Roto Grip RockStar Amped Bowling Ball

Roto Grip Rockstar Amped Cover Stock: Nanostar Pearl Reactive Finish: Power Edge Core: Rocker + A.I. Core Technology (14pd) RG: 2.50 Differential: 0.046 Layout: 5 x 4 x 4 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/2" Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Rockstar Amped features a second generation core design with A.I. technology building off of the Optimum Idol Pearl. Essentially, this means to the bowler more length and more motion off the spot compared to previous releases in this category. You'll also keep hearing that A.I. technology provides up to five-percent more carry on off hits. Keep in mind the cover is Nanostar which is one of the more aggressive coverstocks RG offers. The Rockstar Amped is proving to be an excellent symmetric option for medium type lanes. For me, the Amped is in my wheelhouse for THS patterns. In addition, working several SPI MatchMaker events the Rockstar Amped is showing to be a great #1 option in the arsenal or a ball that fits a great range on an array of THS conditions. A good ball to compare the Rockstar Amped to is the Optimum Idol Pearl. For me the Optimum Idol Pearl was a tad earlier and smoother. Also, the Optimum Idol Pearl for me would tend to burn up early and to the eye not go through the pins the way I ideally wanted on transitioning patterns. However, the Rockstar Amped at the OOB finish is perfectly fine and I'm more pleased than I initially thought from reviewing the specs. To point out the Rockstar Amped minor adjustments compared to the Optimum Idol Pearl make this a must have ball. Also, as I'm 900 Global focused I prefer the Amped to the Zen 25. The Amped for me has that little extra range compared to the other balls I noted above. SPI definitely has been listening and made those slight tweaks to give the bowler a better experience. I prefer the the Rockstar Amped slightly more angular shape compared to other offerings. This is due to my personal preference for smoother arc type reactions for tournament play. However, I still like a touch of extra pop on THS conditions. Don't forget to check in with Hit the Lanes with Danelle and Mike: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for occasional video reviews. Be sure to grab your Roto Grip Rockstar Amped today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

Ball Specs: Rockstar Amped Cover: Nano Star Pear Core: Rocker AI (Symmetric) Finish: Power Edge Review: The Roto Grip Rockstar Amped is designed to give bowlers a clean, effortless move through the front part of the lane while still creating a strong, fast response downlane. The pearl cover and updated Rocker core work together to store plenty of energy, so when it turns the corner you get a sharp, confident move that drives through the pins without feeling uncontrollable. It’s a great option for medium to medium-heavy house shots, especially when your stronger solids start reading too early or your weaker pearls don’t quite have enough pop. The Amped shines for bowlers who like to open up their angles or play a little deeper as lanes transition, but it’s still predictable enough to stay in play for a wide range of styles. It may be too quick off the spot on drier conditions, but on the right pattern it fills the “clean and punchy” slot in the bag extremely well. Will Tefft Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.rotogrip.com #SquadRG

Rock Star Amped • Roto Grip • HP3 Series Coverstock • NanoStar Pearl Reactive • Finish Power Edge Core • Rocker +A.I. Technology Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.48 Differential •.050 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 7/8 x 1 7/8 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 250 Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street From my first roll with the Rock Star amped, it was clear that Roto Grip has delivered a powerful winning combination of core and cover with their release of the Rock Star Amped. The Rock Star Amped is far more than a Rock Star with a Pearl cover; instead, the NanoStar Pearl reactive coverstock on the Rock Star Amped, combined with the Rocker + A.I. Core, delivers a smooth and predictable Pearl that straighter players like me crave to achieve striking results. So, let’s take a closer look at the success of the Rock Star Amped. The heart of the Rock Star Amped is the Rocker + A.I. Core. Similar to the original Rock Star, I found the Rocker Core to be smooth, stable, and predictable. Furthermore, as a straighter, low-rev player, I liked how the Rocker Core establishes a smooth rhythm in the mid-lane and maintains that sync, giving the Rockstar Amped a decisive look off the pattern you can count on. The addition of the flip-block on the bottom of the Rocker Core provides the Rockstar Amped with that crisp snap we straighter players love to see. Then, when you add the A.I. Technology around the Rocker Core, you get a symmetrical core that delivers powerful striking results to any straighter and low-rev players' game. The NanoStar Pearl Reactive Coverstock with the factory Power Edge Finish was a winning game-changer for me, and in my opinion, what makes the Rock Star Amped stand out among the competition. The NanoStar Pearl Reactive is silky smooth through the front part of the lane and has a soft-biting traction in the mid-lane, leaving the Rockstar Amped plenty of reaction time at the end of the pattern. As a low-rev player, I appreciated how the NanoStar Pearl provided me with the decisive gripping turn off the pattern I depend on, without the headaches of jumping or skidding that I tend to experience with Pearl coverstocks. Lastly, the NanoStar Pearl cover enables the Rockstar Amped to store a substantial amount of energy as it makes its way down the lane, and this stored energy is transferred to the Rocker + A.I. Core, which delivers plenty of power and punch as it goes through the pins. As I stated earlier, the NanoStar Pearl makes a great combination with the Rocker + A.I. core, making the Rockstar Amped a powerful choice for any straighter player like me. In closing, Roto Grip has created a striking success with the Rockstar Amped. For any straighter player like me, the Rockstar Amped is a smooth, predictable powerhouse that fits nicely between the Ultimate Wrecker and the RST Hyperdrive—the combination of the Rocker +A.I. The Core and NanoStar Pearl Reactive Coverstock make the Rockstar Amped a great go-to choice when you need a smooth, predictable motion that is powerful enough to deliver the results you can count on. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and see where the Rockstar Amped will fit into your arsenal. The Rockstar Amped is well worth the purchase! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

