This is the heavy oil ball that we Roto’s geeks needed with the Silver Streak Particle not in the line any longer.

But, here’s the difference.  You get great mid-lane read with continuation on the backend.  I think we have seen either-or in the past releases from Utah and this ball is an exception, in my opinion.  With a greater particle load, it reads the mid-lane better than any previous Roto Grip product, but it isn’t too smooth on the back like I see with my original Fuel.  My understanding is it’s the core shape and new particle composition that accomplishes this.

With all these attributes, I will say that this ball has become the most versatile Roto particle I’ve thrown.  At the Bob’s product showcase, I was able to take hand out and rope it up 8 as well as soften up and know it would get back from 25 out to 5.  However, although I say it’s versatile, you will still need to make the appropriate surface adjustments to match it up to your style and rev rate.

This is a ball just below the super-hookers on the market.  I see good skid, great mid-lane read, nice pop on the backend.  You won’t be disappointed by this one if you try it – and you have to try it.

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Steve Richter
Roto Grip Test Staff Member

Oily lanes watch out!!!!!

Drilled the Oracle 5x5.  Left the surface box condition. Pin was 3-3.5.

First night with the ball I had to throw it no matter what the conditions on the lanes. 35' house shot on 9 year old anvillane.  I usually use a label drilled Sonic Boom.  I had to move a good bit in but was surprised to find that the ball, instead of standing up and rolling out, kept on finishing across the lane. Impressive.... I would have bet that a dull particle would have quit but NO !!!  The hitting power was great.  Lots of energy at the pocket.

Second condition was a 45' Sport pattern. I played out first and the ball rolled phenomenally.  Easy read, predictable reaction great hit at the pins. I moved in to third arrow and circled the ball. Although a stronger layout would be a bit better, I had a good read and a look I could work with.  The hit did not go away.

Third condition was a wet 40' house shot. With about 5 boards to hit I had a blast watching the pins dance across the deck.  No early roll, a nice transition into a strong finish.  This is no ordinary particle ball.

I recently drilled one for a friend who likes to soft arc the lane.  He was extremely pleased on the above mentioned Sport condition and with a bit of polish the Oracle worked well for him on the house shot.

I also drilled one for a bowler who was replacing his original APEX. His only complaint about the ball is that it scared him with the extra pin action.  He was not used to seeing so many pins flying around. A very happy camper.

A great ball very versatile.  Only warning I would have is if you have a distinct wet/dry condition keep the pin around 4 1/2 to 5 inches from the bowlers axis and avoid large extra holes for that condition.

This is can be the hit of the season!!! Drill one you will not be disappointed.

Mike

This is the best particle offering from the good folks at Roto-Grip.  I drilled one pretty strong (about a 4X3) with a hole below axis.  Was looking for a ball I could stay right with on heavier patterns and this one turned out perfect. Out of the box this ball was smooth past the arrows then stood up hard and revved all the way through the pin deck.  Carry percentage was very good.  Have been able to use dull or shiny and didn't lose any backend reaction.  This one will definately be the first one out of the bag at most tournaments.
Corey Atkinson
Regional Staff SW

Top 3 out of 5 were throwing Oracles at our SW res pro. Baldo, Cory and myself. Great on oil

This ball ROCKS!!! got it drilled at 5x5 and threw a 179 with it my first game. Then i followed that up with a 166 and a 161. By the way i am 14. bowled 30 pins over my average. not to much backend, it seems to really arch about half way down the lane. i would not suggest it for dry or medium oil lanes. great on heavy oil though. would suggest ball to the high end bowler. A+

Drilled up an Oracle with the pin below the middle finger cg kicked out about 1/2 inch right of midline with the out of box finish.  The ball does NOTHING!!! I am a high rev player with med-high ball speed.  I knew the drilling was going to tame the ball, but this ball reacts like its on sleeping pills. The ball hits like I'm throwing pudding at the pins. I have never been more disappointed with a ball in my entire bowling life.

Drilled another oracle for playing deeper.  Used a 4" + pin put pin on grip line above fingers with CG 1" on positive side with no hole.  With a little shine this ball rolled good for me at the Regional in Little rock.  Very smooth, but strong an keeps coming!

Corey Atkinson
Roto Grip Staff
SW Region

Drilled my Oracle a little while ago. 15lb ball with a 3 1\2 pin to cg distance. Drilled the ball with the pin at 4x4 massbias stromg. Because of my short span this put the cg just to the right and above my thumb. This ball required a 1 1/8 inch weight hole 3" deep on the VAL positione in the thumb quadrent  in line with a line drawn from the center of grip through the cg. Ending weights are 3/4 side 1/4 thumb 3/4 top. I am throwing this ball on a modified sport shot with a large out of bounds outside 10. This ball rerads the midlane great and when it makes it's move to the pocket it just does'nt quit. As a right handed bowler I have left several solid  7-9's wioth this ball. Am looking forward to drilling a Oracle Vision in the near future