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Title: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: VideoBallReviews on February 08, 2009, 11:46:48 AM
Hi All,

First of all, thanks to Roger for getting this piece out to me to try out.

The new MARS from Roto-Grip uses a hybrid version of the Sure Grip II cover.  Here are a few pictures:

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/videoballreviews/Mars%20and%20Rogue%20Cell/105_0576.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/videoballreviews/Mars%20and%20Rogue%20Cell/105_0577.jpg

I went with a 4.25 x 3.75 layout (Pin is in my ring finger).  I threw this ball friday night in league, and really liked what i saw out of this ball.  The Mars allowed me to take a nice step right and play real close to the friction, yes there are plenty of balls on the market that will allow me to do this, but this ball really eliminated the over under i normally see when i try and camp out at that part of the lane.  The ball rolled consistently off the dry on misses right and sat real nice on missed shots in.

This ball will fit perfectly between the neptune and pluto and will be a great bang for your buck.  The shield line from roto grip in my opinion is now the most well rounded line up at its price point in the market.  Value, shelf appeal, and consistent performance...what more could you want?

ALSO: I also recieved the new Rogue Cell

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/videoballreviews/Mars%20and%20Rogue%20Cell/105_0578.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff328/videoballreviews/Mars%20and%20Rogue%20Cell/105_0579.jpg

I didn't see near enough volume for this beast so i put it away pretty quickly...once im able to throw it more, ill let you guys know what i think.

SOOO who wants a video?
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Edited on 2/8/2009 8:47 PM
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: VxSaUcYxV on February 08, 2009, 07:51:59 PM
I DO!!!!!
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: themagician on February 08, 2009, 07:52:04 PM
About time we get information lol. Those look good and the Mars sounds like a nice piece for control but weakness, and the Rogue Cell seems like yet another ball I'll never need due to its strength.

And on Edit, VIDEO PLEASE!
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Edited on 2/8/2009 8:52 PM
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: J_Mac on February 08, 2009, 07:52:47 PM
Asking the BR.com community who would like to see a video of two newly released balls is like asking the Pope if he's Catholic...
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: dissectional on February 08, 2009, 07:57:48 PM
thanks for posting these pics, they sure are purdy . ive been waiting/hoping that roto would release a mars ball... (considering i have mars in my name xD). all we need is a video of these beauties..nudge nudge
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: bowler0821 on February 08, 2009, 08:30:16 PM
OF COURSE I WANT VIDEOS cell vs rogue and mars vs neptune lol. I just wanted to know how much stronger is this then the neptune?
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: olie2832 on February 08, 2009, 08:48:50 PM
finally a picture of both and both look great. Cant wait to see both of them in the vid.



Edited on 2/8/2009 9:49 PM
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: charlest on February 08, 2009, 09:16:29 PM
I'd rather see a video of the Mars vs the Venus (and I'm not talking man vs woman either).
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Locke on February 09, 2009, 12:17:56 AM
HAHA, Mars explains why I have red pearl in my Pluto I think... I'm excited for both. Can't wait for some comparison videos with the original Cell and maybe with the Neptune and Pluto for the Mars.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Ric Clint on February 09, 2009, 12:24:02 AM
A perfect way for us to see exactly how the MARS will roll... would be to show the MARS vs the VENUS and NEPTUNE (a comparison of all 3 balls)!


Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: tizzle on February 09, 2009, 01:04:02 AM
Britton... Where you been man? Lets get this video out here!
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: tloy on February 09, 2009, 05:11:25 AM
Quit teasing us and show it man!!!! Thanks
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: TheDude on February 09, 2009, 10:03:51 AM
I've never been a jealous individual, but i am green with envy. That planet will be MINE!!!!
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: A_P_K on February 09, 2009, 04:14:29 PM
I'm a little late here but let me say...

I HATE YOU ha ha j/k

I think I will have to buy one of these myself.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: greenefam on February 09, 2009, 04:24:05 PM
The Rogue Cell looks like an X-Factor Deuce.  I have one sitting in my shop and if I wiped away the logos and printed Rogue Cell on it would be a twin.
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 09, 2009, 04:37:03 PM
that mars looks pretty sweet.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: bowler0821 on February 09, 2009, 05:05:23 PM
Ok we have an idea of a release date for the Rouge but hey Roger how about a date that the Mars will be released and how about some specs on both balls. What do you say it could be your Valentine gift to BR?
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Mike Marchak

Forward Together Forward never forget 2/14/08

http://www.putfile.com/album/183299

In this game i could not of heard it any better then what my coach says. "LESS IS MORE".
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: VideoBallReviews on February 09, 2009, 06:06:33 PM
I think i can help you guys out with the numbers you are looking for...hopefully i retype these correctly so dont hold me to them

Rogue Cell
Factory Finish:4000 Abralon
Track Flare Potential: 7 Plus Inches
Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
Coverstock: Cytoplasmic XL Hybrid Reactive
Weight Block: Nucleus Core in 14-16lb
Modified Nucleus core in 12 and 13lb
Color: Sky Blue/Purple/Royal Pearl

16lb - 2.52 RG - .048 Diff - .017 MB Diff - 5 Second 60* Spin Time
15lb - 2.52 RG - .056 Diff - .018 MB Diff - 6 Second 60* Spin Time
14lb - 2.57 RG - .046 Diff - .015 MB Diff - 7 Second 60* Spin Time
13lb - 2.62 RG - .037 Diff - .011 MB Diff - N/A Second 60* Spin Time
12lb - 2.68 RG - .027 Diff - .007 MB Diff - N/A Second 60* Spin Time


