Roto Grip RST X-3 Bowling Ball

"The all new Rstx-3 comes with the rst core wrapped in the micro trax hybrid reactive cover stock. The ball comes at 4k fast finish. Comparing this rstx-3 to the original rstx-1 i have the rstx-3 with more down lane motion because of the 4k fast, being that the rstx-1 was at 3000 grit. If you're looking for that big asym hybrid that has some bang off the spot, this will be the ball for you. Get to your local pro shop and drill one of these bad boys up!!"

I drilled up my RST-X3 with a 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 VLS layout. I have thrown it box (4K-Fast) and touched it with a 2000 pad also. I have thrown this on mostly PBA50 patterns in the longer range like the 46 ft and 44 ft patterns. This is the real deal for me when it comes to send it right and watch it come back hard. I have an INFINITE PHYSIX that hooks quite a bit and the X3 is there step for step and maybe even harder on the back. Compared to my stronger cover solid balls like the SUPER NOVA, this is a great step down with big motion.

Took a little time to get used to the colors but definitely became a mainstay in my bag for anything with some volume. I can blend over under with it on house but mostly it shines for me on tougher patterns with volume. Even with all the control it gives me it's amazing how it goes threw the pins. An absolute winner.

RST X-3 5 1/2 x 4 x 3 This is my first experience with the RST line and has become a heavily used ball in my arsenal. The RST X-3 out of box picked up the front of the lane too early for what I was wanting to see out of it so I changed the surface to 4000 polished. I wanted this to be the first shiny ball out of my bag after my Hustle USA and Zen Master especially if the front of the lane was already hooking. If I need anything cleaner the next step for me is the Hyped Hybrid.

The RSTX3. My Layout 4x4x3. Another great color scheme on the Roto Grip Side. This ball for me def needed some games on it and some lane shine before I really liked what I saw. Out of the box it was a little too soon. But with some lane shine it got me where I like to see my breakpoint. Down lane for me this ball had a unique move and stop motion I am loving. Plus this ball really gets through the pins which is rare when the ball really slows down. This ball is def a ball with a permanent spot in my bag

I drilled the RST X-3 with a 40x4x30 layout to allow the ball to pick up early in the front part of the lane, with high flare potential, and quick/continuous response to friction. I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. The RST X-3 has been my go to game 1 ball this league season. The ball is strong enough to pick in the in fresh higher volumes of oil while retaining enough energy to come off the spot hard.

I don't normally do this type of thing in my reviews but let me just come out and say this... THIS IS WHAT A HIGH END HYBRID BALL SHOULD BE! The X-3 has the MicroTrax Hybrid cover which 2:1 pearl:solid hybrid cover. From what I've seen, the X-3 is earlier than the X-1 and more forward, and obviously also earlier and stronger than the fully pearl X-2. With a highish 2.53RG and diff of .053, this ball is designed to be a step down from your Gem, Reality, or Infinite Physix. The X-3 fills a gap for me in my bag for sure. I struggled to find the right ball to go to after the Reality, because most of the time I am still looking for an asymmetrical shape but nothing quite fit the bill UNTIL the RST X-3! Mine is drilled 4.5x5x2.5 and I am debating on drilling a 2nd one. What I see out of the X-3 is it is strong and versatile enough to play up the lane or be the piece to go to after the big dull ball has made the lanes transition but it is not yet time for a ball like the Idol Helios.

WOW, The X3 is nothing like the X1 or X2. The X3 is definitely the most angular of the 3. With the factory finish the X3 makes me get further left that I want to be with it, causing it to wiggle off the spot. Adding surface definitely helped the reaction, allowing me to be more successful and see the shape that I needed. The X3 definitely has elite shelf appeal! I have already sold a lot of them out of my pro shop, not to mention that it matches up with the house shot here pretty well. I have seen/heard this ball rolls well on more difficult patterns as well. Nate Garcia drilled his with a 3-3/8' pin to pap and says that its "Super Chuggy." Excellent when you are dealing with extra volume in the heads! My Layout is: 4x5.25x2 Other balls getting a lot of play: Dark Code-4x6x2 Night Road-4.5x4.5x3.75 Idol Cosmos-4x5x2 Wolverine Dark Moss-4.25x5.25x2

Roto Grip RST X-3: RST core with MicroTrax Hybrid cover stock with 4K fast /exceptionally light polish. The layout is 60 x 1 ½ x 65. Currently using it on a 46ft THS that was a BIG cliff on the back of the pattern and not really blended well front to back and side to side. Super dry outside of 12 and super heavy conditioner between 16 to 16 across the boards. Comparing it to the RST X-2, the movement is early in each part of the ball motion due to hybrid cover versus pearl cover, which is understandable and expected, BUT the main difference is that the X-3 still has a good bit of angle into the pocket, where the X-2 tends to be super over/under reaction because the pattern is not blended well. The X-1 had too much early movement and would lose most of its momentum because it would try to "dig in" too much in the front of the pattern and the heads. I changed the surface to 2000ab to see what the difference was and there really was not much difference in the movement, the ball does look better with the increased lane shine at 2000ab over weeks of using it. I call this core ASYS-LITE, because it is on the "lighter side" of ASYS cores out there and gives me a smoother reaction that other ASYS cores.

Hook in a box! The all new RST X-3 is going to be an excellent addition to the HP4 line. The RST X-3 features MicroTrax Hybrid Coverstock wrapped around the same RST core that we all love. This ball is able to combine all the great parts of the Gem with the versatility of the Idol Helios. This ball is strong and controllable like the Gem and it is versatile and angular like the Helios. This ball can do it all, if you are looking for a strong asymmetric ball that you can use on a variety of patterns look no further than the RST X-3. Go out and get yours today!

RST-X2 Ball Review Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Roto Grip RST-X3 and in 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the Micro Trax Hybrid cover stock and comes at 4K Fast with an RG of 2.53, Diff of .053 and A MB of .016 with a layout of 4X4X2 It is very easy to say how pleased I am with this ball. If you had thrown the original RST-X1 or X2 this is everything that ball is and with the hybrid cover, you get that clean motion in the heads. A great ball for that medium to heavy oil condition. The X1 and X2 are a great combo, and I can see where the balls will fit within the same bag. BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #SquadRG #900Global #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout)

Roto Grip RST-X3 Coverstock: MicroTrax Hybrid (4K-Fast) Core: Roto Star Tour (RST) core RG: 2.53, Diff: 0.053, PSA: 0.016 (15 lbs) PAP: 5 3/16 over x 5/8 up VLS Layout: 4 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 4 1/2 x 50 Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The X3 is the newest addition to the RST line from Roto Grip and will certainly be noticed going down the lane with its yellow/smoke/grape color scheme. On paper the RST-X3 is similar to the X1, but the hybrid cover on the X1 is 2 parts solid and 1 part pearl, whereas the cover on the X3 is 1 part solid and 2 parts pearl. The X1 generally has a smoother reaction with a rounder shape, and the X2 has a weaker reaction with more length and a quicker change in direction down lane. The X3 falls somewhere in between the previous two. The new RST-X3 is very strong and heavy rolling and reads the mid-lane much sooner than either of its predecessors. When it gets down lane, it sees the spot pretty well and has a strong yet rounded back end shape (as opposed to a hockey stick type motion). Make no mistake, this ball is strong overall and certainly wants to hook when it sees friction. It does blend the wet-dry fairly well and has been a go-to for me when the lanes become over-under and I want to stay with a stronger ball. To me, it feels more like a hybrid version of a Gem more so than an RST – and that's probably where it fits best in the bag, a step below the Roto Grip Gem but a step up from a Rubicon UC2. If you're looking for a strong hybrid, this one should be on your short list. I can see a lot of league and tournament bowlers getting plenty of use out of the RST-X3. Chris Pollentier Storm Products Pro Shop Staff #StormNation

Layout: 55 x 4 ½ x 40 The RST X-3 is a smooth rolling medium-heavy condition ball that sits perfectly in between the heavy oil monsters and the skid-flip pieces. For most house shots I think this could be a first ball out of the bag; however, for true heavy oil or higher speed and/or lower rev rate players, this would be the 2nd ball out of the bag. This ball gave me a smooth arc, while still not reading the lane too early. Due to the ball not reading the lane too early, I was still able to move left with it when needed. I would put this ball under the Gem or Super Nova in overall motion, but over the Reality Check or Infinite Physix.

