Roto Grip Rubicon Bowling Ball

The Rubicon to me is the future of benchmark balls. Having a slow response asymmetrical core and a medium strength solid cover allows bowlers and ball drillers the versatility to create the ideal motion for that "first ball out of your bag". The Rubicon to me is a ball that will be in my bag every single time I bowl regardless if it's on a house shot or a PBA tournament. It is that good! It reminds me a lot of the Storm Code X which was my favorite bowling ball for a while until it was discontinued. The core revs up quicker than its symmetric counterparts which translates to a slower shape, and the cover allows the Rubicon to be in play when the pattern is fresh. To me this ball does not read as a hook monster that wants to dig high volumes of oil, but more of a ball that will allow you to read oil patterns easily and be in play way more than not. Every tournament player should have a Rubicon in their bag!

Was a big fan of the Idol line so when i saw this new piece in the HP3 line i had to have it. This rubicon being a asymmetrical gives you a different look then the idol. Its a little earlier with some pop off the spot. Definitely the right ball for the price. If you need something from when the ufo is too much look no further then RUBICON!

For a straight solid reactive ball, this thing creates some angle! Although its an asymmetrical, it has very little asymmetry. It does though have enough asymmetry to provide a little extra torque that a symmetrical core isn't going to give. The straight solid e-trax S20, allows the ball to get down the lane, read the mids and give EXCELLENT down lane motion. This has similarities to one of my all time favorites...the CodeX! I drilled my first one 50x5x30 and I have already placed an order for a 2nd one so I can drill it pin down! Update: already drilled the pin down and they are an excellent combo!! Other balls on rotation: Parallax- 50x4-7/8x30 AstroPhysix- 50x4-7/8x30 IQ Tour Nano-50x5x30 Rubicon-50x5x30 Trend-50x5x30

The Stats .... Coverstock: eTrax-S20™ Solid Reactive Weight Block:Rondure™ Core Factory Finish: 3000-grit Pad Radius of Gyration: 2.49 Differential: 0.052 PSA Differential: 0.011 BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. Layout 4 ½ x 4 x 2 My Thoughts.... Let me just start off by saying that I normally stick to the Storm brand of bowling balls and that is why you rarely see a Roto Grip review from me. So you may ask why this time? Why this ball? You are asking all the right questions. So why this ball you may ask, one-word SPECIAL. This word gets thrown around a little too much in my opinion but is the correct word this time for THIS ball. That is what attracted me to this ball. This ball is in the HP3 line and seems stronger when thrown next to balls like the IDOL, IDOL Pearl, or the UFO. Without the use of weight holes any longer the player and/or PSO needs to focus more on the layout. #Storm #VISE #Logo Infusion Staff Member (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off)

PAP 4 ½ over and 1 up ball speed 15 rev rate 275 Drilling 75x4.5x55 So this is a new one for me, I've never had the opportunity to see a ball with this kind of combination before. I compared the Rubicon with My Halo Solid and my OG Idol being they are both solids with similar cover stocks. The Rubicon keeps up with the Halo overall but where the Halo loves the oil and starts to slow down after game 1 the Rubicon is a perfect step down/compliment to the Halo. Compared to my Idol, right from the start I love the strong down lane reaction I got from the IKON core and solid ETRAX cover, but when I just cant get my Idol around the corner when there is volume The New Rubicon is ready for battle!

PAP 3 ¾ over 1" up ball speed 17 rev rate 475 Drilling 55x4 ¾ x40 I drilled the Rubicon the same as my Original Idol to give me a comparison for this HP3 design. I am super stoked to see and HP3 assymetrical, so right off the bat obviously we see more midlane motion its an assym. Although the combination of the Rondure Core and ETRAX 20 solid cover stock I am impressed. I have the feeling of a BIG ball in my hands without all the burning up and turn an burn issues I see when I use Strong pieces. Thanks to the core development I get much better continuation and see get to keep this ball in my hands longer through a league night as well as seeing this piece multiple times through a tournament block on the fresh at times with that stong ETRAX 20 cover or also during the transition areas where we need a bigger core than a iq or an idol but cant get a ufo or omega to get down lane. The Rubicon is my arsenal builder anytime im going to bowl a tournament start with this and build around, such an asset in the line.

The newest addition to the HP3 line for Roto Grip is the brand new Rubicon! This ball is an Asymentric ball in the HP3 line! The Rubicon features the eTrax-S20 Solid Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the Rondure Core! The Rubicon I drilled is pin over my bridge with the Mass Bias away from my thumb and this a very unique bowling ball! I did some ball videos with the Rubicon comparing it to the Idol another HP3 ball and it hooks in the same spot as the idol in the midlane but the Rubicon continues more through the pins! When your UFO being a big asymmetric hooks to early but your Idol is a little to smooth down lane but still need that midlane read this Rubicon is a perfect spot to fill that gap! Head over to your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and get yours 9/4/2020!

