Drilled the ball 5x5.

First took it to a 39ft house shot.  Threw it with a 5 1/2 x 5 Sonic Boom for comparison.  The Super clearly has a stronger core than the Boom.  You could see the ball start up earlier. The back end was also stronger and more continuous through the pins. (totally taking the layout differences into account)Pin carry was exceptional shot 257 the second game. Off hits carried extremely well.

HERE IS THE BONUS:  I could get on top of the oil line and not have the ball squirt through the breakpoint.  For those who found the Sonic Boom to be a little weak when they had to move in you have your answer.

Second Pattern 30ft Sport shot with only 40 units in the first 15ft then tapered to 30ft. WOW!!!! I still had great control and strong finish. I had to move in a bit but even with 30 feet of dry the ball stayed manageable and the hitting power never decreased.

I also threw the ball in comparison to a Silver Streak Solid (Shiny) 5 1/2 x 4 3/4.  The Super Sonic was easily longer through the fronts than the Streak.  Hitting power was equal. But the added length was a major bonus.

This ball is a great combination piece.  You can use it on both house and sport shots.  It is a go to ball for oily lanes with blown out fronts or your normal house pattern with traction outside of 10.

I will drill another one with a strong off label drill and report back.

Was looking forward to this release since I liked the Boom so much.  Drilled this one 5x5 with the pin over my ring finger with a hole on axis.  Tried it out first on a fresh league shot about 36 ft of oil heavy in the middle tapered to dry outside 8-9.  This ball gets excellent length and revs up hard on the backend.  Seems to carry all the hits real well.  By changing speeds  it was easy to manipulate the breakpoint.  did not get much over reaction---could go right up the dry part of the lane with a little more speed and still get it down the lane easy--this is going to be a good ball for the rough surfaced wood lanes and for the synthetics after the pattern breaks down

Corey Atkinson
RotoGrip Regional Staff Southwest Region

In trying to build a formidable tournament arsenal, my first task was to find a ball that would handle lightly-oiled heads and blown tracks.  With thanks again to Jeff Lizzi at Star Lanes in Sandusky, Ohio, I was persuaded to check out the new Roto-Grip Super Sonic.

Jeff suggested a pin-over-middle-finger drilling (5 3/4" X 4 1/2" with no hole. MB strong).  This layout would promote extreme length, roll, and continuous arc on shorter/lighter oil.  I kept the box finish (1500-grit polish).

I have never seen a solid reactive get through the heads so clean like the Super Sonic.  On a medium "top-hat", I could play 12 to 7 with moderate speed.  If I forced the ball, it skidded through the breakpoint.  This ball needs a dried midlane as well as dry backends to roll and finish.

Tried a second alley that had ten games of use.  The Super Sonic showed its true colors on the slightly parched heads.  I could play 18 to 10 with a little more speed; the ball was still clean through the front, picked up a roll just beyond the midlane area (thanks to the dried track) and found the hole with a smooth, controlled arc and hit.  Pin carry was exceptional, even when I hit a few racks on the light side.

For those who like to stroke the ball, I think this ball would work well with a label leverage drilling (3 3/8 or 4" pin from PAP) with a matte/sheen finish on the coverstock for better midlane on typical house conditions. For the crankers, this ball will do the job when control on drier lane surfaces is a priority.  For those looking for their first reactive resin bowling ball, the Super Sonic would be an excellent choice, a great ball with bang for the buck!

Ball drilled 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 with pin above the fingers.  The Super Sonic has the same great length known with the Sonic series, but has a lot more movement at the break point as long as there is some dry boards to bounce off of.  Great ball to use in later league shifts or tournament squads.  Super Sonic glides through the fronts/mids and stores energy for an aggressive hook.  Excellent compliment to the rest of the Roto line.

Similar to the Boom but more angular. If the Boom or Retro's are a bit weak on the backs, this ball will fit right in.

15 lb.  Pin above the ring finger, with the CG kicked out a bit

I have had very good luck with the Sonic line, and this is no exception.  Very smooth, but strong arc to the pocket.  The pins fly all over the deck.  This one continues where the Sonic Boom left off.  A bit more mid lane, and a few more boards of over all hook, but still the hard hitting, pin flying power the Sonic line produces.  This is an excellent addition to an already strong line.  Pull this one out on a fresh shot, and watch the pins dance.

Just what the doctor ordered........ a little more flare and a little more midlane for lighter to medium light patterns!!! Thanks Roto !

This is also a ball you can scuff to 800-1000 smooth and throw on ANY THS and be happy...especially if you have to blend some wet-dry!

I drilled my 16# ball 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 with a small weight hole just inside pap w/ my pin to the right and above ring.

Nice typical Sonic length...but a much better midlane read and strong arcing backend w/ an incredible Roto Grip hit !

Lighter conditions and broken down lanes don't have a chance !
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JEFF
I think I'm finally starting to catch on.....
Proud FCC!