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Magic Gem
« on: October 20, 2023, 10:26:06 AM »
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
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Re: Magic Gem by Keith C
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2023, 02:16:29 PM »
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The Roto Grip Magic Gem is a powerhouse on the lanes, boasting a perfect blend of power, continuity, and aggression. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual bowler looking to up your game, the Magic Gem is a worthy investment. Its ability to deliver a powerful punch with a continuous roll and an aggressive hook makes it a standout choice for bowlers who demand nothing but the best from their equipment. Unleash the magic, and watch your scores soar. #SquadRG

MY SPECS:
PAP: 4 7/8 R 7/8 UP
REV: 350
MPH: 15 @PINS
LAYOUT: 4 5/8 X 3 5/8 X 1 1/2 VLS
Test Pattern: 42' THS

This a great ball for the speed dominant bowler who love to play the track and need a ball to slow down at the breakpoint. Tweeners will need cover adjustments and hand position changes to maximize play. The OOB 2000 Abralon was to early for me for my THS. Changed surface to 5000 CTD pad polished resulting in cleaner through the fronts to retain energy at the pins. Same familiar shapes as my OG Gem and Exotic with the same big backend flip but controllable .
Need that big asymmetrical hybrid, pick up a Magic Gem at your local SPI VIP Proshop today.

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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2023, 02:39:03 PM »
If you search a oil monster, the Roto Grip Magic Gem is for you !! Also for people that have less rotation it can help you to make a good reaction. For me, the Magic Gem have a really nice round react. It's perfect for the sport patern who have a lot oil on it or at a begining of a league night for game 1 and sometimes 2. It's no doubt, the most agressive ball on m bag. It's correctly replace the 900Global reality. I really love to play with !! #ownit !!!
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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #18 on: December 02, 2023, 01:56:28 PM »
The Magic Gem builds on the predictability and strength of the original Gem. Micro Trax Hybrid features nanoparticles in the cover that create more traction than standard reactive covers. This really makes the Magic Gem stand out because it picks up in the oil just like the original Gem, but the pearl additive in the hybrid coverstock helps the Magic Gem continue through the pins better. The Magic Gem is better at going left to right and creating more angle than the Gem. This ball is the strong control ball that everyone should have in their bag, especially if you have trouble getting the 10 pin out with other big asym balls.

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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2023, 12:57:42 PM »
Magic Gem - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: Micro Trax Hybrid Coverstock
Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon
Core: Defiant LRG Core
RG: 2.47
Differential: 0.053
Intermediate Diff: .016

Review
The Magic Gem features the Defiant LRG Core wrapped with the Micro Trax Hybrid Coverstock at 2000 grit with an RG of 2.47 and differential of 0.053 produces a strong midlane read with a very aggressive reaction on the backend. The Magic Gem fits in between the original gem (solid) and exotic gem (pearl). Through the front part of the lane, it is a little cleaner than the original gem and earlier than the exotic gem. Mid to low rev players will not have any issues moving deep inside. The Magic Gem continues to come back without any loss of ball reaction or pin carry. This ball will be great on medium to heavy oil patterns. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.

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Roto Grip Magic Gem
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2023, 12:58:13 PM »
Ball Video: https://youtu.be/t4ulgOF6n-U

BIIIIIIIGGGGGGG Hybrid. The Magic Gem is the biggest hybrid that I have thrown but don't mistake that this is going to be too much because it isn't. The Magic Gem is a ball you are going to bring out when you are starting the transition from your stronger equipment. I think this will be a great transition killer ball. What I love about this ball is that you are going to be able to get a true read when the lanes become too dry for this ball. Unlike most bigger balls they like to quit on dry or puke out, but this does not. If you get it out to dry it still likes to come back. I think that if you have all three Gems you are going to have a pretty good 1-2-3 line up. Go out and talk to your pro shop person and see how this will fit into your line up.
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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #21 on: December 23, 2023, 01:47:06 AM »
I drilled up my ROTO GRIP MAGIC GEM with my standard layout of 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5. This puts the pin close to the middle of my grip line but a good inch and a half above the fingers with a small CG kick out. I have thrown it with the box finish of 2000 factory finish.