The RST X-3 features the MicroTrax hybrid cover at a 4K Fast surface, and is 2 parts pearl and 1 part hybrid. The RST or Roto Star Tour core comes in at a 2.53 RG, a .053 differential, and a .016 intermediate differential in 15 pounds. The combination is fairly wild considering that the X3 shares absolutely no similarity with the X1, which had the exact same cover formula and was also a hybrid, but was 2 parts SOLID and 1 part PEARL rather than the other way around, and the difference on paper is completely negligible. The X1 was much longer, a bit sharper, and a rounder shape. The X3 is very heavy rolling, chuggy, and early, but also manages a lot of shape, so it's a very strong ball that also covers a lot of boards. It's somewhat directional though, so you have a lot of control over the shape. If you want it to stop and go forward, it will, and if you want to get it to chase the 7 pin off the deck (for righties), you can get it to do that too. The downside is that the combination of the extreme strength and shape doesn't put it in play on many conditions for most bowlers. However, on the flip side, if you have trouble with getting ball motion and/or shape, if this ball doesn't help you in the strength and power department, I don't know what will.

Probably the strongest hybrid bowling ball I have ever thrown! Roto Grip introducing the newest ball in the RST line, the RST-X3. This ball has the original core found in all of RST bowling balls but wrapped in a hybrid Micro Trax coverstock. This ball is very strong for a hybrid and really digs in the oil and continues a lot more than I am use to for hybrid bowling balls. I just came off a tournament that I threw this ball religiously on the fresh. It allowed me to throw it hard and in front of me and this ball just kept digging and continuing through the pins. Even with a 3 3/8 pin distance on my X3, it still continues so much and it allows me to play straight and even give it away from the head pin and it still snaps the 10 pin out. I absolutely love this ball and I cant wait to drill more! Get yours today at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop.

The Roto Grip RST X-3 was a ball I did not expect to this great! There is no ball in the Roto Grip line right now that is this strong. One of my all time favorite Roto Grip balls is the Critical Theory and this reminds a lot of it. Some balls you wished you still had but probably won't work to today's conditions and the critical theory was one but won't have to worry anymore because this one will takes its place! On the fresh I have it at factory 4k fast finish and this ball WHIPS down lane! Being left handed this ball wants to turn right once it hits the back end. The layout is 4.5 x 4 x 2 for me is pin over the ring and the mass bias is 2 inches away from my thumb so its a strong pin up drilling for me and matches with the ball very well. I compared the RST X-3 with my RST X-2 that is pin under the ring finger and mass bias is 2 inches away from my thumb. The X-3 is easily 6-7 boards stronger and even when I messed left and thought it was gonna leave a wash out it came back even harder and striked. It needs oil for sure. On a house shot for the left side I am able to use it for 1.5 games then have to ball down because after that you have to keep moving right then the ball starts to lose the back end and becomes over/under. The RST X line has continued to be awesome and this is a great tournament ball for your tournament bag

Ball Specs: Roto RST X-3 Micro Trax Hybrid Reactive Asymmetric RST Core Finish 4k Fast Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5" Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: The new Roto Grip RST X-3 is my favorite of the RST Series so far. The color is as different as the ball motion within the RST Line. Where the X1 was early and strong and the X-2 was clean and angular this one is very different. The X-3 is very strong in the mid lane but surprisingly angular in the back. This ball smashes through the pins with excellent carry. The only thig I need to remember is to put it away when it reacts too strong. This is hard because it is a fun ball to roll and watch move. I have only rolled it at box finish but I have polished them for my customers with very good success. This ball is stronger than my Hyped Solid but just a notch under my Gem in total hook. Even with my lower rev rate I have no problem moving left and carrying the corner pins due to the angular motion of this ball. This ball will be in my bag for tournaments and even wetter house shots. The color looks great rolling down the lane. Summary: The RST X-3 is strong and angular. The Ball looks great at box finish or polished. This is a must have for lower rev rates looking for bigger motion. Glenn Wendel PBA Member Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video link: https://youtu.be/E9Ptzpd_zFU

