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.

I drilled the new RST Hyperdrive 5x4x2 to give me a bit more push through the lane.  My initial thought after throwing the first ball was "This thing hooks!".  The RST A.I core inside the MicroTrax solid cover gives this ball the early motion, but allows the ball to get a bit further down lane than most balls with the microtrax cover.  This ball give me flashbacks to the reality in terms of a big chuggy ball that still hooks down lane.  I will definitely be using this as the first ball out of my bag in tournaments. I highly recommend this ball to anyone who is on the speed dominant side, or anyone who needs to fill the big early spot in their bag.  10/10 from me!