Bowler: Keven Williams
Speed: 18mph
Rev Rate: 425rpm
Left handed


The new Roto Grip Haywire is one of the strongest balls on the market today! The main problem I had with the hyper cell was it was too strong in the fronts, and never kept a roll down lane. Even though it is an earlier rolling ball, it still continuous its strong roll down lane too. This ball is great for sport conditions and heavy oil. Best ball for its price point so you can’t go wrong with a Roto Grip Haywire.

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3"

Starting Top Weight: 2.7oz

Ball Weight: 15lbs.


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4 1/4"

PSA to PAP: 4"

Pin Buffer: 3 3/4"


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 430rpm

Ball Speed: 17mph

PAP/Track: 4 1/2" x 1/2" up


SURFACE PREP

Grit: 3000

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length: 42ft

Volume: Med/Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

The new Haywire by Roto Grip is an absolute must in any bowlers bag! For league bowlers, this will be the perfect ball that allows lower/mid rev players to open up the lane and spray pins around like the crankers. The proven Middle Roll 70 core revs up easily and provide such an effortless move towards the pocket while still saving all the devastating energy needed destroy the rack. Wrap that legendary core with the 80H Microbite cover, one of the best coverstocks that we've seen in recent years, and you've got unmatched traction in the oil that reacts great to surface changes and a variety of lane surfaces. This ball can handle all the medium-heavy oil that you can throw at it. It could very easily become ball of the year and should find its way into every bowlers arsenal.

LANE CONDITION

Length: Various Lengths

Volume: Various Volumes

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  All Types


The newest addition to the RotoGrip HP3 line is the Haywire.  The Haywire combines the Hyper Cell cover stock (80H Microbite) with the disturb weight block (Middle Roll 70).  This awesome combination leads to a strong continuous hooking bowling ball.  The colors are eye catching and the reaction on the lanes is jaw dropping!

I drilled my Haywire with pin over the fingers and the cg kicked out about 2 inches from my center line with a medium size hole at 6 inches.  For the dual angle people, the coordinates are 45 X 5 ½ X 45.  My coordinates are PAP 5 5/8 over and up ¾, Rev Rate around 300, more up the back release and my ball speed is around 15mph.  I like to go straighter if possible.

I was able to throw the Haywire on various patterns and against a wide range of bowling balls.  The first pattern that I threw the Haywire on was a basic House Pattern.  The Haywire was way too strong for the dry house pattern that I bowl on but I kept moving left.  The Haywire did not lose too much energy compared to a Hyper Cell or Crux.  The Middle Roll Core adds versatility to the Haywire.  If I was going to only bowl on house patterns or dries lane conditions, a surface change and or some polish would be a viable option for the Haywire.  Unless you like to stand left and pitch it right then the Haywire is already setup for you!  The next pattern was Paris (47 Feet) which is a longer pattern compared to the house pattern (38 Feet) and has more volume.  What I noticed with the Haywire is the motion at the break point was aggressively controlled but super strong and the backend was continuous.  The Haywire was strong enough to make the turn if I missed in but was readable enough if I missed right.  Again the Haywire out preformed the Hyper Cell and the Disturb with its versatility and overall ball motion.  I only touched on two patterns but the RotoGrip Haywire was a gamer on the medium through long patterns. 

The RotoGrip Haywire is a versatile bowling ball that will stay in my bag! 



Likes:  The versatility and strength is unbelievable!

Dislikes: Sometimes HOOKS TOO MUCH!!!!


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Haywire review by staffer Tony Marino

The Roto Grip Haywire is the combination of the Middle Roll 70 (MR70) core, featured in the Disturbed line, and combines it with the strong 80H Micro Bite solid coverstock. 

I have average to above average ball speed (~17MPH) which tends to balance out my rev rate. I drilled my Haywire like my favorite IQ Tour with the pin above the middle finger (6.25”) with the CG kicked out and small P3 weight hole.

