I am happy to write my first review of a Roto Grip ball, the Deranged. The Deranged is the pearl version of the Disturbed and is in the HP3 line of balls. The Deranged uses the same core as the Disturbed, the middle roll 70, but has a pearl cover called 61MH. The Deranged has an RG of 2.50 and a differential of .043 in 15lb balls. The colors are neon green and pearl white, sure to catch the attention of bowlers eyes while rolling down the lane.
I drilled my Deranged with pin over ring and cg on my grip line. The comparison ball will be my Disturbed with same pin position, with the difference being that the cg is a little left of my grip line on the Disturbed. The Deranged glides to the break point much easier than what the Disturbed does and is less overall motion than the Disturbed. The 1500 grit polished cover saves plenty of energy for the backend of the lane. I have also tried using some surface on the Deranged with successful ball reaction, although the cover does seem to lane shine quickly, so it is best just staying with the polished finish for me. I like the Deranged the best when moving in on the lane, and opening up the pattern. I really like the way the Deranged continues through the backend of the lane when I do get deep. It doesn’t “flip†per say, but continues to hook which gives me a reaction unlike anything else currently in the bag. This core design is a winner for sure as I have had great results with the Deranged and the previously released Disturbed.
The Deranged is a great ball to get in deep on the lane and just wheel it. Throw it to the dry, and watch the Deranged roll back to the pocket. If you need a bowling ball that really clears the front of the lane, and has a lot of “hook†in the backend, then try a Deranged. If you already have a Disturbed, and find that you aren’t encountering enough oil to use it as much as you would like, than the Deranged is the way to go. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Roto Grip Deranged.
