Roto Grip Transform Pearl Bowling Ball

Right Hand - 15.5 mph down lane, 335 +/-, PAP 4.75, 1/2 up. House shot at Bowlero Edmond. Layout 5x4x2 Roto Grip is once again featuring the innovative Morph-Wing with the asymmetric core but with a Pearl Reactive coverstock with nano-particles. This ball has a combination of customization, versatility, and continuation. The Transform rolled great on the medium/heavy fresh house shot. The layout allowed me the drilling to miss the Morph-Wing. However, you can drill this ball to your favorite layouts and it will work absolutely fine! Also, the colorway is on fire and looks like it on fore going downtown the lane! I feel this ball is best for bowlers looking for strong benchmark pearl and a ball for the competitive tournament bowlers that are looking for a something when the lanes begin to transition. I did roll this on a sport shot and I noticed this ball blended the wet/dry without sacrificing any recovery. The only downside I could see was that this ball may be too strong for lighter oil conditions and slower speeds. Overall, the tunable core is back! The length is clean and dependable on the latter part of the midlane and then it continues driving through the deck. This will be a go to ball once stronger solids begin to flatten and lose energy. Mike Walker Edmond, OK

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 (not through Wing) Surface: Power Edge Rev Rate: 470 Tilt: 13* The Transform Pearl brings back the Morph-Wing core from the original Transformer but now paired with the Micro Trax Pearl coverstock which is Nano based. The idea behind this one was to give a stronger and more angular coverstock to handle a little more oil than the original while not needing to utilize the Wing of the core during drilling. What I found on the original Transformer that I have drilled the same as the Transform Pearl; it was too clean for what it was supposed to be used for. The coverstock being much weaker that Micro Trax made the ball give adequate length while still maintaining its smooth shape. While that could be good on some conditions, I preferred my Transformer that was drilled through the wing which gave earlier shape and more continuation for my style. The Transform Pearl for me more closely resembles my second Transformer drilling. I was able to test this on the 50' 2026 PBA Badger Pattern. On the Fresh, the Power Edge made the ball a little too clean to slow down on this long pattern enough. As designed, this will be a better transition ball then a fresh ball in most scenarios. As the pattern broke down around 10 -12 at the break point, this ball shined. The stronger coverstock allowed it to read the midlane well and then friction at the end of the pattern allowed the ball to read adequately. For a heavier oiled pattern, this Transform was able to handle that transition pretty well. The strength of the coverstock made the ball pretty strong off the spot while not being too angular and uncontrollable. I recommend this ball as a step down off a stronger ball then the Transformer such as the 900 Global Viking Conquest or Storm Alpha Crux. The core and cover combination to me puts the ball closer to one of those balls over the Transformer unless it is drilled through the wing. If you like to use stronger asymmetrical pearls in the oil, then this is a good piece to drill. Compared to the Ion Max Pearl, it is slightly cleaner and gives a more angular backend. This Transform Pearl will allow you to open the lane up more easily on medium to heavier oil conditions.

What's going on, everyone? Today we're taking a look at the brand-new Roto Grip Transform. After spending some time with this ball, I can tell you it's quickly become one of my favorite options when the lanes start to transition. The first thing I noticed was just how clean it is through the front of the lane. It gets through the heads with ease, doesn't burn up a bunch of energy early, and then makes a really strong, continuous move once it sees friction. It's not one of those balls that's going to snap off the spot and leave you guessing. Instead, it gives you a very predictable motion that just keeps driving through the pins. For me, this is the ball I'm reaching for when my stronger solid starts reading too early. As soon as I have to move in and create a little more angle, the Transform gives me exactly what I'm looking for. I can open up the lane, trust that it's going to recover, and still see that continuation all the way through the deck. What really impressed me was the forgiveness. If I missed a little inside, the ball still picked up and made the corner. If I got it to the friction a touch early, it didn't jump sideways. It stayed smooth, stayed controllable, and still finished with plenty of energy. That's what makes this ball so versatile. Whether you're bowling league, a weekend tournament, or a sport shot event, the Transform gives you a reaction that's easy to read and easy to trust. It lets you stay aggressive without feeling like you're fighting the lane transition. Overall, I think Roto Grip hit a home run with the Transform. It gives you the length you want, the mid-lane stability you need, and a strong, continuous backend that keeps the pins low. If you're looking for that next step down from your big asymmetrical solid or you're just looking for a ball that handles transition exceptionally well the Transform is definitely one you need to check out. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions about the Roto Grip Transform, layouts, or whether it's the right fit for your game, drop them in the comments or stop by Pin Point Pro Shop. We'll help you find the right equipment to take your game to the next level. We'll see you on the lanes! #stormnation #pinpointproshop #iAMBowling #turbogrips #3Gshoes #getdrilledbyMatt #throwitbetter https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dad-FpshxSj/?igsh=MWlqNmlhM3Bva2N2Mw==

The Transform Pearl fills a greatly needed spot in the arsenal – strong enough to handle oil while still maintaining a strong backend reaction. In that sense, it is not too dissimilar from the original Transformer, in a way: that ball also does not hook early compared to the heavy oil monsters. The Transform Pearl is the perfect step down from the original Transformer when a cleaner ball is needed. It is best at home on medium oil conditions, though it is not allergic to oil at all. As far as where it fits in the arsenal, I find it fits perfectly between the Transformer and the pearl Gremlin.