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Roto Grip Shooting Star
SKU: RGBBMRHT
Brand: Roto Grip Bowling


- Coverstock: Ultimate Vision Solid Reactive
- Weight Block:Neutron Core (14-16)
- Ball Color: 2-Tone Purple All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 2000-grit Abralon
- Track Flare Potential: 4-5 inches (Med) on a scale of 1-10 Low-High
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium-Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: With the phenomenal success of the original Rising Star, the Shooting Star must utilize the new Neutron core as the power source. It's just that good!
The Neutron core's medium RG- medium differential shape is based on the concept started with the original Photon core. But with the Neutron core, you'll find an even lower radius of gyration (RG) and higher differential in the heavier weights which hooks up heavy on the backend.
To increase the midlane roll and bring an earlier break point, we looked at a few different options. Testing the Ultimate Vision coverstock in a solid version produced the desired motion. Prepped with 2000-grit Abralon, the Shooting Star created a break point that was two feet earlier and more rounded, or smoother. Controlling the pocket is often the key to higher scores. Shoot for higher scores with the new Shooting Star.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.8 stars
(based on 11 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (6), Competitive athlete (4)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (6)
    • Flawless surface (5)
    • Comfortable grip (3)
    • Great weight (3)
  • Best Uses
    • Local bowling alley (10)
    • Tournaments (10)
    • Upgrade (3)
Already own the Roto Grip Shooting Star bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 11 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
ROTO GRIP SHOOTING STAR Review By John Brodersen from Helena MT
Reviewed on: 9/26/2011 Verified Reviewer Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Image Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Image (ROTO GRIP SHOOTING STAR Review) Ball specs – 15 lbs 1 oz, 2.97 top weight, and 3.5-inch pin. The Shooting Star was drilled with a 4.5-inch pin, 50-degree drill angle and a 70-degree VAL angle. This layout did require an extra hole and was placed in the P2 position. Using Storm drilling terminology the layout is 4.5 by 3 with a 4 1/8 inch pin buffer. The cover stock was left OOB. I was really surprised by how much friction the OOB cover created. The Shooting Star started up much sooner that I thought it would but did not roll out. The amount of overall hook was a little less than the Outlaw. Hit and carry were very good. Track flare was in the four inch range, tight but not over lapping. I will probably be changing the cover with Storm's Step 2 finish. An OOB Shooting Star will handle heavy-medium to light-heavy patterns with ease. There is a lot of hook potential in this entry level piece. John Brodersen Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Roto Grip Staffer Review By SenorRotoGrip from Grafton, Ma
Reviewed on: 9/27/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Hard pin hit, Smooth Reaction Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Image Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Image (Roto Grip Staffer Review) I drilled the Shooting Star using Drill Pattern E (2" pin from pap) from the reaction drill chart. I wanted a ball to use on fresh and slightly broken down wet/dry conditions. This layout combined with the Shooting Star's medium rg/medium differential Neutron core delivered the reaction I was looking for. Using the ball on a fresh house condition with medium to heavy oil volume, I was able to play an outside line to the pocket. The Shooting Star lived up to the design intent of increasing midlane roll with an earlier breakpoint. Ball motion through the pins was continuous and strong. On a house condition after the youth league, I was able to still play outside off the wet dry by moving my feet left and playing a 10 to 5 line. The Shooting Star came off the dry and produced a strong arc to the pocket. This gave a good pin mix with little deflection off the pins. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
A ball with muscles By The legend from Atlanta, Ga
Reviewed on: 10/22/2011 Unverified Pros:Recovers on wide shots, Polishes easily, Strong coverstock, Continuous backend, Great for oil Cons:Not for dry lanes Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I drilled my shooting star with 5x5 pin under bridge and cg 2" below pin. Ball goes through heads nicely, begins reaction in the midlane and finishes strong. If you are looking for a ball to get the weak 10 out this is it. It polishes nicely if you want to delay the reaction but I suggest leaving the box finish and using on fresh or heavier than usual oil. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Shooting Star Review by Andrew Jensen By AJ from Omaha Nebraska
Reviewed on: 10/18/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Roto Grip you have done it again!The Shooting Star is unbelievable! What a great addition to the rising star. The solid is out of this world and will blow your mind as you see the reaction of this ball.I drilled mine with no hole and the pin is above my ring and cg is kicked out just a little. Wow does it ever pop towards the pocket hard. If you're looking for something stronger to add to your bag this is it! I can't wait to throw this one some more. This addition to the Roto Grip line will give you the edge you need to beat your compitition! Andrew Jensen Storm and Roto Grip Staff Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Another Super Low Priced Ball from RG. By Lefty Larry from Fountain Hills, Az
