Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Bowling Ball

Really nice ball great ball to have in your bag

One of the strongest asym solids to date, the Hyperdrive wants to read the lane early and provide plenty of continuation. In terms of comparisons, I find the Gem to be smoother and more forward than the Hyperdrive. The Gem is better for closed angles and playing up the lane whereas the Hyperdrive will allow more left to right (for righties) and more continuation through the pins. The Hyperdrive adapts well to surfaces adjustments as well as polish. This ball is designed for fresh and heavier volume conditions. If you're looking for your next big asym solid, the Hyperdrive will be a great option to have in your bag.

The RST Hyper Drive marks my first dive into the RST line. I skipped the first two releases and passed on the third—it just wasn’t my style, aesthetics-wise. But the Hyper Drive’s color scheme, reminiscent of rainbow sherbet, has quietly won me over. With so many modern balls packing a serious punch, I struggle to use them on typical house shots, often drilling them with the pin in my middle finger to tame the reaction. For the RST Hyper Drive, I opted for a 6-inch Pin-to-PAP, and I’m genuinely blown away by how straight I can play with it. It delivers the extra length I need while still packing enough punch when it hits the pocket. If I swing it too wide, it’ll fight its way back—sometimes leaving a 10-pin—but as long as I keep it in front of me, this ball impresses me more with every shot.

The new ball in the Roto Grip HP4 line is the RST Hyperdrive. The design team at SPI took the original core from RST-1 (RST (Roto Star Tour) + A.I. Core and wrapped it with very successful Gem Coverstock(MicroTrax Solid Reactive) I drilled my 4 3/4 x 4 x 4 1/2 pin down. I have been drilling the bigger asymmetrical pin down with my slower ball speed to help get them down the lane easier. I am very impressed with how much continuation that I have with RST. On the standard house shot I was able to open the lane up. The RST handled the puddle with ease and still enough energy to get the ten out. When hitting the dry a little early the RST just went into a roll and didn't over hook down lane. With the great colors and great roll the RST is very easy to spot going down the lane. For a solid cover this RST hooks pretty good off the friction, still considered a slow response ball but still give good forgiveness. Overall its the strongest over all ball in the lineup. But I actually have the Attention star S2 a little earlier and less down lane. The RST is great addition to anyone's arsenal. Brian Watson PAP 4 1/8 up 1 1/8 RPM - 400 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 Brunswick Pro anvilane 43ft House shot 46 Ft sport pattern

RST Hyper Drive - Ball Specs Cover Stock: MicroTrax Solid Reactive Cover Stock Finish: 2000 Grit Core: RST Core & AI Layout: 50 x 5 x 40 RG: 2.52 Differential: 0.055 Intermediate Diff: .017 Review The RST Hyper Drive is the latest addition to Roto Grip’s HP4 line of balls. The RST Hyper Drive has the famed RST Core plus AI technology wrapped in the aggressive Micro Trax solid cover, which gives you the hardest hooking Roto Grip ball since the original GEM. Not only does this ball look great but it definitely throws its weight around. This ball is great for all styles of bowling. The RST is a little cleaner than the GEM but has the same hooking energy on the backend with continuous motion with great pin carry. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

The Roto Grip RST Hyper Drive is a good benchmark for heavy oil patterns! The 4 x 4 x 2 layout seems to be working well for me on heavy oil patterns. It's impressive that the RST Hyper Drive handles the mid-lanes transition effectively while storing power for the back end. Being able to play multiple angles, whether it's a direct line to the pocket or creating shape from right to left, gives you a lot of versatility. The way it throws pins around the pin deck effortlessly must be quite satisfying to watch!

Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Ball Review Layout-VLS 5.25x4x2.75 Surface-2000 Grit RG-2.52 Diff-.055 Intermediate Diff-.017 Asymmetrical Core Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive features the roto star tour weight block with AI technology wrapped with the microtrax solid reactive coverstock.The Hyperdrive uses the same cover as the OG Gem but with the RST core you will see a cleaner motion and more continuation on the backend then the gem had due to the higher RG on the core. The Hyperdrive cover is still very strong and will handle the heaviest oil but will more continuation. In the current RG lineup the Hyperdrive will be the strongest ball on heavy oil then you can go to the X-Cell or S2 followed by the Rockstar. If you had the OG Gem and it was too early for you or didn't create the continuation you desired the Hyperdrive will be a great option. Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive is available now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cover: MicroTrax Solid Reactive Core: RST + A.I. RG: 2.52 RG. Diff.: 0.055 Finish: 2000 Abralon Roto Grip’s new RST Hyperdrive is a Solid Asymmetrical piece that is good for Heavy-Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up above the Middle Finger, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and 1” Left of the Mass Bias. 5x4x3. I threw this piece on a fresh house pattern. Out of Box ball motion started in the mids with a controllable backend reaction through the pins. I compared this to the XCell. XCell was 2-2 left. Started earlier in the mids with a sharper backend motion. This piece fits between the XCell and Rockstar. If you are looking for a heavy oil piece this is the one to get.

I drilled the new RST Hyperdrive 5x4x2 to give me a bit more push through the lane. My initial thought after throwing the first ball was "This thing hooks!". The RST A.I core inside the MicroTrax solid cover gives this ball the early motion, but allows the ball to get a bit further down lane than most balls with the microtrax cover. This ball give me flashbacks to the reality in terms of a big chuggy ball that still hooks down lane. I will definitely be using this as the first ball out of my bag in tournaments. I highly recommend this ball to anyone who is on the speed dominant side, or anyone who needs to fill the big early spot in their bag. 10/10 from me!

The Roto Grip RST Hyper Drive is a powerhouse for bowlers seeking strong mid-lane read with a controlled yet aggressive backend motion. Featuring the RST + A.I. Core and the MicroTrax Solid Coverstock, this ball blends the best of both worlds—strong traction in oil while retaining energy for a dynamic finish. Out of the box at 2000-grit Abralon, it handles medium to heavy oil conditions exceptionally well, providing a smooth yet continuous motion without being overly sharp. Compared to the original RST X-1 and X-2, the Hyper Drive offers a slightly earlier roll with a more predictable backend, making it ideal for players who want consistency without sacrificing hitting power. Whether you're a high-rev player looking for control or a straighter player needing extra motion, the RST Hyper Drive delivers a well-balanced reaction that excels in transition.