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Attention Star S2
« on: November 22, 2024, 10:01:50 AM »
Meet the Attention Star S2 (Sequence 2)—the thrilling sequel to the original Attention Star, crafted to elevate your game to new heights. After winning over bowlers worldwide, the S2 arrives with a fresh twist on the legacy, blending familiar strengths with unique enhancements. Through extensive testing, the eTrax PLUS Hybrid coverstock emerged as the perfect balance of grip and recovery, giving unmatched traction in the midlane without compromising downlane punch. Built for bowlers who crave both control and power, the Attention Star S2 is ready to take your game out of this world. Powered by the enhanced Momentous AV+ A.I. Core, the Attention Star S2 harnesses intensified energy and precision. This redesigned core introduces an advanced energy pattern to maximize pin impact, unleashing gravity-defying force with smooth, controlled transitions. Every frame becomes a chance to push boundaries and reach new heights in performance. The eTrax PLUS Hybrid coverstock—a mix of pearl and solid reactive—provides ideal traction through the midlane while maintaining its trademark responsiveness to friction, delivering a powerful hook without early burn-out. Offering the best of both worlds, the Attention Star S2 is an evolution of the original, now with added versatility and control to take down the competition shot after shot.

Color: Berry/Silver/Black Aqua
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: eTrax PLUS Hybrid Reactive
Core: Momentous AV + A.I. Core
Finish: 2000-grit Abralon
RG: 2.48 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.049 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy
Hook Potential: High
Length: Medium
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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2024, 09:34:23 AM »
Attention Star S2 - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: eTrax Hybrid Reactive
Finish: 2000 Grit
Core: Momentous AV + A.I. Core
RG: 2.48
Differential: 0.049
Intermediate Diff: 0.017
 
Review
The Roto Grip high performance original Attention Star was ball of the year on the PBA Tour now comes the Attention Star S2. The S2 has the enhanced Momentous AV + A.I. Core wrapped with eTrax hybrid coverstock at 2000 grit makes the S2 pick up sooner in the midlane with a strong driving backend motion. I tested this ball on a 43 feet typical house pattern with no issues playing right of the track area and left of 25. As a low to medium rev player this ball will be great on medium to oily house and tournament patterns. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.

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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2024, 07:02:32 PM »
The new Roto Grip Attention Star S2 the latest addition to the SPI family. The S2 features the hybrid solid cover stock and uses the AI technology. My first impression of this ball after I drilled it was strong. Everything you love to see out of the original and more. I drilled mine 65x5x45 pretty clean for me as I lift the ball but with My higher rev rate I’m able to really get this ball through the pins. This is one of the first balls out of my bag. Stop into your local Storm VIP pro today and pick one up!!
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ascaccia94

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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2024, 09:25:19 PM »
Attention Star S2 features the same Momentous AV core with A.I.  core technology, this ball has the etrax + hybrid coverstock. This ball picks up earlier than the original Attention Star making it more versatile on a wider range of oil patterns. This ball allows me to open up my angles when other sanded asymmetrical balls burn up and go to forward. Players who are looking for a cleaner sanded asymmetrical ball will love this ball, as well as players on house patterns where the Attention Star is a bit too clean on the fresh.
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StormAndrew

