Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker Bowling Ball

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 4 1/4 Surface: Power Edge Rev Rate: 470 RPM Tilt: 13* The Wrecker is back and so is the Roto Grip HP2 line! This time with AI Core Technology! The Wrecker AI core is paired with the new Pure Response Hybrid cover finished with Power Edge and designed for medium oil conditions. There has not been a Roto Grip HP2 ball since the Hyped Series, so this was a well needed ball in the lineup. I was able to test this Ultimate Wrecker on a broken down 44ft typical house pattern. My intent of the layout was for a clean response and controllable backend for medium oil transitioned lanes. This is what I got out of the ball. The higher RG got the ball through the front well and easy while the moderate differential core got me enough midlane reaction to continue through the pins correctly. My first few shots showed that the ball was actually cleaner than I expected. When I got the ball a little firmer off my hand, it gave me a little too much length. When I stayed softer with my ball speed, the ball read the lane nicely and angled well through the pins. This ball is definitely a step from the Hustle Line balls but still a good step down from all the HP3 and HP4 lines. I would recommend the Ultimate Wrecker for anyone looking for a new and weaker transition ball. A game 2 or 3 ball of a medium house condition would be the ultimate condition for this. The hybrid in the coverstock gives better midlane roll than the previous hyped hybrid and more down lane motion as well. Unless your house pattern has really old lane surfaces or use low volume, the Ultimate Wrecker should not be the first ball out of the bag in most scenarios. I can see this ball being very useful in a longer format tournament that reaches 4-6 games. It will be a great step down from the Attention Star S2 or even the Rockstar if you still need a symmetrical option. For me, this ball will be brought where I need length and control. Longer patterns where the hook is closer to the head pin and medium to shorter oil conditions when I need a ball to get down the lane and control the backend will be the best options for me. A pin up drilling will give a stronger midlane read and faster response if you want more overall backend motion. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker Pure Response Hybrid Reactive Cover Power Edge Polished Wrecker AI Core (Symmetric) 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: This is a ball I have been waiting for. The original Blue/White Wrecker was very good, and this one is probably better. I was not sure what to expect from this ball, so I rolled it on our typical house shot. I found the Ultimate Wrecker to be forgiving, strong enough for all but heavy oil and it created a nice shape on the lane. I was able to swing the ball to the dry for some nice pocket hits but surprisingly this ball played like a champ up the boards where the oil is thicker. When the Ultimate Wrecker got to the end of the oil pattern it had a nice back-end motion. The AI core seems to be helping the carry in this ball. This ball covers more boards than my Hustle M-M but not as much as my Equinox. I would have liked to see it in a color more like the original, but I have heard this color scheme helped in the target ball motion. I do not see a reason to change the surface on this ball unless you want to sand down for more teeth under a new polish. I would recommend this ball to anyone who wants a medium polished benchmark ball. This ball should work well for any bowler. Summary: The Ultimate Wrecker will be appreciated by those who had the original. The ball has just the right amount of motion for medium type conditions. This will be a versatile benchmark ball that shapes great and hits hard. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) The Wrecker series is back with the Ultimate Wrecker! Hybrid cover, AI core reboot, what more could you ask for! The signature of the Wrecker series was that it’s pretty clean and pretty slow downlane for a high RG ball. I loved that motion because the heads are choppy after some bowling and the backends get tight, and the Ultimate Wrecker solves that problem. I drilled a pin up and pin down version and they both took me back to that signature motion that I loved and struck so much with over the years! I will say you need some friction somewhere to throw these balls, either in the heads or on the backend, but if you have it you’ll be glad you have the Ultimate Wrecker!

Looking to wreck some havoc on the lanes when they are starting to get toasty? The Ultimate Wrecker is the ideal choice for you. With the return of the HP2 line, Roto Grip has re-designed the performance of the original Wrecker Core and enhanced its weight block shape with AI core technology. Its symmetrical PURE response hybrid reactive cover stock is perfectly designed for medium oil conditions. The Ultimate Wrecker gives results none other than pure reaction, predictability, response, and performance. Ball layout: 60 x 4 ¾ x 55. I decided to go with a pin down option to compare/contrast with the 900 Global Zen25 (same layout), for a smooth motion down lane. Testing it at my home center of Cortlandt Lanes in Cortlandt Manor, NY, on its 42ft league pattern, the Ultimate Wrecker gave me results I would find most suitable when it came to transition. Seeing it’s a hybrid and with its Power Edge finish, I didn’t see much ball motion until the friction started to open up. Once the ball was in play, the Ultimate Wrecker gave me the results I needed, a clean, smooth roll down the lane, with a pure finish. Comparing it to my Zen25 with the same layout, the Ultimate Wrecker tends to react a little cleaner, but with similar results to its ball motion through the pins. This would fit in my bag right above the Hustle line. If you were a fan favorite of the Original Wrecker, this would be the perfect upgrade. Be sure to stop by your local pro shop and drill up an Ultimate Wrecker today!! Thomas Coco (Storm Staffer)

Drilled 4.5 x 2, the Ultimate Wrecker delivers a smooth, clean look through the fronts without being overly angular on the backend. The Wrecker AI core paired with the hybrid coverstock gives it a controlled, continuous motion—making it a reliable step down from stronger pieces like the Zen25 or Zen Gold Label, yet still a step up in strength and versatility compared to benchmark options like the Hy-Road or Hy-Road Pearl. A great option for blending wet-dry or transitioning from earlier, stronger looks. If you were a fan of the original Wrecker, defiantly pick up the Ultimate Wrecker

