Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Bowling Ball

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) The RST Hypedrive is a new AI RST and this time it’s a solid! Featuring the same cover as the Gem, the Hyperdrive is very similar overall, but there are quite a few differences. The Hyperdrive is slightly higher RG, meaning it gets down the lane quite a bit more than the GEM and the diff is higher too, meaning it backends more. Basically Roto Grip made a cleaner snappier version of the GEM, what more could you ask for! There were a lot of times my Gem just bogged down after a game or two, but the Hyperdrive won’t have that same issue. Often on flatter patterns I need a strong solid to control the fronts and midlane but you usually give up backend when you do that. The Hyperdrive gives you the control with the cover, but with the AI high RG/Diff core, you get the backend too! Perfect combination in a solid asym!

Ball Specs: Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Micro Trax Solid Reactive Asymmetric RST / AI Core Finish: 2000 grit Abralon Layout: 4 x 4.5 with 1.5 Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: I have always liked the RST balls by Roto Grip and this new Hyperdrive is a beast. This ball is very strong at box finish. This ball was made for heavy oil. The RST is stronger than my original Gem and while still pretty smooth it seems to save more energy than my Gem and provide better carry. I first used the RST Hyperdrive on an unusually slick house shot and used the Rock Star as a comparison. The RST was much earlier and hooked more boards than the rock star which is a pretty strong ball in itself. This ball will need some oil especially up front to roll at its best. The Hyperdrive is a good looking ball but even looks better with polish. I also feel most bowlers would benefit by polishing this ball unless they bowl on very oily conditions or are very speed dominate. By polishing this ball we see more length and better hit on medium to heavily oiler house shots. This ball will be great at box finish on flatter sport or tournament conditions. Right now I believe this is the strongest dull ball in my bag and covers more boards than my Rock Star. This is a big hooking ball that was needed to replace the original Gem. Summary: I believe this is the most aggressive ball in the SPI family. The Hyperdrive hooks a lot but never seems to roll out. If you are looking for a heavy oil ball this is a great choice. Video Link: Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

Ball Specs: Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Micro Trax Solid Reactive Asymmetric RST / AI Core Finish: 2000 grit Abralon Layout: 4 x 4.5 with 1.5 Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: I have always liked the RST balls by Roto Grip and this new Hyperdrive is a beast. This ball is very strong at box finish. This ball was made for heavy oil. The RST is stronger than my original Gem and while still pretty smooth it seems to save more energy than my Gem and provide better carry. I first used the RST Hyperdrive on an unusually slick house shot and used the Rock Star as a comparison. The RST was much earlier and hooked more boards than the rock star which is a pretty strong ball in itself. This ball will need some oil especially up front to roll at its best. The Hyperdrive is a good looking ball but even looks better with polish. I also feel most bowlers would benefit by polishing this ball unless they bowl on very oily conditions or are very speed dominate. By polishing this ball we see more length and better hit on medium to heavily oiler house shots. This ball will be great at box finish on flatter sport or tournament conditions. Right now I believe this is the strongest dull ball in my bag and covers more boards than my Rock Star. This is a big hooking ball that was needed to replace the original Gem. Summary: I believe this is the most aggressive ball in the SPI family. The Hyperdrive hooks a lot but never seems to roll out. If you are looking for a heavy oil ball this is a great choice. Video Link: Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

The RST-Hyperdrive features the RST weight block wrapped in Micro Trax solid. This produces a whole lot of overall ball motion inside a very bright colored package. The RST for me is a step down from my Ion Max/GEM and will be perfect to go to before my Physix Blackout. Anyone that loved the original RST-X1 but wish is created a little more traction, the Hyperdrive is your ball! #SquadRG #12XTech #TeamRFA Review Video: https://youtu.be/pN0dMPGa9aY?si=U2CHpSoFCt1om8hU

You remember how good the RST X1 and RST X2 were. They were so good I still have them in my arsenal today. In fact, I have two RST X1’s. Now enter Roto Grip’s newest release to combat heavier oil patterns of today. The RST Hyperdrive features the Microtrax solid reactive cover which was on the RST-X1 and Gem, two of Roto Grip’s greatest balls of all time. The mica particles and 2000 grit out of box on the Microtrax cover creates plenty of traction for medium to high volume patterns. A.I. technology has improved the RST (Roto Star Tour) core that was in all previous RSTs. It has the highest RG (2.52) of the current reactives in the SPI brand product line (similar to RST-X1’s 2.53) which ensures it doesn’t get too forward too early. The 0.055 diff gives it plenty of flare potential to have continuous motion downlane. That combination results in a pretty versatile ball at the top end of your arsenal. You can go up the lane as well as open up the front on a variety of patterns before you have to ball down to an Attention Star S2 or X-Cell. For comparison, within the current line, the RST Hyperdrive is similar to the Ion Max, but stores a little more energy and therefore has a little more backend. I drilled mine pin up, 4 ½ from my PAP with PSA 4.

