Roto Grip Transformer Bowling Ball

This ball is the introduction of a new innovation by SPI: the morph wing! This part of the weight block allows you to increase the axis rotation the ball gains as it travels down the lane. That rotation also accelerates into the change of direction. All of this is what you'll see if you have the wing in tact when drilling. What does that mean for you? More downlane motion, more continuation through the pins, and stronger mass bias positions are opened up because you don't have to sacrifice downlane motion when drilling Transformer stronger. That's how I drilled my Transformer, and I've already bowled 800 with it! What are you waiting for? Go pick up the newest innovation in bowling NOW!! - Chase Valenzuela

Introducing the Roto Grip Transformer featuring the innovative Morph-Wing Core design. This ball is ideal for medium to heavy oil conditions when you need predictable, repeatable ball motion matched to your bowling style and lane conditions. I am speed dominant, average rev rate 250-275ish, low-medium tilt and medium rotation. I drilled mine 30x4x20. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. This ball is great for me on medium oil conditions. I love starting with my Transformer then migrating right into the Roto grip RST Hyperdrive. These two are great one two punch. Go get yours at your local Storm VIP shop today! Check out my video at: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/189k5wTWvY/?mibextid=wwXIfr #sm2proshop #SquadRG #Deviousbowling

The Transformer brings new tech to the storm umbrella. Using the Morph Wing Core, you can drill your Transformer to either hit the wing or miss the wing. Changing how you lay this ball out drastically changes your on lane performance. I chose to drill the wing out of my Transformer to take full advantage of the extra performance I could generate. Doing so, I saw a quite violent reaction on this ball downlane. Paired with the V-R1 Solid Cover (a non-nano based formula), this ball really got down the lane and kicked off the back end. I see myself using the ball more in the transition phase of a block or league night. To me, the cover is just a bit too weak to start with this ball, unless there is enough friction already developed in the mid lane. For player with less rev rate than myself, I can see the extra post-drilled dynamics this ball offers to be beneficial at getting the ball to be a little more continuous downlane. Storm offers lots of YouTube videos on the technical aspects of this core you can find. Check out my review here: https://youtu.be/m5-RikIpQns Coverstock: V-R1 Solid Reactive Cover Core: Morph Wing Core RG: 2.51 - Differential: .051 – PSA: 0.015 (15lbs/undrilled) Layout: 4.5 Pin to COG (Drilled into wing) Pap: 5 right, 1 1/2 up Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 1/8 over and 1 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 3/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 x 4 x 3 7/8 (pin below bridge) Strength Rating (out of 10) : 7 Shape: Medium Smooth Best Use: Medium Oil Transformer is the most tunable piece Roto Grip has ever made. The core has the wing that can be drilled a bunch of ways but to be honest, I tried with or without hitting the wing and both are good. So you could just drill it normal it’ll be good. Or drill it different and tune the performance. Your choice. The cover is also really clean so you can keep it at box 4000, or you can sand it with a lot lower surface and get it to see the lane a lot earlier. Hit wing, don’t hit wing, surface, no surface. It responds extremely well to all changes. Transform it to your desires!!

For my Transformer I drilled it missing the wing. The motion I am seeing is that it is very sharp off the spot. The ball is relatively clean through the fronts, but you can see a sharp defined motion on the friction. For me the ball is a bit too much over under on the fresh, however when the lanes see a bit of break down that is when this ball shines for me. I could see drilling two. One drilling the wing out and one missing the wing. They could make a good one two combo during league play.

The Roto Grip Transformer is the first ever HP5 line ball by Roto Grip and I was pleasantly surprised to not see a price increase with the new line! Roto Grip introduces the Morph-Wing core that gives a greater opportunity to change the post-drilling core numbers based on whether you drill one of the wings out or not. I drilled mine 4 1/2 x 5 x 2, which gives me a pin-up layout that did not take the wing out. I’ve not seen a solid ball with back end reaction like the Transformer has… it’s very easy to forget you’re throwing a solid coverstock… Just another reason why I think people get too hung up on the solid/hybrid/pearl designation. My Transformer has lane shined quickly, and I can say I really like how it performs lane shined and plan to keep it that way, so I don’t feel like this is going to be one of those balls that I’ll have to be constantly resetting the surface on. https://youtu.be/-OW5gRvJS2E