MARS
Factory Finish:1500 Polished
Track Flare Potential: 2 Inches
Lane Condition: Medium Oil
Coverstock: Sure Grip II Hybrid Reactive
Weight Block: Orbiter Core in 14-16lb
Modified Orbiter core in 10-13lb
Color: Black/Orange

16lb - 2.60 RG - .020 Diff
15lb - 2.61 RG - .018 Diff
14lb - 2.63 RG - .017 Diff
13lb - 2.67 RG - .017 Diff
12lb - 2.67 RG - .017 Diff
11lb - 2.73 RG - .012 Diff
10lb - 2.77 RG - .015 Diff
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: VxSaUcYxV on February 09, 2009, 07:41:01 PM
Britton, thanks for all the information on the new balls. Now, lets start seeing those videos. =]
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: bowler0821 on February 09, 2009, 08:05:11 PM
Awesome thanks and thanks for the vidoes to come. Cannot wait.
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Mike Marchak

Forward Together Forward never forget 2/14/08

http://www.putfile.com/album/183299

In this game i could not of heard it any better then what my coach says. "LESS IS MORE".
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 09, 2009, 08:24:03 PM
so does this mean your coming out of retirement britton?
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: VideoBallReviews on February 09, 2009, 08:32:39 PM
quote:
so does this mean your coming out of retirement britton?
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Somewhat...announcement coming soon...i just uploaded a redesigned version of my website, still under construction but its getting there!
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 10, 2009, 07:26:20 AM
quote:


Somewhat...announcement coming soon...i just uploaded a redesigned version of my website, still under construction but its getting there!



 sweet.  now you just need somebody yelling "Yo Adrian"
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: charlest on February 10, 2009, 07:43:41 AM
quote:
quote:
so does this mean your coming out of retirement britton?
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Ive Eaten From The Insane Root That Imprisons Reason


Somewhat...announcement coming soon...i just uploaded a redesigned version of my website, still under construction but its getting there!
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Britton (formerly bar5003)

Owner/Operator of Videoballreviews.com (http://"http://www.videoballreviews.com")

Official Sponsors
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Great news, Britton! Congrats!

(Knew you were a ball junkie just like so many of us. )

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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: olie2832 on February 10, 2009, 03:58:40 PM
hey britton i just wanted to tell you i think that the banger part of the site has a problem.  Just wanted to help out
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Diesel_z06 on February 11, 2009, 06:41:04 PM
whats the release date for this ball? I cant find any info at all.

thanks!
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: six pack on February 11, 2009, 07:18:53 PM
I hate teasers.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Slumpbuster on February 11, 2009, 09:09:06 PM
Sounds like someone has gone to work for Storm/Roto Grip.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: six pack on February 12, 2009, 01:08:22 PM
stooped by to see my bud at his shop today and he had one he's going to drill up for himself.the ball looks fluorescent pink,black and had some purple pearl in it.he also told me it's a pearl particle ball,same cover as the rouge.just passing along what I was told.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 12, 2009, 01:11:50 PM
quote:
stooped by to see my bud at his shop today and he had one he's going to drill up for himself.the ball looks fluorescent pink,black and had some purple pearl in it.he also told me it's a pearl particle ball,same cover as the rouge.just passing along what I was told.
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except is not a particle pearl and not the same cover as the rogue cell.

did you even read the original post?
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: six pack on February 12, 2009, 01:22:55 PM
yeah I read that,just passing along what I was told.I'm not going to defend the statement on here but I don't know why he would tell me that.
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Jay on February 12, 2009, 05:13:59 PM
I noticed Britton said this ball has the Orbiter core, but isn't it actually the second version of it?  This is just what I'm assuming based on the differential as posted by Britton.  The original has .028 and the second has .018(for 15#).
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: VideoBallReviews on February 12, 2009, 07:00:00 PM
quote:
I noticed Britton said this ball has the Orbiter core, but isn't it actually the second version of it?  This is just what I'm assuming based on the differential as posted by Britton.  The original has .028 and the second has .018(for 15#).


Sorry bout that, i forget the II after it...its Orbiter II
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: batbowler on February 12, 2009, 10:24:12 PM
If it rolls anything like my Strike Cell it will be money! I absolutely love the Strike Cell, it rolls strong in the midlane like the Cell, but with more backend. I have the Cell, Cell Pearl, and Strike Cell and they are all amazing and have their place in my bag! It feels a lot like Christmas all over again waiting on my Rogue! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on February 14, 2009, 09:13:43 AM
Thanks for posting those pics and specs!  This Mars looks interesting...
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 14, 2009, 09:26:06 AM
Do you know if it will have a similar price point to that of the neptunes?
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on February 15, 2009, 06:02:01 PM
Thanks for the photos - currently everything in my bag has a hybrid cover stock. I find they smooth out my "somewhat inconsistent" release and make it look like I know what I am doing - LOL

I hope you can make VideoBallReviews.Com work for you - one of my favorite sites.
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 15, 2009, 10:16:23 PM
Awesome, I guess Ill be getting it when it comes out...
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on February 20, 2009, 07:12:15 PM
Another photo here: http://www.bowlingball.com/Bowling-Ball-6993/roto-grip-mars.html
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: neverbackdown_x7x on February 21, 2009, 06:00:52 AM
I may have to get one as well since I don't have any balls below my Power Machine other than my Scout (which I use as my spare ball). Would like to see how this ball is compared to the Venus.
Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: jkiser01 on February 21, 2009, 07:38:15 AM
Both are on order.. Should have them the 1st week of March..

Looking forward to the both..
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Title: Re: Mars...inital impressions
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 27, 2009, 01:09:47 PM
so when are the videos going to be up?
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