I put this one up with my stronger balls that I use when I see a heavier or longer pattern. I threw it against my ETERNITY PI, EXOTIC GEM, and VIRTUAL ENERGY BLACKOUT. Compared right away to these, the MAGIC GEM picked up a lot quicker on the lanes than the others with the ETERNITY PI being the closest. The MAGIC was a good motion much earlier than the PI and EXOTIC GEMS. The VEB would be the ball down option.

Put this one in your bag if your looking for a stronger piece to pick up early or if your original GEM was just too early/stopped.
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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2023, 01:26:23 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 42 feet

Volume: 26 ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 VLS

After the original Gem’s success as a solid, the pearl Exotic Gem seemed like a logical next step, with its success, it was only a matter of time before we saw a hybrid version - enter the Magic Gem.  The Magic Gem is powerful and aggressive, just like the original and continuous just like the Exotic.  The Magic is a perfect blend of the two.  The ball comes at 2000 grit, so shape-wise, it much more resembles the original Gem with a little added length.  The surface can be easily adjusted to 3000 or 4000 to get a little added length without the snap that you get from the Exotic.  The Magic Gem will be great for speed dominant bowlers or bowlers on heavy oil.

My Specs -
Speed - 16 mph,
Rev Rate - 315. 
PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.


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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2023, 03:58:53 PM »
Magic Gem . Roto Grip Magic Gem Coverstock: 2000 Grit MicroTrax™ Hybrid Reactive Weight Block: Defiant™ LRG Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet Review: Don’t sleep on how good that Defiant core is. The origina Gem was a hook monster sometimes alittle too much and this is where the Magic Gem comes in. This ball is great on Heavy oil. Reads aggressively but does not really tilt hard which is good for those heavier condition. Reads the lane a little later than the original and where the original might slow up this continues to go. This ball is a keeper in my bag because I feel I can use this on anything out there. This ball is super versatile
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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2024, 02:53:25 PM »
The Magic Gem is a slightly cleaner and “flippier” version of the first Gem, though the overall reactions of the two bowling balls are not too different.  This ball still needs a good bit of oil in it's 2000 grit out of box finish. Side to side with the Gem, the Magic is about a foot further down the lane, and has a slightly stronger down lane reaction.  Due to this, the Magic Gem is more adept at being able to move left and circle the lane. However, once the head oil goes away, it is time to drop down to an Exotic Gem or Duo.  This ball fits firmly in the heavy to medium-heavy oil range.

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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #25 on: January 24, 2024, 05:11:53 PM »

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 275 RPM
Tilt: 3-5 degrees
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up

Layout: 5 X 3 X 33/4 VLS

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

The Magic Gem is the third release in the Gem series. I have had a lot of success with the Exotic Gem and with this release having a more solid hybrid coverstock I was excited to see how it would roll for me. The original Gem was too strong for me to use in league and on some PBA 50 patterns so with the Magic Gem it was time for me to try a pin down layout to help the strong asymmetrical core get through the fronts and have some recovery down the lane.

On the house shot this ball will be more for the beginning league play when the lanes have not transitioned. As I move left with the Magic Gem it gets down the lane too far and does not recover well. If my rev rate was in a higher category this ball would be perfect for the house shot.

This layout helps me use the stronger ball and stay to the right longer. With the slower motion that it makes downlane I do need to keep the surface to at least a 1000 abralon so I can blend the wet/dry better on the house shot. For bowling on the PBA 50 patterns this ball will be used on the shorter length patterns. 

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Roto Grip Magic Gem
« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2024, 09:25:34 PM »
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Modified 46ft house pattern


 The 3rd Generation Roto Grip is Magic Gem.  The original Gem was a solid, the Exotic is a Pearl, the Magic Gem is a Hybird. For me I like using the Gem when I need to go up the lane and control the pocket.  When the Gem starts to bog down a little, I could go to the Exotic Pearl on the same line.  But now with the Magic Gem I am able to move a little more left and shape it more down lane.  I drilled mine 4 x 5 x 2 pin above bridge.
Still a very strong bowling ball. I also use the Magic Gem on the longer sport patterns, as with my roll I need some oil up front especially with my medium ball speed. Like PBA Shark, PBA Dragon.
Rolls better for me when I add a little Step 2 for house patterns.