RST X-3 • High Performance • HP4 Core • RST (Roto Star Tour) Core Coverstock • MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Finish • 4K - Fast Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.53 Differential •.053 Int. Diff • .016 Layout • 4 x 5 x 2 Tester PAP • 5" R, 5/8" D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 325 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Can you say explosive? Because the all-new Roto Grip RST X-3 is precisely that, explosive! The RST X-3 is the hardest rolling and most responsive weapon in the RST line. And with its proven RST (Roto Star Tour) Core and the new MicroTrax Hybrid cover, the RST X-3 brings results! So, let's look at how the RST X-3 dominates on a THS. The heart of the RST X-3 is the proven RST (Roto Star Tour) Core. And in my opinion, it does precisely what Roto Grip intended with its design. From the release off my hand, I like how this RST core looks to "stand up" and roll without being violent in its search. And I love how the RST core has a smooth continuous motion as it travels down the lane. Being a higher speed /low rev player, I could count on the RST Core to compensate for my lack of rev rate and still deliver a strong impact at the pins. And I was very impressed with the continuation I found with the RST core. Especially when I missed right and needed "core" to save my shot – the RST core delivered! What makes the RST X-3 so unique, in my opinion, is the MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive coverstock. This two-part Pearl and one-part Solid mixture produced an excellent balance through the skid, hook, and roll phases. And because of that balance, and me being a high-speed/low rev player, I decided to take the 4K-fast finished and cut it down to 2000 grit Abralon. And the overall results of the MicroTrax Hybrid coverstock were fantastic! On THS conditions, I liked how the MicroTrax Hybrid cover cut effortlessly through the front part of the lane early on the fresh. And I loved how the MicroTrax cover continuously read through the mid-lane without being overly aggressive. Further, it maintained a crisp, clean motion in the back-end without burning up the RST X-3's energy. Even as the pattern started breaking down, I loved how the MicroTrax cover gave me a consistent mid-lane look as I moved in my angles. And I could trust the MicroTrax Hybrid cover to respond without being overly sensitive to the wet/dry conditions and still bring me a decisive, crisp turn off the pattern. This cover works brilliantly for straighter/high-speed players like me! In conclusion, the RST X-3 is an excellent release from Roto Grip! And in my opinion, the best in the RST line. Straighter and high-speed players like me will love the strength and predictability the RST X-3 can bring to your game! So visit your local pro shop operator today and have an RST X-3 ready for tonight's league! The results will speak for themselves! Great job, Roto Grip! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro shop Penndel, PA

Roto Grip RST X3 Ball Review by PJ Haggerty The RST line from Roto Grip have been some of my favorites in the last couple years. The X-1 gave us a smoother, more round shape and the X-2 gave us more length with a quicker response time down lane. The third addition to the series is the X-3 and it's just as impressive as the first two. With some brighter colors like the old Hyper Cell from several years ago, the X-3 is very noticeable while going down the lane but also while going through the pins. The updates made in Utah have all been made to the coverstock in the new X-3. This version of the the MicroTrax Hybrid cover features a two-part pearl to along with some nano particles to create traction in oil, but still plenty of pop down-lane. From what I've seen, this ball is cleaner than the X-1, but earlier and stronger than the X-2. Also, with an RG of 2.53 and differential of .053, this ball is designed to be a step down from your Gem, Reality, or Infinite Physix. I've drilled on X-3 so far and love it. I put the pin above my bridge and put the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. This maps out as 5 x 4.5 x 70. I also left the surface alone and just let the lane shine process happen naturally. It's been a perfect addition to my bag and I know it's going to be used on several different surfaces and patterns. If you've had success with the "X" series or need a ball that compliments your high performance pieces, the X-3 should be the next ball you drill. #OwnIt

