Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray Bowling Ball

The Hustle X-Ray builds upon the history of great sanded Hustle line balls, but for me, this ball had a lot to live up to. The last sanded Hustle ball, the Hustle USA, may have been my personal favorite of any Hustle ball ever. This X-Ray is a bit smoother than the USA, simply to the coverstock being a solid instead of a Hybrid, but it still has the unmistakable great characteristics of a Hustle – clean through the fronts, more midlane than expected at this price point, and a hard-arcing backend. The X-Ray is best at home on medium patterns – the core does not have enough torque for true heavy oil, but the cover has too much traction for light oil. This ball is great on shorter oil sport shot patterns, though, as an alternative to urethane.

About Me 900 Global Staff Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Layout: 5 X 5 X 2 Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Ball Video: https://youtu.be/f_ctmcIi-Js Chaise and I both agree that the Hustle X-Ray is essentially a smaller version of the Optimum Idol. If you find your Optimum Idol to be a bit too strong but still want that same shape, the Hustle X-Ray is the perfect alternative. The Hustle X-Ray offers the same smooth, rounded shape with comparable hitting power. It makes an excellent transition ball across a block or a great choice to start your league or tournament, allowing you to play straighter while still achieving excellent entry angles. As I mentioned with the B/R/Y, while the X-Ray belongs to the HP1 series and is marketed as an entry-level ball, it performs exceptionally well for advanced bowlers. It provides a straighter look with superior carry angles, making it both highly controllable and predictable. The X-Ray also offers a lot of forgiveness—just check out the video where I was throwing it across various spots and still striking. Although you don’t see the Hustle series featured on TV as often, these balls are exceptional, and the X-Ray is no exception. It won’t disappoint. Joel Donner 900 Global Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling #bowlingisfun

The Hustle X-Ray from Roto Grip is a sleeper bowling ball that a lot of bowlers will probably look past it. The Hustle core has a medium Radius of Gyration and a lower differential, which I think is very useful in today’s bowling environment. The VTC coverstock provides control and versatility without being overly aggressive. I have had a great amount of success with the Hustle PBR, so I drilled the Hustle X-Ray with the same pin-up layout in hopes that the X-Ray would replace the discontinued Hustle PBR: 65 x 4 ½ x 35. I use this exact same layout on most of bowling balls with lower differential cores. The out-of-box surface on the Hustle X-Ray is quite dull and I found it to roll better and more consistent once the surface of the bowling ball “lane-shined” itself up a little bit. What I love about the X-Ray is that it stays on-line easily because of lower differential and slightly higher RG while the stronger coverstocks allows the ball to blend over/under lane conditions very well. In my eyes, a bowling ball like the Hustle X-Ray is a must in the arsenal of bowlers who are dealing with wet/dry lane conditions often. This bowling ball will be in my arsenal every time I am going to bowl on a “house” pattern or any pattern that could potentially “cliff”. I have found a good amount of success with the Hustle X-Ray while bowling on some shorter patterns as well where I needed a little more down-lane control. This ball also works great on longer, broken down patterns where you need to keep the bowling ball closer to the pocket. Do not look past this bowling ball!

High Diff Versatile Symmetrical Solid! Usually when see symmetrical solids with this combination they have a hard time turning the corner as you move left due to there not being enough core. This ball does not have this problem! You can start on the fresh playing straight and then as you move left the ball just wants to keeping hooking. Allowing you to stay in it longer! And as a two hander, the longer I can stay in a ball the better. Definitely the best bang for your buck on the market

