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Roto Grip continues to do something different with the Rubicon upper-mid performance balls in their HP3 line of balls. Like the original Rubicon and the Rubicon UC2 the Rubicon UC3 (Ultimate Concept 3) uses the asymmetrical Rondure Core which was designed to provide more ball motion overall without the need for the now-banned balance hole. This performance core is wrapped in Roto Grip's Tour-ethane Pearl Reactive coverstock which was formulated to offer max performance as well as control when facing high friction patterns and surfaces.

Color: Platinum Pearl
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Rondure Core (Asymmetrical) (14-16#)
Coverstock: Tour-ethane Pearl
Finish: 1000-grit Abralon
RG: 2.49 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.052 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Light Oil – Medium/Light Oil

Rubicon UC3 - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: Pearl Tour Ethane
Finish: 1000 Grit Abralon
Core: Rondure Core
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.052
Intermediate Diff: .011

Review
The HP3 line has taken the Tour Level performance to a new level with the Rubicon Ultimate Concept 3 (UC3) which has the Rondure Core with the Tour ethane Pearl cover stock. The UC3 is engineered for medium/light oil, but let me tell you this ball strong. I tested this ball on 44 feet typical house pattern after Saturday morning junior bowling league. As a mid to low rev player I was able to stand any where from 21 to 26 board with my feet and between 6 and 10 board with my eyes. The UC3 has a great midlane reaction and power through the pins. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments. 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.
Stanley Waite
900 Global Staff Member
Dover, DE

The Rubicon UC3 uses the asymmetrical Rondure Core found in the Rubicon and UC2 but wrapped with new Tour-ethane coverstock material. This ball has taken me by total surprise as this is not your typical urethane ball. This is by far, one of the smoothest rolling balls I have ever thrown. It is strong like a resin ball, but still has that same smooth rolling urethane shape, but with more hitting power. One of the biggest problems I have with urethane, is its so much up front that it can be tough to carry the corner pins. With the UC3, that is no longer a problem. This ball blends out the lane so well, it almost eliminates any over/under you may have. Its tough to compare this to anything I have thrown before, but it is somewhat close to the Pitch Purple, it is just as strong, but is much smoother rolling. This is now my go to ball for league, simply because its strong enough to throw on fresh, and blends out the over/under that occurs by game 3. This will be in my bag for a long time.

Lane Condition
Length: 40
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

Comments
The newest urethane from Roto Grip is here! The Rubicon UC3 is the strongest urethane from Storm to date! I compared this ball with the Pitch Black and Fast Pitch in my YouTube ball review. I can be way further left with my feet with the Rubicon UC3 than either of the other balls I just mentioned. The interesting thing about this ball is that it rolls like both urethane and reactive. The motion can be very forward, or it can hook a lot down lane depending on your hand position and roll. I did notice that the cover stock began to shine up once I had 4 or 5 games on it. This is not a bad thing though, it just allowed me to play further left. I really like this ball, and I think you would like it to!

YouTube Review
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Bowler Stats
Trevor Roberts
2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year
Storm Products / Turbo 2n1 Grips / Bowlifi Staff Member
Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400
Speed: 16
PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

Roto Grip
Ultimate Concept (UC3)
Cover Stock: Tour-ethane Pearl
Finish: 1000-grit Abralon
Core: Rondure Asymmetric
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.052
Int Diff: 0.011

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 5 - 2LS
Layout Extras:  2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left
Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D

Review:
What an awesome concept that has hit the Roto Grip line.  This unique core and coverstock combination just might be the tournament and/or cliffy THS pattern solution you are looking for. The blended coverstock allows the ball adequate length while the core concept provides flare over fresh surface of the ball.

Use the UC3 on drier conditions where traditional urethane is not getting the job done and where reactive pearls do not provide the control needed to manage the pocket. Also, if you tend to see a lot of higher friction lane surfaces this may be a ball for your arsenal.  The UC3 will allow you to move inside compared to previous offerings in urethane lines.

For me, the UC3 has impressed me the most regarding pin carry. I tested this ball on both a fresh and also a very beaten up THS pattern. Although more testing is needed on my end, I am satisfied with what the UC3 has shown me so far. When comparing the UC3 to previous urethane or urethane type options such as the Honey Badger Urethane, Badger Infused and the Shadow Ops I am liking what the UC3 brings to the table with its core and coverstock combination. For example, the HBUs provided an asymmetric option in urethane, however, at times with it's longer roll phase would not quite carry the pins the way I desired. However, I absolutely love my 900 Global Shadow Ops, so for me the UC3 is a must have.

The UC3 definitely has a space in the bag for shorter and high friction patterns.  If you haven't jumped into urethane or dislike overreaction in pearl lines or simply looking for a urethane "look and feel" with some extra features you'll be happy with this offering from Roto Grip. Be sure to try out a UC3 today!

Michael Slatky
900 Global Staff Member
York, PA

LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'
 
Volume: 22.5 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: My Favorite Urethane Shape EVER

Dislikes: None!

This ball is a revelation.  Urethane that reads early enough but also creates more continuation than any Utah  branded urethane to date.  I am not the biggest fan of urethane, mainly because I bowl a lot of house events where urethane is used, but not correctly.  I see this ball being extremely versatile and being able to be used in A LOT of situations. 
One of the biggest things I am taking away from this ball is that it’s a urethane option that lower rev players can use without sacrificing carry.  With that being said, I predict this ball dominating the PWBA tour next summer! 

My UC3 layout is 5x4x2

Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4.5x4.25.3.75
UFO Alert-4.5x5x3.75
Altered Reality-4.25x5.25x2
Wolverine-4.25x5.25x2


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Ball Specs:
Roto Grip UC3
Coverstock: 1000-grit Tour-ethaneâ„¢ Pearl
Weight Block: Rondureâ„¢ Core (Asymmetrical)
Color: Platinum Pearl

Review:
This is a special ball for so many reasons. Not often do you see a pearl urethane asymmetric ball drop and be so successful and talked about. This ball seems to react well on all different kind of lane surfaces and patterns. Even when you need a ball to hook, freshening up the surface with an abralon pad will make all the difference in the world. The continuation and carry down on this ball is also amazing. Overall, the combination of core and cover is really special and looks great with that matte grey finish.

Kyle & Joel Johnson
Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers
joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
www.RotoGrip.com
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Roto Grip cracked the urethane code with the UC3!

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation

Ball Layout: 65 x 5.5 x 65

Finish: 2000

This tweener couldn’t have been more excited to see that I could FINALLY throw a urethane ball I can bend on the backend!!!  I was skeptical at another urethane attempt, but after watching some other ball reviews, I gave UC3 a shot.  Now, the Rubicon is by far my all-time favorite ball, and the core combined with this pearl urethane (yes, it’s urethane only, no resin!), I was able to get shape more down lane vs. so much upfront.  My layout puts the pin under my middle finger and PSA in the thumb.  I can play up the boards and even get left and this ball comes back and has the 6 pin snap out the 10, very few weak 10’s!!!  This hits like a tank!  I would recommend a longer pin layout, at least 5” pin as this will still be early.  In fact, I took mine up to 2000 to get it a bit cleaner thru the fronts. 

For those of us who don’t have a ton of revs and need urethane option when the lanes get squirrely, GO GET THE UC3, nuff said!!!

Chris Martinez
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com