How Wild Does This Get… First Impressions There’s something interesting here with the Wild Streak. It’s different than anything else in the lineup and offers something a bit unique, even if it appears to overlap with some ball motion. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average … Continue reading Roto Grip Wild Streak Bowling Ball Review →

Do The Hustle… First Impressions You can stay straight and have forgiveness. The Hustle HSB was my favorite, blending the elements of both the other balls. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Roto Grip Hustle HSB (Hybrid) , Au (Gold Pearl), and INK Bowling Ball Review →

The Halo Has The Vision… First Impressions OK, we have a massively strong asym in the Halo Vision. A little stronger off the spot than the original Halo, just as strong if not stronger. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) … Continue reading Roto Grip Halo Vision Bowling Ball Review →

The Idol Goes Pro… First Impressions This is the solid Idol we’ve been waiting for. Cleaner then the original Idol while shaping closer to the Idol Pearl. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test … Continue reading Roto Grip Idol Pro Bowling Ball Review →

The Halo Pearl Is An Angel… First Impressions We were expecting to really like the Halo Pearl and in the end, that’s pretty much what happened. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Roto Grip Halo Pearl Bowling Ball Review →

The Winner Gets Some Teeth… First Impressions Looks just like the OG Winner but just a touch early. Definitely didnt lose backend ball reaction with the solid coverstock. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high … Continue reading Roto Grip Winner Solid Bowling Ball Review →

The Super…er…Idol Pearl First Impressions Pretty piece that rolls as nice as it looks. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 45 Intent: Medium/long roll with … Continue reading Roto Grip Idol Pearl Bowling Ball Review →

Winning… First Impressions Honestly, wasn’t totally sure what to expect initially. After throwing the winner, we were all like, “Wow!” Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 … Continue reading Roto Grip Winner Bowling Ball Review →

Queue the Angelic Music… First Impressions Halo is as expected, a really strong piece, cleaner than you would expect for a really aggressive cover, smooth in the midlane and that asym break towards the pocket. Really the step up to the Idol we “figured” it would be. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: … Continue reading Roto Grip Halo Bowling Ball Review →

Are We Star Struck by the Idol… First Impressions The Roto Grip Idol is strong and predictable. Is this the Haywire replacement? Well yes because the Haywire is no longer around. But I feel like the Idol is its own ball. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average … Continue reading Roto Grip Idol Bowling Ball Review →

The Hyper Cell Returns…Fused First Impressions Looks pretty. Heavy rolling lumbering core that gets easy length but makes a really strong asymmetric move. A lot of bowlers are going to enjoy the Hyper Cell Fused! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused Bowling Ball Review →

This One Goes All Out to Show Off… First Impressions OK, the All-Out Show Off is a hybrid but my first impression is that it rolls more like a pearl. It’s clean, medium strength overall. Seems to make sense in the HP2 line. Doesn’t instantly make the same impression the Show Off left on us … Continue reading Roto Grip All Out Show Off Bowling Ball Review →

Danger Danger, this ball is Amazing… First Impressions If you didn’t catch it from the headline, the Dare Devil Danger is going to be a great ball. Everyone saw a great reaction. From the first ball, I turned around and knew what I had in my hand. I was asked if it’s Nomad Dagger great. … Continue reading Roto Grip Dare Devil Danger Bowling Ball Review →

The Cell Gets Red Hot… First Impressions Did I just get another urethane ball? Not Quite. The Roto Grip Hot Cell is the strongest we’ve tested so far and has some unique characteristics. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low … Continue reading Roto Grip Hot Cell Bowling Ball Review →

The Hustle Ink is Smooth… First Impressions From first ball, I instantly connected with the ball motion. Clean and smooth down lane. I love the solid color. Then I thought, is this fresh pattern right for this ball? More on that later. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up … Continue reading Roto Grip Hustle Ink Bowling Ball Review →

The New Roto Grip Ball Shows Off… First Impressions Sitting on the rack, the Show Off looked like it was going to be strong. It is strong. Really, it’s that cheap?!? Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Roto Grip Show Off Bowling Ball Review →

The No Rules Exist continues the outlaw legacy… First Impressions Man, another huge top end ball from Roto Grip. Some snow tires set early with less backend, this one has backend on top of it’s big teeth up front. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 … Continue reading Roto Grip No Rules Exist Bowling Ball Review →