Post by: RSalas on March 03, 2012, 03:12:55 PM
I drilled a Shooting Star a couple of weeks ago, and I've been very pleased with its combination of power and control, and its ability to handle both outside and inside lines. It's become the first ball out of the bag for me, and sometimes the only ball out of the bag.
So where's the love?
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Post by: raiderh20boy on March 03, 2012, 05:23:22 PM
Welcome to Roto Grip. King of Them All!!!!!!!!!!
Use "IT" and BOWL UP A STORM!!
Edited by raiderh20boy on 3/3/2012 at 5:23 PM
Post by: tommyboy74 on March 03, 2012, 05:38:37 PM
My Arsenal (as of February 2012)
Heavy Oil: Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Track 919C: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Heavy Oil: Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Track 919C: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Medium-Light Oil: Track 505T: 4000 AB
Post by: bowl400 on March 04, 2012, 09:53:57 AM
Ray throwing Roto??? Welcome!!! Good having someone of your quality trying out a few of the offerings.
Welcome!!! Good having someone of your quality trying out a few of the offerings.
Tag Team Coaching success story Edited by bowl400 on 3/4/2012 at 8:55 AM
Post by: bowl400 on March 04, 2012, 10:06:27 AM
Back to the original point of this post. With all the attention on the Defiant and Theory lines, balls in the other Roto groups often get overlooked. I know I throw the Rising and Dark Stars a lot. I am wondering however, based on some of the opinions on the shot in Baton Rouge, if the Shooting Star might not be a good option. Smooth rolling symmetric cores seem to be the ticket. Something to ponder before the trip.
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Post by: JustRico on March 04, 2012, 10:23:47 AM
Shooting Star is the MOST underrated ball on the market
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Post by: on March 04, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
Here in Utah we sell tons of Storm and Roto. For some reason it seems to have been overlooked a bit with the volume of balls being released, and the attention the high end stuff receives. Those that throw it seem to love it.
I can honestly say that much of the mid-priced stuff out there is very, very good. For the majority of bowlers, and the conditions we routinely see, you cannot go wrong with the Shooting Star, Rising Star, etc. (My Massive Damage is an everyday work horse.)
Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Allstar Lanes
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Post by: lhooker on March 04, 2012, 11:03:15 AM
Post by: Oldschool on March 08, 2012, 06:59:30 PM
Shooting Star is a great ball...............purchased one recently and drilled it up with a Rico layout. Threw this ball on a double shift burn the day after and could not believe the reaction I got from this ball. I decided to give it a try and plan to take it with me to Baton Rouge. (Considering what I am hearing regarding the shot this year even this ball and layout is probably more than whats needed.) For me, the ball, core and surface work well together. Adding the layout and I got a phenomenal look.Working from the left side of the lane throwing anywhere from 17 left to 25 I was pleasantly surprised with the continuous roll and hold. And no carry issues. We have some practice sessions coming up along with a USBC shot tourney and I plan to give it a shot. Then save the ball.
P.S. The first time I saw the ball rolled was in CDB's hands winning the WBT Finals. She had a great look.
Post by: northface28 on March 08, 2012, 07:08:45 PM
”Who do you think you are? I am!!!!!” -Pete Weber
Post by: tommyboy74 on March 08, 2012, 09:49:14 PM
I never thought I would ever see Ray throwing Roto Grip. Welcome to the Kingdom! Now we just have to convince him to get his hands on a Defiant also.
My Arsenal (as of February 2012)
Heavy Oil: Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Track 919C: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Heavy Oil: Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Track 919C: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Medium-Light Oil: Track 505T: 4000 AB
Post by: JustRico on March 08, 2012, 09:55:48 PM
Ray is no longer with Brunswick ,as are a few of the older guard from the area.....
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Post by: RSalas on March 08, 2012, 11:18:18 PM
Heh, funny you should mention the Defiant...JustRico's been working on me to get one. 
Gotta admit it's looked good out here at JANBA. Saw Leanna Harada go back 10 for 280 one game with it, and the guy with the All-Events lead has been throwing one. So we'll see.
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Post by: northface28 on March 08, 2012, 11:51:29 PM
”Who do you think you are? I am!!!!!” -Pete Weber
Post by: TamerBowling on March 20, 2012, 12:18:31 AM
Shooting Star is a very good ball. Like someone said, mid or low priced balls don't get a lot of attention, but most of them are the bread and butter "money balls" on house shots.
In fact, in our tests, the Shooting Star was even better on a tough, long sport pattern.
We reviewed the ball with video ball reaction on THS and Kegel Autobahn.
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Edited by TamerBowling on 3/20/2012 at 10:03 PM
Post by: LuckyLefty on March 20, 2012, 08:21:52 AM
Over the past month traveling in Florida I see a ton of love for the Critical Theory most often by older (50s) slow strokers tearing it up like they never have before.
The smoothness hit and carry has surprised me! The ball actually moves alot like a Hybrid to my eyes.
Regards,
Luckylefty
It takes Courage to have Faith, and Faith to have Courage.
James M. McCurley, New Orleans, Louisiana
Post by: RSalas on March 20, 2012, 10:09:02 AM
Just saw this, sorry for the late reply. My Roto sample set is rather small at this point, but I will say that the Shooting Star has given me a more consistent midlane read than either of the Karmas or the Massive Damage did for me, and is better through the pins. Also, I've been able to find a carry angle with the Shooting Star when transition has forced me deeper on the lane, while similar Brunswicks have been hit or miss in that regard.
Still looking real hard at the Defiant. 
Will post if and when I pull the trigger.
Will post if and when I pull the trigger. #TweetYourScores
Post by: JustRico on March 21, 2012, 01:13:03 AM
The trigger may be pulled sooner than later
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Post by: Mr_Smooth on March 21, 2012, 12:20:28 PM
Shooting Star is good ball!! So is the Rising Star! Rising Star a hybrid reactive brorther to the Shooting Star and it may be my favorite RG ball of all time!!!!!!
Mr_Smooth
"I can now make the 10 pin, I have an In-Viz-A-Ball Spare ball"
Edited by Mr_Smooth on 3/21/2012 at 10:21 AM
Post by: bautch24 on March 21, 2012, 01:00:34 PM
Post by: NY Mike on March 21, 2012, 01:15:53 PM
Yes, but per Roto Grip website this is an International release which they compare to the Shooting Star. When I seen you post I was hoping for more. Great color combo, reminds me of my old Solid Horizon.