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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2024, 05:57:41 AM »
Physix Blackout
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n8NFbT7Nrj0
Attention Star S2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3G-wOwqjv0&t=1s...
Road Warrior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8T_lgwG4BM&t=1s
Origin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFs8AQas00g&t=1s
Ball Reviews:
Physix Blackout:
The Physix Blackout has become one of my favorite balls. It is usable on a variety of conditions and has become the first out the bag on THS in different centers which play entirely different which shows some of the versatility of this ball. The pearl cover with the 2000 finish allows the ball to be clean through the front of the lane yet smooth off the breakpoint and allows plenty of continuation down lane when it is needed most. I have been able to play with my angles closed and opened as well as get a little deeper into game 2 than other asym options that would typically burn up by this point. This ball, also, was good on sport. Bowling on 45' where my angle was closed towards the pocket this ball provided plenty of motion through the pins given the longer distance and higher volume of what I was bowling on. This ball is a must have for the competitive bowler and is another great rendition in the Physix line.
Attention Star S2:
The hybrid version of the Attention line is out with a much more controllable smooth motion compared to its predecessor the Attention Star. The S2 is great for those medium to heavier oil conditions when control is needed. I found this very usable on sport conditions when my angles needed to be closed and I wanted to keep everything in front of me and control to the pocket. This ball is slower responding than the original which allows you to use this on the fresh. When the lanes begin to hook up front and a cleaner reaction is needed you can piggy back onto to the original to continue to allow your ball to angle down lane without sacrificing energy and hitting power at the pins.
Road Warrior:
A new iteration the the popular Road line is back with the Road Warrior. This version is a pearl with the R2S deep cover. It is much slower than the original HyRoad pearl, which makes it more controllable. When you need a cleaner reaction than the stronger asym or symmetrical's the Road Warrior will be a good option to go to. 
Origin:
New core, new cover and tons of power. The Origin is great for those medium to heavier oil conditions. At first, I found the ball a little too clean so I adjusted the surface to 2000 to get it to pick up sooner. The surface adjustment made all the difference in seeing the ball motion I was looking for. I found success on THS when the lanes play tight and I want to play more up the track area. Origin reserved tons of energy as it exited the pattern and continued well through the pins. Also, saw success on sport when my angles needed to slowly open up this ball was strong enough to dig into the deeper part of the lane where oil was still present yet provided strong continuation down lane that didn't sacrifice carry. The Origin will be a good option on on fresh or transition.
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william.tefft

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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2024, 03:01:54 PM »
Ball Specs: Attention Star S2
Coverstock: Etrax Hybrid, 2000 Grit
Core: Momentous AV+ A.I.
Review:
The Roto Grip Attention Star S2 is a performance-driven bowling ball designed to deliver precision and power. Its hybrid reactive coverstock, paired with an asymmetrical core, provides a strong midlane read and an aggressive backend motion, making it ideal for medium to heavy oil conditions. Bowlers will appreciate its ability to handle transitions effectively, offering versatility and control during demanding games. The sleek design of the Attention Star S2 complements its impressive performance, making it a standout choice for players aiming to elevate their competitive edge. Perfect for advanced bowlers seeking a reliable strike ball.
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rkollmeyer

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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #21 on: December 31, 2024, 01:00:46 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 44'

Volume: 27ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

The Attention Star S2 is simply a hybrid version of the original Attention Star ball.  The S2 features the eTrax Plus cover in its hybrid form.  As expected, the S2 is smoother than the original Attention Star.  It starts reading the midline earlier and has a smoother reaction in the back end.  The S2 will be a great ball to use to start the night to help control the back end, then move to the original Attention Star once the lanes start to transition.  The original Attention Star has been a staple in my bag since it was released and I fully expect the S2 to be right there beside it.

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2


My Specs -
Speed - 16 mph,
Rev Rate - 315. 
PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Youtube Link:  https://youtu.be/8nh4JE53a2U
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TBenner300

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Re: Attention Star S2
« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2024, 12:12:01 PM »
The new Roto Grip Attention Star S2 takes the Momentous AV+ AI core and wraps it in the Etrax Plus Hybrid coverstock finished at 2000 grit abralon.  At 15 pounds, the RG is a low 2.48 with a differential of .049 and an intermediate differential of .017.  The original Attention Star is without a doubt, my favorite ball, so I could not wait to drill the S2.  I drilled the S2 exactly the same as my original Attention Star with the pin above my ring finger and the mass bias kicked out to the right of my thumb.  The original Attention Star was super clean but still would not miss the spot when it encountered the dry backend, and the motion was very continuous on the backend.  The S2 when compared to the original, is much more aggressive and much sooner for me.  The S2 reads about 3-5 feet sooner than the original and is much more continuous front to back.  The first time I threw the S2 and I started going high pocket or through the face, I switched to the original standing in the same place and I left a light hit ten pin.  So for me the overall hook of the S2 is about 3-4 boards more than the original.  The two balls make a great one, two punch, but the S2 definitely needs oil in the front part of the lane to be usable for me.  Luckily, the center I bowl leagues in, has enough oil to start out with the S2 but I usually need t switch to the original Attention Star by the third game if not sooner.  These two balls will always be in my bag for league and tournaments. 
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