Roto Grip RockStar Amped Bowling Ball

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.

The Roto Grip Rockstar Amped is the new high-performance pearl entry, utilizing the proven, high-revving Rocker + A.I. Core technology wrapped in the new NanoStar Pearl reactive coverstock, finished with Power Edge Polish. Designed to attack medium-to-medium/heavy oil conditions, the Amped provides easy length through the front of the lane and a sharp, explosive backend motion. Compared directly to the original Rockstar (Solid), the Amped is cleaner through the heads and far more responsive to friction, making it the ideal ball for transition, or when the solid-covered Rockstar begins to read the lane too early and lose its punch downlane; it is positioned in the lineup to be a powerful, angular follow-up to stronger solid balls, blending mid-lane control with fierce down-lane drive.

The Rockstar Amped is the newest addition to the HP2 line, complementary to the success of the Rockstar Solid. While the Rockstar Solid is one of my favorite symmetrical pieces to throw, it was time for an upgrade with a pearl version. The Rockstar Amped is featured with the returning Rocker core (found in the solid) and is featured with the new Nano Star Pearl Reactive cover stock finished with Power Edge technology. Ball layout: 50 x 5 x 35 (same layout as my Phaze AI). Tested at Nutmeg Bowl THS 42ft, I was mighty impressed with the ball motion the Amped can create. Very clean through the fronts, more smoothness, less angular in the friction. More length gave me the opportunity to throw the ball longer than expected before switching to something weaker like a Gremlin or Hustle X Ray once the lanes opened up. While the Amped and Phaze AI matchup almost similar to each other, the Amped is a touch more cleaner down the lane with striking results. However, I may not see the Rockstar Amped be a first ball out of the bag for fresh conditions (depending on how much volume there is wherever you bowl), I would consider it to be a great transitional ball once the friction is starting to show and you can move your feet and open up your angles. If you are looking for a new symmetrical pearl and a ball that gives you more length and control, the Rockstar Amped is the choice for you. Head on out to your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and drill one up today!!

The new Roto Grip RockStar Amp is a fantastic addition to the lineup, delivering a strong yet smooth motion that’s both reliable and versatile. With the NanoStar Pearl cover and Rocker AI core, this ball bridges the gap between angular pearl reactions and smoother, more controllable shapes. For me, the 4.5 x 4 x 4.25 layout produced a strong midlane read with a continuous and predictable backend motion — not overly jumpy, but still plenty of pop through the pins. The RockStar Amp gives me that “strong smooth continuation” reaction that blends wet/dry conditions extremely well. It really shines when I need something to pick up a touch earlier than a pure skid-flip pearl but still store enough energy to drive through the pocket. I’ve found it to be the perfect complement to the Roto Grip Gremlin. Where the Gremlin tends to be a bit more angular and sharper off the friction, the RockStar Amp offers a rounder, more stable shape that keeps me in control without losing hitting power. On medium to slightly heavier patterns, it allows me to stay in my comfort zone longer without worrying about overreaction downlane. Higher rev players will really enjoy the blend this ball provides — it’s responsive, but not uncontrollably quick off the spot. It’s the kind of motion that lets you stay confident when the lanes transition and you need something that reads consistently without burning up. Overall, the RockStar Amp is a dependable, smooth-rolling pearl that fills an important slot in the Roto Grip lineup. It’s a ball that rewards good shot-making and provides the continuation and control that competitive players look for when the lanes start to get tricky.

The Roto Grip Rockstar Amped features the NanoStar Pearl Reactive coverstock wrapped around the Rocker + A.I. Core Technology, finished with the Power Edge polish to deliver a motion that is exceptionally clean through the fronts with plenty of shape downlane. Designed for strong mid-performance versatility, the Rockstar Amped clears the heads with ease before unleashing a sharp, defined backend motion that creates excellent entry angle and continuation through the pins. This makes it an ideal transition ball, providing the perfect step down when the original Rockstar begins to read too early or become too strong. Compared to the original, the Amped offers more length and responsiveness to friction, letting bowlers open up the lane and stay aggressive deeper inside without sacrificing control. In short, the Rockstar Amped blends easy length, crisp backend motion, and dependable continuation, making it a go-to option when the fronts start to go and you need a clean, lively reaction downlane. Tobias Myers #RotoGrip #SquadRG

Roto Grip Rockstar Amped - HP3 Coverstock: NanoStar Pearl - Power Edge Core: Rocker A.I. RG: 2.48 Differential: .050 (15 lbs) Layout: 5.5 x 5 x 2.75 PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up Axis Tilt: 16° Rotation: 51° Rev Rate: 450-500 Speed: 17-18 mph Location: Vista Lanes - Yorkville, NY Pattern: Kegel Carbon (Current Conditioner) Lane Surface: Anvilane Let’s get ready to ROCK again! The Rockstar Amped utilizes the new NanoStar pearl cover and proven Rocker symmetric core with A.I. technology. The Rockstar Amped was designed to compliment the original Rockstar and shine when you need to clear the fronts a little more, but still see the ball pick up in the midlane while responding to the friction. The Amped will be a great choice on medium to medium/heavy conditions when stronger balls start up too soon and weaker balls don’t pick up in the right spot and go too long. In game two of league the Rockstar Amped gave me a great look sliding on 30, looking 18 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 9-10. As I moved further left, it still picked up in the right part of the lane and had no problem going through the pins. When compared to Rockstar, it performed as advertised and was cleaner with more response to the friction. Even though it’s a pearl, it doesn’t have an extreme skid/flip reaction for me. The Amped could be the first ball out of my bag for league and will definitely come out in games 2 or 3. On heavier tournament patterns, the Amped will be great after the RST Hyperdrive or Rockstar. I’ve had great success with HP3 balls from Roto Grip in the past and can’t wait to put the Rockstar Amped to the test in league and tournaments. The Rockstar Amped will fit below the Rockstar and above the Ultimate Wrecker in the Roto Grip line. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Available on October 24th. Dave Jecko Storm Amateur Staff Member YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximumpotentialbowlerssho7625