Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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The Roto Grip Magic GEM: a captivating and powerful bowling ball. Roto Grip combined the MicroTrax Solid and MicroTrax Pearl components to create the MicroTrax Hybrid Coverstock, resulting in an exceptional hybrid high-performance ball. The Defiant LRG Core, originally featured in the GEM, adds remarkable style and performance to bowlers of all skill levels. Its unique density composition makes it the fastest-revving, strongest-continuing, and lowest RG asymmetrical core in Roto Grip's current lineup. This coverstock technology excels in performance, boasting a 100% nanoparticle load for midlane traction and friction response. It maintains its surface profile longer, ensuring maximum performance. Plus, it excels at displacing oil, providing forgiveness for less-than-perfect shots. Designed for medium-heavy to heavy oil conditions, the Magic GEM is a valuable addition to this series of balls, complementing the GEM and Exotic GEM without overlap.

Color: Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive
Core: Defiant LRG (14-16#)
Finish: 2000-grit Abralon
RG: 2.47 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.053 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium/Heavy to Heavy Oil
Hook Potential: High
Length: Early
Reaction: Big Arc

LANE CONDITION

Length:42 ft

Volume:High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS 12:1 ratio

Surface: Early Friction


COMMENTS

Cover: MICROTRAXâ„¢ Hybrid
Core: DEFIANTâ„¢ LRG
Finish: 2000 grit
RG: 2.47
Diff: 0.053
Int. Diff: .016

Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 5 1/8 Right 7/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 5 12/2 X 4 1/2 X 2 1/2 VLS


The New HP4 release from Roto Grip is the Magic Gem. The Gem line has been at the  top of the strength charts since they hit the market and the Magic Gem certainly continues that trend. The Defiant LRG core is this time wrapped in a sanded Hybrid version of micro-trax. While the 2k finish gives it some mid-lane teeth the 2part pearl 1 part solid make-up makes this ball continuous.

This has been the most usuable of the Gem releases for me personally. Where I felt the first two were pretty conditional for me because of my ball speed, the Magic Gem is very continous. It doesn't lock up and get forward the way the other two did for me so I don't have to have the giant puddle to push it down-lane or the mega hook backends to get it to tip up.

I tested the Magic Gem first time out on our house pattern. While the length and Volume of our pattern can make the lanes very tight, the high friction surface in the front of the lane can make the strongest balls tough to use. Magic Gem's reaction seems to give you the best of both worlds, it sees the mid-lane without over-seeing the fronts and it continues through the back-end. I was very impressed with this ball on the fresh as it was great at blending out the lane. It reacted well through the transition and until the lane really burnt up the last game it gave me a predictable motion as I went left.

The versatility of the Magic Gem makes it useful for more people. It's strong enough for the rev-challenged and speed dominant players but continuous enough for the people who struggle stay in a ball once the lanes start to transition. I would recommend this ball for pretty much any style of player as a first ball out of the bag.

Check out my full ball reaction video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cEyY05MyH3U?si=9LLvhQqnjSHCOgGW


Lonnie Pemberton
Storm Pro Shop Staff
Vise Pro Shop Staff
Revolutions Pro Shop

Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Ball Specs:
Roto Grip Magic Gem
Micro Trax Hybrid Reactive
Asymmetric Defiant LRG Core
Finish: 2000 grit Abralon
Layout:  3.75 x 4.5 with 1.5 Pin Buffer

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at release 17


Review:
The Magic Gem is a very aggressive Hybrid at box finish. The Magic Gem is more continuous down lane than the Original Gem due to the fact it is a hybrid so it stores more energy and does not go forward to soon. I do feel the Magic Gem will perform better on a house shot with a smoother, polished surface than box. This ball will need some oil especially up front to roll at its best. I feel that weaker layouts would work best unless a bowler really needs help creating motion because the Magic Gem has a very powerful hook potential out of the box. I have not rolled this ball a lot but I am able to carry lighter off hits with it and solid hits destroy the rack. So far I have only tested the ball at box finish. This ball will be great for the flatter tournament shots or for higher speed or lower rev bowlers. Roto Grip has done an excellent job of placing this ball right between the Original Gem and the Exotic Gem. I am looking forward to getting this ball on some wetter lane conditions to see what it can do. The Magic at box is too strong for the house shots in my area.

Summary:
The Magic Gem sits right between the Exotic and original Gem in motion.
The Balls colors look great as it rolls.
If you are looking for a strong Hybrid give the Magic Gem a look.

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/rtX1HWWFasc?si=T9ej-M677UZSKjBJ

Glenn Wendel
Storm Pro Shop Staff

gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com

The Roto Grip Magic Gem is the newest HP4 ball to hit the SPI line. The Magic Gem features the MicroTrax hybrid cover that’s wrapped in the same Defiant LRG core that was featured in the GEM and Exotic before. The Magic Gem for me is the perfect step down from the original when I need slightly less traction and more overall shape. The Magic Gem is the perfect compliment to the Reality, being slightly cleaner and faster.

