Roto Grip Hustle BRY and Hustle XRAY
Layout: 4.0 x 4.0 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane

Roto Grip’s Hustle BRY utilizes the VTC Hybrid coverstock and the Hustle core, while the Hustle XRAY uses the VTC Solid coverstock and Hustle core.

Can you say Value?  Value is when the performance beats the expectations.  This is what you get with the Hustle line.  The Hustle BRY and Hustle XRAY, the newest entries into the HP1 line, are the definition of value.  Both have their place.  The Hustle XRAY is earlier and smoother down lane where the Hustle BRY is cleaner in the fronts and more boom down lane.  Pick the one that fits the gap in your bag or buy both. Lol.  If you bowl in a high friction bowling center, the BRY is probably the best answer.  The XRAY will be the better choice for bowlers wanting to keep their target in front of them and play straighter.

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Ball Specs:
Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray
Cover stock VTC Solid Reactive
Weight Block   Hustle™ Core (Symmetrical)
Color      Slate/Black
Finish     4000 Abralon
Layout    4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 Pin Buffer

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at release 17

Review:
I really like the Hustle series and my customers are always happy with this line of balls. I recommend and use the Hustles myself with confidence. The Hustle line rolls and hits like a much more expensive ball. I use the Hustles in two of the dryer houses I sometimes bowl at and have shot very well with them. I am subbing tonight on a lower volume house shot and the X-Ray will be definitely in the bag. The Hustle line was designed to be predictable with great performance and they do not disappoint. The New Hustle X-Ray is a cool looking ball and I have seen the colors vary quite a bit in the pours. My X-Ray is almost completely dark grey but I have seen some with a lot of light grey. They all look great and standout on the shelf. The X-Ray rolls smoother than my B-R-Y with the B-R-Y being a bit longer and more angular. I do like the 4000 finish on the X-Ray because it gets it to a predicable almost polished feel. I drilled the B-R-Y and X-Ray at the same time with the same layout and threw them at a few centers together.  The total boards are close but the shapes are different. I would put this ball above my Surge and below my Tour Dynamix in total hook. This X-Ray has an eye catching new look and is a great choice for newer bowlers or the rev dominate bowler.

Summary:
The Hustle X-Ray has a cool new eye catching color.
This ball provides control on lower volumes.
This will be a great ball for new or rev dominate bowlers.

Glenn Wendel
Sidewinders Pro Shop
Storm Pro Shop Staff

Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-bWMKuu-bY&error=0

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Hustle X-Ray - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: VTC Solid Reactive
Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon
Color: Slate/Black
Core: Hustle Core
RG: 2.53
Differential: 0.030
 
Review
The Roto Grip has added two more Hustles to this iconic ball line, the Hustle X-Ray and B/R/Y.
The Hustle X-Ray is the stronger of the new Hustles, which features the iconic Hustle Core wrapped in the VTC solid reactive cover. As a medium to low rev player, this ball being great on medium to light oil patterns. There will be no issues playing in the track area and down and in up the five board. The Hustle X-Ray reads the lanes a little earlier than the Hustle RIP. The Hustle X-Ray is a must have for league and tournament bowlers. Now available for preorder at your local pro shop! My ball reviews are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.
 
 
Stanley Waite
900 Global Staff Member   
Dover, DE

I drilled up my HUSTLE XRAY with my standard 4.5 x 4 x 2 layout that I use on lower diff balls. I have tweaked the surface at 1500 to 3000.

The XRAY is a pleasant surprise. With the 1500 surface, the XRAY is just under my better sym balls like the OPTIMUM IDOL & PHAZE II. The XRAY is one that I can keep in front of me and still get good roll off the medium patterns when they get a little wet/dry. I can also ball up to the OPTIMUM or PHAZE II when I get pushed left or ball down to the TNT INFUZED when I need to open up the lane to the right.

Roto Grip nailed another lower price/high functionality piece that will work for starters or high-end players.

Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray – WWRD 4/19/2024

Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray – WWRD 4/19/2024 Cover: VTC Solid Reactive Core: Hustle RG: 2.53 RG. Diff.: 0.030 Finish: Grit Abralon Roto Grip’s new Hustle X-Ray is a Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium-Light Volume Patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin above the bridge and the CG kicked out 1” from the palm. I threw this piece on a burned-up house 43’ pattern. Out of box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a controllable motion on the backend. I compared this piece to the Hustle RIP (2-2 Right). X-Ray was a few boards more on the backend compared to the Hustle RIP. This piece fits between the Hustle RIP and M&M. This piece is good for all types of styles. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/0ILpdxqs61I

Layout: 4 3/8 x 4 ½ x 2 5/8
Pin position: Above bridge
PAP: 4 ½ over by 1 up
Lane condition: THS

Some version of a solid HUSTLE has been a staple in my bag for several years. The entire HUSTLE series has been a proven winner as it provides the necessary stability and performance on lower oil volumes, broken down house shots, shorter sport patterns, and just about everything in between. Coming out of the box at 4000 abralon gives it a clean enough cover to make it through the front part of the lane (we bowl on much lower oil volumes in our area, part of the reason why I always have one in the bag) while still maintaining a very predictable motion off the breakpoint. This, and pretty much any of the HUSTLE series, will fit in the bag of a recreational bowler all the way up to tournament arsenals. For the performance provided, at a very modest price point, a HUSTLE ball is one of the best.

Brent Ritchie
Storm Pro Shop Staff Member