Author Topic: Why do you like Roto? (Read 3716 times)

BackToBasics · « **on:** June 06, 2007, 06:03:08 AM »

Just trying to stir up some life in the Roto forum. Summer time and lack of new releases have caused us to die down a little.

What are the reasons you like Roto? They can be anything you want. Color, price, performance, etc.

Here are mine:

Performance: Great cover/core combos. Balls are very readable and versatile.

Wide Range of covers: Solid resin, solid particle, pearl particle and pearl resin on a variety of cores. Makes it very easy to find a match.

Wide Range of cores: High flaring strong asymmetric to low flaring symmetric. Paired with multiple covers and it's hard not finding a match. Roto also puts strong covers on their symmetric balls too.

Cover Tuning: Can achieve a wide range of looks with cover tweaks. Some covers are too strong such that when you apply surface they hook too early.

Colors: I love the color combos. Mostly darker colors without contrasting labels. Easier to read for me. The Mystic is my favorite color scheme.

Limited Releases: The releases are arsenal specific and it's easier to build and use an arsenal for a long period of time. My Horizon Pearl is over a year old (and still going strong). My Neptune, Mystic and SD have been in my bag since February. I've really only experimented with the Maximus core.

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DP3 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2007, 02:08:14 PM »

I like them because they're always reinventing themselves and coming out with something "new" when they do come out with new stuff. If they are coming out with a new mid-priced ball you know it's going to be something genuinely new and not an 8 year old core wrapped in some leftover reactive coverstock from a discontinued series ball. I guess I'm trying to say they don't keep reinventing the wheel.
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SKC · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2007, 03:41:56 PM »

Exactly what DP3 said..

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directdrill · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2007, 03:57:35 PM »

My first piece from Roto-Grip was the Horizon Solid. Excellent ball at a great price. One of the smoothest balls I've thrown. I recently picked up an Epic Battle on ebay that I am anxious to drill. I want to get the Venus before the fall leagues start. I think the Horizon Solid and Venus would make a great combo for a THS.
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Mustang Guy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2007, 05:27:33 PM »

I love ROTO GRIP because they sign my paychecks!

JK

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cnimsk · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2007, 06:00:59 PM »

I like Roto Grip because:

1. They match my game. I'm bowling better with them.

2. Their high end stuff is great at a reasonable price.

3. Their medium level stuff is great...best value for the money in bowling.

4. No aroma's.

5. They last. They don't die like Ebonite's have a habbit of doing...as long as you take care of them.

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mab · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2007, 06:03:01 PM »

1) longevity,tuneability of the covers
2) they don't just pump out a ball a month, they strengthen the lineup with each and every one
3) constant and never ending improvement
4) they listen to the average joe
5) customer service that exceds expectations

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justdale · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2007, 06:09:22 PM »

The main reason is that they out perform what you might think that they should do, Their mid-price balls out perform alot of others high end stuff. I think the Mystic is their best ball on the market, extremley strong ball for a mid-line ball

Rileybowler · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2007, 06:10:24 PM »

I just switced over to Roto Grip this past league and I am very happy with them they match up to my game and I can get consistent read with them. They have an entry level thats is heads above everyone elses I believe, price is great and yes my average is the highest its ever been since I switched. The company is just great to deal with they care about their customers and they will answer your emails in a timely manner great product great company equals great average
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BirwinJR · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:05:26 PM »

For me its everything dp3 said. I have always had a roto or two in the bag. I am throwing all roto again (thanks tekneek) after a year long stant with Dyno-thane and I really forgot what I was missing, But Mustang Guy thats a pretty good reason.
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rotomike · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2007, 09:14:49 AM »

Product development has a logical progression and intelligent design (I lifted "I D" that from another thread sorry Greg T and righty)

When balls are re-released they are not hiding under another name and promoted as new.

Customer Service is above and beyond any other company. Roger and Hank listen.

The people they put on staff seem to be smart, friendly, and knowledgable.

Best value and performance for the dollar on the market.

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KDawg77 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2007, 09:18:57 AM »

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I like them because they're always reinventing themselves and coming out with something "new" when they do come out with new stuff. If they are coming out with a new mid-priced ball you know it's going to be something genuinely new and not an 8 year old core wrapped in some leftover reactive coverstock from a discontinued series ball. I guess I'm trying to say they don't keep reinventing the wheel.

Oh, you mean like what doomed Columbia? Yes, I'm being serious.
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DP3 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 07, 2007, 09:33:25 AM »

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I like them because they're always reinventing themselves and coming out with something "new" when they do come out with new stuff. If they are coming out with a new mid-priced ball you know it's going to be something genuinely new and not an 8 year old core wrapped in some leftover reactive coverstock from a discontinued series ball. I guess I'm trying to say they don't keep reinventing the wheel.

Oh, you mean like what doomed Columbia? Yes, I'm being serious.
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Yeah, it's almost an industry standard with other value performance lines. Not to say that the balls aren't good because the majority of them are, but it's just nice to see some new R&D on something other than high end. Seems like only Roto is doing it.
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bgh · « **Reply #13 on:** June 07, 2007, 09:52:27 AM »

Roto Grip is an honest company. King of them All.

Roto Grip is a small company that caters to the needs of the Bowler. This allows them to have better contact with their end user - the bowler

Their limited releases usually mean something - giving an excellent selection of various reactions that are usable

When you purchase a Roto Grip ball - you will get more ball than is advertised; they are very conservative in their appraisal of their product (never over hype)

Any issues that might arise with the product are quickly and efficiently handled in a professional manner

IMHO, their products tend to yield more strikes than other products (through my eyes, can't prove this, of course) - they don't know how to make a weak coverstock. The mid performance and entry performance lines are incredible values in the bowling ball industry. (For my game - their high performance line, if one is able to find a condition to use them on - is more ball than can be imagined - Ultra Strong [ref:Asymmetrical Maximus wb]) - good to have that option; if such a condition would magically appear

Roto Grip is an honest company - Ditto

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Jesse James · « **Reply #14 on:** June 07, 2007, 04:44:19 PM »

I agree with all that KeglerX said. It's right on point for me.

1. You flat out get more bang for the buck with RG! Their balls outperform RG's descriptions, and I am never disappointed.

2. You can honestly build a very effective arsenal with Roto balls, which leads to them definitely being a bowler's type of company.

3. Can you say smmmmmooooothness! I don't have any other pieces that give me this kind of smooth and sneaky power, all at the same time!

4. Versatile beyond belief. I have used Roto balls on conditions that I was positively assured they would never work on.......and surprise......they worked anyway!

5. Very predictable and readable. You can't beat this for instilling confidence in a bowler, no matter what the situation and/or condition.

6. And tops on my list........reasonably priced. If I had my way, I'd buy one of every ball they ever made.....(I might also get evicted from my home, by my wife)...but if I could, I would.
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