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Equipment Boards => Roto Grip => Topic started by: LookingForALeftyWall on January 17, 2018, 08:59:03 AM
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After a run of not matching up with mostly Storm offerings, my eye was drifting towards EBI stuff. I got my hands on a Track Kinetic Emerald and Track Tundra and have been really pleased with their performance (especially the Kinetic Emerald - an amazing ball for THS that too many people have slept on - GO GET ONE!). They both fit into my bag perfectly.
But....
After bowling on an inconsistently applied USBC White pattern week after week and not having the right match for it (a strong symmetric solid), the Dare Devil Trick fit the bill perfectly and I shot 300 with it last month. Building off that, I added a Dare Devil Danger to the arsenal - and that too has been money. The Danger is somewhat less than the Kinetic Emerald and a bit more than the Tundra, so it too has fit perfectly. Now, I have added a Hyper Cell Fused which helped me win some Eliminator money and Sweeper money this past week (semi-figjam?). My PSO said it helped him sell 5 of them to people after they watched me use it Friday night (where's my commission?!?!?!?!).
Roto Grip has been making some really good equipment. I'm really stoked on it right now. As Sammy Sosa once said "Keep it continue".
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Roto has has almost always had the better line up than storm, less balls with less gaps in the lineup.
I usually go
HP roto- cells, theories, no rules
UMP storm iq-marvels
MP storm hyroads
LP roto shouts hustles
Looks like u dig roto all the way...I cant get the daredevils to read properly...so I stick to my iqs and hyroads.
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Honestly, they’ve gotten my attention too.
Got my hands on a wreck em, and I wish it had happened a lot sooner.
Got me looking at them pretty hard.
Hustle POW has the same cover as the wreck em, and every Ink I see acts great.
I haven’t liked Rotogrip since I GAVE AWAY the Silver Streak I hated.
Last Rotogrip I had that I liked was the Global Assault. LONG time ago.
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I have a mint Cell Pearl that needs a plug and redrill. Hmm...
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They're certainly putting out some good stuff. My INK is quite a bit more ball than anticipated. If I was trying to buy a new ball right now - I would probably grab up that All Out Show Off. I'm hoping we get something like the Hectic again eventually, I need weak and smooth.
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They're certainly putting out some good stuff. My INK is quite a bit more ball than anticipated. If I was trying to buy a new ball right now - I would probably grab up that All Out Show Off. I'm hoping we get something like the Hectic again eventually, I need weak and smooth.
If you don't need a NIB, I have one for 45 shipped.
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They're certainly putting out some good stuff. My INK is quite a bit more ball than anticipated. If I was trying to buy a new ball right now - I would probably grab up that All Out Show Off. I'm hoping we get something like the Hectic again eventually, I need weak and smooth.
If you don't need a NIB, I have one for 45 shipped.
I'll keep that in mind, thanks!
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Everyone should have a Hectic in the bag. That ball is special. Hopefully that ball is re-released under a different name.
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They're certainly putting out some good stuff. My INK is quite a bit more ball than anticipated. If I was trying to buy a new ball right now - I would probably grab up that All Out Show Off. I'm hoping we get something like the Hectic again eventually, I need weak and smooth.
Agreed ^^ the Ink sometimes make me want to see my IQ, it’s that good, I miss my Rumble, Mars, Devour, and my Outcry. 😞
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They're certainly putting out some good stuff. My INK is quite a bit more ball than anticipated. If I was trying to buy a new ball right now - I would probably grab up that All Out Show Off. I'm hoping we get something like the Hectic again eventually, I need weak and smooth.
The Show Off and All Out Show Off are the best one-two punch in Storm's family line. Incredibly under rated, the best bang for your buck!
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They're certainly putting out some good stuff. My INK is quite a bit more ball than anticipated. If I was trying to buy a new ball right now - I would probably grab up that All Out Show Off. I'm hoping we get something like the Hectic again eventually, I need weak and smooth.
The Show Off and All Out Show Off are the best one-two punch in Storm's family line. Incredibly under rated, the best bang for your buck!
I wish I seen the oil to use a Show Off. Lately the two centers I bowl league in haven't used enough oil for me to throw anything but my INK.
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Punching a Hustle INK tonight.
I have a gap in my arsenal between the DDD and the Track Tundra. Hopefully the INK splits the difference nicely.
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Punching a Hustle INK tonight.
I have a gap in my arsenal between the DDD and the Track Tundra. Hopefully the INK splits the difference nicely.
Have yet to hear anyone regret buying one or saying they don't match up.
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I shot a clean 30 frames tonight but only managed a fairly pedestrian 664 (221-236-207) with the Hustle INK.