I have thrown the Haywire on house patterns, as well as a multiple flatter Kegel oil pattern.  The first thing I noticed about this ball was the midlane shape. Even though the Haywire uses the strongest cover in any of the HP lines, it does not read too early. I was surprised how versatile this ball really is. The MR70 core is a perfect balance of powerful midlane hook and predictable length. I have already had some great success on some longer, heavier volume patterns. I recently won a tournament on the Kegel 45’ 2008 Istanbul Open oil pattern. The Haywire hooked back from an absurd part of the lane that gave me a huge advantage. If you bowl in a center that puts what seems to be the standard puddle in the middle this ball has the potential to strike a ton! Because of my speed and roll, I tend to use a lot of solid covers, and the Haywire gives me the entry angle and motion in the mids at fits very well in my bag.
 
If you have high ball speed, don’t generate much shape downlane or just have a hard time getting a ball to make a move in heavier oil, I would highly recommend the Haywire.


Want to see what I am talking about? Click this link to see my videos on this ball as well as other Storm and Roto Grip ball releases.

https://youtu.be/lvumu4N6z6w

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42 feet. Stone street pattern on slick (hard) synthetic

15lb Drilled 5 1/2 inch 70 degrees 40 degree cg (5 inch pin)

Bowling variants 15-17 mph, 300-450 rpm, 20-30 degree axis tilt.

First thing I noticed when I let this ball go was how big the ball was, ideal for the revved challenged or speed dominant player to allow the ball to get into an earlier hook.  I wouldn't use the same drilling layout for that category of bowler though, but the coverstock and core would suit.

The next thing I noticed was how low it kept the pins on the pin deck, yet still sent messengers.   My local house has a high scoring stone street pattern, but is not kind if you use to much angle or lift the ball to hard.  I found with this ball I could use more angle than my other gear and the corner pin carry was higher, but I still had to lay off the shot a bit.  Fortunately the coverstock and smooth arcing weight block made the lanes easy to read and adjustments simple to make.

Using slower ball speed and higher rev rates was to much for his pattern, but this ball would be my first choice in long patterns or even the 42' if the edges weren't so dry.

I only used the factory finish, but will take this ball to my next international tournament (Indonesian Open) and polish it up if they lay a shorter oil pattern, I believe the core will be user friendly to coverstock changes.  Will let you know how it went if I do.




COMMENTS

Likes: smooth and predictable hook, keeps the pins in play (not jumping over the corner pins)

Dislikes: colour (but can't do much about that!)


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Roto Grip Haywire Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

The newest addition to the HP3 line is the Haywire and has become a fast favorite of mine.  This ball fits right in the middle of my bag as a great benchmark piece.  It is one of the stronger benchmark balls I’ve drilled and have been able to use it on several different patterns and surfaces.  I’ve drilled two of them so far.

The first one I drilled may have been drilled a bit too strong, but it still serves a purpose.  The layout is as follows:  4 x 4 with a 63/64 hole on my axis.  The purpose for this layout was to use it on heavier volume & flatter patterns.  Drilling the Haywire this strong definitely makes the ball read the lane early, and slows down the response time a lot.  I’ve used this ball when the lanes are tough and I’m not looking for a ton of motion down lane.

The second Haywire is drilled as follows:  5 ½ x 4 ¾ with a 27/32 hole two inches below my axis.  This one also has some shine on it.  With a weaker drilling, a polished surface, and a hole below my axis, this one creates more length and a quicker response time.  I haven’t been able to use it a ton on shorter patterns.  I’m extremely confident this is a great ball when there is a good amount of volume on the lane. 

The Haywire provides a strong, forward motion that compliments a lot of the more angular pieces very nicely.  Another great addition to the Roto Grip line!

#OwnIt

What haven't I said about the Roto Grip Haywire?? This bowling ball is a must have in your bag.  The Haywire has the Disturbed core with Hyper Cell cover.  The first Haywire I drilled, I was incredibly impressed. I have the pin above my bridge with the CG kicked right with an extra hole.  This bowling ball is perfect for me because it cuts through the oil in the middle part of the lane when the lanes are tight.  When the lanes open up, I can stick with the Haywire for most of the day.  It seems to me I can5'  continue to get left with this ball and it doesn't burn up at all.  The first pattern I threw this ball on was the 45' Scorpion pattern and it had no issue cutting through the long oil pattern. 

To me it's pretty simple... If you don't buy a Haywire, you're at a disadvantage.. I already ordered a 2nd one. 


#OWNit