WEIGHT BLOCK: Rondure Core WEIGHT: 15lbs RG: 2.49 DIFF: 0.052 PSA: 0.011 COVER: eTrax-S20 OUT OF BOX: 3000 Grit Pattern used for review is a modified HP. PLAY The Rubicon is the first ASYM in the HP3 line. In my arsenal I was missing a strong solid ASYM. I could have gone with the UFO but in my hometown I don't usually see high volumes of oil. The Rubicon fills this gap nicelly. Just strong enough to get through the soupiest of conditions but still allows me to use it on medium conditions without losing energy. For the pattern I had to play a little left of the track area. This ball was really clean through the fronts and picked up nicely in the mids. Missed left a few times and the ball still picked up and made its move to the pocket. Missed right and the ball hits the friction and comes roaring back. LOW DOWN: The Rubicon is must in everyone's bag. The new Rondure Core gives you a bit more engine than what is normally seen in the HP3 line without having to go up to a much stronger UFO. #SquadRG

I was excited to throw this ball. The new Rubicon has a brand new core, the Rondure. The design intent with this core, is to allow players to have the same motion without a balance hole. This ball definitely does that and more. This ball reminds me of a Alpha Crux or Code X, but this balls doesn't slow down. In the ROTO Grip line I find the UFO is very angular and the IDOL was a bit too smooth at times. The Rubicon is a great blend of the two balls. This ball has a nice arch motion and very controllable and easier to read the reaction. I drilled mine 50 x 4 1/4" x 45. This is my medium/benchmark layout. This ball is awesome with this layout in it for me. When it makes the corner it doesn't seem to quit. It also doesn't seem to burn up as easily as most solids if they encounter too much friction up front. This ball will be great for low rev players as well as high rev players looking for more control. If I want to play up the boards or get in deeper this ball allows for both. This ball will work great on a lot of different patterns, but most importantly will be very consistent. Awesome Ball!

Roto Grip Rubicon 55 x 5 x 30 The Rubicon is a must have in ever bowlers bag. Being a tournament bowler, I'm constantly looking for control of the pocket, this ball is very smooth and predictable and allows me to play to my strengths. For me it is the most comparable to a pink Idol but its not quite as early. It gets through the front easier and has that same smooth predictable motion. I have it in a similar overall hook category as my Phaze 2's and Idol's. This ball fits between my big Asym balls and my mid range pieces. Everyone needs one! Order yours today!

I drilled this ball 45X4X45. This is the first Asym in the HP3 line which offers the eTrax-S20 cover and the new Rondure core at 2.49 .052 .011. It offers a nice contiunous roll for me on the left side. Its very comparable to the Idol solid except rollier in the back where the Idol seems to jump more off the spot. I ended up sanding it to 1000 to get and an earlier motion than the 3000. This ball would be good more inside shot or second game.

The all new Roto Grip Rubicon features the eTrax-S20 Solid cover and the all new asymmetrical Rondure Core which yields an RG of 2.48, Diff of 0.052 and a PSA Diff of 0.011. I drilled mine 4.5 x 4 x 4. Since the introduction of the Idol Solid I have loved the motion the one with this ideational layout in it but due to the new rule of no longer allowing extra holes I am unable to use it but I think I found something that is close if not an even better reaction in the Rubicon. This ball just flat out hooks and continues through the pin deck like nothing ever before. It response to friction without over reaction but when there's more oil it doesn't give up and plaque. This is going to be a very popular ball with lot of people and versatile as well weather you drill it pin up or pin down !

Featuring the brand new Rondure Core, the Rubicon will pack a powerful punch in the HP3 line as the only asymmetrical ball in that lineup. There is tons of overall shape and contination with this ball. For those missing their weight holes and the continuation it provided downlane the Rondure core replicates that shape in it's internal core to provide that desired entry angle. The Rubicon is perfect for those medium to heavy oil conditions. This ball will be a must have! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl61VF4vOBQ&feature=youtu.be