Hey everyone, this is Storm staff member Josh Shoemaker here again with another ball review for the brand new Rotogrip RST-X3. As always, I would like to thank Storm for providing the equipment I use everytime I step out onto the lanes and I Am Bowling for making sure I always look good no matter what! Today I will be bowling on an unknown long pattern. This pattern feels medium volume and somewhere in the realm of 46-48' in length. The X3 features the same RST core found in the previous two balls but is now wrapped in MicroTrax Hybrid. The MicroTrax hybrid cover on the X3 is two parts pearl and one part solid whereas on the X1 it was two parts solid and one part pearl. Where this may not sound like a huge difference, it's very evident on the lanes. MicroTrax is a cover that responds very well to surface changes and has rolled well for me lane shined all the way down to 500. The X1 for me was a great ball to use when the lanes were cliffed but there wasn't enough volume for some of the bigger and slower pieces. The X2 was night and days different from the X1. The X2 liked steep angles and tons of friction. The X3 falls perfectly in between the two and will bridge the massive gap perfectly. I see myself throwing the X3 a lot with a little bit of surface during league on the fresh or games 3-5 during a longer tournament block. Be sure to stop into your local Storm VIP pro shop and pre order your very own RST-X3 for the August 19th release!

The newest addition to the Roto Grip HP4 is the RSTx-3 this ball is the hybrid version. Compared to the x-2 this ball picks up much faster on higher volume of oil. I used 60 x 4.5 x 60 one my favorite layouts right now. If you're looking for a strong hybrid this is a great choice.

RST X-3 This is another release I was looking forward to. The original RST X-1 was the ball I shot my personal high series with and the X-2 has found its way to the lanes very often since drilling. On some trusted advice, we put a little polish on it. The results have been great. On THS, this ball is amazing. Clean through the front but reads the mid lane really well for me. Strong enough to use on the fresh, but doesn't force me farther left than I like. I love the shape and how it goes through the pins. On some very flat patters, it let me open the lane up when I struggled to find enough hold to get through the front, but still had enough to carry. Very exited to see how this looks in the upcoming league season. Dave Adams Storm staff #Stormnation

Ball Review RST-X3, RG: 2.53 Dif: .053 Cover: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive 4k Fast PAP 5 1/8 over ¾ UP, Medium/Ball Speed Rev Rate 275-325 Layout: 4 x 4 x 1 ¾ Wow! This new addition to the RST lineup is a hook monster. I have become a big fan of hybrids and RST X3 is no exception. In my opinion I think this is the strongest hooking ball I have seen in a long time. The MicroTrax cover on the RST core responds very strong off the friction. The ball is smooth with a little length and a strong angular motion on the backend. This X3 hits like a truck. It picks up down lane and has strong continuation through the pins. Even though it is strong off friction it doesn't seem to overreact. If you need to move in and are looking for a ball to come around the corner and finish the X3 is the one! Might be the best RST yet!

Roto Grip RST X3 Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 40 foot THS (medium to light volume) Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane The Roto Grip Idol Cosmos pairs the MicroTrax hybrid coverstock with the proven RST core. The RST X3 makes a statement – on the lane and on the shelf. The colors of the coverstock are vibrant. I just like the look of it rolling down the lane. I threw it yesterday in a senior 7-game tournament the last couple games. I could play it straight and hold it up against the oil line or move in a hook it around board 15. The feel that I get is similar to the Gem but not as early rolling. The X3 saves energy in the fronts and delivers a nice back-end motion. I will put the X3 in my No. 2 slot in my 6-ball tournament bag. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge) My X2 created a motion I've never seen before. I couldn't throw it a ton though because it was SUPER clean. My X3 is stronger/earlier and creates that same reaction on more volume. That means I can use it a TON more than I was able to use the X2. My X3 is pin down and it creates a LOT of midlane. I can throw it to the friction for days and it comes off the spot easily and strong. It's that same X3 motion just 5 feet earlier on the lane, which makes it much more usable.