I drilled my new Disturbed 55x4 1/8x50,  it is very clean through the front part of the lane and heavy rolling through the mid lane.  I left surface at factory, and it definitely reminded me of a much stronger version of an outlaw.  Rolled fantastic on scorpion, viper, and typical houe condition.  This is definitely one of the better solid symetric balls I have thrown in a while.

Erik Ramos
Storm/Roto Staffer

Disturbed

One of Roto Grips strongest symmetricals yet.  This is a good starting point on fresh lanes.  This ball will read the mids better than any I’ve seen.  Cover is versatile to give you some different options depending on the volume of oil.  I will likely start with this one out of the bag at nationals. 

Kelly O’Driscoll
Roto Grip Staff

LANE CONDITION

Length:40'

Volume:Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS OLD WOOD LANES


COMMENTS

Likes: Smooth and easy through the heads, with a predictable read in the midlane.  Response to friction is strong and continuous without being crazy.  I was able to play near the friction on the fresh, and just keep moving left chasing the head oil to get the push needed to reach the break point. 

Dislikes: It does need some headoil.  Once the heads go, its either move in and wheel, or back in the bag and shell down.


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Type of bowler: Tweener
Avg Speed: 17.5
Rev Rate: 375-400
PAP: 5 x ¾ up
Layout: 45 x 4 ¼ x 65

Drilled the Roto Grip Disturbed to be at the top of my lineup and a ball that will work for heavier oil and give me good continuation. After bowling on three different patterns the ball does that and more.

Drilled it with a large VAL and a fairly aggressive drill angle and pin distance to ensure the ball was strong. The ball rolls early, which is what I want, but it’s the continuation and predictability that I love.

1st pattern: Cheetah
The first game out of the box I threw with this ball was on the Cheetah. This version had a bit of hang on the outside but was close. Understanding this was probably too much ball, I threw it anyway. I was able to move in and play a pretty wide angle. The good news is that when the ball read off the 35-foot’ish pattern it was predictable and that allowed it to stay in my hands. Once I moved in and started increasing the angles the ball became a monster and allowed me to play a part of the lane no one else around me could.

2nd pattern: Modified house shot
Threw this ball on a Sunday morning where they ran the heads over the leftovers. Was able to move in and use this ball to very good success. The ball showed the same characteristics as it did on the cheetah. Very aggressive move, but nothing uncontrollable. Despite the carry down, the ball still finished very well, a welcomed sight.

3rd pattern: Viper
Pattern was a fairly touchy early in the set. The pattern played much crisper on the backends than the Cheetah but stuck with the Disturbed to see how it’d do. Once I was able to blend the pattern out the reaction on the Cheetah was confirmed. Strong, continuous move with no overreaction. The only time it was touchy was on the fresh, but I think the surface helped blend the pattern out.

Overall, it’s a fantastic ball for my view and the money. It is the best rolling ball I’ve thrown since I had the original solid Cell and the Hammer Vicious Strike. The aggression with a controlled, strong finish is a trait EVERY bowler needs in their toolbox. Would recommend this ball to every type of bowler.

Darrell Lovell
www,BowlerX.com staffer