My initial reaction to this ball was WOW. This ball is not only clean, but it strong in the midlane and continues through the pins super well. Compared to the Idol, the Rubicon is stronger and is definitely more continuous considering it is an asymmetrical core. I drilled mine with 50 x 4.5 x 70 drilling and these types of drillings for me especially on an asymmetrical core do not continue well past about the 3rd arrow. The Rubicon not only continued through the pins at 3rd arrow but continued at 4th arrow and even further left than that. I was truly impressed with how well this ball continues throughout the whole body of the lane. I never feared once about this ball coming back to the pocket on the typical house shot. I can see myself using this ball on a wide variety of sport patterns as well that have some volume of oil to them. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Cover: eTrax-S20 Solid Core: Rondure Core Finish: 3000 RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.052 ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin way over bridge 55 X 5 3/4 X 15 The new Roto Grip Rubicon gives you an Asymmetric option in the HP3 Line. It features the Rondure Core. The design intent is to replicate a symmetric core that has had additional mass removed by a weight-hole. The idea worked very well on the HP4 UFO. I think I may even like this ball better. The E-trax 20 cover is supposed to be all about versatility. It lands between the earlier and later versions of E-trax and is responsive to surface changes. With this being the first foray into an Asym in the HP3 line I was worried about the ball being too early so I opted for a long and strong layout. Turned out I didn't need to be worried, the R&D on this ball absolutely nailed what they were going for. Overall the Rubicon lands between the UFO and Idol for me but it is cleaner than the Idol and more responsive down-lane. I took it with me to a tournament the first weekend I had it. Despite having thrown it zero times, I took it out in practice. The shot was very cliffed to the angle through the front had to be really steep. I didn't have a ball that was slow enough down-lane to cut any of the angle out and after trying 2 or 3 balls in practice I opted to stick with the Rubicon as it was cleaner than a few options and smoother than a couple other. The ball is really versatile in your hand as well, it responded beautifully to changes in speed and tilt as the lanes transitioned. On oil patterns with a little less shape I definitely would have opted for an earlier layout. The idols were very early for me so I wanted to be sure I could get this ball down-lane. I like what i've seen from it so there's a 99% chance a second one of these is going to end up in my tournament bag with an earlier layout.

My Stats Right Handed Ball Speed: 17.5 mph Rev Rate: 325 PAP: 5 x1 up Ball Roto-Grip Rubicon Core: Rondure Cover: eTrax S-20 Surface: 3000 OOB Layout: 65 x 4.5 x 35 To say that the Rubicon was impressive would be an understatement. It was stronger than most HP3 balls I have thrown in the past, but the nice thing is that it was strong in the right place. It didn't hook early and bleed off energy so that allowed me to have a generous amount of miss room to the outside, while still maintaining enough strength to hook-up when I missed inside into the puddle. This was true for me on both house patterns, as well as sport, obviously the former having a wider margin of error. This ball was similar in motion to an Idol, however it was a decent amount stronger for sure. The nice thing is that the intermediate differential on the Rubicon post drilling falls quite similar to what the Idol does with a weight hole. So, if you are one of the people wondering what to do now that the extra holes have been outlawed, punching up one of these would be a good option for you. See my video and comparisons here: https://youtu.be/pUJTjlPiqaA Mike Bauer

The Roto Grip Rubicon is impressively strong yet predictable solid reactive ball in the HP3 Line. I drilled mine 5x4x2. Threw it out of the box 3000 finish. It reads the lane very nice, got through the heads fairly clean without reacting early at all. Starts to read the midlane, then transitioned smooth with a good strong backend when it got to the dry. It allows me to play in the heaviest part of oil on the lane on our 25ml house shot when most balls skid way to far. I was most comfortable around 18 at the arrows playing it tight in the oil, but I could easily move as far left as possible playing the deeper inside lane. Just stand left, throw right and it struck a lot. The deeper I played it still drove hard thru the pins. I loved it the most when I bumped it to the dry from anywhere inside, but it was still good on most pulled shots inside as long as I started deep. To me this ball fits between the my UFO and Wild Streak. Compared to the UFO it skids longer, stores more energy and has more angle on the backend. Compared to the Wild Streak it starts sooner in the midlane and is sharper on the backend. Hitting Power is tremendous just like practically every Roto Grip Ball. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 16mph, I'd probably be classified between and tweener and cranker. See my ball review video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZIkfFLc5c78

The brand new RotoGrip Rubicon is the first asymmetrical ball in the HP3 line. This means that it is not as early or strong as the asymmetricals you will find in the HP4 line. In my YouTube review, I compared the Rubicon to the Idol and found that they are very similar. To me, the main difference in these two balls is that the Rubicon rolls forward at the breakpoint while the Idol has more continuation to the left. This allows the Rubicon to be more controllable and predictable overall. I like that the Rubicon is not as strong as the UFO because I will be able to use this ball for more games in a tournament, and even move left and cover more boards. I can't wait to throw this ball in some tournaments on harder patterns and see how good it is! Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm / Roto Grip Professional Staff Turbo 2N1 Grips Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 440 Speed: 17 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16