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Roto Grip Rising Star
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Roto Grip Rising Star
SKU: RGBBMRIS
Brand: Roto Grip Bowling


- Coverstock: Ultimate Vision Hybrid Reactive
- Weight Block:Neutron Core (14-16)
- Ball Color: Black Solid/Gold Pearl 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: The intent of the new Rising Star was to create a ball that works well on medium-light oil patterns for bowlers with different skill levels and styles. With the benchmark-type symmetrical core shape, the original Dark Star was the cornerstone of the Shield line in 2010, and the new Rising Star will fit the same parameters and perform even better. The Rising Star was designed to increase total hook as compared with the Dark Star, the Ultimate Vision hybrid coverstock is a must for this new release. It creates a smooth glide through the heads with ample bite on the dry boards without being over-sensitive. And with a 1500-grit polished finish, the new Rising Star is sure to raise the bar. A journey to the center of the ball will reveal the new Neutron core as the power source. The Neutron core's medium RG-medium differential shape is based on the concept started with the original Photon core utilized in the Dark Star. But you'll find an even lower RG and higher differential in the heavier weights. So look for more motion out of the Rising Star with all the benefits of a hybrid coverstock. As you rise to the top with this new Roto Grip release, you'll quickly see why it earned the name Rising Star!
Avg. Customer Rating:4.7 stars
(based on 10 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (7), Casual bowler (2), Competitive athlete (1)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (8)
    • Comfortable grip (7)
    • Flawless surface (2)
    • Great weight (2)
  • Cons
    • Flaws in surface (1)
    • Weight feels off (1)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (8)
    • Tournaments (2)
Already own the Roto Grip Rising Star bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 10 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
Rising Star By SenorRotoGrip from Grafton, MA
Reviewed on: 2/21/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design Best Uses:Medium to light oil, Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend The Rising Star matches the neutron core with the Ultimate Vision Hybrid coverstock found on the Rogue Cell. The cover is sanded to 1500 and machined polished. The medium Rg core (2.55) and med-low differential (.042) make the Rising Star a ball that can be used on a variety of ligt t medium oil conditions. I drilled mine with, box finish, pin above the fingers on my gripline, approximately 5" from my pap, Cg out, no hole. This layout allows me to get the ball down lane with a smooth arc finish at the pins. On a PBA experience, 40' Master's pattern, this ball really hooked off the friction on the newer AMF HPL surface. However, in the same house on a 42' house shot that had been bowled on by junior bowler's earlier, the Rising Star was excellent. The ball got down lane smoothly and reacted with a nice arc off the friction. Ball drive through the pins was excellent. I did see a little squirt if I got the ball into the oil rather than off the oil line and into the friction down lane. An excellent mid priced ball for middle average bowlers and for advanced bowlers looking to fill in their arsenal with a medium rg, medium-low differential ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball By BigSteve from Orlando Fl
Reviewed on: 2/18/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Video Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Video (Great Ball) I received this ball yesterday. Have not thrown it in league yet but had it poked out today and threw 3 games with it. My average is 170 and I threw 179,198,231 out the box. It goes long and crushes the pocket when it breaks. The perfect compliment to my Mission 1. I would recommend it especially at this price. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great ball for new bowlers. By JCbowler from Jefferson City, Mo
Reviewed on: 4/25/2011 Verified Buyer Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I have used this in league as well as tournaments. It has work great for me, hits the pocket very nice and seems to have more pin action then other balls I've used. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Amazing Hit and Recovery. By cliff from milledgeville,Il
Reviewed on: 5/3/2011 Verified Buyer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Cons:None Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Senior bowler 195 sanctioned league average. This ball is solid, not over or under reactive. Really has great recovery and carry. Used last game of friday afternoon bowling,score of 278. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Roto Grip "Strikes" Again By Scott from Columbia,MD
Reviewed on: 2/12/2012 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I have a low 150 average and in 12 league games with the Rising Star have had 4 200+ games.Really smooth down lane and breaks perfectly.Crushes the pocket when it hits.Great ball by Roto Grip! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Good for first time hook throwers By Tom from Lewisville, TX
Reviewed on: 5/21/2011 Verified Buyer Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Cons:Weight Feels Off Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend not too sure if it is the way the ball was drilled but it lacks the backend desired/advertised. other than that the ball is great have minor pitting after about a month of use though so thats why im not putting 5 stars. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By Mike from Pennsylvania
Reviewed on: 8/14/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Rising star works great on medium oil conditions. Has a great hook. works well for me. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

GREAT BALL BUT NOT FOR HEAVY, OIL By SCRUB from DESOTO TEXAS
Reviewed on: 8/10/2011 Verified Buyer Pros:Attractive Design Cons:Flaws In Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend BALL IS CLEAN THROUGH THE FRONT BUT STRONG OFF THE SPOT CHANGED TO 1500 SAIRS NO POLISH TO HELP WITH SOME OF THE OVER/UNDER BUT ONCE THE PATTERN EVEN OUT THE BALL IS MONEY AND CARRY IS ABOVE AVERAGE Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

...Great benchmark ball By Rick the stroker from Unite Arab Emirates
Reviewed on: 8/25/2011 Verified Buyer Pros:Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line: I use as my benchmark ball...its definitely good for all condition and I am have not gotten most of the ball can do...i have added about 30 pins on my averages. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball!!!!! By Hobbles from Indianapolis Indiana
Reviewed on: 11/12/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Very consistant Cons:None Best Uses:Medium oil Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend i carry a 200+ average in just about any house i bowl in. I bought this ball for conditions needing me to throw " Down and in " and it does just that. However, I was delightfully surprised to find that when the lanes begin to dry up, I can simply move left with this ball as needed and it still has the same smooth roll and wonderful drive to the pocket. I have to say that overall i was very impressed with this ball for the money. It just doesn't get any better then this. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.