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How it moves
Arcing turn (symmetric core). Dotted is skid, then the turn, then the roll into the pocket. Estimated from the coverstock, finish, core, and differential for a right-handed bowler with medium revs on a house shot. Lane conditions, speed, and layout move all of this.
How much the ball wants to hook, 1 (straight, a spare ball) to 10 (the strongest oil-eaters). The maker publishes no number for this ball, so this is estimated from the coverstock, core, finish, and differential.
Coverstock
V-R1 Hybrid Reactive
Reactive hybrid
Core
Hyped UP
Factory finish
4000-grit Abralon
Color
Black/Black Pearl
Released
2026-07-01
Sold
Sold in the US
USBC
Approved 2026-03-31
Weights and specs
Weight
RG
Differential
Int. diff
15 lb
2.50
0.042
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Surface
Coarse grit
Coarse and fine
Fine grit or polish
4000-grit Abralon. Skims the oil and saves its energy for the dry part of the lane: longer skid, later and sharper hook. Polished and pearl balls. Surface changes over games, and a pro shop can take any ball either way with a pad.
Reviews on YouTube
Storm Bowling Products Inc. · 2026 · Roto Grip Hyped Up! Bowling Ball Explained | On Lane Demos by 1-Handers and 2-HandersJosh Shoemaker Ball Reviews · 2026 · Roto Grip Hyped Up ReviewJeff Shadbolt Bowling Reviews · 2026 · Roto Grip Hyped Up Bowling Ball Review
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