The Roto Grip Wild Streak introduces the Mutated Rotary core which has a higher RG symmetrical shape which helps to give more length and down lane shape in the HP3 line for Roto Grip. This ball also introduces the SureTrax-S19 coverstock that provides more traction than eTrax but goes longer than MicroTrax. The Wild Streak performs best on medium to medium heavy oil conditions and offers a different reaction than what we usually see from the Roto Grip HP3 line of bowling balls.

Color: Purple/Grey/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Mutated Rotary (14-16#)
Coverstock: SureTrax-S19 Solid Reactive
Finish: 3000-grit Pad
RG: 2.60 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.048 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Medium/Heavy Oil

The Wild Streak is definitely clean through the front part of the lane. I was very surprised with the surface and ability to still get off the corner with a higher RG ball with surface.
Patterns used for review are HP/sport modified.
Pattern A: 42Ft, 28.56 Mls, 5:1 ratio

Pattern B: 39Ft, 28.57 Mls, 2.5:1 ratio
Drilling:  20X4.5X50
PLAY
The WILD STREAK out of box comes ready to rolling. The two patterns played have a little more volume of front and tend to keep quick/early swings limited until the transition/line breakdowns occur.
Pattern A:
The house pattern was definitely something I felt more challenging to play during first testing. The Wild Streak need to get some oil on the surface to slow down. As I began play up the boards the Wild Streak was too strong and to quick in the normal friction areas right on the THS. Changing of hand position and such made for better play but the Wild Streak became much better and rolled much cleaner as I migrated left and jumped in left.
Pattern B:
Sport pattern I used was a modified version of the 2015 Nationals Doubles/singles pattern. Let me tell you. I really liked the Wild Streak on this pattern. I was able to get and almost play a fall back type shot. When I moved right, I could stay more up the back and direct at the 5 board and roll the Wild Streak even to the pocket. I didn’t have to worry about early roll as it stayed clean in the front.

NOTE A: on a THS on SPL this is a ball out of box I would stay left a bit and rev up because of its Rg and ability to be clean through the front.
NOTE B: As for the sport pattern, I found more room to move around with the Wild Streak. I would prefer to make this a tournament ball and keep the surface out of box.
LOW DOWN: The Wild Streak can really be a ball that every style can use and will be able to control. Its going to come down to your style and your preference for where you want it to be. I will be drilling another one for THS but keeping it more 60X5.5X55.  Best part about this ball is that you can drill the Pin to PAP stronger because it is so clean.

The Wild Streak is surprisingly clean through the front part of the lane.

WEIGHT BLOCK: Mutated Rotary
WEIGHT: 15lbs
RG: 2.60
DIFF: 0.048
COVER: SureTrax-S19
OUT OF BOX: 3000 Grit

Patterns used for review are HP/sport modified.
Pattern A: 42Ft, 28.56 Mls, 5:1 ratio
Pattern B: 39Ft, 28.57 Mls, 2.5:1 ratio

PLAY
The WILD STREAK out of the box comes ready to roll. The two patterns played have a little more volume up front and tend to keep quick/early swings limited until the transition/line breakdowns occur.

Pattern A:
The house pattern was definitely something I felt more challenging to play. The Wild Streak needs oil on the surface. As I began playing up the typical track area the Wild Streak was clean through the front. In the mid lane the ball begins to pick up its heavy roll characteristics as it heads to the pocket.  I will probably put a little compound finish on it.

Pattern B:
The Sport pattern I used was a modified version of the 2015 Nationals Doubles/singles pattern. Let me tell you. I really liked the Wild Streak on this pattern. I could stay more up the back and direct at the 5 board and roll the Wild Streak even to the pocket. I didn’t have to worry about an early roll as it stayed clean in the front.

NOTE A: on a THS on SPL this is a ball out of box I would stay left a bit and rev up because of its Rg and ability to be clean through the front.

