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Sonic Boom
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
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The Sonic Boomtm is Roto Grip's latest addition into the entry level mid-priced market. We have added the all new Sonic Boom-IT tm core to give you added backend and hitting power.

This high RG, low-medium Differential weight block produces excellent length and a stronger backend move than the original Sonic X on medium-lighter oil patterns.

The combination of Sure Grip IItm pearlized coverstock and the Boom-IT core will shatter the "Sound Barrier".

Specifications


Factory Finish  1500- Polished  
Radius Of Gyration  High (2.60)  
Differential  Low (.029)  
Lane Condition  Light-Medium Oil  
Flare Potential  3 Inches  
Length  14 (20 scale)  
Backend  15 (20 scale)  
Coverstock  Sure Grip IItm Pearl Reactive  
Available Weights  12-16 Lbs.  
Weight Block  Sonic "Boom-IT"tm Coreâ„¢
Color  Red Pearl /Green Pearl  
D-Scale  75-78  

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walt8398

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2004, 01:54:05 PM »
Drilled one with the 2" pin layout. Very impressed with the hitting power and ease of clearing the front part of the lane. For me, this could be ideal for PBA Patterns A1, A2, E2 and E1. This could also be a great ball for a straight player who bowls the late shift in league.

I guess the best way to describe this ball is a Sonic X Solid on Steroids. Another fine job by RG! :-)
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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2004, 12:26:07 PM »
The Boom is as advertised a stronger version of the original Sonic X. I drilled mine 5x5 with a small hole on my axis. Its clean through the from and has a sharp back end reaction. It only has 3 inches of flare so it is a perfect step down from the Sliver Streak Pearl. Roto Grip has definitely filled a need with this ball.
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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2004, 10:42:26 PM »
Just wanted to drop my 2 cents here.  I drilled my Sonic the pin below my ring finger and the cg near my palm.  I was wanting to make this ball go long and then turn.  And I think I achieved this.  On any amount of oil this ball will travel, but when the dry boards are there; it is gone.  This ball is not recommened for dry or light oil.  Definitely a medium to light ball.  The length is great, but was hoping for more.  I wanted something a little stronger than plastic, bu this might be too much.  If you want something that moves on the backends, this will work.. Hope everyone enjoys this ball like I do so far..
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Mr Scary

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2004, 03:30:27 PM »
Drilling: Pin ½” off my ring finger, 45 degree angle, with the CG kicked out, and a weight hole to bring in back to ½ oz. Side.

How am I supposed to start.  How about this, my first 4 sets were 768, 726, 824, and 776.  I set a new all time record for an All-Events score in the Michigan State tournament with a 2318.  The first ever to break 2300.  One of the most predictable, and one of the best carrying balls I have thrown.  What more can I say, the scores speak for themselves.  Plays very well on any shot except heavy oil.
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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2004, 01:09:55 AM »
We have drilled a couple of these in the last few days and this ball looks pretty good. It is definitely as advertised. This ball is definitely stronger than the original Sonic-X. This ball clears the front exceptionally well and makes a tremendous turn in the back. Very strong backend reaction on this ball. When it hits that dry in the backend it turns hard. Hitting power is exceptional for a low-end ball. The price is great on this ball for the quality of ball you are getting. This ball is not for extremely dry conditions, it is a medium to light oil ball, ball will over-react if too much dry is present. A good edition to the Roto-Grip line.
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Mrstrike

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2004, 03:25:42 AM »
This ball is great, in a time when ball companies are making bowling balls to hook , hook and more hook. Roto Grip comes out with a ball that rolls true and that has a great reaction on the lane and into the pins. With the combination of the weight block and coverstock this ball gives you a great length through the front part of the lane but yet has a reaction in the back not a skid flip but a constant roll to the pins. With hitting power of a high end ball. A simple hand position change gives you a entire different look, making the ball very conducive to all types of lane conditions. This is the best Sonic yet!.
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Old Coach

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2004, 05:36:09 PM »
Just an update on my Sonic Boom post. Got one last thursday and threw it a few times at the drillers lanes. Went to my thursday night league, 259-252-268=779 on a medium Christmas tree. 30 out of 36 strikes. First game 10 stikes. Second game first 8 then punched the head for 4-7-6-9 got 2, then spare and closed it out (10 strikes). 3rd game rang the 10 the first two shots, (opened on the second 10) and made a two board move with my feet playing the same line I had played from the first frame of game one and threw the next 10 in a row. This ball had little flare, didn't even return an oil line and recovered like a champ if I pushed it a couple boards wide. Took out the 10 pins like the legs got chopped out of them. 3 3/8 stacked leverage pin under the ring. I am 59 years old and haven't been this excited over a ball for years. I have two honor scores this year, 300 Revmaster and 299 Inferno (On ABC Echo lanes mixed) and I can honestly say I have more confidence in the Sonic Boom than I had in either of the other two. I realize this was the first set, am anxious to try it Sunday 4pm mixed league on wood guardian, following 7 hours of little tikes throwing plastic against the bumpers as the lanes are always an adventure on Sunday and this was the condition I thought it might be good for.
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STEVEN HAUK

