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Roto Grip Nomad
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Product Features & Description
Roto Grip Nomad
SKU: RGBBMRMD
Brand: Roto Grip Bowling


- Coverstock: Ultra Vision Solid Reactive
- Weight Block: Rotary Core
- Ball Color: Neon Green / Black
- Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
- Flare Potential: 5+ inches (Med-High)
- RG: 16#-2.52, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.57, 13#-2.66, 12#-2.66
- RG Differential: 16#-0.049, 15#-0.054, 14#-0.046, 13#-0.037, 12#-0.037
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: The Nomad solid features the performance proven Rotary core found in the highly successful Silver Streak Line of bowling balls. This mid-rg and higher differential weight block was one of the best sellers ever from Roto Grip. The unique shape combined with the best coverstock technology of the time was elemental to that success. Fast forward to 2009, we have taken this performance proven core and added a new coverstock to these balls. The Ultra Vision coverstock is bred from the original Sure Grip coverstock, but with friction enhancing additives that have given us great success with some of our other coverstock blends like the original Cytoplasmic, Cytoplasmic X, and the recent Cytoplasmic XL. This combination of enhanced friction and performance proven core technology is sure to please. This will be the most highly sought after weapon of choice.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.3 stars
(based on 13 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (11), Competitive athlete (2)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (10)
    • Comfortable grip (9)
    • Flawless surface (7)
    • Great weight (7)
  • Cons
    • Weight feels off (2)
    • Ugly graphics (1)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (9)
    • Tournaments (8)
    • Upgrade (2)
Already own the Roto Grip Nomad bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 13 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball! By Kid Jersey from STL
Reviewed on: 3/2/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is one of the best balls I've ever had. I bowl in tournaments in several houses and this ball is always the first out of my bag. I just recently shot 300 with it in league. Great ball! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
best ball in my bag By stickboy from metro detroit area
Reviewed on: 2/13/2010 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend i just bought a BLACK WIDOW NASTY (GREAT BALL TOO)but this ball blows the NASTY away it goes long REVS up and tears up the pins (I never had soo many messanger strikes in my life) GREAT WORK ROTO GRIP i love this ball !!!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Broke house record By Ryan Hughes from fowlerville, mi, 48836
Reviewed on: 12/10/2010 Unverified Cons:Weight Feels Off Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I play from about 15 out to 10. The ball reacted really smooth and it hit like a truck. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
best ball in my bag By stickboy from sterling heights, mi
Reviewed on: 2/18/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, PBA Experience league, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Just shot 257,205,248 for a 710 right out of the box.This ball rolls very smooth with a great snap on the backend.In the house i just shot 710 i have been struggling all season (197 avg) compared to (213) on my other league. I am confident that i finally found the right ball for that house (thanks ROTO GRIP) GOTTA LUV THE NOMAD !!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Not All Cracked Up By Jay-Jay from Woodbridge.,Va
Reviewed on: 2/11/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design Cons:Too much drive Best Uses:Tournaments Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball is okay i'm a really big Roto Grip fan have almost every ball in their series the Nomad pearl i must say hits harder then the solid.I've used the solid and it leaves entirely too many 7 pins..7-10 splits and 10 pins for me.. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
great flip action By big_doggie300 from Glens Falls, NY
Reviewed on: 11/25/2009 Unverified Pros:Love the flip action Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend the ball can be setup for different lanes, just by rotating you hand the break point is shorter or further down the lane Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball By a8KOakes from Lemoore, CA
Reviewed on: 2/4/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight Best Uses:Upgrade, Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This ball has increased my average from 145 to 185. This ball absolutely smashed the pocket with all its got. I have had this ball about 2 weeks and have bowled about 15 games since I've had it. I have already bowled 7 200+ games. Before this ball I hadn't bowled that many in my life. Great ball once you get used to it. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
not impressed at sll By MAV from Conyers Ga.
Reviewed on: 3/14/2010 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip Cons:Ugly Graphics Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend just turned pro this ball really dont do what i was thinking it would i was very disappointed in this ball i think i like the pearl better Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Nomad is more than what I expected By Ten Pin Dale from Indianapolis
Reviewed on: 11/5/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, The unique color, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I bowled right out of the box a 223, 226, & 219 and I have a league average of 203 so that is encouraging. Although the price dropped about $[...] I am extremely happy with the performance and would highly recommend it to anyone. I noticed it had more of a backend movement when I first bowled with it, but I still like it very much. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Let Down!!! By Doobie from Austin, MN
Reviewed on: 12/1/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design Cons:Weight Feels Off Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:No, I would not recommend this to a friend If you throw a faster ball don't get this one. Very low break, not much power in the pocket. 12 to 14 is about where this ball needs to be thrown on dry conditions. Late break, holds oil. I was super excited to get this ball, I threw 3 games and never reached my ave. I will try this ball in actual league series and give it a full go, but if it performs how it did in the first practice series it will go to [@]. Personally it has been a Super Let-down!! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

First series and first career 300 game By Natedogg from Lubbock, tx
Reviewed on: 3/30/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I got the ball on Saturday March 26 bowl a couple of frames then, but i bowled a full series on Wednesday March 30 and bowl a 226-300-247 it was my first career 300 i was so excited best ball a have ever bought. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Bam!!!!! By Bam! from Moseley, VA
Reviewed on: 4/27/2010 Verified Buyer Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Product is exactly what we expected it to be. Bam! right into the pocket for a really good strike. Still getting used to the ball and is getting better with it every week. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

my go to ball By zac attak from wilmington nc
Reviewed on: 4/17/2010 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend if anything isnt working in my bag this is what i go to i throw 18 -20 it still hooks like crazy Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.