NOTE B: As for the sport pattern, I found more room to move around with the Wild Streak. I would prefer to make this a tournament ball and keep the surface out of the box.

LOW DOWN: The Wild Streak can really be a ball that every style can use and will be able to control. It's going to come down to your style and your preference for where you want it to be. Best part about this ball is that you can drill the Pin to PAP stronger because it is so clean. #SquadRG

The Wild Streak is the latest ball in the HP3 line, and a “wild” departure from what we’ve seen for the last several years.  The HP3 line has been known for low RG values, and strong, rolly, continuous shapes from balls like the Dare Devil and Idol series.  The Wild Streak jumps up into Hyroad-esque numbers with a higher RG and medium to high differential, and creates a completely different shape on the lanes from anything else in the Roto catalog.  It gets easy length up front, which you’d expect, but the stronger cover helps prevent it from being too long, while at the same time avoiding a core/cover imbalance.  It’s also very responsive to physical changes.  The Idol series does what it’s going to do and is very good at hiding physical mistakes, while the Wild Streak gives you full control over the ball reaction.
 The better you are, the better the Wild Streak will be.  This makes it an excellent ball for tougher conditions because it will allow you to manipulate the reaction and be much more precise than you can be with other balls that have more dominant characteristics. 

I feel like this ball is going to make a lot of noise and not just because of the name. Roto Grip is introducing the Wild Streak. The Wild Streak is a brand new addition to the HP3 line with an RG of 2.60 and a differential of .048. The Wild Streak is the perfect step down from the Idol and Idol Pro and fits right above the MVP line. What you'll see out of the Wild Streak is the same smooth motion as you see from the Idol series, but not as responsive downlane. For me, I absolutely love the Idol line. I throw the Idol's every chance I get, but sometimes they are just too much and they force me to get into weaker balls too quick. With this Wild Streak, it fits that gab for me and I no longer feel like I'm transitioning into cleaner balls too fast.

This ball also handles surface changes very well. Out of the box, it does out father dull and its perfect for needed a cleaner, smoother option, but if you want to bring the surface up or maybe even put some polish on it, it's a fantastic option to have a solid polished ball. It still has the teeth because of the solid coverstock, but will also be clean and never miss the midlane no matter the surface. You'll see what I mean once you get your hands on one of these!

Nate Garcia

PBA Regional Champion

LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 21mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: Ball doesn't Fly off the friction

Dislikes: Only dislike is that I can't really start the night with it.


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What a cool, unique ball!  I was a huge fan of the Silver Streak in college and now the second coming is here...and its Legit!  The Wild Streak has a classic 2 piece construction of Weight Block and Cover.  This ball allows you to stay closer to the friction without any over reaction.  This is great with some of todays over/under house shots or extreme break down.  I bowl on 80 year old wood and while you can start with the ball on the fresh, it forces me to stay too far right and up against the friction.  I personally like to get in and open the lane up.  I typically use this ball when they are hooking quite a bit and need something to control the dry down lane.  This ball is the boss of that!

My layout is 60x5x35, putting the pin above my ring finger.

Balls in heavy Rotation:
Physix-60x5x35
Nuke Cell-60x5x35
Hyroad Pearl-60x5-1/2x35
Idol Pearl-60x5-1/2x35

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Wild Streak
Posted: March 10, 2020, 6:38 PM

By: MANCSTORM2


Wild Streak is a must have.

This ball keeps getting stronger and stronger the more the word gets out. Probably the most versatile ball on the market. Every bowler should have this one in the bag with tournament season coming up!

Layout: 65 x 4 5/8 x 35. The Wild Streak has a unique reaction that is best used on medium-heavy oil conditions. The higher RG core helps it retain energy, though the cover keeps the reaction smooth and rounded. In that way, it is clean through the fronts, but has a ton of mid-lane traction. It is a great step down from the UFO, but is easily more ball than an Idol Pro. The Wild Streak did not quit when I wanted to move left, as long as there was still a decent bit of head oil left. - Mike LeViner.