House shot or a sport shot, this ball works. I have the Rock Star and now the Rock Star Amped. You have a great ball in your bag, and you find its match maker now. It's a great ball to go to, or start with If you have to. For me, I like to start with the Rock Star, once the oil carries down and you lose some back end action, I switch to the Rock Star Amped, its such a smooth transaction, it picks up on the back end. Then you can hopefully carry that 10 pin like this right hander lol. I left it out of the box surface, keep it clean, and it looks so good rolling down the lanes!

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Rockstar Amped Coverstock: NanoStar™ Pearl Reactive with Power Edge Core: Rocker™ A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Color: Chili/Maroon/Raspberry Review: This is a sleeper ball for sure. We have had a lot of people questioning the release of so many pearls from SPI lately but it is important to note that they all have characteristics that make them different. One is not better than the other and vice versa. This is a great and underrated transition ball from say an original rockstar or the original phase 2, just to name a couple. Our style: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The NanoStar cover really gets this ball to clear the front part of the lane really well. For this reason, this ball didn’t look great on the fresh. Once we broke it down with a stronger, heavier grit ball for a game and a half is when the Rockstar Amped really shined. We recently watched Anthony Simonsen throw this at the Championship Bowling tournament and he made this ball look incredibly good. If you are looking for that next transition ball or have found that some of the other recent pearl releases from SPI are not working for you, give this one a try. It really rocks! Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG

The Rockstar Amped features the same Rocker AI core found in the OG but is now wrapped in Nanostar Pearl cover. The Amped is clearly the Pearl version of the Rockstar. The Amped is the perfect ball for when you still need a large core to help blend the lane front to back but there is too much friction to use a slower response piece. The Amped is available for purchase from any Storm VIP Pro Shop today! Review Video: https://youtu.be/nbN6r8hVcmg?si=AM-Stf5THFaSl8Uo

Roto Grip Rockstar Amped Ball Review .The Amped uses the Rocker Core with AI which was used in the orginal Rockstar wrapped with nanostar pearl cover stock The nanostar pearl coverstock has a medium load of nano particles allowing to clear the fronts with a stronger response to the friction The Amped is a symmetrical core with a RG 2.48 Differential.050 Polished with power edge I drilled my Amped 5.25x3x2.75 using the VLS LAYOUT system gives me a clean motion through the fronts with a quicker response to friction down lane. You can start with the orginal rockstar as your benchmark ball then transition right into the amped for more backend The Amped will be a great complement to the orginal Rockstar with a cleaner motion through the front part of the lane with a strong backend motion. I also compared the amped to the RST hyperdrive Pearl and hyperdrive Pearl was cleaner with a sharper backend motion but amped responded to the friction quicker. The Amped will be my strongest symmetrical pearl in my bag on medium lane conditions The amped is available October 24th

I drilled the new Rockstar Amped with a 5x4x2 layout. This is the newest addition into the roto grip family and the third pearl addition in the last 4 months. All 3 roto pearl balls complement each other really well. This is the earliest and smoothest of the 3. If you have a gremlin and would like a ball to roll a bit earlier, then this is the ball for you. If you have a hyperdrive pearl and would like a ball to be smoother, then this is the ball for you. This pearl ball with a bit of nano in it complements the original rockstar, or even a phaze 2 really well as a step down. It will give you reliable and predicable motion every time you throw it. 10/10 from me!

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Rock Star Amped Nano Star Pearl Reactive Symmetric Core Power Edge Finish 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: The new Rock Star Amped is another very good ball from Roto Grip. It is just above my Ember but below my Hyper Drive Pearl in total hook. This ball is the right choice when my Ember just doesn’t want to move enough, or I want to move in and more back-end motion is required to carry the corners. This is a good-looking ball, but I wish did not favor the Ember so much in color. One strong point I see in the Rock Star Amped is that it reads the lane well for speed dominate players. The ball just does not go too long if it encounters some friction. The Rock Star Amped is nothing like the original Rock Star for me. My original still reads early and is less angular even when polished. Overall I think this is a very good piece of equipment if you need a medium to strong symmetric in your bag. Summary: The Rock Star Amped will carry well when you open your angles. The ball has good back end but is predictable. The Rock Star Amped is a very different ball than the original Rock Star. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

Out of the box, the Rock Star Amped had a bit too much over under for me. If I got it to the dry, it over hooked. If I got in in the oil, is pushed through the break point. However I made a surface adjustment by scuffing the surface with a 3000 grit pad and this brought the ball alive for me on a house pattern. I have not had to chance to throw it on a sport pattern yet, but with the surface change I can see it performing well. With the shine off of the ball, it gives me a strong rounded shape off the breakpoint. As I have it setup it is definitely a first ball out of the bag for me. As they breakdown, I am able to move left and adjust my rotation to get it to come through the pins, although some other balls might perform better as the break down. Overall I am very happy with this ball and its performance. It is definitely in play games 1 and 2.