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addynyr

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Hustle USA Review
« on: August 15, 2022, 01:50:18 PM »
Layout 4 ½ x 30
Surface – 3000 Grit box

The Hustle USA brings back the popular Hustle Core and the VTC Hybrid coverstock found on the Hyped Hybrid.  The new 3000 grit finishing process allows this Hustle to handle much more oil volume compared to the 1500 polished finish of the Hustle Camo and Hustle Wine when compared side by side.  The Hustle USA gives a lot of power for the purchase price.  This could be a great ball for those who bowl on lower to medium oil volumes, a first reactive ball or those who just like the Hustle line.   I got to test this ball out on both a 45’ Sport Pattern and a Typical House Pattern.

Test pattern: 45’ Sport Pattern
When throwing the Hustle USA on the 45’ Sport Pattern, I was pleasantly surprised with how well the ball read the front and midlane of the pattern.  My breakpoint was most consistent between 12 and 14.  With the amount of oil volume and length, outside of the 12 board did not see much recovery.  Utilizing more surface of 500 or 1000 abralon helped it see the overall pattern more and gave a little more miss room to the outside.  For best results, I would recommend this Hustle for pattern breakdown where control is still necessary or for the fresh on short to medium length patterns. 

House Pattern Test
The out of box factory surface allows the Hustle to read stronger and be smoother than the other current balls in the Hustle Line.  This makes the ball much more useful for the fresh house pattern which is where I found it to be most beneficial for my game.  Those also with lower rev rates or who bowl on medium volumes of oil will also find the same benefit.  Those who bowl on low volumes or have high rev rates will want to likely utilize a polished or higher grit finish to promote more length and backend.  I didn’t have any trouble opening the lanes up with this Hustle even as the lanes broke down.  As I got further left with my feet, however, my carry percentage started to drop.  Balling down to a Hustle Wine or Hyped Pearl would have been more sufficient.

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k1ngsizepapa

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Hustle USA Review by Lonnie Pemberton
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2022, 06:11:50 PM »
Cover: Versatile Traction Control (VTC) Hybrid
Core: Hustle
Ball Finish: 3000
RG: 2.55 (14lb)
Differential: 0.030 (14 lb)

Me:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
Ball Layout: Pin over Bridge 5 1/8 Pin to Pap 2 3/4 Pin Buffer

The Hustle line has been the best performaning line of entry-level balls on the market for years now. Whatever formulation is chosen to wrap the hustle core in, one thing that can always be counted on is a ball that will out-perform it's price point. The new Hustle USA is probably the best example of hook at a great value that has ever been introduced to the market.

The Hustle USA in my opinion has the strongest cover that has been featured in the Hustle line. The Hybrid VTC at it 3000 grit finish creates a much stronger mid-lane motion than you would expect from an HP1 ball. The resulting motion is much rounder than any of the other Hustles. This line has been a staple for me on the drier house conditions I'm used to encountering, but the Hustle USA is in play even on the current high volume 43 ft pattern used in my home center.

I used the USA the second game of league the first week I had it. I figured it would be better when the lanes had opened up but decided to see how it looked in the transition. I immediately regretting not taking it out at the beginning of the night, I spent the first few frames moving left, as I kept expecting to hit the right location with my feet with each small move, but it was a substantial move left before I found the pocket. The USA definitely doesn't miss the breakpoint and I felt like I needed to be pretty steep with my angle through the front AND bring the speed up a bit to get it down-lane.

For Pro Shop operators I would suggest stocking this ball in multiple weights as it is definitely going to be the strongest ball available in it's price point. It's ideal for customers who don't want to spend High Performance money but need the help of a strong covered ball to see motion.

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Hustle USA
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM »
Hands down the best entry level balls in the business are the Roto Grip Hustles and you can add another great piece to that list. The Hustle USA is the latest hybrid to the Hustle line in a perfect Red, White and Blue looking ball. I drilled mine 5 x 5 x 3 and I was super impressed with this ball out of the box. I have had a lot success with the Hustle line with the Hustle PBR being my favorite one of all time and this USA reminds me of the PBR. The shape this ball gives me is super close to the PBR even though it might be a hair cleaner with more pop but compared to the RAP which was the last hybrid Hustle we had, its not even a fair comparison. The RAP was a ball I could use when there was a lot of friction on the lanes but when it saw the oil it defiantly wasn’t the right ball but the USA not only loves the dry, it also loves oil! This is going be a very versatile ball in the Roto Grip line and this will be the first ball out of my bag on league nights !

william.tefft

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Re: Hustle USA Review
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2022, 10:06:49 PM »
Hustle USA
Coverstock: 3000 VTC Hybrid Reactive
Weight block: Hustle (Symmetric)
Review:
Another great addition to the Hustle line. The Hustle USA is a hybrid that fits in between the Wine and the Camo. The Hustle line continues to offer better then great value for the price point. Personally, I loved this ball out of box and used in on our second league that bowls on the burn. The Hustle USA offered great mid lane roll with a nice backend pop. I could also see this as a great ball during those long tournaments where the lanes start to burn up. This ball is going to be great for beginners who want to get the best bang for their buck. If you are a high average bowler who is looking to fill out your bag with a lane that works great when the lanes begin to dry up make sure you pick one up!
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StanleyW

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Re: Hustle USA Review
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2022, 01:33:00 PM »
Hustle USA - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: VTC Hybrid Reactive
Finish: 3000 Grit Abralon
Color: Ultra Red/Snow/Azure (USA)
Core: Hustle Core
Layout: 75 x 4 1/4 x 40
RG: 2.53
Differential: 0.030

Review
The Roto Grip HP1 line has another winner. The Hustle USA features the iconic Hustle Core wrapped in the VTC hybrid reactive cover. I tested this ball on a 44 feet typical house pattern. As a medium to low rev player, I see this ball being great on medium to light oil patterns. I was able to play in the track area and down and in up the five board. This ball stands up in the midlane with a strong finish on the backend. My ball is drilled with the pin stacked over the ring finger. The Hustle USA is a must have for league and tournament bowlers. Now available for preorder at your local pro shop! My ball reviews are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.


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