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Since the dawn of the 21st Century no one can compete with the success that Roto Grip® has had in the mid-price category. The introduction of the all-new HORIZONTM reinforces that truth by building upon the legacy that the RetroTM Line and the RSTM Series have established.

Featuring the new HeliosTM weight block, this unique design delivers a lower RG and medium differential for consistent mid-lane motion along with an angular move off the spot. The single density core guarantees a higher coefficient of restitution for increased hitting power, even on those off-pocket hits!

We have taken the best characteristics from our past and have created the outstanding True GripTM pearl reactive coverstock. It comes to you in a 1500 grit polish for added length and maximum energy retention at the break point on those medium patterns.

The dawn of a new era is upon you, so jump on board or get run over!


Specifications


Factory Finish  1500- Polished  
Track Flare Potential  5 Inches  
Lane Condition  Medium Oil  
Cover Stock  Ultimate Griptm Pearl Reactive  
Weight Block  Heliostm Core  
Color  Sunset Orange / Desert Copper  
D-Scale  75 -78  
Available Weights  12 -16 Pounds




Core Dynamics


WEIGHTS  RG  DIFFERENTIAL  
16 lb.  2.46 (Low)  .048 (High)  
15 lb.  2.47 (Low)  .052 (High)  
14 lb.  2.49 (Low)  .051 (High)  
13 lb.  2.60 (High)  .032 (Med)  
12 lb.  2.60 (High)  .032 (Med)

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i have a cobalt bomb, a h2o, a scb sanded, a pro-teal buzzaw, a golden nugget, a awesome flip and a seek and destroy in my arsenal.

The Horizon is the newest ball in the RS line that replaces the RS-1.  Although I was originally sad to see the “1” replaced, after toying around with this ball, I see I got more than I expected in return.

First, let me say I was wrong in an earlier posting in the forum about the overall super smooth look with this ball.  The initial ball I threw was labeled with a pin less than an inch out.  With the two subsequent 3.5” pin out balls I drilled, I see a different move on the backend of the lane.  I will detail that below.


Ball #1 – Label drill, pin less than 1 inch out.  Drilled strong at 4-1/2”

This was a test ball from Hank during my visit to Utah.  The ball was VERY smooth overall and allowed me to play straighter than I really thought I could for a 4-1/2” pin to PAP distance.  Bowling on the USBC National pattern I had a great look out and it was incredibly smooth off the spot.  On THS, this ball gave me the same look until a little carrydown developed.  I softened up the speed and didn’t have to worry about it blowing up if it hit the dry early – it gave me a nice, easy to make 4-pin instead of a designer split.


Ball #2 – Pin 5-1/4” from PAP (in the bridge), 45 degree layout with large hole at 5”

I was trying to replace my trusty RS-1 with this ball in a similar layout and I got exactly as I wished for, and more.  Surprisingly, after seeing ball #1 roll, I was actually expecting a little smoother move off the spot than this one gives.  However, if the ball were any smoother I think the hit would be bad, or better said, would be conditional unless you have built-in backend in the pattern.  I was able to use this ball on the Scorpion pattern at a tournament this weekend both playing in on the fall-back and out in the OB and got the look I needed to keep me in control of the move after the breakpoint.  I have no doubt this layout will get the most play of the three Horizon's I have.


Ball #3 – Pin 5-3/4” from PAP, above bridge, no hole in 75 degree layout.

I was looking for a ball to go straighter through the front than my Oracle Vision in the same layout (OV has dropped balance hole).  While I have the same shape on the lane as the OV, the move is significantly sharper than the other Horizon’s in my bag.  I have to admit I was surprised by how many boards this one covers on the back vs. ball #2 that is really not that significantly different in layout.  As much as I thought the construction of this ball wouldn’t allow me to open up the lane, this particular ball does exactly that.  In this layout, it reminds me of the move I saw out of the Apocalypse in the two I tried (Note, specifically in this layout only).

