Roto Grip Clone Bowling Ball

The Roto Grip Clone will give you a strong mid-lane motion. I love how the reacta gloss helps store some of that energy that normally burns up in most solids. Get yours at your local pro shop.

The new Roto Grip Clone features a reimagined E.T. Core wrapped in the OptiTrax solid reactive coverstock. The 15-pound version features an RG of 2.51 with a differential of .056 and an intermediate differential of .016. Drilled at 5x4x2 which puts the pin above my middle finger, the Clone for me fit right in between the original UFO and UFO Alert in terms of total hook. The new Clone which is finished with Reacta Gloss starts up about 2 to 3 feet later than the original UFO, but about a foot or two sooner than the Alert. With the increased density of the Clone’s weight block, the Clone reads the midlane much better than the Alert and provides a more angular backend than the original. This ball is best suited for medium to heavy volumes, although the Reacta shine finish may not be responsive enough to start with on the heavier volumes. IF you were a fan of either the UFO or UFO Alert, you will easily find a spot in your bag for the new Clone.

About Me 900 Global Staff Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Layout: 4 X 4 X 1 Ball Video: https://youtu.be/yZhLlUzT3mA The Roto Grip Clone almost didn't make it into my bag because I did not like how the UFO's rolled for me. I was a little skeptical on having the same core in this ball but with new cover stock and the Clone being a polished solid I decided to give it a try. BREAKING NEWS - I LOVE IT. This ball is the best of both worlds for me. The Clone has the smoothness of a solid but the length of a polished ball. The backend on this ball is a perfect mixture of the a smooth controllable finish and the sharp backend of a polish. The clone gets off the spot quick but then flips into a more end over end continuous drive through the pocket. This ball packs a punch as well. Please take a look at the video and see for yourself. Glad I got this one it is a good filler piece for me between the Gem and my lower end stuff. I had a huge gap in my bag and this filled it. Side note: I usually don't put so many shots in my ball videos but I started out with the front 8 strikes when I was filming this. Through the 9th one a little wide and slow and went through the face. Joel Donner 900 Global Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling #teamiambowling #bowlingisfun

Bowler Stats: Speed: 15.5 MPH Rev Rate: 275 RPM Tilt: 3-5 degrees Axis Rotation: 60 degrees PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up Layout: 41/2 X 43/4 X13/4 VLS The UFO and UFO Alert were both in my arsenal at one time and with the release of the Clone I was looking for a ball that was similar in shape to the original smooth and controllable UFO. I drilled this ball stronger than my normal VLS layouts to use on the PBA 50 Tour. Even with the 41/2 inch pin placement and the solid cover on the Clone it is very smooth through the heads and has an arcing motion off the end of the pattern. On the house shot this layout gave me a lot of over/under due to the wet/dry conditions of my league. When I moved left into the oil the ball was too clean and not responsive enough off the dry to get to the pocket but when I played more in the dry it was too early and forward. I removed the reacta gloss polish with a 1000 abralon by hand and this helped with how clean this ball was through the heads but made it too slow of a reaction down lane when the ball began to read the dry. Pete Dohan Storm Bowling Amateur Staff #StormNation

Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 PAP: 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 27 degrees Axis Rotation: 45 degrees The Clone features the ET core made famous in the UFO and UFO Alert with some slight modifications to lower the RG and raise the differential. I was expecting a hybrid version to clone the Alert, but was surprised to see it released as a polished solid. I’ve found that to be versatile and usable a lot longer during league than most asymmetrical solids that go back in the bag in the middle to end of game 1. https://youtu.be/8EPj7ZOO8zA?si=QIN6FRlkF2LgLu0i

