Wild Streak
Layout: 55 x 4 1/2 x 40
Ball specs: 3000 grit - SureTrax-S19 solid / Mulated Rotary Core
Using on SPL with a more blended pattern, this ball was a HUGE strike machine. Was able to play around the other 3 lefties, by moving to 35 and looking at 10-12 in the breakpoint area. Ball was medium in length strength but still very good going through the pins. Similar results were found on the older HPL with less blended pattern, with using the same starting point, but changing the breakpoint area to be around boards 5-7 and moved my eyes further down lane so that the ball roll even later. Will be my solid benchmark ball for a long time I feel.
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LANE CONDITION: Wood
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
This ball is Tournament ready straight out of the box! I love the down lane motion which goes a little longer for me due to the coverstock which is amazing! I can play this ball on any line! I have thrown it straight up 10 or moved hard left and went over 20 and it seems to find the pocket 9 out of 10 times even with only 6-7 out of 10 being a good throw from me! I think its time for everyone to get Wild and add this to your arsenal ASAP!
Likes: very versatile
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Wild Streak
Solid Sure Trax S19 Cover with the Mutated Rotary Core. The Wild Streak has one of the most versatile cover stocks that I have bowled with. It can easily be adjusted for multiple oil patterns. I find that the Wild Streak is a little straighter than the Original Idol and a little stronger in the back part of the lane. The Wild Streak is a ball that every tournament bowler should have in their arsenal. In my opinion it was one of the bowling balls that flew under the radar.
Bowler Info: PAP 4 9/16 x 1 3/16 up; Ball Speed 18mph; Rev Rate 620 RPM
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Keith DeMaine
Storm Amateur Staff
Connecticut State & County HOF
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com
Wild Streak Ball Review by Keith DeMaine
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