Roto Grip Transformer Ball specs: Morph-Wing core with V-R1 solid reactive cover stock with a factory surface finish of 4000 grit. Layout is 3 ½ x 5 ½ x 2 ½, we drilled out the wing with the most mass removed from the wing then drilled the finger holes, then calculated the layout from there. My Specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 13/16th up 1/8th. Tested on Pro-lane surface on a 43ft medium volume house pattern and 45 and 46ft sport pattern. The Transformer has been a premier performer for myself since drilling the ball a month ago, especially in my sport shot league at ABC North Lanes in Harrisburg. For comparison I matched up the RST Hyperdrive and Equinox solid and both would burn up in the front part of the patterns and have almost no energy in the backends. The Transformer kept more energy to still allow better backend reactions even with the smoother layout that this Transformer has. On regular league night, I usually start with my benchmark Roto Grip Rockstar then move into stronger stuff, but more recently with the one center changing their house pattern to have more volume, the Rockstar is not strong enough to start out the night with. In the past 2 nights of league, I have been able to stay with this Transformer all 3 games and my sets were 724 and 738 with only 1 open frame in those 2 matches. Still going to keep my Roto Grip Rockstar in the bag, but with the most recent volume change at the one center, the bag will consist of the Transformer, a stronger drilled 900 Global Vengeance, and Roto Grip Gremlin. Now, if you want a stronger reaction, make sure you let your ball driller know to miss the morph wing and then it will get you a MUCH STRONGER reaction in the backend, strength similar to a hybrid cover with a storing asymmetrical core. The Transformer is definitely changing the sport of bowling with this updated innovation. Make sure you catch up with the Transformer and other new releases at the Matchmakers coming to your area soon. My next month’s events are: 3/1 - Colony Park Lanes and Bowlers’ Supply - York, Pa. 3/14 - Spins in Pittsburgh - Duff’s Pro Shop 3/15 - Hanover Bowling Centre - Hanover, Pa 3/22 - Bowlers Discount Pro Shop, Ellicott City, Md. 3/29 - Penndel Lanes - Penndel, Pa.

Roto Grip Transformer Coverstock: V-R1 Solid Reactive Finish: 4000-grit Abralon Core: Morph-Wing Core RG: 2.51, Diff: 0.051, PSA: 0.015 (15 lbs.) VLS Layout: 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 Dual Angle Layout: 65 x 3 3/4 x 30 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 Roto Grip has introduced the all-new HP5 line and the first ball to be launched is the Transformer. The innovation of this ball centers around the asymmetric Morph-Wing Core which is designed to transform the core dynamics depending on layout and how the finger and/or thumb holes are drilled into the ball – thus transforming the core shape to help provide a tunable motion. Together with the V-R1 (Versatile Response) solid reactive cover, the Transformer is designed to provide versatile ball motion that aims to bridge the gap between benchmark and strong reaction balls. I put a fairly strong layout on my Transformer to take full advantage of the asymmetry in the core. This pin up layout kept much of the Morph-Wing Core intact (i.e., I did not drill into the wing). The result has been a strong, versatile, and controlled motion that can be used on all the oiliest or driest of lane conditions. Overall, I think the Transformer is similar in strength to something like the Roto Grip X-Cell but makes a stronger and more pronounced moved on the backend of the lane. The Transformer is a great first ball out of the bag and will give you a good read of how the lanes are playing. Plus, you can stay with it for an entire night of league as it has no issues with transition as the lanes open up. However, if you’re looking for something that rolls a bit smoother, the Transformer offers unparalleled drilling versatility – so you could have 2 in your bag that react completely different out on the lanes. Chris Pollentier Storm Products Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

My Transformer was drilled to miss the wing mainly because I wanted to really see what this ball had to offer and I truly am impressed. I was able to use it on multiple nights of league. Depending on who we were bowling I was able to move left and shape it a little more and then a couple of the nights I was able to move right and play a little straighter. I was able to put up a couple of 250+ games so far with the ball. I have been contemplating drilling another one but this time through the wing as I am very curious to see the shape and motion this gives. Even with a 4000 grit finish this cover fits my eye.

Storm Transformer Coverstock: V-R1 Solid Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Core: Morph-Wing Core (14 pd) RG: 2.53 Differential: 0.053 Int Diff: 0.013 Layout #1: 5 x 4 1/2 x 3 - 2LS Layout #2: 5 x 5 x 6 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Transformer features a VR-1 coverstock and a core design that will provide the bowler with an array of drilling options. The Transformer has been very intriguing and a huge hit at recent MatchMaker events. The reason? The coverstock is an absolute homerun for bowlers and is very flexible to surface changes. On both of my Transformers I avoided hitting the wing. As with age and being a slower speed player I do not need the extra pop by drilling into the wing. Also, I'm very rev dominant so getting the ball through the front part of the lane is key for me on any ball purchase. A similar ball to compare the Transformer to is the Storm Absolute Power. If you recall, the Absolute Power was sneaky good and a bit under the radar. However, both the Absolute Power and the Transformer provide very forgiving length. The Transformer provides good carry potential if you miss in or out on your shot. One final note to point out is that lane beds in the eastern region are continuing to get older and older. The need to create length and control with bowling ball offerings is continuing to grow. The Tranformer layouts provided by Pure It Bowling were spot on and the Transformers did not get forward to quick for me. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today and don't forget to check in on Hit the Lanes with Danelle and Mike at: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for occasional video reviews. Be sure to grab your Storm Tranformer today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA