Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Bowling Ball

Roto Grip has FINALLY brought back this core! The Hyperdrive features the same great weight block from the original RST series, now featuring A.I. outer core technology. All of this, combined with the cover from the original Gem and Optimum Idol, creates a strong control asym ball with a little later hook window and a little more punch on the back part of the lane. Compared to similar balls in our current line like the Ion Max or Harsh Reality, The RST stores a little more energy and jerks a little more off of the breakpoint, where the other 2 tend to bleed off more and be more even front-to-back. The RST-Hyperdrive provides a unique take on a ball type that I get a lot of use out of on medium house shots with higher ratios and even on some shorter patterns with decreased axis rotation. If you like your current asym solid but wish it was a little punchier, this is the ball for you! -Chase Valenzuela

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive is a strong asymmetrical solid reactive with high flare potential. I drilled mine 30 x 5 1/4 x 30. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. I love this ball for medium to heavy oil condition. It reads early creating predictable and controllable ball motion when there’s a lot of oil volume. On a typical house shot I don’t get to use this ball due to the lower oil volume. Check out my video at: https://youtu.be/Cc1U99Zhv3Y?si=AjLIjQ2moNXl1-Oh #SquadRG #sm2proshop

Owen Farish (right handed) PAP - 5 5/8 over 1 1/8 up RPM - 475 MPH - 16.5 Brunswick Pro Anvilane 43ft House Shot 46ft Sport The RST Hyperdrive is the newest addition in Roto Grip's HP4 line featuring the Roto Star Tour + A.I. Core wrapped in the MicroTrax Solid reactive coverstock found on the Gem. I could not be more impressed with this piece across both the house shot and the sport shot. On a house shot, I often find these bigger balls tend to either burn up off the friction and deflect through the pins or come off the spot too hard and go through the nose. I had neither of these issues with the Hyperdrive. I have kept a dull 2000 grit finish on my Hyperdrive and it has retained tremendous energy through the pins throughout a night of league. I was even able to continue moving my feet left while still throwing the ball to the friction and it retained continuation off the spot, something I have not seen out of other dull asym solids. This is definitely the strongest ball in my bag at the moment, and I think it would be a great fit for any player of any skill level.

Ball Specs: RST Hyper Drive Cover: MicroTrax Solid Reactive Finish: 2000 Abralon Core: RST AI Core Review: The Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive is engineered for bowlers facing medium to heavy oil conditions, combining an advanced asymmetric RST core with Amplified Inertia technology that delivers a low RG and increased differential for a robust mid-lane reaction and continuous backend motion. Its MicroTrax Solid Reactive coverstock, paired with a 2000 grit Abralon finish, enhances traction and friction management, allowing for a powerful, smooth arc back to the pocket while maintaining consistent carry. This design not only provides a slightly cleaner front-end reaction compared to some of its siblings in the RST series, but it also excels in generating down-lane movement on a variety of lane surfaces, making it a versatile choice for bowlers seeking both precision and a dynamic backend response. Will Tefft Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.rotogrip.com #SquadRG

Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Coverstock: 2000 Grit MicroTrax™ Solid Reactive Weight Block: RST™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Mango/Magenta/Royal Review: The RST line returns! If you were waiting to see if this ball was going to be like one of those bad sequel movies that totally flopped then sorry but you’re wrong and very late to the party. This ball with AI core looks even better than the original. Very smooth, very predictable, and does not need to see dry parts of the lane to hook. Our style: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The RST line has become a staple for Roto Grip and they hit a home run with this release. This ball looks good on fresh house shots but better and more versatile playing multiple lines on longer sport patterns where you have more volume. Some houses with built in friction may not have enough hold on a house shot for this hook monster. If you are looking for that big solid piece, or a replacement for say a Gem or DNA, this is the one. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.RotoGrip.com #SquadRG

The new Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive features the Roto Star Tour core featuring AI technology and wraps it in the highly successful MircoTrax solid coverstock. At 15 pounds this ball has an RG of 2.52, with a differential of .055 and an intermediate differential of .017. The Hyperdrive has a box finish of 2000 grit abralon. I drilled the Hyperdrive at 5 x 5 x 4 which puts the pin above my bridge. This is also the same drilling I put in my X3 and X1. The new Hyperdrive is about 2-3 boards more total hook for me than the X3 and about 4-5 boards more hook than the X1. With its box finish, this ball needs oil to succeed. The Hyperdrive features the same cover stock as the original Gem. The Hyperdrive is a tad cleaner than the Gem and is much more continuous on the backend. The Gem really labored when I opened my angles, but the Hyperdrive is much more versatile when it comes to going left to right. The Hyperdrive is the first ball out of my bag on heavy and longer patterns. Slower ball speeds will need to add some polish to the cover stock in order to be able find more use for this monster. If you are looking for a new asymmetrical for heavy oil, look no further than the new Hyperdrive!

Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Ball Info: RST core with A.I. outer core with MicroTrax solid cover stock – box condition is 2000 grit and is used at that 2000 grit. Layout is 3 x 6 x 2 and used on 39ft and 42ft prior USBC tournament pattern. My updated specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane panels at ABC North Lanes in Harrisburg, PA. The latest asymmetrical release from Roto Grip combines 2 great prior products with a new outer core. The very popular RST core that has been used in domestic and international releases for a few years has been updated with the A.I. outer core technology and pairing it up with the MICROTRAX cover provides a piece into the line up with have been missing since the GEM was discontinued. Since I am pretty set on my league arsenal, I decided to drill this RST Hyperdrive for tournament and sport patterns. I used the layout 3 x 6 x 2, which is like my weak THS layout, but with a little stronger pin. On the 39th foot pattern, where most everyone else go straight up the lane, I am able to go around them and still make good consistent shots to the pocket and able to stay in that area of the lane through most of the night. Where with prior equipment I was using, like the LEVEL, Optimum Idol, Rock Star and Equinox, the LEVEL and Rock Star were too weak to play up the lane and the O.I. and Equinox were too unstable and tended to give me over/under reactions when trying to play tighter lines to the pocket. The RST Hyperdrive is a “no-brainer” for me on sport patterns between 39 to 45ft. When practicing on THS, it was a home-run also when it came to using it after the lanes were beaten up a good bit. Will add this to my THS once my O.I. gets used up. But for now, my league bag will be Rock Star, Attention Star S2. Tournament bags for all patterns are LEVEL, X-Ray, Rock Star #2, RST Hyperdrive, iQ Tour A.I. and Origin. #SquadRG #3GShoes #ViseInserts #Coolwick @ABC North Lanes @ Bowlers’ Supply

Pattern: 42’ Scorpion Layout: 30 x 4 1/2 x 30 Surface: Box (2000 abralon) The new RST-Hyperdrive really proves that the name of the ball is accurate. This ball wants to grab and dig super early without losing all of its energy before getting to the pins. This asymmetrical solid features the RST weight block, an A.I. Outer core, MicroTrax Solid cover and finished with 2000 abralon creating a balance that allows more overall motion down lane where us bowlers need it most. On Scorpion 42’ I was able to play up 8 and the ball had no trouble pushing through the oil into the pocket. I was even able to open up throwing 15-7 and didn’t lose any motion. This piece will fit in well into anyone’s arsenal that is lacking a great Asymmetric solid for both house shot or sport conditions. Trevor Kopas Storm Staff Ambassador Pro Shop Operator #Bigboybowling

The RST HyperDrive from Roto Grip is the newest addition to the HP4 Line and it’s been extremely good so far. I was a huge fan of the RST line in previous years dating back to the RST X1 and RST X2. Those balls rolled extremely good and when we received word that an updated RST was being developed, I was excited to get my hands on one. The HyperDrive features the older RST (Roto Star Tour ) core boosted with A.I. core technology and it’s wrapped with the MicroTrax coverstock. The numbers show an RG of 2.52 and a differential of .055 with a PSA of .017. I’ve drilled two so far and love both. The first one I drilled is mapped out as 4.5 x 4 x 2. This puts the pin near my ring finger and a stacked CG along with the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. Because the RG is higher compared to an Ion Max or Origin, it doesn’t dig super early in the front of the lane but it still provides a nice shape down lane. I’ve been able to keep my angles in front of me as well as shape it some if needed and there’s been plenty of giddy up down lane. The second one I drilled is 5.5 x 5 x 2. This puts the pin above my middle finger and I also shined this one with 4000 and water on the ball spinner. When I need to open my angles but don’t need a super clean / quick ball, this RST HyperDrive is a home run. It’s clean but not too quick and doesn’t miss the mid-lane. The HyperDrive compliments the RockStar, Ion Max, IQ AI, and Origin perfectly! Go drill one!

The Roto Grip Hyperdrive is the newest addition to the HP4 line. The Hyperdrive has the proven RST core in it and using the AI technology wrapped in the micro trax solid cover. This is a great choice when looking for a ball for those higher volume conditions. I used the layout of 55x5x35 which allows this ball to read the midlane and good shape in the backend. This is a great replacement for anyone who liked the Gem. Pick one up at your local Storm vip pro shop.