Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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In sports we are always told to hustle well now Roto Grip is providing a line of bowling balls that will do just that on the lanes. The Roto Grip Hustle HYB takes the renowned Hustle core which has a lower RG design and lower differential and pairs it with the VTC-H18 (Versatile Traction Control-Hybrid 18) core then is finished with a 3000-grit pad. This combination offers a smooth earlier midlane motion, with more stability down lane, and with more traction and is best on light to medium oil conditions.

Color: Black/Blue
Coverstock: VTC-H18 Hybrid
Core: Hustle (14#-16#) (Lightbulb core for 13# & 12# and a puck core for 11# & 10#)
Finish: 3000-grit Pad
RG: 2.53 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.030 (15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Lighter to Medium Oil

The Hustle HYB uses the same core as all the other Hustles before it, but has a brand new hybrid cover.  The HYB hooks several boards more than any other Hustle, and outhooks the price point by a significant amount.  If you’re looking for bang for the buck, the HYB is a great place to look, it’s really a budget IQ Tour Solid, but if you’re looking for a true light oil ball, you should probably look elsewhere.  This ball is strong enough to be an HP2 ball, and approaches Storm’s Thunder line in terms of overall strength. The HYB is a very smooth and controllable ball, there are no surprises with it once you accept how much it hooks despite the price and being labeled an HP1 ball.  The HYB is a great compliment to the Hustle Ink, while the Ink is long and strong, the HYB is earlier, smoother, and stronger.

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LANE CONDITION

Length:  41'

Volume:  Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  THS

ROTO GRIP HUSTLE HYB

Once again so much bang for your buck! Shelf appeal excellent, ball reaction excellent and hit through the pins incredible! With the Hustle Hybrid, I first took a look with my Hustle solid and got line up with it, after a few shots of playing 8 to 5 or miss room out to one the Hustle solid was clean as always. Went to the Hustle Hybrid and played the same shot, the Hustle Hybrid was earlier and picked up the mid lane a little quicker. Both balls were box finish. So I made a 3 and 1 move left and just that small of a move made all of the difference in the world. This made the Hustle HYB get the extra length I needed and picked up in the mid lane with a nice controlled backend motion. This allowed me to stay lined up for several games with just slight moves left. The performance of the HP1 line will surprise anyone that hasn’t thrown any of the balls in the line. The Hustle HP1 line will be for most all house shots.

Likes:  A lot of ball for little money.

Dislikes:  Heavier oil patterns

Layout: pin under bridge cg 3 inches directly under it.

Condition: 41 ft ths on hpl

I drilled this ball wanting the typical hustle reaction for drier lane conditions. After reading some reviews I was terrified this ball would be much stronger then I wanted so I polished it. I absolutely hated it with polish, it could have easily become my spare ball, but I took it back to oob condition and I really liked the shape of the ball I got then. For me it definitely wasn't as strong as my tour solid but that's not what I wanted in this ball. I was able to play up the lanes on the fresh condition with considerable backend, this is definitely not my "a" game, as I would prefer to open up the lanes more and play across the boards. I did like the reaction of the ball and look forwarded to getting it on more of a lane condition that I could use it more. This ball is currently available. Go see your local pro shop professional today and pick up this gem. You won't be disappointed.

LANE CONDITION

Length:39

Volume:Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): 5:1 Modified Pattern


COMMENTS

Cover: 2VTC-H18â„¢
Weightblock: Hustleâ„¢ Core (Symmetrical)
Finish: 3000
RG: 2.53
Differential: 0.030

Me:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin Up and Right of Ring 50 X 4 1/2 X 40

Roto Grip continues to amaze with their HP1 releases. The new Hustle HYB gives you their trademark un-matchable performance for the dollar with a different motion. The Hustle Ink has been my house-shot killer since it's release and now I have a Hustle that is ideal for sport patterns. The HYB is ideal for me on lower ratio patterns where i feel like I lose my hold but my lower ball speed traps me.

I tested the HYB on a lower ratio modified house pattern. The surface is very low friction and less than 10 years old so not much track built up. This pattern has pushed me about 20 lower in average for league because of the big out-of-bounds area to the right and the lack of volume in the middle. The HYB has been my most consistent look in league. With flatter patterns I have to play the lanes much more front to back. The HYB reads the breakpoint incredibly consistently.

The real treasure for me is the ability of the ball to "lay" into the pocket on my shots where i miss left. No other ball has given me area to miss left on this pattern. The ball will still come back and go through the pins on minor misses right as well. I threw the Ink on the same line and the increased back-end caused it to nearly go brooklyn, but when i opened the angle up to counter the stronger back end, the lower ratio pattern caused the Ink to slow down so much off the spot that I weak 7'd on a very good shot.

The Hustle just seems to come off the friction so perfectly that your entry angle is much less important.

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LANE CONDITION

Length: 42ft

Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

The Hustle HYB is without a doubt a must have in every competitive bowlers bag. Its a great compliment to the Hustle INK in the fact that it reads the lane a few feet sooner and blends the oil pattern out so well. The only downside I saw in the INK was that it had a tendency to not pick up in the oil because of the shine on the cover and weaker core and required alittle surface to get it to pick up. Well the surface of the HYB does just that. The HYB picks up more in the middle part of the lane and still continues off the spot. My HYB is just alittle stronger overall than my INK. I went with my normal 70*5*40 layout on my HYB and left the surface at the box finish. very pleased with the motion I get with this ball and at the lower price point you cant beat it!!!

Nick Smith
Storm/Roto Grip Amateur Staff

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    The Roto Grip Hustle HYB is the new release in the HP 1 line.  I drilled mine 5 x 4 1/2 x 4 pin down no hole.  It comes with a 3000 grit finish.  I absolutely loved the Hustle Ink.  The INK sometimes would be too much response off the spot and create angle problems to carry.  The Hustle HYB with the Hybird cover has a slower response off of the friction.  Its kinda like a smooth arc motion.  I've used mine on a couple hooking house shots and really liked how it was able to control the pocket. The HYB just didn't over react when hitting the dry.  Thus for me the HYB will be a great late block ball and shorter sport pattern ball.

Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff

PAP - 3 5/8 up 1 1/4
Speed - 15-16
Tilt - 17
RPM-400

The Hustle Hybrid is a very logical addition to the already very impressive Hustle lineup. The OG Hustles were pretty darn good and then the Ink hit the scene and forget about it…Everyone is looking to spend less money and get a great product, right? I know that is what my customers want and RotoGrip has delivered time and again in that segment. The HP1, 2 and 3 line up is ridiculous at their perspective price points…I know I’m getting off the topic here and I realize some would say, “here is another staff guy worshipping the brand he’s  part of” but, if you know me at all, I always give credit where it’s due and Roto just gets it done in this category. The Hybrid version of the Hustle is exactly what you think it might be…stable, smooth and strong. I put it a few boards weaker than the ShowOff and a touch cleaner as well. I roll it pretty straight in comparison to all the younger big wheelers out there and when my Ink is not enough at the beginning of the night, the Hybrid sees the lane a lot better. Overall, what I see from the Hustles I’ve drilled for my customers, be it the Inks and the Hybrids, is a very affordable and surprisingly trustworthy bowling ball. I’ve got a few people drilling up two and even three of these rocks. At the end of the day, with all the releases at a very competitive price point in our sport, take a look at RotoGrips HP1 Hustle line. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for reading and I’ll see you on the lanes. #ownit