For the couple of Saturn’s that are in our area, the results have been very good so far.  This cover reads the midlane quicker than all other entry level balls in the RG line, or any other for that matter.  Drilled strong, this ball can cover quite a few boards going left to right.  This is the perfect compliment to bridge the gap between the RSX and Mercury.  Despite the same core, this ball is easily 6 with the feet and 3 on the lane stronger than the Merc..

At $120, this ball is the best value in price for hook in the entry level market.

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Steve Richter
Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

I really like my Saturn. I drilled my Saturn with my pin below my ring finger and my cg kick at a 45 degree. I put the weight hole on my pap. The ball gives me a very clean but angular breakpoint. I would recommend the ball for a medium to light oiled lane condition. I use the ball for my local league house shot and it gives me a very good look. If you have the opportunity to throw a Saturn I wouldn't pass it up. You can't get a better entry level ball to react as good as the Saturn, and still give you the hitting power of a high performance bowling ball.


Roto-Grip Regional Staff Member

RECENTLY GOT A SATURN DRILLED. HAVE THE PIN RIGHT OF THE RING FINGER.  LOVE THE REACTION.  BOWLED WELL IN TORUNEYS IN WETSERN NEW YORK WITH IT.  ALSO WORKS VERY WELL ON THE EASIER LEAGUE  PATTERNS.  .. WITH THE PRICE OF THE BALL,,, HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST IN THE MARKET..


JEFF BUTLER
ROTO-GRIP STAFF

With this ball you are getting more than what you are paying for with most entry level balls.

For me I have drilled this ball pin high above the fingers with the drill pattern rotated away from the CG for a little additional kick. I found that this ball reads the lanes quite well, especially when the lanes start to break down and you need a ball to turn to.

If the box finish does not work, I have sanded mine to 2000 using an avalon pad, and polished it using a high gloss polish, with this the ball seems to read the lanes better and will add additional length.

This ball is the perfect piece to eliminate the break down problems that most bowlers encounter on a nightly basis, and again for the price you can`t beat the saturn.

Jason

Roto Grip Priority Pro Shop

Ball specs – 15 lbs 4 oz, 2.96 top weight, 2.75 inch pin.

Punched this Roto-Grip planet ball 4.75” X 45 degrees with the pin below the ring finger about ½ inch.  Also took the cover up to 1000 and polished with Storm Reactashine.  The cover stock seems to take adjustments very well as it sanded and polished easily.

With any oil in the heads, the Saturn provided very easy length through the fronts and into the late mid-lane.  When friction was found in the back, the ball responded with a smooth arc and hit surprisingly well for an entry-level product.  With some carry down in the back the Saturn seemed to hit a bit weak as plink 10’s were the result.  Creating more axis rotation solved this issue as the Saturn responded well to hand position changes.  The Saturn remained smooth and predictable even with the additional axis rotation.

The Saturn, and the entire Roto-Grip entry level Planet line, provides the best performance for the price in the industry.

John Brodersen

Olderack
Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
Typical Conditions: Variety of Shots
Type of Lane: All Synthetic
What part of the lane did you play? Third Arrow
Did the ball track out? Slow
Weight of bowling ball: 15
Surface of bowling ball: Factory/Box
What grit was the surface of the ball? 800
Likes: Dollars vs. performance
Cover Stock: and Solid Reactive
Dislikes: none at this period of time


I compared the Saturn to the Mercury
In a world where Dollars vs. performance
The Saturn surpassed the Mercury which is surprising
Going by the specs
The Saturn is much stronger than the ball specs suggested.
If you like the Mercury which in my thought was the most under rated mid price or mid condition ball to date.
Factory finish 800 Machine Sanded
The cover stock is very adjustable and the large core stores energy
Very clean thru the heads nice mid-lane read and smooth STRONG arcing transition on the back end
This offering from Roto Grip should not be overlooked by anyone.
What more can you ask for

Speed: 16-17 MPH
Revs: 350+
Axis tilt: 20-25 Deg
Axis rotation: Approx. 30 deg
Desription:
Weight (Pre-drill)  15 and change
Top weight (Pre-drill)
Pin to CG distance  3”
Surface prep  1500 Grit Polished
Drilling
Pin to PAP distance 3.5” Pin to grip center distance  0”  Pin in palm                                       cg placement: cg is placed 45Deg from Grip center line                                                 Balance hole location, size, and depth. Thumb positive Quadrant 22.5deg from pin/cg line towards grip line
Drilling is a Rico with a different X hole location
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Condition used was PBA Regional Pattern 3(38Ft) and THS(38Ft)
Pattern #3 Lane condition was Guardian with wood backends.
I used a dull surface at about 800 grit on this pattern and the ball was very mild and had a even reaction down lane.  This ball worked great once the lanes broke down a bit and needed something to get through the heads and still hold down lane.
THS is AMF synthetic conditions are med oil for our areas THS
This ball gives a strong smooth read. The Saturn has a very smooth and controlled reaction and did not react to strong.

Line being played
Pattern #4 10/ 7 @ 38-40ft                                                                                                   THS 15/8 @ 40 ft on fresh

Overall Thoughts
This ball is great for use on med to light oil pattern with short to med length. It give a good read. Ball has good carry. The balls reaction didn’t change much from 600-800. Polished the ball was more flippy than even as it retained too much energy.
I can’t really compare to other equipment as I just re-built my arsenal and have never thrown anything with a layout like this before.

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Bowler19
But be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.-W. Shakespear
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, other get it as a graduation present"
Robin Williams

FOR THE PRICE THE SATURN IS A GREAT BALL. OUT OF THE BOX DULL IT WAS A LITTLE UNIMPRESSIVE. I PUT THE BALL IN A MACHINE POLISHER FOR 2 MINUTES AND I WAS NOW IMPRESSED. THE SATURN BECAME SUPERBALL.TADA!!!!! IT  WAS NOW OVERLY VERSATILE. I WAS ABLE TO PLAY DOWN THE TRACK ON A HOUSE SHOT OR MY NORMAL INSIDE/OUT OR A DEEPER LINE 25 TO 12. I AM A POWER STROKER AND WITH THIS BALL IT CAN HANG WITH EVEN MY OILER OR MIDLANE BALLS. ALL IT REQUIRES IS HAND POSITION CHANGES. ON FRIDAY IN MY LEAGUE WHICH IS ON A SECOND SQUAD WITH CARRY DOWN HOUSE SHOT WHICH CAUSED AN OUT OF BOUNDS FROM BOARDS 1-3, MY INFINITE 1 AND FULL THROTTLE WERE IFFY. ISWITCHED TO THE SATURN PLAYING THE TRACK WOW WHAT ZOOM. IMOVED TO STANDING AT 20 , PUT THE BALL AT 19 TO 8 AND VOILA, POWER SHOT. I CHANGED MY HAND TO ROLL WITH A FULL ROLLER PLAYING 22 TO 17 TIGHT SHOT AND MY GAME S WENT FOM CRAP TO 222 AND 259. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BALL TO ALL AS A GREAT "OL' RELIABLE"  BALL . BUY, BUY ,BUY THIS BALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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STRONGNUBIAN64