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PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4
RPM  - 400
TILT  - 17
Speed - 16-17

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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #27 on: February 19, 2024, 08:31:55 AM »
Magic Gem
Cover: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive
Core: Defiant LRG
RG: 2.47 RG
Diff: 0.051
Int Diff: 0.016

My layout: 4.5 x 5 x 2

The Magic is a Hybrid Asymmetrical ball that I see working best on medium to med-heavy conditions. The hybrid MicroTrax cover on the Magic is feels more like a solid to me than a pearl which is what I like to see in hybrid covers. It does a great job of reading the front but not burning up right away unlike some some high end big covers. The low rg asymm core compliments this strong cover. The combo of the big hybrid cover and a the fast revving core translates to a medium response motion down lane. I have found that the Magic is best when the lanes need a big solid cover, but balls like the OG Gem and Reality are too early and forward. It allows me to get a bit more shape on the fresh without worrying about overshooting the break point down lane.

Bowler stats:
Left handed
PAP: 5 x 1/4up
Rev rate: 400
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Magic Gem
« Reply #28 on: February 19, 2024, 01:57:34 PM »
Weight:  14 lbs.
Pin Length:  3-3.5”
Drilling:  50 x 4-1/4 x 55
Drilling VLS:  5-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2
Pattern Length:  41 ft.
Pattern Volume:  Medium
Pattern Type:  THS
Right Handed

The Magic Gem has the Micro Trax hybrid cover stock. A combo of the proven Micro Trax solid and Micro Trax pearl cover stocks.  This is an Asymmetrical ball in the Roto Grip HP4 line of balls.  The box finish is 2000 grit abralon . As always, the surface can be  altered to suit a variety of lane conditions.  It is an eye catching Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet color.

I have used the Magic Gem on a 41 ft. kegel house pattern, and a variety of  patterns in different houses.

I’ve thrown the Magic Gem at the 2000 grit box finish, and have made some surface changes along the way. On heavier, or longer patterns, I’ve used 500/1500, and also 360/1000.  I’ve found this to be a very good ball on fresh back ends.   Once the transition comes into play, I can move in and still carry corners with some speed control.  The Magic Gem is very strong through the pins, even for a lower rev player, like myself. This ball hits hard.
The Magic Gem is a fixture  in my bag every time I shoe up.   It gets through the heads extremely clean and makes a nice smooth turn down lane.  I highly recommend the Magic Gem, and add a star if you’re a lower rev player like myself.  The Exotic Gem is a good step down later in the set.  It’ll get down the lane further and make a sharper turn.  A good one two punch.   I highly recommend this ball if you’re looking for something strong to add to your arsenal.  You won’t regret buying it.

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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2024, 11:05:14 PM »
The Magic Gem features the Defiant LRG Core wrapped in the Microtrax hybrid cover. Let’s get straight to the point this ball needs oil! The Gem series has been some of the strongest to hit the market and the Magic is no different. It fits right in between the original Gem and Exotic. Still has the strong mid lane read with some continuation due to the pearl additive. This ball would suite speed dominant and lower rev players perfectly! Where my Reality isn’t strong enough and doesn’t quite turn the corner on longer patterns the Magic Digs right through it no problem! Be cautious, this ball isn’t made for regular conditions. You may need to polish it up a bit to use on traditional league conditions. I promise there’s no stronger options other than a Gem!
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Re: Magic Gem
« Reply #30 on: March 06, 2024, 09:57:24 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 22.5 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
This one is my Favorite of the Gem’s!!  This ball allowed me to see a motion that fit my eyes better.  The OG Gem was too roll-y for me and the exotic was either too quick or it didn’t see it.  The Magic Gem, for me gives me that perfect, in between, motion that isn’t too early, reads the lane how I want, and provides the down lane motion.  It kind of makes sense being the Gem was a solid and the Exotic was a pearl. 
I actually drilled two of these.  I drilled one that’s perfect for when I need traction when the lanes are slick.  I also drilled one that’s a little later and a little more angular.  These 2 Magic Gems work really well together too.  I keep one of them scuffed with a 1000 pad, the layout for that one is 4.5x4x2.  The cleaner, more angular one is 5.25x5x1.5 and has Reacta Gloss on it.  I don’t use them much at my center because of the built in hook from the wood lanes, but they always make the bag when I travel!

Layouts for the Magic Gem:
4.5x4x2 (1000 grit)
5.25x5x1 (polish)

Balls Currently getting play:
Absolute Power: 5x4x2
Attention Star: 5x4x2
Zen Gold Label- 5x5x2 (pin up) box surface
Zen Gold Label- 4.5x4.5x3.75 (pin down) 3k surface



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