Review Video: https://youtu.be/7pxagA7vv9c?si=mEoAVHlj9HyLLIW2 (https://youtu.be/7pxagA7vv9c?si=mEoAVHlj9HyLLIW2)

Roto Grip Magic Gem – WWRD 10/20/23 Cover: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Core: Defiant LRG RG: 2.47 RG. Diff.: 0.053 Finish: 2000-Grit Abralon Roto Grip’s new Magic Gem is a Hybrid (2/3 Pearl, 1/3 Solid) Asymmetrical piece that is good for Medium-Heavy Volume Patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin above the bridge, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and the Mass Bias 1/2” to the Right of the Thumb. I threw this piece on a fresh 48’ Shark pattern. Out of Box ball motion started in the mids with smooth Continuous Motion on the backend. Once the pattern broke down, I moved 5-5 Left. It read in the mids with continuous backend. I compared this piece to the Roto Grip Clone and Tour Dynam-X. Clone was 1-1 right and the Tour Dynam-X was 2-2 Right of the Magic Gem. This is a good starting piece on the fresh oil. This ball will be good for all types of bowlers.

Magic Gem • Roto Grip • HP4 Series
Core • Defiant LRG Core (Asymmetric)
Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.47 Differential • .053 Intermediate Diff•.016
Coverstock • MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Finish •2000-grit Abralon
Layout • 4 ¼ x 4 ¼ x 2 ¼
Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Tester Rev Rate • 250
Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

Roto Grip continues its successful Gem line with the release of the Magic Gem.   And what makes the Magic Gem so magical? Roto Grip has wrapped the MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive coverstock around the proven Defiant LRG Core, making the Magic Gem a predictable pin-crushing rolling machine. So, let’s take a closer look at what makes the Magic Gem an excellent choice for your arsenal.

The LRG Core has been the heartbeat of Roto Grip’s Gem line and continues its pumping success inside the Magic Gem. Being a straighter low-rev player, I liked how the Defiant LRG had a smooth and continuous roll in the mid-lane yet stood up with authority when it turned off the pattern. And rather than being lazy and slow to make its decision like large asymmetrical cores tend to do, the Defiant LRG Core makes a decisive and predictable motion to the pocket and still retains a powerful punch through the pins. And being a large asymmetrical core, I could count on the Defiant LRG Core to have a strong and continuous roll through the pins without the deflection I tend to see because of my slower rev rate. So, if you are a down-and-in player like me, you can count on the Defiant LRG to kick out those troubled corner pins we tend to see and keep your game in play when you need it most.
 
The Hybrid MicroTrax Coverstock is an excellent choice for straighter, low-rev players like me. The two-part Pearl and one-part solid Hybrid mixture brings a combination of traction and smoothness that is ideal for players like me. Unlike some solid coverstocks that tend to roll out and lose energy through the pocket, the MicroTrax Hybrid has the right amount of solid to get you through the heads without being overly aggressive, which causes the ball to burn up energy. And unlike pearl coverstocks that go far too long before they make their turn, causing you to 2-8-10, the two-part Pearl in the MicroTrax Hybrid coverstock has smooth traction when it finds friction and blends the transition of wet/dry without being jumpy or erratic off the pattern. So, if you are a straighter, down–and–in bowler like me, you can count on the MicroTrax Hybrid Cover to deliver a predictable and stable motion all night.

In closing, the Magic Gem is an excellent new release by Roto Grip! And with the Defiant LRG Core and the MicroTrax Hybrid Coverstock combination, the Magic Gem is perfect for any down-and-in low-rev player like me. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and have the Roto Grip Magic Gem ready to roll for tonight’s league. Your game, scores, and team will be glad you did!


Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA

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)

The Magic Gem is the strongest Gem in the back part of the lane ever!  Think early jerk.  The Gem is early and slow.  The Exotic is cleaner and snappy.  The Magic Gem hybrid version is earlier than the Exotic by a good deal and WAY more on the backend than the OG Gem.  Honestly it was hard for me to keep it online unless I threw the ball pretty hard.  If you want to HOOK the ball I honestly can’t think of a ball that hooks more overall for me.  If you don’t have oil or ball speed, BEWARE!  This is a ton of HOOOOOK.

Roto Grip Magic Gem
Coverstock: 2000 Grit MicroTraxâ„¢ Hybrid Reactive
Weight Block: Defiantâ„¢ LRG Core (Asymmetrical)
Color: Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet
Review:
The GEM line has continued the success of one of Roto Grips greatest lines of all time in the Defiant series. The original Gem and the Exotic Gem have been great additions to the line and have continued the tradition of a strong asymmetric ball that will not be uncontrollable. The Magic Gem is another addition to that tradition. Out of box I felt this ball was just as strong as the original Gem, but the hybrid cover stock gave the ball more shape at the mid-lane rather than earlier or later on the lanes like the other iterations of the Gem did. Besides being a great overall ball, the shelf appeal has been able to makes sales on its own. This ball really pops when going down the lane and really is a unique ball when going down the lane.
Will Tefft
Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff Member
will@parklanes.net
www.rotogrip.com
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