Post by: rotomike on March 31, 2011, 01:45:25 AM
The last three Hybrid covered releases Nomad Dagger, Infinite Theory and Rising Star have been some of the most versatile balls that I have had in quite some time.
I bowl in two PBAX leagues and one THS league. For the first time in years I have equipment that can be use to equal effectiveness on both the THS and the varied PBAX patterns. For example my Rising Star is the first ball out of my bag on the THS league but I also used the Rising Star to some great success on Viper, Cheetah and Chameleon. My Nomad Dagger also gets used during the THS league and played exceptionally well on Scorpion, Shark, Dick Weber, Masters and Earl Anthony.
I just came back from Reno where I used (2) Infinite Theory to score 1931 in All-Events.
I have seen a lot of the better players using the Nomad Dagger and the Rising Star recently.
They seem to take surface changes easily and the results are quite positive.
The newer Hybrid covers seem to match more player styles and lane conditions.
Let me know what you think...
Mike Sinek
Roto Grip / Storm Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Post by: tburky on March 31, 2011, 09:28:12 PM
Post by: rotomike on April 01, 2011, 05:21:28 AM
Rising Star - Box
Dagger #1 - Box
Dagger#2 - Hand scuffed with 2000 for USBC and Earl Anthony pattern use
Infinite Theory #1 - Box
Infinite Theory #2 - Hand Scuffed 2000 for USBC
Infinite Theory #3 - Hand Scuffed 1000 for USBC and Earl Anthony use
Mike Sinek
Roto Grip / Storm Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Edited by rotomike on 4/1/2011 at 5:22 AM
Post by: MichStBwlr2009 on April 01, 2011, 07:27:26 AM
Good bowling! I was pretty sure you were going to do well, as you have been making them look easy in league on Mondays. The Infinite Theory looks good, good midlane readability and continuation, especially for an assymetric ball.
Post by: bowl400 on April 01, 2011, 10:45:34 AM
Good shooting at the Nationals Mike. Question about the team event. I have all 3 at box condition plus a Theory at box condition. Was wondering which Infinite Theory you used to start the team event with. I am thinking of leaving my Infinite Theory at box and taking the Theory down to 1000. I am a low end tweener with moderate speed and revs. Thanks in advance for any help you might provide.
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Post by: rotomike on April 02, 2011, 06:17:08 PM
Pin under ring finger with a strong drill angle and a low hole on the val. I hand scuffed it at 1000.
I'm concerned that your solid Theory at 1000 might burn up a bit too quickly
Mike Sinek
Roto Grip / Storm Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Post by: bowl400 on April 04, 2011, 11:04:20 AM
I am thinking that as well. After talking with a few local folks who have been to Reno already, will now leave everything at box. Theory, Infinite Theory, Dagger, Rising Star, Dark Star and spare. Will probably talk to the guys at the Roto/Storm booth as well when I get there. Thanks for your help.
Tag Team Coaching success story Edited by bowl400 on 4/4/2011 at 11:05 AM
Post by: tburky on April 04, 2011, 05:15:44 PM
Post by: rotomike on April 05, 2011, 07:54:54 AM
Glad to hear it. Since I bowl on two PBAX leagues I get to use different pieces regularly and I can tell you that the Hybrid covered balls has stabilized my carrying arsenal. The Infinite Theory, Dagger and Rising Star are usually in my bag each week. The Rising Star sometimes comes out when I am on longer patterns but the Dagger and Infinite Theory are always with me.
My teammates and I have a saying "ABC" - Always Bring a Cell. Now I am thinking about modifying it....
Mike Sinek
Roto Grip / Storm Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Post by: tommyboy74 on April 07, 2011, 07:43:30 PM
I have a Nomad Dagger and a Rising Star and they're 2 of the most versatile balls I've thrown on medium to dry conditions. Up the boards on the outside or moving inside, they always hit hard and carry well. Even better is that several people have asked about the balls since I bought them and they were really impressed.
Typically the Nomad Dagger will be first out of the bag and used as my benchmark ball. Throwing a few shots will easily tell me whether I need to go stronger or if I need to move down to the Rising Star. I've seen a lot of success with these on a 39ft, 41ft and 43ft THS (both wood and synthetics), and have used the Dagger on a broken down Route 66 (synthetics) with positive results.
In short, after building a new Roto/Storm arsenal to replace my old Columbia 300/Brunswick arsenal, Roto/Storm is just flat out awesome.
My arsenal
Heavy Oil: Storm Virtual Gravity Nano: 4000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Still to be determined
Medium Oil: Roto Grip Nomad Dagger: 1500 polished
Medium-Heavy Oil: Still to be determined
Medium Oil: Roto Grip Nomad Dagger: 1500 polished
Medium-Light Oil: Roto Grip Rising Star: 1500 polished