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Hyped Solid
« on: September 16, 2022, 04:38:31 PM »
Roto Grip wants to get you hyped up with this mid-performance bowling ball! The Roto Grip Hyped Solid features the Hyped core which has a low RG. This core allows the ball to offer more overall motion than Roto Grip's entry-level balls but a little less than their upper-mid performance bowling balls. The coverstock on the Hyped Solid is the VTC (Versatile Traction Control) Solid Coverstock which provides earlier traction and is ideal for a little more oil. This ball is also a great match when the friction down lane requires more control. The versatility of this bowling ball is something to get hyped about!

Color: Wine/Berry/Magenta
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: VTC Solid Reactive
Core: Hyped
Finish: 3000 Abralon
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium
RG: 2.52 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.036 (15# ball)
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2022, 12:57:36 PM »
Roto Grip Hyped Solid: VTC solid cover stock with the proven Hyped core.
The layout is 60 x 5 ½ x 50 and the surface was adjusted to 4000ab.

Currently using it in on a 46ft THS with older HPL lane panels that has a BIG cliff on the back of the pattern and not really blended well front to back and side to side. Super dry outside of 12 and super heavy conditioner between 16 to 16 across the boards.

What I found was a little mundane performance for me, the overall reaction was longer and smoother than even urethane, which on this pattern is a good thing when its fresh, but once the heads start going away, the Hyped Solid loses a ton of backend motion because of the carry down and it cannot roll through it. I also practiced on SPL lane surface with a longer, but well blended pattern and it looked awesome in the first 3 to 4 games, then it lost its “look” after that.
An awesome piece to start your night out, but in most cases I actually “balled down” to the Hustle USA to have a better reaction in the backend. This ball is super smooth and for bowlers that like to play “up the boards” this ball will be great for them.

Thanks to team at Roto Grip and Mike Sinek for all the help and guidance.
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2022, 11:08:50 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 22.5 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: House Shot KILLER

Dislikes: nothing

How do I put this…HOUSE SHOT KILLER!  The Hyped Solid is SICK! 

The Hyped Solid utilizes the same core as its pearl and hybrid predecessors.  This thing reads, but doesn’t over read, manages transition well, and hits like a truck.  What this ball does at its price point is un-matched.  I was a big fan of the Hyped pearl (still am) but it’s not a ball that I can start the night with.  The Hyped Solid, however I can! I really like using this in my trios league which makes me play a little closer to the friction for most of the night. Missing either way is not an issue.  The ball still reads in the shim and it doesn’t  bounce too hard off of the dry.  Don’t let this one sneak past you!

Layout is my typical pin up layout: 4x5x2

Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4x6x2
Night Road-4.5x4.5x3.75
Idol Cosmos-4x5x2
Wolverine Dark Moss-4.25x5.25x2


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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #18 on: November 10, 2022, 10:56:16 AM »
Ball Review Hyped Solid, RG: 2.52 Dif: .036 Cover: VTC Solid Cover 3000 Factory Finish
PAP 5 38 over 1 5/16 UP, Medium/Ball Speed Rev Rate 255-300 Layout: 4 x 4 x 2

The new addition to the Hyped line up is the Hyped Solid. The Hyped solid is a great value for an entry level solid. The Hyped solid will be good ball for bowlers needing to ball down during league as the lanes transition as well as, bowlers who want to play straighter. Hyped reads the mid lane well and has a smooth motion with a nice angular backend motion and good continuation through the pins. The hyped solid is a great addition to  the line and will be good for all styles of bowlers.
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2022, 12:22:39 PM »
The Hyped Solid is a ball you are going to see a lot of tournament player gushing over!

The new Hyped Solid has the Hyped core and the VTC solid cover. This combination offers a strong, smooth and extremely controllable shape. Think of Storm’s IQ Tour solid but with a little more teeth to pick up the lane sooner.

My layout is 4x5x1. Which allows me keep my angle closed easier on short and medium oil patterns. I cannot say enough good things about the Hyped Solid. I am actually going to stash 1 or 2 of these away for the USBC Open Championships next year because I can see this type of ball motion giving me the absolute look on those types of conditions.
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2022, 12:30:10 PM »
Roto Grip Hyped Solid Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

As lane beds wear down around the country, I’m seeing more bowlers have success with equipment that have higher RG and lower differential numbers.  We are seeing more friction everywhere we go and a ball that makes a ton of sense is the Hyped Solid by Roto Grip.  If you remember the Hustle line from Roto Grip, the Hyped balls have been designed to be stronger than the Hustle balls, and it’s true.  These also fit perfectly underneath the high performance balls to provide a nice compliment to them.

I’ve drilled one so far and really like it.  Because the RG is a little higher, I drilled it with a pin distance of 4.5” and drilling angle of 75.  The ball feels like it reads the lane another zone after my Reality and Gem, but continues to run over the 8-pin as it goes through the pins.  Also, I’ve seen the most success on lane beds that have more wear and provide higher friction.  I feel like the Hyped Solid needs friction to be able to go through the pins the right way.  Also, this ball takes surface really well.  To make it read a little sooner, I’ve hit it with 1000 pad just to get it to read a little earlier.

Overall, I’m impressed with the Hyped Solid.  If you need a ball to compliment your high performance equipment, especially as lanes continue to age and provide more friction, the Hyped Solid should be the next ball you drill!

