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Equipment Boards => Roto Grip => Topic started by: addynyr on March 12, 2025, 07:51:08 PM

Title: RST Hyperdrive Review
Post by: addynyr on March 12, 2025, 07:51:08 PM

Layout: 5 x 3 ½ x 2 ½
Surface 4000 abralon
Rev rate: 470
Tilt: 13*
Rotation: 60*

The RST Hyperdrive brings AI technology to the RST core for the first time and is paired with the Microtrax solid coverstock found on the Original Gem.  The combination brings a cleaner core with strong midlane strength for heavier oil conditions.  If you bowl on aging lane surfaces like I do, you'll certainly appreciate this ball.  The RST X1 has been one of my favorite balls on the Roto Grip side and I was really excited for this one.  I brought the surface up to 4000 because of how well my Gem did at this surface for my league. 

For my 44ft typical house shot, the Hyperdrive did not disappoint.  The cleaner core and cover surface got the ball easily through the front of the lane and the strong coverstock under the 4000 got the ball to still read the midlane strong and earlier enough to continue well.  I was able to use it easily on the fresh seeing strong midlane and ample continuation down lane.  The overall strength of the ball still forced me a little further left on the fresh than typical but it had no problem making the right move in the backend.  In fact, I never had any fear that the ball would not hook.  As the lanes transitioned, I generally have trouble getting the ball to slow down in the 44ft of oil as the lanes tend to get more wet dry. The Hyperdrive hooked enough in the oil where that over under reaction was gone.  I did have to move my eyes into the oil some more to stop the ball from over hooking but again had no issue.  As the lanes transitioned again, I was able to continue to move left and see strong shape still through the pins.  I was able to use the Hyperdrive for all 3 games of league with ease which is a rarity for me.  Compared to the X-Cell, I saw an earlier and stronger overall move.  I recommend this for anyone who wants a ball for the fresh that wants to see something a little more length before a strong move down lane than traditional asymmetrical solid balls.  Lower Rev rates will also enjoy this one due to its coverstock strength.  Heavier oil volumes and sport patterns will bode well with this ball as well.  Certainly bring the surface up on this ball if the out of box surface is too early rolling.

Title: Re: RST Hyperdrive Review
Post by: Onefrombills on March 13, 2025, 07:27:43 PM

TESTING ENVIRONMENT
Length:42
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot
BALL: Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive   
Coverstock: Micro Trax Solid
Core: : Rocker A.I. Core
Finish: 2000 Grit 
RG: 2.54 (14 Pounds)
Differential: 0.055 (14 Pounds)
MB/PSA: 0.017 (14 Pounds)

ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 13-14 mph
Rev Rate: 210
PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up
Ball Layout: 4.5x3x2

This review might just be one of the easiest I've ever written. I have thrown the other RST’s in this line but none have impressed me the way that this one has. Before I go further let me just say that this ball seems to react like an Asym Rockstar so yes these two balls can be a great 1-2 punch on league shots.  So as the older and lower rev player my concern was going to be the out of box surface. I can tell you that is not an issue with this ball. Now for lane play I was able to use this ball for a full night and depending on how quick your house shot goes away this ball can be a one game ball as it was for me on my Monday league before they got super cliffed, but on Thursday at a center that has a league pattern that holds up very well this was an all three game ball. Other factors would also be if you change the surface. I decided to keep the 2000 on it and for me it matches up very well. Enjoy the video and do not forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE so you know when I drop videos. The Storm !Q A.I. will be out in about a week so smash that SUBSCRIBE button.

This ball has a WWRD3/7//25

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