Overall: The Horizon is a nice replacement for the RS-1.  Although I haven’t tried yet to alter the surface, I think that this ball will do everything you’ve asked of the RS-1 and give you a little more predictability with an earlier overall read of the lane.  Typically when you get pin-in balls you feel jipped that you can’t do much with them.  On the contrary, I think that is a nice layout for this ball as it enhances the even roll with such a low RG ball.  If you get a pin-in, try a label layout in your favorite pin distance and have fun tricking up the ball at the release and watching it NOT overhook on you.

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Steve Richter
Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

I find that the Horizon reads the lane differently than the RS line.  Compared to the RS-1 it reads the midlane more and is not as flippy.  Don't get me wrong this ball still has what it needs on the backend.  This ball allows me to get in and open up the lane and I don't have to worry about over hitting it at the bottom, this is what I like.   If you really jump on it it doesn't over react off the spot.  The Horizon is a great compliment to Roto Grip's line. As Cliff stated the pin action is incredible. If you want to see pin crushing action pick up one of these bronze babies.( I have mine drilled cg in palm, pin under bridge.)

Thank you,
Justin Godfrey
RG Pro Shop Staff

just punched up a horizon yesterday.. this Horizon had almost a 6 inch pin with 4.34 oz of top wieght

(PAP- 2 7/8, 1 3/4 up ,315 rpms (Bowlers Map)
pin is 5 1/4 off PAP over middle finger.. cg is just below midline no hole

threw it fresh off the press on a 35 foot house pattern with no grease outside of 7..

what i really liked was the continuous motion off of the extreme friction to the right.  If I really strapped on a shot it didn't over react off the burn.  The amount of energy it conserved was unparalled to anything in my bag except for my RSX.  Which compliments this sphere perfectly.  

RotoGrip is putting out some very treat bowling balls these days.  Thats three Rotos in my bag now.
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I LOVE my Horizon! I drilled my Horizon with the pin directly above the fingers and the cg out just a little bit with a weight hole and 4.30oz of top weight. I wanted this ball specifically for medium and shorter sport shots with a heavier volume. This ball really grabs the mid lane, but thanks to the ultimate grip pearl reactive, it reads the mid lane earlier, yet conserves enough energy to come around the corner and not die out! Since I have the same drilling on the Horizon as I do with my Saturn, I wanted this ball to read the surface a little earlier and to react a little more on the backend to give me a little more area at the breakpoint. So far I have thrown the Horizon and it performed real well on a house shot, two medium sport patterns (39ft.), and a real short sport pattern (33ft.). I was able to score very well on all these patterns and I wonder to myself how I ever survived without the Horizon? This is definitely a dawn of a new era! So, what do you have to lose? Go and pick up one of these Horizon¡¦s and you will NOT be disappointed!  I¡¦ve already ordered another Horizon for myself ļ
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Matthew Stromberg
Roto Grip Advisory Staff Member

ball specs:
14lb 4oz
3" pin
3oz top
drilled 4 X 5
surface box

First let me say I have not bowled below 670 with this ball.
lane condition ths med volume 36' buffed to 40' brunswick anvilane.
The ball clears the heads nicely and starts up in the mid lane a bit earlier than expected for a pearl but saves enegry while doing so then transitions on the back end for hard arcing powerful move THIS BALL HUNTS THE POCKET! That being said the Horizon is also a very versitle and responsive to hand,speed,line adjustments. It can be played 12 to 5 and back, up the middle in the puddle, or swung from the outside with booming back ends, and creates tremendous pin action keeping the pins low still sending the messengers flying. Roto Grip really did thier home work on this one Thanks Guys!
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ROTO GRIP  KING OF THEM ALL

This ball was drilled by Eric Krauss at Nationals. The pin is under the ring finger and cg is at 3:00. The weight hole is at about 3:30. This ball has great length and the ability to recover in the back end. This is my benchmark ball. It is the closest thing that I have had to my old Turbo X.  I used this ball at Nationals and it reacted well until about the 5th game during doubles and singles, which is understandable considering the lane condition. This ball also hits hard, good mix. I have thrown it on a few different house shots and it's good if there is some oil in the heads. Another awesome product by Roto-Grip.