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Brand: Roto Grip

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The intent of the new Rising Star was to create a ball that works well on medium-light oil patterns for bowlers with different skill levels and styles. With the benchmark-type symmetrical core shape, the original Dark Star was the cornerstone of the Shield line in 2010, and the new Rising Star will fit the same parameters and perform even better. The Rising Star was designed to increase total hook as compared with the Dark Star, the Ultimate Vision hybrid coverstock is a must for this new release. It creates a smooth glide through the heads with ample bite on the dry boards without being over-sensitive. And with a 1500-grit polished finish, the new Rising Star is sure to raise the bar. A journey to the center of the ball will reveal the new Neutron core as the power source. The Neutron core's medium RG-medium differential shape is based on the concept started with the original Photon core utilized in the Dark Star. But you'll find an even lower RG and higher differential in the heavier weights. So look for more motion out of the Rising Star with all the benefits of a hybrid coverstock. As you rise to the top with this new Roto Grip release, you'll quickly see why it earned the name Rising Star!

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(8), Comfortable grip(7)

Best Uses:

Local bowling alley(8)

Describe Yourself:

League bowler(7)

Was this a gift?:

No(9)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Roto Grip "Strikes" Again

By Scott

from Columbia,MD on 2/12/2012

Pros:

Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

I have a low 150 average and in 12 league games with the Rising Star have had 4 200+ games.Really smooth down lane and breaks perfectly.Crushes the pocket when it hits.Great ball by Roto Grip!

Great Ball!!!!!

By Hobbles

from Indianapolis Indiana on 11/12/2011

Pros:

Very consistant

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Medium oil

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

i carry a 200+ average in just about any house i bowl in. I bought this ball for conditions needing me to throw " Down and in " and it does just that. However, I was delightfully surprised to find that when the lanes begin to dry up, I can simply move left with this ball as needed and it still has the same smooth roll and wonderful drive to the pocket. I have to say that overall i was very impressed with this ball for the money. It just doesn't get any better then this.

...Great benchmark ball

By Rick the stroker

from Unite Arab Emirates on 8/25/2011

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

I use as my benchmark ball...its definitely good for all condition and I am have not gotten most of the ball can do...i have added about 30 pins on my averages.

Service & Delivery comments:

the service was excellent and so with the packaging.

Great Ball

By Mike from Pennsylvania on 8/14/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley

Describe Yourself:

Casual Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

Rising star works great on medium oil conditions. Has a great hook. works well for me.

GREAT BALL BUT NOT FOR HEAVY, OIL

By SCRUB

from DESOTO TEXAS on 8/10/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Flaws In Surface

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

BALL IS CLEAN THROUGH THE FRONT BUT STRONG OFF THE SPOT CHANGED TO 1500 SAIRS NO POLISH TO HELP WITH SOME OF THE OVER/UNDER BUT ONCE THE PATTERN EVEN OUT THE BALL IS MONEY AND CARRY IS ABOVE AVERAGE

Good for first time hook throwers

By Tom

from Lewisville, TX on 5/21/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip

Cons:

Weight Feels Off

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley

Describe Yourself:

Casual Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

not too sure if it is the way the ball was drilled but it lacks the backend desired/advertised. other than that the ball is great have minor pitting after about a month of use though so thats why im not putting 5 stars.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Amazing Hit and Recovery.

By cliff

from milledgeville,Il on 5/3/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

Senior bowler
195 sanctioned league average.
This ball is solid, not over or under reactive.
Really has great recovery and carry.
Used last game of friday afternoon bowling,score of 278.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great ball for new bowlers.

By JCbowler

from Jefferson City, Mo on 4/25/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

I have used this in league as well as tournaments. It has work great for me, hits the pocket very nice and seems to have more pin action then other balls I've used.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Rising Star

By SenorRotoGrip

from Grafton, MA on 2/21/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Local Bowling Alley, Medium to light oil, Tournaments

Describe Yourself:

Pro

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

The Rising Star matches the neutron core with the Ultimate Vision Hybrid coverstock found on the Rogue Cell. The cover is sanded to 1500 and machined polished. The medium Rg core (2.55) and med-low differential (.042) make the Rising Star a ball that can be used on a variety of ligt t medium oil conditions.

I drilled mine with, box finish, pin above the fingers on my gripline, approximately 5" from my pap, Cg out, no hole. This layout allows me to get the ball down lane with a smooth arc finish at the pins. On a PBA experience, 40' Master's pattern, this ball really hooked off the friction on the newer AMF HPL surface. However, in the same house on a 42' house shot that had been bowled on by junior bowler's earlier, the Rising Star was excellent. The ball got down lane smoothly and reacted with a nice arc off the friction. Ball drive through the pins was excellent. I did see a little squirt if I got the ball into the oil rather than off the oil line and into the friction down lane.

An excellent mid priced ball for middle average bowlers and for advanced bowlers looking to fill in their arsenal with a medium rg, medium-low differential ball.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Great Ball

By BigSteve

from Orlando Fl on 2/18/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight

Describe Yourself:

League Bowler

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roto Grip Rising Star:

I received this ball yesterday. Have not thrown it in league yet but had it poked out today and threw 3 games with it. My average is 170 and I threw 179,198,231 out the box. It goes long and crushes the pocket when it breaks. The perfect compliment to my Mission 1. I would recommend it especially at this price.

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