LANE CONDITION

Length:41ft

Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): modified House shot


COMMENTS

Likes: I was looking for a ball that would give a specific look off the end of the pattern after it starts to transition. I wanted a smoother controlled motion but still with good drive through the pins. I decided to drill the MVP and go pin down. I liked how aggressive the MVP is for an HP2 ball but pin up would have made it too aggressive downlane for what I was looking for.
After throwing it I saw that I got exactly what I wanted from it. very good length with the factory polish but now I have that controlled smooth motion off the end of the pattern. I did touch the cover with a little bit worm 1000 pad by hand very lightly to knock just alittle of the gloss off the cover. I am very pleased with what I saw from the ball. I can see someone who is looking for a great performance ball at a not so expensive cost going with this ball, being as it is very aggressive for an HP2 line ball.

Nick Smith
Bowling Connection Pro Shop
Storm/Roto Grip Amateur Staff

Dislikes:


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

If the wrecker was a favorite of yours, this ball is the Wrecker 2.0. The MVP is a continuation of the HP2 line which has one of my all time favorites, the Winner Solid. I’ve seen other ball reviews on this that characterize this ball as “slow and unresponsive” or “rolls and is heavy in the midlane”. For me, as a spinner, that could not be further from the truth. In my experience with this ball, it is super sharp downlane just as the wrecker was. The MVP literally couldn’t be thrown out of the window. At my bowling center, the gutters are on fire and there is some oil in the middle part of the lane. I had to loop the entire lane to get this ball to layoff, again, Wrecker on steroids. I encourage everyone who considers this ball to watch multiple reviews. If you’re a spinner, expect super snappy and if you’re a heavy handed roller, expect slow and rolly. None the less I think this ball most definitely has a place in the bag. I can see myself using this ball at the end of the blocks where a spot has developed downlane enough to where I can just throw it there. I will have no doubt the MVP will get back. 

I had a chance to drill up the New Roto Grip MVP this ball doesn't disappoint. If you liked the wrecker you're really gonna like the MVP. For the price you can't beat the performance. Roto Grip really out did themselves on this one. #StormNation #ViseInserts

Layout: 55 X 4 1/2 x 45

The MVP might very well be the most "bang for your buck" on the entire market. The amount of backend arc that this ball has is very impressive; I would not call the reaction skid/flip, but instead, a very strong backend arc. There is enough midlane traction to make the MVP usable on fresh medium conditions, especially for those with slower ball speeds. On medium-dry conditions, and when the lane opens up a bit, is when this ball really shines for those with medium-higher ball speeds or lower rev rates. It will be fantastic for "circling" the lane, due to the amount of energy that it saves for the back portion of the lane. It is easily 4-5 boards stronger than a Hustle Au.

Mike LeViner
BowlersMart

MVP
As someone who loved the Wrecker I was very excited to see the release of the MVP. The Roto Grip MVP utilizes the Neutron NXT Core and VTC-H19 hybrid coverstock. More length without creating too much angle. You will get a lot of ball for the money here and I definitely see a lot of the Wrecker shape in the MVP. Medium response but great length.

Length:42
Volume: High
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 17 mph
PAP: 5 1/16 x 3/4 up


Introducing the MVP, the newest release in the HP2 line. The MVP has the Neutron NXT core inside it wrapped with VTC-H19 cover. What's most exciting is that this core is a modified version of the core that was originally in the Wrecker, which was one of my favorite pieces. The layout I used for this one was 5 x 5 x 2 1/2, which puts the pin above both fingers. Immediately the MVP reminded me of my Wrecker from back in the day, just stronger. It clears the fronts so well and just unleashes a super strong move on the back-end. It is a great compliment to my Idol Pro and pearl. Once the lanes start to go and you need that extra length, the MVP is the ball to go to.

Earon Vollmar
Roto Grip Amateur Staffer

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Ball:  Rotogrip MVP
Layout 1:  4.5”pin, 2”pin buffer
Surface:  Box Finish
Lane Condition:  THS medium volume
Tester:  Andrew
Average:  230
Video Links: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82i7Z4u7PIk

Rotogrips Hyroad!

The MVP fills a gap in the Rotogrip lineup.  We were missing a Hyroad motion.  The MVP is that reaction. 

I drilled my MVP after watching a couple of trusted Youtuber’s videos.  The MVP is clean thru the fronts and strong, strong, strong off friction.  I generally don’t prefer this motion, but this ball might change my mind.  I bowled a 6 game tournament right after drilling the MVP and averaged 248.  The carry was exceptional and I only ran into trouble the last game when the carrydown robbed me of entry angle.   I made the switch to the Idol Pro and kept striking. 

Like any big backend ball, you must know when to throw it and when to put it away.  The MVP does have some issues in carrydown.  In my testing, I ran into some carry struggles when the backends got tighter.  I’m going to test the ball with a 500-1000-2000-4000 surface to see if I can help the ball thru the carrydown.  I fully expected this ball to be feast or famine.  When the conditions are right, this one is gonna be a striking machine.  I think everyone should have this motion in their bag.  If not, you are robbing yourself of a motion that produces great carry percentages!

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Andrew Groves
Rotogrip Advisory Staff