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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.

Roto Grip

Wicked Gremlin

Name: Roto Grip Wicked Gremlin
Brand: Roto Grip

Sold in the US

Hook potential8.5 (est.)8.5 of 10, estimated

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: G-R1 Solid Reactive; Reactive solid
Core: Rondure MaxD Core
Factory finish: 2000-Grit Abralon
Color: Citrine/Red/Purple
Released: 2026-08-01
Sold: Sold in the US
USBC: Approved 2026-07-07

Weights and specs

Weight	RG	Differential	Int. diff
15 lb	2.50	0.058	—

Surface

Coarse grit

Coarse and fine

Fine grit or polish

2000-Grit Abralon. Sanded then smoothed (1500 to 3000 grit): enough tooth for oil, enough gloss to get down the lane. Most box finishes. 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 · We Tested Every Gremlin... Wicked Gremlin vs Gremlin Tour X vs Gremlin | Roto Grip Bowling

BowlerX.com · 2026 · Roto Grip Wicked Gremlin Bowling Ball | BowlerX Full Review

Creating the Difference · 2026 · This One Surprised Us! | Roto Grip Wicked Gremlin | Deep Dive Ball Review

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