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2004, 09:52:21 AM »
This my review if the SONIC BOOM. This ball is about three to five board more aggressive then the sonic x solid is. This ball gets through head very clean and with a little more pop on the backends. I recommend this ball when the heads break down and the backends get a little tighter .i drilled the pin right above the ring finger and kick the cg out 2 inches. I put a small hole in the side right on the midline to get in back to 3/4 side and 1/4 finger.Basicilly a common drill pattern for entry level ball that is design not to hook a lot. I bowled with last week on two different types of condition , one wet heads and fresh backends. Second condition was wet heads with carry down , the second condition was better of the two . So far the set have been 710 745 .
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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2004, 02:23:33 PM »
The Sonic Boom is definantly stronger than the sonic solid. I drill mine      3 3/8 with the mb in the strong (b) position and this ball has a turn signal on the backend. It gets through the heads as clean as can be and just flat out goes on the backend. Not to mention it hits like a mack truck. This ball turns the corner so hard.  If u want a strong skid flip ball this is it. Another winner from Roto!!!!
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Charlie

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2004, 02:15:38 PM »
Another great addition for the Roto-Grip line.  Ball drilled 5x6 with pin under ring finger.  Excellent length and smooth read off of the dry with excellent hitting power from all angles of play.  This ball will not job off of the dry.  Overall, about 5 more boards of hook than Sonic X Pearl drilled with similar pattern.  A must have for any late night league session or tournament bowler.
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Steve Richter

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2004, 03:47:22 PM »

I agree with the positive results posted below as we are seeing this Sonic to be slightly stronger than the solid and the pearl in the lineup.


My 2 cents here would be that we have found greater success in drilling those with longer pin-outs to get the ball to flare a little more and read the lane better with the weak coverstock.  We have found this doesn’t make it so dependent on dry boards to hook and hit.  We have also played with a slight scotch brite to get the ball to fit better between a Rush and Sonic X solid.  Although scuffing pearl balls has in the past been taboo, give it a try in this one and you’ll be surprised how well it responds.


I would like to add that this ball is very good at covering up release mistakes and seems to be one of those that you get out of it what you put into it.  Naturally, more hand equals more hook, but less hand doesn’t mean less hit and carry.  Thanks Roto Grip for a nice addition to the Sonic Line.



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RonCase823

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2004, 12:14:58 AM »
Drilled pin and CG 4" from PAP.

The most hook of any of the Sonic balls.  With the surface lightly scuffed ball rolls very well but doesn't quit on the back ends.  You can play straight down the boards with this one.  Works surprisingly well in oil also.  With ball shiny you will need lots of friction on the lane unless you have a lot of hand.

By far the best Sonic ball I've thrown!
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vivasrv

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2004, 02:09:53 PM »
Besides being one of the best looking roto balls yet this one has definite applications for the league AND tournament bowler.  Core and cover combination give it significantly more POP than the two previous Sonics.  Mine was a 3 1/4" pin w/ 3.0 TW.  I drilled it with a basic 3 3/8" stack (pin and cg 3 3/8 from PAP stacked.  Cg is in thumb quadrant with a small hole on a line 6 3/4 from grip center through CG.  First time I used it was in a 4 game sweeper after league had bowled a full set.  Was able to stay 3-4 boards right of everyone else and get it through the heads with ease.  What opened my eyes was the backend strength.  It's about as strong as my ss pearl on the back with effortless length.  I shot 258-289-227-269 and won first time using ball.  The most impressive characteristic of this ball is that it gets through the heads easy when they're broke down BUT, it handles OIL well too---not too squirty.  It's in my bag now.  Go to Rotogrip.com and preview the upcoming retro resurrection available soon.

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big hank j

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Re: Sonic Boom
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2004, 11:25:51 PM »
I am using the Sonic Boom with "3" Pin
5 1/2" x 4" with no weight hole.  I have been using this ball on the late leagues and on the late squads of our travel league.  This ball clears the dry heads really easy and has a very readable reaction off the mid lane.  I am very satisfied with the pin carry and found no drop off of hitting power playing inside 20 on dry lanes.  This ball is a must for dry lanes.  This ball fits my in-between game really well.  

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