The new Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive features the Roto Star Tour core featuring AI technology and wraps it in the highly successful MircoTrax solid coverstock.  At 15 pounds this ball has an RG of 2.52, with a differential of .055 and an intermediate differential of .017.  The Hyperdrive has a box finish of 2000 grit abralon.  I drilled the Hyperdrive at 5 x 5 x 4 which puts the pin above my bridge.  This is also the same drilling I put in my X3 and X1.  The new Hyperdrive is about 2-3 boards more total hook for me than the X3 and about 4-5 boards more hook than the X1.  With its box finish, this ball needs oil to succeed.  The Hyperdrive features the same cover stock as the original Gem.  The Hyperdrive is a tad cleaner than the Gem and is much more continuous on the backend.  The Gem really labored when I opened my angles, but the Hyperdrive is much more versatile when it comes to going left to right.  The Hyperdrive is the first ball out of my bag on heavy and longer patterns.  Slower ball speeds will need to add some polish to the cover stock in order to be able find more use for this monster.  If you are looking for a new asymmetrical for heavy oil, look no further than the new Hyperdrive!

The new IQ Tour A.I. features the R2S Hybrid coverstock and the C3 Centripetal Control Core with A.I. technology.  At 15 pounds the RG is low at 2.48 with a differential of .031.  This ball comes with the Power Edge factory finish.  I must admit, I was very eager to drill this new release, and it did not disappoint!  I drilled it with my standard 5 x 5 x 4 drilling which puts the pin right above my bridge.  This ball was much more responsive on the backend than I thought it would be.  This was a pleasant surprise.  This is the most response on the backend of any IQ ball I have ever thrown.  It has a much more continuous backend motion than the original IQ Tour.  The factory finish makes the IQ Tour AI very clean through the front part of the lane.  If it encounters oil too long, it does tend to slide past the breakpoint just a bit, but the backend motion makes up for this in a big way.  This is one IQ I can send to the right and not be worried about whether it will make it back to the pocket.  I ended up shooting 857 the first set with this ball.  I will be getting another one and scuffing the surface just to get it to be a little more controlled and not quite as sensitive to oil.  This ball is an absolute beast and a must have in anyone’s bag!

Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive
Ball Info: RST core with A.I. outer core with MicroTrax solid cover stock – box condition is 2000 grit and is used at that 2000 grit. Layout is 3 x 6 x 2 and used on 39ft and 42ft prior USBC tournament pattern.
My updated specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16
degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane panels at ABC North Lanes in Harrisburg, PA.

The latest asymmetrical release from Roto Grip combines 2 great prior products with a new outer core. The very popular RST core that has been used in domestic and international releases for a few years has been updated with the A.I. outer core technology and pairing it up with the MICROTRAX cover provides a piece into the line up with have been missing since the GEM was discontinued. Since I am pretty set on my league arsenal, I decided to drill this RST Hyperdrive for tournament and sport patterns. I used the layout 3 x 6 x 2, which is like my weak THS layout, but with a little stronger pin. On the 39th foot pattern, where most everyone else go straight up the lane, I am able to go around them and still make good consistent shots to the pocket and able to stay in that area of the lane through most of the night. Where with prior equipment I was using, like the LEVEL, Optimum Idol, Rock Star and Equinox, the LEVEL and Rock Star were too weak to play up the lane and the O.I. and Equinox were too unstable and tended to give me over/under reactions when trying to play tighter lines to the pocket. The RST Hyperdrive is a “no-brainer” for me on sport patterns between 39 to 45ft. When practicing on THS, it was a home-run also when it came to using it after the lanes were beaten up a good bit. Will add this to my THS once my O.I. gets used up. But for now, my league bag will be Rock Star, Attention Star S2. Tournament bags for all patterns are LEVEL, X-Ray, Rock Star #2, RST Hyperdrive, iQ Tour A.I. and Origin.
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No, they don't, and maybe better consult a local pro shop for an ideal weight and also layout/drilling for your hand. A good fit can easily let you hold/play balls 2-3 lbs heavier than a generic house ball.

Storms newest addition to the product line is IQ AI. For the first time since the iq fusion we have another hybrid IQ. Using the R2S hybrid cover stock and AI technology wrapped this is the control of the solid with more pop down lane. I drilled mine 50x4x30 with my loft this ball is very clean and really pops off the spot. Extremely versatile and easy to read. This is a great addition to your bag. Stop into your local Storm vip pro shop and ask them about it.