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Roto Grip Dark Star
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Product Features & Description
Roto Grip Dark Star
SKU: RGBBMRDS
Brand: Roto Grip Bowling


- Coverstock: Ultimate Vision Pearl Reactive
- Weight Block:Photon Core (14-16)
- Ball Color: Dark Blue/Purple All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
- Track Flare Potential: 3-4 Inches (Med) on a scale of 1-10 Low-High
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium-Light Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: Value and Performance have always been synonymous with the Roto Grip® brand, and the all new Dark Star™ stands to continue that tradition. Our first goal was to develop a stronger Shield™ Line ball to fit into the Roto Grip® line. The Team felt that there was too big of a gap between the Nomads and the Planet series balls. The intent was to create more mid-lane read with stronger backend motion, so we developed the Photon™ core with a lower RG value and a higher differential. To enhance this core motion we also added Ultimate Vision™ pearl coverstock to this ball. This performance proven coverstock was found on the EPIC™ and Illusion™ series of balls. It boasts a higher coefficient of friction and surface texture for added traction in the oil and superior backend performance. This combination of core and coverstock was the ideal fit into the line. Our tests showed that it filled the gap between the Nomads and the Planet series balls perfectly. The legacy of value and performance will live on in the new Dark Star™.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.8 stars
(based on 9 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (9)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (7)
    • Great weight (4)
    • Flawless surface (3)
    • Comfortable grip (2)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (9)
    • Tournaments (7)
    • Upgrade (1)
Already own the Roto Grip Dark Star bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 9 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
HOOKS BIG TIME By tye from greenwood sc
Reviewed on: 6/15/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Cons:Nothing Best Uses:Tournaments, Any oil, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade, Great with medium oil and Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend If you wont a ball to hook this is it. this ball will easley hook from oneside of the lane to the other. But its great because you can control the ball very well. Great for any bowler. I have over hundered fiffty games on the ball and hook hasent gone down yet. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Sweet By Randy the Talker from Orlando, Florida
Reviewed on: 9/3/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I use this ball in three leagues a week and one of them is a travel league and it is a sweet ball.I should have gotten 1 lbs heavier but it is fine. It will do what you want it to if you throw it right.I have not found a flaw in it so I have to say way to go. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Controlable Monster By Rick P. from Kansas
Reviewed on: 2/11/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line: I bought this ball to get me through the last half of the second game and the entire third game. The local lanes have a tendancy to break down quickly. I have been bowling for a very long time and have never had a ball that hits as hard, and mixes the pins the way this ball does. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball By Sweeper Bob from Dayton, Oh
Reviewed on: 2/19/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I bought this ball because it was less expensive, what I discovered was it worked great on a oily house shot. I averaged 240 for 16 games in Vegas at a tournament using the house shot. This ball is better for a stoker than a cranker, it gives additional length and finish through the pocket for more carry then anything I have had before. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Bad to the BONE By Mark Metzger from Houston, Texas
Reviewed on: 3/19/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend drilled 7/8oz thumb,7/8oz side. This ball kicks butt on house conditions. The carry is unbelievable, light, half pocket, high, it just carries all things. Glad to have this ball in my bag!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Most impressed By aka Ice from concord california
Reviewed on: 4/24/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I had this ball drilled at my local house which is the hardest shot in the area. Was very impressed with it hitting power. the layout is 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 m/b 4 1/2 2" pin buffer double weight hole. very forgiving and hits so hard. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Wow what a ball!! By Ice from vallejo ca
Reviewed on: 5/9/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend the third series with this ball was 256-214-258 for 728 the last game was open in the first 2 ten pins then 9 flush!! wow Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Great Bowling Ball By Superdooper from San Francisco, CA
Reviewed on: 10/5/2010 Verified Reviewer Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I had a tournament in Europe and did not want to take two bowling balls because of the extra fees for luggage. I wanted a do all ball and this did it. I had it drilled to go long, predictable hook and still hit strong. It delivered on all three counts. I shot a 254 game with it that propelled my doubles partner and I into first place. Fantastic considering I average 177. Our team also took second and I finaled for singles but did not place in the top three. I am glad I did the research and made the right choice. It was a lifetime experince to bowl international and to actually win. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[6 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
wowy wow By the smasher from Gillette, WY
Reviewed on: 3/11/2010 Unverified Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend o jeez its a tubular. Its the shiznit! Great response. Its a spectacular! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.