The layout on this ball is 45 x 4 x 30. I have been looking for an asymmetrical solid that allows me to be versatile on all parts of the lane. With the MicroTrax coverstock, it allows me to play in heavier volumes of oil, while the high RG RST (Roto Star Tour) core provides a great amount of energy transfer once it finds fricition. This is a great ball to have on fresh medium to heavier oil patterns. On a house shot, this ball works great for me on those cliffed or wet/dry patterns. I was able to play more on the inside part of the lane, and the RST Hyperdrive helps blend it great! This ball is definitely a step down from the ION Max, which may be a little too strong in the midlane. I approve of this and will take this with me to tournaments and houses with a little more volume of oil. This ball does not disappoint! Devon R. Storm Staff Member

Introducing Roto Grip’s newest addition to the HP4 series, the RST Hyperdrive! The RST is back, only this time, it is featured with AI technology. With the famous MicroTrax Solid Coverstock and the returning RST core, Roto Grip felt the need to create a super aggressive asymmetrical ball to combat those medium/heavy oil conditions. With the higher RG rating, this ball will be more continuous down lane no matter what proper sand grit you’d prepare it to. Ball layout: 45 x 4.5 x 30, same layout in comparison to my Roto Grip X-Cell. I tested my RST Hyperdrive at my home center of Cortlandt Lanes in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Contested on the 43ft THS, the Hyperdrive didn’t disappoint. Out of the box finish at 2000 grit, this ball gave me more length, more control down lane in the oil, creating enough energy and shape through the pins. I found the Hyperdrive to be a little cleaner and longer in comparison to my X-Cell. The X-Cell had more angle and an early read, but with similar results with the motion finish at the end. I would find the Hyperdrive to be more suitable with less friction on the lanes, that way you can play the oil as long as you can until the track area opens up and you can no longer control the pocket. Per example, the straighter I was with my feet and boards, the better results I could get. As I moved right (left handed) with my feet and swinging it into the friction, the less results it produced. Putting some shine on the ball can also be a factor if you are looking for cleaner results. Overall, I was mighty impressed with the ball motion the Hyperdrive can create and can benefit those bowlers contesting those medium/heavy lane conditions. Be sure to stop by your local pro shop and drill up a Hyperdrive today! You won’t be disappointed! Thomas Coco (Storm Staffer)

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:42 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot BALL: Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Coverstock: Micro Trax Solid Core: : Rocker A.I. Core Finish: 2000 Grit RG: 2.54 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.055 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: 0.017 (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 13-14 mph Rev Rate: 210 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 4.5x3x2 This review might just be one of the easiest I've ever written. I have thrown the other RST’s in this line but none have impressed me the way that this one has. Before I go further let me just say that this ball seems to react like an Asym Rockstar so yes these two balls can be a great 1-2 punch on league shots. So as the older and lower rev player my concern was going to be the out of box surface. I can tell you that is not an issue with this ball. Now for lane play I was able to use this ball for a full night and depending on how quick your house shot goes away this ball can be a one game ball as it was for me on my Monday league before they got super cliffed, but on Thursday at a center that has a league pattern that holds up very well this was an all three game ball. Other factors would also be if you change the surface. I decided to keep the 2000 on it and for me it matches up very well. Enjoy the video and do not forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE so you know when I drop videos. The Storm !Q A.I. will be out in about a week so smash that SUBSCRIBE button. This ball has a WWRD3/7//25 Thanks for reading & watching and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off. This ball is available today at Top Notch Pro Shop inside Castle Lanes in Racine, WI or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #TopNotchProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #kenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_jLjvmOMWfQ?si=T4jgLujsiwzv87wU

Layout: 5 x 3 ½ x 2 ½ Surface 4000 abralon Rev rate: 470 Tilt: 13* Rotation: 60* The RST Hyperdrive brings AI technology to the RST core for the first time and is paired with the Microtrax solid coverstock found on the Original Gem. The combination brings a cleaner core with strong midlane strength for heavier oil conditions. If you bowl on aging lane surfaces like I do, you'll certainly appreciate this ball. The RST X1 has been one of my favorite balls on the Roto Grip side and I was really excited for this one. I brought the surface up to 4000 because of how well my Gem did at this surface for my league. For my 44ft typical house shot, the Hyperdrive did not disappoint. The cleaner core and cover surface got the ball easily through the front of the lane and the strong coverstock under the 4000 got the ball to still read the midlane strong and earlier enough to continue well. I was able to use it easily on the fresh seeing strong midlane and ample continuation down lane. The overall strength of the ball still forced me a little further left on the fresh than typical but it had no problem making the right move in the backend. In fact, I never had any fear that the ball would not hook. As the lanes transitioned, I generally have trouble getting the ball to slow down in the 44ft of oil as the lanes tend to get more wet dry. The Hyperdrive hooked enough in the oil where that over under reaction was gone. I did have to move my eyes into the oil some more to stop the ball from over hooking but again had no issue. As the lanes transitioned again, I was able to continue to move left and see strong shape still through the pins. I was able to use the Hyperdrive for all 3 games of league with ease which is a rarity for me. Compared to the X-Cell, I saw an earlier and stronger overall move. I recommend this for anyone who wants a ball for the fresh that wants to see something a little more length before a strong move down lane than traditional asymmetrical solid balls. Lower Rev rates will also enjoy this one due to its coverstock strength. Heavier oil volumes and sport patterns will bode well with this ball as well. Certainly bring the surface up on this ball if the out of box surface is too early rolling.

The Roto Grip Hyperdrive comes with the MicroTrax Solid Reactive, RST + A.I. Core, and 2000-grit surface. This is the 4th ball stateside in the RST line and Roto’s new big asym ball. With the RG being higher on this ball I expected it to get a little more length and more pop down lane even with the big cover and it does just that. I have the Hyperdrive below the ION Max and it is not as early but in the same strength category, just a touch longer with more shape. The Hyperdrive should be more usable on your typical house shot and give you more shape down lane when you need it on the heavier sport patterns. I have the Gem as the strongest, ION Max is next, and then I put the Hyperdrive after the Max strength wise front to back on the lanes. This is going to be a home run from Roto Grip! Ball Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5h4uIOdcAE&t=33s Tobias Myers #RotoGrip #SquadRG