The INK was not generating enough entry angle on our house shot. I almost left the 7-9 three times (was lucky the 9 pin fell late twice and the 7 pin fell late once). It also skated a bit when I pulled it into the puddle in the middle.
I feel like this ball will really shine on house shots with squeaky clean back ends and on short sport patterns. Small sample size, but for now, I think the DDD is the better match up on our house shot for me. I travel around a bit so I think this ball will have use for me.
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I shot a clean 30 frames tonight but only managed a fairly pedestrian 664 (221-236-207) with the Hustle INK.
The INK was not generating enough entry angle on our house shot. I almost left the 7-9 three times (was lucky the 9 pin fell late twice and the 7 pin fell late once). It also skated a bit when I pulled it into the puddle in the middle.
I feel like this ball will really shine on house shots with squeaky clean back ends and on short sport patterns. Small sample size, but for now, I think the DDD is the better match up on our house shot for me. I travel around a bit so I think this ball will have use for me.
I agree with your assessment on the Ink.
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I can't use my Ink at all right now. For me the ball rolls out at 45-50 feet. Then again, I think our house shot is 38 feet and light.
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My INK was absolutely awesome out of the box. Out of the box, I was shocked by how well it picked up and carried on shots pulled inside of target into the house shot puddle. It’s lost that ability. I gave it a little surface to help out, but that just smoothed the over under at the expense of carry.
My two leagues are second shift with no re-oil and first shift that carries down. I shot a 300 with the Ink in both leagues within a month of getting the ball. Now, it can’t turn the corner in the second shift league (pretty much HAVE to stand left). It looks good in practice on the fresh shot, but as soon as it carries down the Ink goes from strikes to washouts.
In 4 months I’ve gone from can’t put it down to can’t pick it up. It’s not even in my bag lately.
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My INK was absolutely awesome out of the box. Out of the box, I was shocked by how well it picked up and carried on shots pulled inside of target into the house shot puddle. It’s lost that ability. I gave it a little surface to help out, but that just smoothed the over under at the expense of carry.
My two leagues are second shift with no re-oil and first shift that carries down. I shot a 300 with the Ink in both leagues within a month of getting the ball. Now, it can’t turn the corner in the second shift league (pretty much HAVE to stand left). It looks good in practice on the fresh shot, but as soon as it carries down the Ink goes from strikes to washouts.
In 4 months I’ve gone from can’t put it down to can’t pick it up. It’s not even in my bag lately.
Maroon scotch brite 30 seconds a side, grey scotch brite 15 to 20 seconds a side and Reacta Shine is what I bust out for Storm 1500 polished but is different than factory. Can always take to a pro shop for pretty close to true factory.
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Speaking of reeled in, I'm curious to see the core in the 2 new balls coming out in the HP3 line.
Probably won't be announced until after the sonic and drive get released...
Rotogrio Idol (s) are releasing be on 3.5.18
Crossing my fingers for a nomad core re release...
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Speaking of reeled in, I'm curious to see the core in the 2 new balls coming out in the HP3 line.
Probably won't be announced until after the sonic and drive get released...
Rotogrio Idol (s) are releasing be on 3.5.18
Crossing my fingers for a nomad core re release...
Can they please be a single dark color too with no flashy logo....
Where did you pick up this info? I want to see them.
Edit: I see them both on IBB FB page. Single light colors with flashy logos. They look HP1-esque.
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Speaking of reeled in, I'm curious to see the core in the 2 new balls coming out in the HP3 line.
Probably won't be announced until after the sonic and drive get released...
Rotogrio Idol (s) are releasing be on 3.5.18
Crossing my fingers for a nomad core re release...
Can they please be a single dark color too with no flashy logo....
Where did you pick up this info? I want to see them.
Edit: I see them both on IBB FB page. Single light colors with flashy logos. They look HP1-esque.
They do look hp1 esque, but I have seen them for $129.99 I'll pm you
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Aight, I sent you my source! Haha
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Aight, I sent you my source! Haha
Thanks! Haha
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Aight, I sent you my source! Haha
Thanks! Haha
Cmon share with us all!
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Allright, Billdozer. You have to share now :)
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All it is, I'd the price, wwrd, and that it is hp3. I'll provide the link.
No actual pics of anything
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https://www.aboveallbowling.com/store/p454/rotoidol
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There are 2 Idols listed on bowl.com website. Are those the new balls coming??
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Fused has been so nice OOB, I am going to add a second one with a more aggressive layout and surface. On some of the longer sport shots I see, a pearl with some surface seems like it would be a good addition to the arsenal.