Pattern: 43’ House Shot Layout: 30 x 3 3/4 x 30 Surface: Box (Power Edge) The Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker is the “Ultimate” revival of the once popular HP2 line of balls. Just like many of the modernized releases, the Ultimate Wrecker now features the Wrecker symmetrical core wrapped in the A.I. outer core creating a stronger and cleaner finish. Also, the Wrecker is finished with the premium Power Edge finish that can be seen on other hybrids such as the Origin. This combination provides some length down lane, snappier motion and clean finish through the pins. For me, this ball fits as a transitional piece that I can see myself using a lot deeper into league sets or high game blocks. Depending on your rev rate and ball speed, this piece could even fit to start your league night if some of the middle of the road pieces are a little too much. Overall, the Ultimate Wrecker will be Wrecking racks for anyone who drills one up. Trevor Kopas Storm Staff Ambassador Pro Shop Operator #Bigboybowling

A blast from the past! The new Ultimate Wrecker is special. Perfect for the medium house shots or when the lanes break down on sport shots. Where it fits? Step up from the hustle line / step down from the stronger pieces = perfect middle ground. The original HP2 line with a new kick of the A.I. Core makes this a must have in the bag.

Ultimate Wrecker • Roto Grip • HP2 Series Coverstock • Pure-Response Hybrid Reactive • Finish Power Edge Core • Wrecker +A.I. Core technology Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.54 Differential • .045 Layout •4 ½ x 3 1/8 x 2 1/8 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 Roto Grip has reignited its successful HP2 line by releasing the new Ultimate Wrecker. The Ultimate Wrecker is a well-designed combination of Roto Grip’s proven Wrecker Core, wrapped with the powerful A.I. core technology. Then, when you add Roto Grip’s new Pure-Response Hybrid Reactive coverstock, you get an HP2 level ball that delivers excellent results at a price your pocket can afford. So, let’s take a closer look at the new Ultimate Wrecker! The Wrecker Core + A.I. Core Technology combines a smooth and predictable Wrecker core with the explosive power of A.I. Core Technology. I liked how the Wrecker core rolls to find its center without over-revving early in the mid-lane, which allowed the Ultimate Wrecker to store a good amount of energy as it comes off the pattern. For my straighter game, the Wrecker Core with A.I. Core Technology was surprisingly crisp and vibrant as it turned off the pattern. Then, as the Ultimate Wrecker gets into the roll phase, I liked how the A.I. Core technology turns the Ultimate Wrecker into an explosive pin-crushing machine with a continuation that rivals some of the larger symmetric core cover combinations. So, a straighter player like me will find that the Wrecker Core with A.I. Core technology will give you predictable results you can count on. Roto Grip certainly delivered with the Pure-Response Hybrid coverstock! The Pure-Response Hybrid fits my straighter, low-rev hand like a glove. I liked how the Pure-Response cover is clean through the front part of the lanes and has a smooth and predictable grip in the mid-lane, making the Ultimate Wrecker an excellent choice for straighter players who like to play down and in on a fresh THS and aren’t afraid to move in as the conditions begin to break down. I found the Pure-Response Hybrid coverstock delivered a smooth and consistent shape I could count on all night of typical league bowling without the fear of watching the Ultimate Wrecker suddenly “jump” off the pattern or “glide” past my break point as the conditions started to break down. So, straighter players like me will like how the Pure-Response Hybrid blends the over-under and breaking down conditions that we usually struggle to stay in our line as the night plays on. The Pure-Response is an excellent fit to surround the Ultimate Wrecker. In closing, I found the Roto Grip has reignited its HP2 line with the Ultimate Wrecker. The Ultimate Wrecker is an excellent combination of core and cover that will deliver outstanding results for any straighter, low-rev player like me—the innovative combination of Pure-Response Hybrid coverstock and Wrecker Core +A.I. Core Technology makes the Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker a cost-effective striking machine. It’s stronger than a Hustle and rivals some of the larger symmetric ones on the market. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and see where your Ultimate Wrecker fits into your arsenal. The Ultimate Wrecker is well worth it! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Lakes Bowl House Shot BALL: Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker Coverstock: PURE-Response™ Hybrid Reactive Core: : Wrecker™ + A.I. Core Technology Finish: POWER Edge RG: 2.59 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.046 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: NA (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 60x3½x30 The HP2 line has a new ball and it is a WRECKER! The new Ultimate Wrecker is going to be a ball that many will want in their bag for many reasons. 1st there will be the ones that will remember the Wrecker’s of days ago. There will be ones that look at the numbers of the ball and see that it will be in the wheel house for many players, but no matter the reason you will find this as a very usable ball from different parts of the lane. I was using this ball closer to the track and during the video you will see that I kept moving left and the ball seemed to still push and store energy like no other! Versatility – CHECK!... Clean through the heads – CHECK!... Reaction down lane – CHECK!... Style & Appeal – CHECK! Trust us when we say YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR BAG! Thanks for reading, watching, and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off your order. This ball is available on 5/23/25 at PinPoint Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVbXzUaAkQk

Cover: PURE-Response Hybrid Reactive Core: Wrecker + A.I. Core RG: 2.54 RG. Diff.: 0.045 Finish: Power Edge Roto Grip’s new Ultimate Wrecker is a Hybrid Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers and CG kicked out 1” from the palm. I threw this piece on a Fresh 43’ House pattern. Out of Box ball motion started in the mids with a Strong backend reaction through the pins. I compared this to the Hustle RIP. Hustle RIP was a 3-3 Right with a smooth motion on the backend than the Wrecker. This piece will be good for all types of styles. In the Roto Grip Line, this piece fits between the Rockstar and the Hustle RIP. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/shorts/HjSQLMXp6Zc?feature=share