First Impressions
The Roto Grip Attention Star S2 is very recognizable to the OG. Basically feels like the same shape but with surface, which is a good thing.

Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)
Style: Tweener
RPM: 330 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: 50 x 5 x 45

Bryan Hoffman (Righty)
Style: Stroker
RPM: 280 rpm
PAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 up
Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)
Axis tilt: high
Axis rotation: medium
Test Equipment: 14 Pounds
Layout: 50 x 5 x 45

Tyler Church (Righty)
Style: Power Player
RPM: 425 rpm
PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up
Average Speed: 19 mph (at release)
Axis tilt: med
Axis rotation: medium
Test Equipment: 14 Pounds
Layout: 50 x 5 x 45

“Keep in mind that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core creates the dynamic shape of the reaction. Your driller will alter the shape to suit your game.”

Pattern
THS: 42ft, 23ml
Sport: TBD

Specs
The Roto Grip Attention Star S2 uses the Momentous AV + AI asymmetric core inside the eTrax Plus Hybrid Reactive coverstock.

15 pound = RG of 2.48 diff of .049, mb of .017
14 pound = RG of 2.53, diff of .046, mb of .014
Coverstock finish: 2000 grit LSS

Tweener’s Take
This take is pretty simple really. Roto Grip was really smart with this formula. They were able to take the now popular Momentous core from the OG Attention Star and find a coverstock composition and finish that will match the overall shape but more overall traction. What that means is this S2 or Sequence 2 ball essentially moves to Strong Defined from Mid Defined. It’s not going to be the strongest ball in your bag like say a Gem but that also will make it a bit more versatile covering Medium/Medium Heavy conditions when you need some traction and mid lane control. Now unfortunately, this week’s house shot experiment is actually medium-light so we found it too strong for this condition. Nevertheless, we were able to easily see and feel the motion of the S2. The ball creates a reliable motion that doesn’t give up backend motion in exchange for traction which happens sometimes. Instead, it keeps that same booming rounded to angular move downlane while starting up sooner. That means that if you want the same shape you had from the Attention Star but on higher volume, you can either get some surface on it or pick up the S2. The ball occasionally hit flat here as we can’t show it off well on this lower volume pattern.

Power Player’s Persective
Tyler’s take is not different than mine on paper. Obviously he is deeper, going 4th arrow to about 7. As usual you still have to avoid any further out beyond 7 as the ball dies. We don’t have much hold on this pattern the way it’s currently designed and that doesn’t matter which ball to be honest. But you can easily see the same strong downlane motion as he had with the Attention Star but with a bit more visual definition due to the traction the surface adds.

Stroker’s Stance
For Bryan he had a decent look with the S2 but again, this is too much ball for this pattern for him as well. Despite that, he made it work to help show off what the ball can do. It had good traction and good punch through the pins for Bryan. He could move in to the 4rd arrow but you see some loss of energy as the ball bleeds too much with the amount of friction on lanes and the surface.

Bottom Line
For fans of the OG Attention Star, the S2 is a really nice option for a 1-2 compliment. It’s not the strongest ball to fit in the Strong Defined category in the bag but it’s a nice middle of that slot ball which will likely make it a bit more versatile. A lot of bowlers will like this motion.

Thanks for watching.