Hustle X-Ray • Roto Grip • HP1 Series Core • Hustle Core (Symmetric) Coverstock • VTC (Versatile Traction Control) Solid Reactive Finish • 400-grit Abralon Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.53 Differential • .030 Layout • 5 x 4 7/8 x 2 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Testers Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Roto Grip successful Hustle line continues with the new X-Ray. And what makes the X-Ray stand out differently than other Hustle's is the VTC (Vertical Traction Control) Solid coverstock. From the first roll off my hand, I was impressed by my Hustle X-Ray's smooth, clean motion that created a powerful punch through the pin deck! So, let's take a closer look at what makes the Hustle X-Ray so impressive! The Hustle Core has been a thriving industry standard since its introduction inside the original Hustle INK in 2017. Since then, the Hustle Core has proven to be a predictable and reliable workhorse for nearly any type of bowler! I like the Hustle core because it has a smooth and well-rounded motion and gives the entry-level bowler their first clean look at skid, hook, and roll. And it gives the experienced bowler a continuous and smooth roiling motion when all the big core and covers combinations are too much ball for burnt THS conditions! Lastly, the Hustle Core has plenty of destructive power through the pin deck. So, don't let the words "level 1" turn you away! The Hustle Core will deliver responsive results for any style or level of bowler! Let's talk about what I love most about the Hustle X-Ray! And that is the smooth yet biting VTC (Vertical Traction Control) Solid mixture! I'm not sure what Roto Grip did differently with this VTC Solid version, but as a straighter player, I loved it from the first roll off my hand! I loved seeing my X-Ray glide cleanly through the front part of the lane. And then, even with my higher speed/low rev hand, the X-Ray had excellent biting traction in the mid-lane that wasn't overly aggressive or punchy! And I loved the smooth and clean roll the X-Ray had coming off the pattern shot after shot! And what I appreciated most was the VTC Solid's ability to blend the conditions all night! Whether fresh oil or burnt conditions, the VTC Solid coverstock makes the X-Ray one of the most consistent Hustle I have roiled yet! The only caveat I want to add, as I usually do, is that- surface is your friend, so don't be afraid to tweak the VTC Solid to fit where you need it most because the VTC Solid will deliver! So, in conclusion, the X-Ray is a superior new Hustle by Roto Grip. Beginner bowlers will love the consistency and predictability the X-Ray provides to help them establish their form and release! And seasoned high-speed, low-rev bowlers like me will appreciate the versatility and predictable motion the X-ray will give your game, especially in those frustrating late-night scenarios! So visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and have a Hustle X-Ray drilled up for your new fall season league! Because the Hustle X-Ray will get your season off to a great start! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The new Hustle X-Ray from Roto Grip is one of the newest additions to the HP1 line and it’s been impressive so far. The Hustle line has provided bowlers with all sorts of styles, rev rates, and skill levels and nice piece to use on medium-to-lighter oil conditions as well as compliments the current product line very nicely. I’ve drilled one X-Ray so far and really like it. I feel like the performance in this Hustle is better than advertised. It picks up in the oil like a lower RG, stronger symmetrical ball would, but it’s also super smooth when it sees friction. The one I drilled is mapped out as 4.5 x 4 x 2. This puts the pin above my ring finger with a slight shift of the CG. I left the surface alone (4000) and with a solid coverstock, the X-Ray has been a home run on older lane beds where I need a ball to not see the front of the lane like other pieces in the line. I’ve seen all types of players use the Hustle and have success because the X-Ray is very usable on several types of patterns and with the rev-rates getting higher and higher with the uptick of 2-handers, it’s a very controllable motion. If you need a ball for lighter oil conditions, older lane beds, or if you’re just starting to build your arsenal, I think the Hustle X-Ray should be the next ball you drill!

Layout: 4 3/8 x 4 ½ x 2 5/8 Pin position: Above bridge PAP: 4 ½ over by 1 up Lane condition: THS Some version of a solid HUSTLE has been a staple in my bag for several years. The entire HUSTLE series has been a proven winner as it provides the necessary stability and performance on lower oil volumes, broken down house shots, shorter sport patterns, and just about everything in between. Coming out of the box at 4000 abralon gives it a clean enough cover to make it through the front part of the lane (we bowl on much lower oil volumes in our area, part of the reason why I always have one in the bag) while still maintaining a very predictable motion off the breakpoint. This, and pretty much any of the HUSTLE series, will fit in the bag of a recreational bowler all the way up to tournament arsenals. For the performance provided, at a very modest price point, a HUSTLE ball is one of the best. Brent Ritchie Storm Pro Shop Staff Member

Ben Lapointe PAP: 4 7/8 over and 1 1/4 up Layout: 45 x 4 1/2 x 25 The Hustle series has truly re-defined the term "entry level", and that is no exception with the Hustle XRAY. For me, the Hustle XRAY closely resembles the USA, meaning that is pretty early and rolly for being an entry level at this price point. I find I am able to throw it on the fresh on older, drier lane surfaces, as well as during transition after the bigger asym and sym stuff like the XCell and Optimum Idol. I think this is a great piece for anyone looking for control, and not a whole lot of overall flare.

I drilled the new roto grip Huslte xray 4x4x2 using vls. Roto Grip has one of the most consistent, affordable and underrated lines in the bowling world! The VTC solid coverstock gives this ball a unique shape in the hustle line, while still having characteristics of a hustles we all love. The Hustle core has proven to be great over and over again and this one is no different! No matter if you’re a beginner, or a pro, this ball will do what you need it to do. Compared to the Hustle RIP, this X-ray is a touch earlier and more smooth than the RIP. This ball is a ball 5 in my bag, and still provides me with much needed angles when the patterns get tough late in the day!

Ball Specs: Hustle X-ray Color: Slate/Black Coverstock: Versatile Traction Control Solid Core: Hustle Symmetric Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Review: The Hustle XRAY features the VTC (Versatile Traction Control) Solid Reactive coverstock, which provides smooth motion on the lane. The ball’s versatility also extends to its ability to be easily tweaked with surface adjustments. Whether you need it to handle a bit more oil or to be more responsive to friction, the Hustle XRAY responds well to changes in surface preparation, allowing you to fine-tune its reaction to match your style and the lane conditions. The Roto Grip Hustle XRAY is an excellent choice for bowlers who need a reliable, versatile ball for lighter to medium oil conditions. Its VTC Solid Reactive coverstock and Hustle Core work together to create a smooth, controlled motion that is easy to read and adjust to, making it a valuable tool for bowlers of all skill levels. Will Tefft Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.rotogrip.com #SquadRG