Author Topic: Cracking for the Odyssey??? (Read 3688 times)

Ric Clint · « **on:** September 13, 2008, 01:59:44 AM »

Has anybody seen any or had any ODYSSEY's to crack?

I know there was an issue with the Mystic's cracking, but I am wondering if there was a problem with any of the ODYSSEY's?

Also, how would a "polished" ODYSSEY compare to a MYSTIC?

Thanks!

mrbowlingnut · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:57:14 AM »

I have one with a crack next too the ring finger insert right now, it will explode by next year.

Storm/rotogrip balls crack left and right I have lost 10 this summer alone, 4 out of warranty and 6 being in warranty.

I have a split in half Shift SLT and Horizon Solid sitting next to my garbage can right now, The SLT is under a year old but the Storm rep does not return my email to him. It is an internet ball so my shop cannot help me, so i guess that I am up sh1t creek.

Mustang Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2008, 11:54:28 PM »

Ric,

Do you have a cracked Odyssey or are you just looking into a ball choice?

We did have some trouble with the Odyssey as well as the Mystic. Both are discontinued and currently out of production.

As for your comparison question the Mystic should be longer and 2-3 boards sharper on the back.

Barry - Lee will take care of your replacement. Not like you don't have enough bowling balls.

You'll get taken care of.

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Ric Clint · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2008, 07:24:22 AM »

quote:
Ric,

Do you have a cracked Odyssey or are you just looking into a ball choice?

We did have some trouble with the Odyssey as well as the Mystic. Both are discontinued and currently out of production.

Thanks,
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Roger Noordhoek
Vice President

Hey Roger,

Yes, I was looking at the ODYSSEY as a ball choice. I've bought over 20 Roto Grip balls in the last couple of years... and prefer the Roto Grip line over ALL the other ball companies! Roto Grip has matched my game better than anything I have ever thrown!

I actually just bought a NIB 15lb Odyssey from a guy on the internet that had some balls on Closeout! It should be here tomorrow on Wednesday!

Maybe this Odyssey came from a good batch! Which brings up this question: was there an issue with ALL the Odyssey's that were produced, or was there just a certain "production run" that had some issues? I just thought that I could look on the box when the ball gets here and see what batch it came from by looking at the date it was made and the serial number?

Thanks!

thirtyclean · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2008, 08:00:17 AM »

Have had the ODYSSEY for a few years with no issues at all. The only Roto ball that cracked on me was an Epic Battle, which was still under warranty, and was replaced. The second one is still good. I have about 10 roto balls now with no issues.
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Mustang Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2008, 09:21:35 AM »

Ric,

It wasn't so much all the balls. We were just using some material that wasn't as strong as what we are using now. So we had some slight breakage issues which was compounded by certain players styles and where they bowled. I'm sure you will be fine and if you ever have any trouble we always back up our products.

Thanks,
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Roger Noordhoek
Vice President
Business Development
Roto Grip, Inc.
888-450-6920
RogerN@rotogrip.com
www.rotogrip.com

For all your Roto Grip Logo Merchandise please visit www.rotogear.com

Ric Clint · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2008, 08:12:51 PM »

Message sent to Roger!

BirwinJR · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2008, 11:03:04 PM »

I've had mine for a long time now and have put 100's of games on it and no problems here.

the shadz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:01:53 PM »

Are there any more Odyssey's out there....anywhere? My first one cracked all the way around, I'd had it for about 10 months, my shops supplier still had some so I was able to get it warrantied. I've had #2 for about 10 months now and it is now in the process of cracking. Strangest thing I've ever seen, it started from the x hole and went toward and on past the pin...

Anyway, If there are any 16 NIB left can someone let me know where? This ball just gives me a look that nothing else ever has...I'd surely like to have one in time for the us open.

BackToBasics · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:16:20 AM »

shadz: I believe World Class Pro Shop in Capital Plaza has a 16lb NIB Odyssey (along with some other older 16lb Roto equipment). PM me and I could work with you to get it to you. I believe the price is $149 but I don't know if the owner would be willing to deal a little.
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tloy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:16:28 AM »

If you order online Bowlingball.com still has them... Great ball. Shot my 2nd 300 with this ball. No cracking issues and mine has been plugged and redrilled..
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Todd Loy
Roto Grip King of Them All!!!!

Krumpy300 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:22:36 AM »

There are a few floating around on EBay.
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J_w73 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:44:44 PM »

I just got one from ebay for $100.. there are a few sellers... and bowlingball.com has them but they are kind of expensive on there.... but yes the ball is awesome works way better for me than the cell did.
hope I don't have a cracking problem.
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APheLion · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2009, 04:59:59 PM »

np with odyssey so far

most angular solid ever
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TheDude · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2009, 12:19:00 AM »

It was very flippy solid, and i know for a fact that RG had some still instock. if your friendly with your ball driller he can order one from them for you.
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