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Roto Grip Hyped Solid by Casey Murphy
« Reply #21 on: November 18, 2022, 09:28:17 AM »
Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  400 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 ½ over and ½ up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 
Layout 1:  5 x 4 x 2 ½  (pin above bridge)
Layout 2:  4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I liked the Hyped Hybrid and Pearl, especially for the price point.  But they tended to get a bit squirty on fresh, until the lanes dried out.  The Hyped Solid is a great new version that reminds me of a flippier IQ Tour Solid.  It’s definitely earlier than the Pearl/Hybrid, but it still hooks a good amount downlane.  For the price, you can’t get a better value than the Baby IQ Tour, I mean Hyped Solid 😉
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #22 on: November 26, 2022, 10:10:01 AM »

Love the Hyped Pearl and was super excited for the release of the solid and it didn’t let me down. Layout 4x4x3. Featuring the Hyped core with the VTC cover this ball is super smooth. Great predictable motion down lane for me . This ball is going to be great on a house shot where I want to ball down and use closed angles. This ball is also coming with me to tourneys. This is a very versatile piece and for a great price. I recommend picking up 2 of these
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2022, 09:15:33 PM »
I drilled my Hyped Solid up with a pin under layout of 4.5 x 4 x 5. I have only gotten to throw it in practice as this was a late add to the 25 other bowling balls I own. I left it box and compared it to the other two HYPED balls and an IQ Tour. Compared to the IQ Tour, the Hyped Solid is a little more down lane motion but definitely not as early reading and smooth. It was a lot earlier than both Hyped Pearl and Hybrids. It did give me the impression that is could be a good ball shined up to control early friction but when you need something that is too much backend.
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2022, 10:33:56 PM »
Hyped solid fills a spot needed in almost every bag. High RG Low Diff with a strong cover makes this a perfect fit to ball down to when the reaction starts to go away with the high end equipment.
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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #25 on: December 13, 2022, 09:52:51 PM »
Roto Grip Hyped Solid
Coverstock: VTC Solid Reactive
Finish: 3000 Grit Abralon
Core: Hyped Core
RG: 2.52, Diff: 0.036 (15 lbs)
VLS Layout: 4 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 70 x 4 x 40
PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up
Rev rate: 400 rpm
Average speed: 16.5 mph
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS

The Roto Grip Hyped Solid is the newest ball in the HP2 line and follows the Hyped Hybrid and Pearl that were released last year.  This line of balls hits the sweet spot as they provide more overall motion than the Hustles in the HP1 line, but slightly less motion than balls in the HP3 line like the Idols or Rubicons. 

The Hyped Solid features the Hyped core which has a higher RG (2.52) and a bit lower diff (0.036) which helps the ball get down the lane before getting into a roll.  It also has the VTC (Versatile Traction Control) solid reactive cover which gives the ball a calm, consistent, and continuous roll.  The Hyped Solid gives me a benchmark type reaction, though it’s certainly not as strong as something like an Idol.  It’s a great ball to start league night with as it doesn’t jump too hard off the dry, but the cover is strong enough to read on shots that miss a little in.  It’s a very versatile ball and is a perfect complement to my Hyped Pearl which is a little longer and a couple of boards weaker.  The Hyped Solid is a great addition to bag, especially for those medium to dry THS patterns or if you’re looking for that smooth benchmark-ball type of reaction.  You won’t want to overlook this one.  GET HYPED!

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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #26 on: December 14, 2022, 12:41:16 PM »
Roto Grip Hyped Solid Ball Review

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 300 RPM
Tilt: 3-5 degrees
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up

Layout:  5 X 41/2 X 23/4 VLS

The Hyped Pearl is my go to weaker symmetrical ball for when the lanes dry out in league so when the solid was being released I wanted a smoother ball with the same shape that would fit below the !Q Tour solid. The Hyped Pearl was drilled with a 4 ½ inch pin placement and with most of the newer releases being a bit stronger on the local house shots for league I decided to drill the Hyped Solid with a 5 inch pin. The 3000 surface that is out of box was creating some under/over on the higher volume house shots so I changed the surface to 1000 by hand so I can repeatedly have the same ball reaction. Unfortunately with the weaker core in the Hyped line and my lower rev rate the 5 inch pin gave the ball much length on our local house shots once the cover shined up. It does resemble the same ball motion as an !Q Tour solid.

I drilled this piece after the completion of the PBA 50 season so I will be testing it out on local sport patterns to see where it will fit in the arsenal. Currently I would plan on using it on the longer 44’ patterns later in the block when I would need a weaker ball when the !Q Tour becomes too early.

In the future, the releases in this category I will be drilling with 4 ½ pin placements to help with the way I roll the ball and the weaker cores.


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Re: Hyped Solid
« Reply #27 on: December 14, 2022, 11:26:58 PM »
The Hyped Solid is just about the most perfect definition of "benchmark" that I can think of for a league night, or even a tournament setting, excluding very short or very long oil. I drilled mine with a 5 x 80 layout and it is by far the smoothest ball front to back in my bag. It's almost difficult to get in trouble with this type of ball reaction. I'm able to keep my angles straight, not give the ball away from the pocket too early, and make nice and easy moves as the night progresses. I average 475rpm, 16mph and have about 15 degrees of tilt. I took the surface down to 2000 and it blends the wet/dry conditions I see about as well as can be asked for! Hyped Solid is absolutely a winner you shouldn't sleep on!
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