Continuing the success of the RST X high-performance bowling balls Roto Grip took the same core and wrapped it in the hybrid version of the MicroTrax reactive coverstock. This coverstock uses nano particles all over the ball to achieve the traction needed in medium to medium/heavy oil conditions to provide great mid-lane motion and plenty of energy down lane. The combination of the RST core and the MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive coverstock creates a ball that is well suited for a wide range of bowlers.

Color: Yellow/Smoke/Grape
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: RST Core (Roto Star Tour Core)
Coverstock: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive
Finish: 4K - Fast
RG: 2.53 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.053 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium – Medium/Heavy Oil
Hook Potential: High
Length: Middle

Hook in a box! The all new RST X-3 is going to be an excellent addition to the HP4 line. The RST X-3 features MicroTrax Hybrid Coverstock wrapped around the same RST core that we all love. This ball is able to combine all the great parts of the Gem with the versatility of the Idol Helios. This ball is strong and controllable like the Gem and it is versatile and angular like the Helios. This ball can do it all, if you are looking for a strong asymmetric ball that you can use on a variety of patterns look no further than the RST X-3. Go out and get yours today!

LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 22.5 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

WOW, The X3 is nothing like the X1 or X2.  The X3 is definitely the most angular of the 3.  With the factory finish the X3 makes me get further left that I want to be with it, causing it to wiggle off the spot.  Adding surface definitely helped the reaction, allowing me to be more successful and see the shape that I needed.

The X3 definitely has elite shelf appeal!  I have already sold  a lot of them out of my pro shop, not to mention that it matches up with the house shot here pretty well.

I have seen/heard this ball rolls well on more difficult patterns as well.  Nate Garcia drilled his with a 3-3/8’ pin to pap and says that its “Super Chuggy.” Excellent when you are dealing with extra volume in the heads!

My Layout is: 4x5.25x2

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


COMMENTS

Likes: versatile cover!

Dislikes: reaction out of box


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

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 2:  4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

My X2 created a motion I’ve never seen before.  I couldn’t throw it a ton though because it was SUPER clean. 

My X3 is stronger/earlier and creates that same reaction on more volume.  That means I can use it a TON more than I was able to use the X2.  My X3 is pin down and it creates a LOT of midlane.  I can throw it to the friction for days and it comes off the spot easily and strong.  It’s that same X3 motion just 5 feet  earlier on the lane, which makes it much more usable. 

The RSTX3. My Layout 4x4x3. Another great color scheme on the Roto Grip Side. This ball for me def needed some games on it and some lane shine before I really liked what I saw. Out of the box it was a little too soon. But with some lane shine it got me where I like to see my breakpoint. Down lane for me this ball had a unique move and stop motion I am loving. Plus this ball really gets through the pins which is rare when the ball really slows down. This ball is def a ball with a permanent spot in my bag

Hey everyone, this is Storm staff member Josh Shoemaker here again with another ball review for the brand new Rotogrip RST-X3. As always, I would like to thank Storm for providing the equipment I use everytime I step out onto the lanes and I Am Bowling for making sure I always look good no matter what! Today I will be bowling on an unknown long pattern. This pattern feels medium volume and somewhere in the realm of 46-48’ in length. The X3 features the same RST core found in the previous two balls but is now wrapped in MicroTrax Hybrid. The MicroTrax hybrid cover on the X3 is two parts pearl and one part solid whereas on the X1 it was two parts solid and one part pearl. Where this may not sound like a huge difference, it’s very evident on the lanes. MicroTrax is a cover that responds very well to surface changes and has rolled well for me lane shined all the way down to 500. The X1 for me was a great ball to use when the lanes were cliffed but there wasn’t enough volume for some of the bigger and slower pieces. The X2 was night and days different from the X1. The X2 liked steep angles and tons of friction. The X3 falls perfectly in between the two and will bridge the massive gap perfectly. I see myself throwing the X3 a lot with a little bit of surface during league on the fresh or games 3-5 during a longer tournament block. Be sure to stop into your local Storm VIP pro shop and pre order your very own RST-X3 for the August 19th release!



Review Video: https://youtu.be/g9JgxijDDfg

Took a little time to get used to the colors but definitely became a mainstay in my bag for anything with some volume. I can blend over under with it on house but mostly it shines for me on tougher patterns with volume. Even with all the control it gives me it's amazing how it goes threw the pins. An absolute winner.