Roto Grip Clone Coverstock: OptiTrax Solid Reactive Finish: Reacta Gloss Core: Cloned E.T. Core RG: 2.51, Diff: 0.056, PSA: 0.016 (15 lb.) VLS Layout: 4 x 4-3/8 x 2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 4 x 35 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The Roto Grip Clone takes the E.T. Core found in the UFO and UFO Alert and tweaks it slightly to create a stronger version that provide little more midlane roll. It also features the new OptiTrax solid reactive coverstock that comes polished from the factory with the Reacta Gloss finish, which helps keeps the ball clean up front with a continuous backend motion. All told, the design intent for the Clone was to create versatile ball with a consistent and predictable motion from shot-to-shot. Fresh out of the box and off the drill press, the Clone has easy length thanks to the shiny Reacta Gloss polish finish, and it’s certainly retains energy to be strong off friction. However, as is often the case (at least for me), the factory-polished finish tended to make the Clone a bit too over/under for my liking. So, I scuffed the surface with an older 2000-grit Abralon pad just to knock some of the shine off and get a few scratches in the cover – doing this brought the Clone to life! Removing some of the polish better allowed the cover and core to work together. The Clone was still clean on the front part of the lane, but with a light scuff it read the midlane much better and provided a strong and continuous backend reaction. Misses in the oil squared up to the pocked much better to help carry the pesky corner pins, and misses out didn’t jerk off the friction as hard. I see the Roto Grip Clone being a great option after the Gem or Magic Gem, and provides a little more shape on the backend compared to the Exotic Gem. The Clone will be a great option as the lanes start to go through transition because the clean cover will help keep it from reading too early and the strong core will help the ball pick up and read the midlane. The Clone will be a great ball for league bowlers and deserves a spot in the bag for competitive players as well. Chris Pollentier Storm Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

The new ball in the RG HP4 line is the Clone. The Clone is kind of the replacement of the UFO Alert. I drilled mine standard pin up 4.5 x 5 x 2 layout. I also took a 1000 abralon pad and added Step 2 to the cover. I have bowled with the clone on a couple sport patterns and house. The Clone is a polished solid and with a strong asymmetrical core. For me the Clone is controllable and pretty good on the sport patterns. It allowed me to keep the ball in play and on line for the most part. The backend reaction is a smooth arcing motion for me. Think a stronger TNT roll, or a cleaner more tip down lane than a Exotic Gem. For the house shot it was just okay for me and my roll, it didn't give me a lot of miss room as you normally have on a house shot. For my game it is kind a of niche ball, when it matches up its real good and when it doesn't there is just better choices for me. For the sport patterns, it was a good ball to go to when the reality's and gem's start to bog down a little. But is definately stronger than say a Phaze II or Summit. I can see the guys that play a little straighter through the fronts really like the Clone. Good Addition to the RG line! Brian Watson PAP 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 RPM - 400 Storm Pro Shop Staff

The Clone from Roto Grip was intended to be a remake of the UFO Alert but, it has passed its expectations. The Clone ET core and Optitrax cover is a great combo for a lot of down lane hook but once you get left, it becomes very tame and easy to keep in play. All around good ball! Ethan Fiore ⭐PBA Member⭐Roto Grip Staff⭐CoolWick Staff⭐Tournament Director⭐ Right 2 Handed Rev Rate: 500 Speed: 17.5 PAP: 4 1/8 up 7/8

Seems contradictory but thats what i had it at. A little cleaner than my reality and gem, but still solid so it dug in the oil really well and wasnt very hard off the spot, even with the reacta gloss finish it comes with. When i hit it with some surface is when this ball truly shined. It stored a little more energy than the big asym solids, so when my reality or gem started to flat 10, the clone still kept going and carried. Still fit that spot in the bag so if you were taking 6 or 9, you probably wouldnt take both clone and reality/gem, but it was good if you wanted a tiny bit cleaner option than those two. Two hander, 450 revs, 50x5x50 layout, bowls house shots and PBA regionals Check out our Youtube video and channel: https://youtu.be/AOgy6bJ6trs?si=dXGtgehU7i6buLmn Striking Results Pro Shop

The Roto Grip Clone is the newest addition to the HP4 line and it’s a perfect addition to the line. With having so much success with the UFO Alert a few years ago, it only makes sense that the Clone would be a perfect replacement. My initial reaction after drilling it was “this is a revamped UFO Alert and will be in my bag at almost all times”. So far, that’s been true. Seeing several types of surfaces, patterns, and crossing with different styles, the Clone has been a staple in my bag. The Clone is very similar to the UFO Alert except for a few minor tweaks. The core was adjusted a small amount which lowered the RG and increased differential. This just gives the Clone “more” of everything. More flare, hook, and power. It’s been a perfect compliment to my DNA, Exotic Gem, and Tour Dynamix. I’ve drilled one so far and really like it. I put the pin under my bridge, shifted the CG, and kicked the mass bias a decent amount. The numbers come out as 5 x 3.5 x 55. The surface has been left alone but I’ve had the most success when the pattern blends and I need a ball to still read the front of the lane, but not be extremely quick. Because the RG and differential are strong, I could see several types of players having success with the Clone. Another great addition to arsenals came out of Utah. Go drill one!