Reviewed on: 11/15/2011 Unverified Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line: Who makes better $100 plus balls than Roto Grip.. The Shooting Star keeps the line going. My 3 inch pin is below the fingers with the CG out . As a LH Senior Stroker & on league conditions I can go 12-14 out to 5-8 with a very smooth arc to the pocket. Staying behind the ball a little more gets the ball a little further down the lane before the break & takes away a lot of the 7 pins for me. The Solid Reactive cover makes the Star react like a high-end ball. The Folks like the color too.....Larry Hoffman, RG Adisory Staff Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
I love this ball!!! By Amanda B from Austin, Tx
Reviewed on: 11/21/2011 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Great hook Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I had a hammer black widow and hated that I had to get a new ball. This was recommended by the pro shop. I bowled awesome after I figured out the new ball throw that you get with any new ball. I avg 143 I bowled tonight 139, 161, 191. So excited. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Lives Up to Lofty Name By The Hoff from Bothell, WA
Reviewed on: 12/10/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Roto Grip Shooting Star Pin Under Bridge, CG swung positive, medium width/depth hole down. I have a Rising Star drilled identically that I wanted to try to compliment with something that blanded the spot just a little better and maybe hook a touch more and this piece with the same layout did so beautifully. It provides relatively good reaction strength considering the price point along with controllable ball motion, good continuation and great hit (always a concern with "weaker" weight blocks). I love this ball. It also is a good looking ball as well, nice appeal on the shelf and visually appealing as it rolls down the lane. Another EXCELLENT release from Roto Grip. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Shooting Star Review By cmsubowler from Plainville CT
Reviewed on: 12/12/2011 Verified Reviewer Best Uses:Upgrade, Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Hello all and thanks for reading YouTube video for this review is here :http://www.youtube.com/user/CompetitiveEdgeBowl?feature=watch#p/a/u/0/_rnBTw5Yzj4 Well now here we are yet again with another Roto Grip success story. This is a phenomenal ball at an incredible pricepoint. If you are looking for a ball that hooks and handles a fairly high volume of oil then you have come to the right place. This ball for me is great on Shark and Scorpion when the value of a good cover with a slightly less strength of core of at a premium. This ball is great for transitions on heavy oil and will blend out the toughest of carry down. The obvious choice for review against the Shooting Star is the Rising Star. As you can see the Rising star gets down the lane much easier and still maintains a great downlane motion just not as much as the Shooting Star. I drilled up with a slightly weaker drilling so I can use it on more than just some of the longer patterns. My favorite layout would definately be too much with the box surface with the pin being down. This ball has gotten a permanent spot in the bag for Synthetic lanes and longer patterns. Great Job guys. Roto Grip whats next....... oh yeah....... stay tuned. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Shooting above the STARS By rotogrip_rick from East Berlin, Pa
Reviewed on: 10/18/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Layout: 50 x 4 x 40 pin up Length: 44FT heavy oil house pattern and a 41FT mid-heavy oil house pattern 44FT pattern on HPL and the 41FT on older SPL COMMENTS Likes: Overall length for a solid reactive ball, very controlable even with a stronger angle of drilling. I found that this ball with a 4000ab surface is much more to my liking. I had it at box condition and it was a tad early and a tad stronger then what I was expecting. Was able to move deeper inside and got away from the track area on both lane conditions and surfaces... i was looking for something stronger overall then a Riot, but weaker then a Theory... Well I found it.... Also,,, check out my other review on this ball... I drilled a 70 x 4 x 65 pin under Rick Mitchell Roto-Grip Staff Member Roto-Grip Staff writer York-Adams USBC board member USBC Bronze Level Coach York-Adams Bowling Hall of Fame Member Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Super Star for the Roto Grip Fans By rotogrip_rick from East Berlin, Pa
Reviewed on: 10/18/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line: Length:41FT mid-heavy house pattern, also on 42FT mid-light house pattern COMMENTS Likes: Love the roll it produces, able to play deep inside without any over/under. Layout: 70 x 4 x 65 with pin under @ 2000ab. I love the overall reaction this this layout of the ball, used a heavier used 2000ab pad to change the cover valves just a tad to help produce what it would roll like after 15-20 games. I'm able to get left and fade it off of the friction towards the gutter on the 42FT pattern and played just inside of the track area on the 41FT pattern, playing outside on the 41FT tended to create a little "early" hook and tended to take on a slight over/under on lanes that were used extemely hard on the left side. Did want something to be weeker overall then the 50 x 4 x 40 that I drilled and this work quite well. A tad stronger overall then my Riots I currently used. Rick Mitchell Roto-Grip Staff Member Roto-Grip Staff writer York-Adams USBC board member USBC Bronze Level Coach York-Adams Bowling Hall of Fame Member Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

SHOOTING STAR IS THE BEST !!!! By Bmajor2008 from Detroit,MI
Reviewed on: 5/10/2012 Unverified Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, 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 love this ball I can out of the box practicing after getting it drilled up and shot 279. A week later I bowled in league and shot 300,289,246 for my first 800 series. 835!!!!!! I want another one I think Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.