As the sun falls below the horizon we look to the stars for direction. Let Roto Grip® show you the way with the all new RS-Xtm. This all new mid-priced release combines classic looks with superior performance to deliver what will be one of the best balls on the market today!

Once again we have stepped to the forefront with the introduction of the "all-new" Sure Grip Extremetm reactive coverstock. This highly enhanced solid reactive coverstock gives you superior traction in the most solid of oils along with unparalleled energy at the breakpoint. This translates into big mid-lane motion and powerful backend reaction.

The power cell inside this new Roto Star is the rotary IIItm core found in the already popular RS-1tm. This low RG high differential power plant brings it all the way through the lane on those medium to heavy conditions.

Reach for Star and leave the competition lost in the Dark!



Specifications

Factory Finish  1500- Polished  
Radius Of Gyration  16# - 2.48
15# - 2.49
14# - 2.53
12-13# - 2.60  
Differential  .059  
Lane Condition  Medium - Heavy Oil  
Flare Potential  7+ Inches  
Coverstock  Sure Grip Extremetm Solid Reactive
Available Weights  12-16 Lbs.  
Weight Block  Modified Rotary IIItm core  
Color  Classic Black / Burgundy  
D-Scale  75-78  

Ball Weight:15lbs
Arrow played: 3rd arrow

    This ball is great for almost any conditions, its my new benchmark ball and the first ball out of the bag.  I can throw it out to the 3rd or 4th arrow if I miss my mark and always have it snap back to the pocket with a crash.  This ball just crushed the pocket.  It hooks very similar to the Vertigo but a little bit more snappier.  I would recomend this ball to just about anyone with a good amount of revs and med-fast ball speed.  
     This was also my first Rotogrip ball and I will buy more of rotogrips balls and maybe another RSX and drill it with the pin next to the ring finger.
Picture of ball
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I use

Brunswick Nemesis
Brunswick Blazing Inferno
Brunswick Bionic Zone 2
Storm Vertigo
Storm Fear Factor
Rotogrip RSX
Ebonite Maxim

Bowling Journal:http://www.allbowling.com/journal/myleague.php?leagueid=137

Drilled with pin 5" from PAP, cg 4" from CG. Ball reacts a little sooner than R/S 1 without loosing backend reaction. I really like this ball when there is OB right due to the fact that it wants to react before it get to the OB. I also have scuffed it at times and then I can play the OB such as I did at the Highroller. Keep in mind I'm not an animal with my release so I can use a little surface. This ball seems very versatile with just a small change in surface. Should work with all styles of bowlers.

Like most of the posters, this ball was very smooth indeed.  Transitions to the hole a lil sooner than my RS-1 with the same layout(label weight).  To my surprise the RS-X doesn't show much tendancy at all to burn up when the lanes are breaking down.  It compements the RS-1 almost too well.  I'll look forward to maybe putting just a hair more surface to test the limits of the RS-X as Ron seems to like his that way.  Thanks again Bugsy, Roger, Hank!!
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Matt Wolhar
Roto Grip advisory staff

The RS-X is smooth, smooth, smooth.

Unfortunately, don't remember the layout, but was fortunate to have Hank B. pick the layout for it at one of the '5 points to better bowling' get-togethers.

  I'm a stroker, around 15mph, like to stand around 20 and swing out to around 7.

  The ball reads the lane great, very predictable and easy to control, which is great considering the huge backend I get out of it. It goes fairly long, then makes a strong arc while it drives into the pocket.

  The league I'm throwing it in lays out three patterns (don't know what they are), and on two of the three I've got about 10 boards of slop with this ball... swing it wide, it crushes its way back to the pocket; swing it inside and it cuts the hook down just right.

  The third pattern is a little jumpy on the backend, so I've got a little less slop, but it still hammers the pocket if I keep my accuracy up.  Perhaps if I could shave about 3 boards off the hook it would be perfect for that condition too.  Even with the jumpyness on the pattern, I've never seen it run out of gas at the backend.

Great job, Roto Guys!

I liked my first RSX so much I had to get a second one. The first ball I drilled 4 x2 1/2 . This new RSX had a shorter pin placement so I had this one drilled 3 x2 . Move at the breakpoint is earlier with contiuation through the pit. This is the best ball so far that Roto Grip has produced , but then I have yet to throw the RSP. I had the ball drilled Moday evening and played around with the surface a little, grey scotchbrite and 3m rubbing compound and then used this ball Thursday in league for 256, 246 and 223. Great Job Roto Grip!!!!


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Todd Loy

After seeing this ball in action by a pro-shop worker buddy, I thought this ball would fit where I needed it to. And it did with flying colors.  I was looking for something to be first out of the bag over the X-Factor, simply becaue my X-Factor got a little to long for my liking. The RS-X worked wonderfuly. I had this ball drilled up to pick up the mid lane a little earlier so my speed wouldn't affect ball as I wanted it. I have not done anything to the surface of the ball other then clean it. When I threw it the first time all I said was...WOW!! After throwing my original till it died, and now the replacement on a verity of lanes, this is indeed a versitile ball. I am most glad with my choice on getting this over the other sugestions given to me.  On league nights, I generaly stand at 25 (one dot left of the center dot) and swing from 15-7 or so, with obvious tweaks as needed, and I'm suprised the pins don't just run away.  This is a great ball to add to any bag.

RS-X

Weight: 15 lbs.
Pin Out: 2-3"
Surface: 1000 grit with Clean 'N Sheen Compound

Style: Power Stroker/Cranker
Speed: 17.5-18 MPH (At the pindeck)
PAP: Approximately 4" over and .5" up

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Main Bowling Alley: The New Danville Bowl (Danville, California)
Games on Ball: About 20
Lane Type: Synthetic
Oil Patttern: Medium viscosity 38 ft. Christmas Tree Pattern with OOB outside of 7 board (open play bowled on my lane before me)

How the ball reacted:
I first tried this ball OOB and it was a little too long and not quite strong enough for where I wanted to place it in my arsenal. OOB it would be perfect for medium-medium/heavy oil. I wanted it a TOUCH stronger. So I then tried hitting it with 1000 grit and a nice coat of Clean 'N Sheen (compound finish) and it worked like a charm! The RS-X now rolls about two feet sooner and is a little smoother at the breakpoint. It now works exactly how I want it to, and fills my medium/heavy spot in the bag really well! The RS-X reminds me of what a highly polished UI/Strike Zone might react like.


Reaction Shape: Decent length with a nice arc.

Hook:
The RS-X will hook, but not out of the house. Great for medium/heavy oil!
7.5/10

Control:
This ball is one of the most controllable balls I own. The solid resin coverstock smooths out the wet/dry pretty well. I love how it's not really jumpy off of the dry boards .
8.5/10

Hit:
This ball hits really well! If the heads are gone, watch out for the corner pins due to the natural "rolly" characteristic of the RS-X.
9/10

Versatility:
Very versatile, with a simple coverstock change, you could cover almost everything but the extremes!
9/10


Thanks for taking the time to read my review! Let me know if you have any questions about the ball .
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I'm officially a ball junkie

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