Roto Grip Hy-Wire
Layout: 35 x 3 ½ x 55
Coverstock: 1500grit polished
Lane conditions: 42 ft. house pattern with 2015 Flex with Fire and Ice conditioner on older HPL installed in early 2000’s.
Test results: I took my Hy Road, Hyper Pearl, and Wrecker to compare the Hy-Wire to doing the testing. I notice right away with the colors, I could “read” the ball better then Hy Road, and Hyper Cell, and just as good as my Wrecker. When it came time to test and look at the results, I noticed a great comparison to the Wrecker, just a tick longer and a tick more angular. It went longer than my Hyper Pearl and Hy Road also, which I was surprised when the Hyper Pearl started to move earlier off the spot then the Hy-Wire just because of the core and cover strength of the Hyper Pearl. I loved the additional length it provides me on the lane surface I usually bowl on, because even lower end balls that are pearl tend to “dig” in a little early for me and when I move, it start to get over/under almost right away. So, if you are looking to replace that Hy Road, Wrecker or Hyper Cell, this is the ball that could make the difference between no honor score and a honor score.

Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  375 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 5/8 straight across

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
Layout:  55, 6, 40

The HyWire is the perfect complement to the Haywire.  The new HyWire is a polished hybrid, that clears the fronts easily and creates a TON of backend.  But the good kind of backend that’s strong but smooth and consistent every time.  I drilled my HyWire to rev up in the midlane then tip downlane and that’s just what it does.  I have no problem getting the ball through the heads, but the famous MiddleRoll 70 Core (Disturbed,Haywire,Asylum) has no problem picking up in the oil.  At the breakpoint the cover definitely wants to go sideways, but it does it very smooth and controlled so you know you’re not going to over skate the breakpoint or snap too hard off the dry.  For those who love the Haywire, the HyWire will be the perfect piece to switch to once the Haywire stops finishing on the back.  It’s one of my favorite balls already!

LANE CONDITION

Length: Various

Volume: Various

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): All of them

The exciting new release into the RotoGrip HP3 line is the HyWire.  The HyWire uses the proven Middle Roll 70 core that was also used in the Haywire.  The Middle Roll 70 Core provides superior midlane control and the addition of the 62M Hybrid Coverstock means strong continuous power through the pins.  My coordinates are 5 5/8 over and ¾ up for my PAP, Ball speed is medium, Rev Rate around 300 and I am right handed.  The layout I chose was pin over the fingers with no hole and did not touch the coverstock at all leaving it polished.  The numbers on the layout are 65X5.5X45.

I was able to compare the HyWire against the proven Haywire to see what the differences really were.  First and foremost the HyWire generates more length and more backend motion than the Haywire on the medium to short oil patterns.  That should not surprise anyone.  The Haywire was more responsive on the medium heavy patterns and also the longer patterns than the HyWire.  Again that should not surprise anyone.  The real surprise for me was how versatile the HyWire really is.  On the shorter patterns the HyWire generated enough length that when carry down happened the strength of the backend was a huge benefit.  On the medium length patterns the HyWire allowed me to play to my strengths which is straighter and keeping the ball in front of me.  On the longer patterns, the Haywire was the ball to use hands down but the HyWire was not totally a fish out of water.  The HyWire came into play when the front part of the lane became dryer and slightly wet/dry condition started happening.  The HyWire generated good length and had enough on the backend to mix the pins up.

The HyWire will only add more versatility to an already diverse HP3 line!



Likes: Length with strong continuous backend motion

Dislikes:


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The Hy-Wire is the ball to own if you want or need easy length and perhaps the strongest backend move on the market.  The hybrid cover is 2 parts pearl and 1 part solid, and shows that with a very pearl-esque motion on the lanes.  However, the solid shows itself in midlane revving and control at the pocket.  Despite an exceptionally strong move on the backend, the Hy-Wire exhibits a surprising amount of control at the pocket and through the pins.  It goes through the pocket the correct way, offering a very high carry percentage often missing on flush or solid pocket hits from other balls with similar strength on the backend, which can sometimes be too strong through the pocket leaving odd "stone" or "solid" back row pins standing.  It's also a very versatile ball, with a few minor physical changes allowing you to play virtually anywhere on the lane, which can be a critical part of scoring well: the ability to make small adjustments without having to go to your bag. 

Right Handed
Ball weight:  15
Rev Rate:  400
Ball Speed:  17.3
Axis Tilt:  7
Axis Rotation:  45*
PAP:  3 3/4 horizontal, 7/8 up
Layout:  50 x 5 x 30

The HyWire is just fun to roll!

I’ve been able to use it on a variety of house patterns and it always clears the heads and turns the corner.  It opens up the lane better than most pearls or hybrids.  I am yet to have it burn up on me. 

As the condition breaks down, I just migrate left with small moves and it keeps me in the pocket.

I can’t say enough about how good the HyWire is.  I don’t normally say that a ball is an ‘essential’, but I believe the HyWire is just that.  It will fill a gap in your arsenal that you didn’t know you had.  This ball is a purchase you will not regret.

The Hy-wire is the perfect compliment to the Haywire. They both use the same core with the exception that the Hy-wire is a hybrid. The Hy-wire has a very good ball motion. It gets through the heads very well without hooking too early which people see when the lanes get to dry and the Haywire starts to burn up or hook to soon. Its a perfect ball down from the Haywire. Its a good compliment to that benchmark ball in your arsenal; it helps give that 1-2 punch.
I drilled my Hy-wire 5.5″ x 5″ placing the pin above my ring finger. This is one of my favorite layouts on symmetrical cores. It helps get the ball downlane while making a continuous but controllable backend motion.
-Joshua Tajiri
Storm/Roto Grip Staff
Bay Area Pro Shop

The Hy-Wire is the latest release from Roto Grip with the middle roll 70 core. This rendition has a polished hybrid cover called 62M. The 62M cover has 1 part solid (blue) and 2 parts pearl (yellow and violet). The core numbers of the middle roll 70 core is 2.50 with a differential of 0.043 in 15lb balls. The Hy-Wire is in the HP3 line of bowling balls.
I drilled my Hy-Wire 4 x 4 ¾ x 2 ¾ . The Hy-Wire has a spin off name from last years release, the Haywire, but when bowling with my Hy-Wire, I have a reaction that is more complimentary to my Deranged (polished pearl with the 61MH cover) than that of the Haywire. My Hy-Wire is a little earlier, and smoother off the spot than my Deranged, and covers more over all boards by about a 3 and 2 move in. I have had good success with my Hy-Wire on some medium length PBA patterns, as well as some modified house conditions. On our current house shot, the Hy-Wire is a little too skid flippy, and pushes me a little too deep for optimum pin carry, as the pattern is a bit cliffed, and I need to throw balls to blend the corner better. I really like my Hy-Wire when the patterns flatten out a touch, but still has more of a medium volume to them. I have tried sanding the cover of my Hy-Wire, but have found that for me, I really like the cover polished, and just use the ball when the conditions deem necessary.
The Hy-Wire is a true medium oil to slight medium heavy condition ball. For heavier volumes or highly viscous oils, I would recommend the Haywire, as the cover on the Haywire can handle more oil, but for medium volumes of oil and moderate length patterns, the Hy-Wire is a great option. I have had great success with ALL the bowling balls that have used the middle roll 70 core. For me, this is one of the most user friendly cores I have ever thrown. This Hy-Wire, is no different, just finding it’s home in a slightly different lane condition environment than the previously released balls thanks to this version of cover stock. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of Roto Grip’s latest HP3 line ball, the Hy-Wire.