Roto Grip Attention Star Bowling Ball

Ball speed: 16mph Rev Rate: 420 Axis Tilt: 20 degrees Axis Rotation: 50 degrees Layout: 65x5x35 The Attention Star features the Momentus AV core with A.I. wrapped around the E-Trax+ coverstock. Out of the box both my Attention Stars were extremely clean and had fantastic motion off the back of the pattern, I almost found it too clean on most patterns. I sanded One ball to 2000 to bring the breakpoint closer to my feet and to handle “fresher” conditions, this ball does exactly what’s I wanted it to do picks up a touch more in the mid-lane and has a heavy roll to the pocket. The second attention star I sanded to 3000 and added smooth edge to it to give it a sheen, when the fronts are hooking a pinch more and there’s a little more transition I’m able to use this ball to create more length but not miss the mid-lane as much as it did with the out of box finish. At both surfaces this ball is incredible and I find myself trying to get into it as often as possible. It fits in between my Gem and Optimum Idol, this ball will shine during early transition if you keep it with polish on it and it can handle some of the fresh if you use surface, this ball is extremely forgiving. Most players will be able to use this ball in league as is strong enough to handle some volume and doesn’t come off the friction to quickly. Lower rev players will love this ball as you can play the friction well with it and it has just enough juice to turn the corner in the oil. Higher rev players will love to get in and wheel this ball around the lane.

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Roto Grip Attention Star 35 x 4.5 x 25 using the dual angle.My axis point is 3 1/4 over and 7/8 up. The Attention Star is a welcomed addition to my arsenal it revs up early but clean through front part of the lane and continues down lane. I generally use this ball game 2 - 3 of league or when there is friction right and transition is happening. The Roto Grip Attention Star definitely does not disappoint! My YouTube video of the ball can be found at: https://youtu.be/C_1t77_MvNk?si=QmJAF3HOkrNKPR6B

Bowler Stats: Speed: 15.5 MPH Rev Rate: 250 RPM Tilt: 6.6 degrees Axis Rotation: 80 degrees PAP: 4 5/8 over 1 5/8 up Layout: 5 X 4 X 21/2 VLS Video Ball Review: https://youtu.be/BqFFCwMh5I0 With the popularity and the chatter that the Attention Star was to be a newer version of the RST X-2 I knew I wanted to give it a try. I drilled the Attention Star slightly stronger than my RST X-2 because I was not sure how much stronger the A.I. addition to the core would make the Attention Star compared to the X-2. When I compared it to the popular Exotic Gem there was a noticeable difference in how much stronger the Exotic Gem was to the Attention Star. For me the Attention Star is closer in strength to the Virtual Energy Blackout than the Exotic Gem. After using the Attention Star on the PBA 50 Tour patterns the layout I had was flaring too much for the lower ratio patterns compared to the house shots at home. I drilled another Attention Star with a weaker layout 5 X 51/4 X 2 to get a better more forward motion on patterns. I have also removed the polish to get a more consistent motion off the end of the patterns. Pete Dohan Storm Bowling Amateur Staff #StormNation

Roto Grip Attention Star Ball specs: MOMENTOUS™ AV + A.I. CORE TECHNOLOGY with E-Trax Pearl coverstock and finished with Reacta Gloss finish. Layout: 5 x 3 ¾ x 3 Bowler specs: 15.5 mph and rev rate in the 380’s and my is PAP is 3 ¼ and at zero up/down and tested on Pro-Lane at ABC North Lanes in Harrisburg, Pa. With the introduction of the Momentous AV core that has been used overseas in the Roto Grip Attention line since 2020, it was awesome to see the minds at Roto Grip bring that core to the World-Wide market. Wrapping the core is the all new A.I. outer core technology that was introduced last summer at International Bowl Expo, it is given the tour players a “cleaner” reading ball that the line has been missing. For us, the average Joe Bowler, that equates to a ball that stays true in reaction and is able to be used across a broad range of house patterns and tournament play. For me, the Attention Star is the FIRST ball since the start of the fall bowling season that I have been able to use through the whole league matches. May it be a 2 person / 4 game scratch doubles, 3-person scratch league or a 4-person mixed league, I am able to stay in the ball all night long and the overall reaction in the back end is weaker than the new Storm DNA Coil, but stronger than the Magic Gem or the Absolute Power. I would say it's very similar to the Storm Virtual Energy Blackout, but just a “tick” smoother on the dry friction. I mainly used it on Pro-Lane at ABC North, but had the pleasure of using it a Colony Park Lanes in York, Pa., where the surface is older HPL with a TON of fraction, every other ball I tried, jumped real strongly off the back of the pattern, but the Attention Star plowed through and was able to bowl a very respectable match (for myself) 963 for 4 games. The Attention Star is #3 in out of 4 in ball strength for me and will be replacing the VEBO. In order of strength will be #1 – DNA Coil, #2 - Optimum Idol, #3 - Attention Star and #4 – Hustle RIP. For Colony Park Lanes my bag looks a little different: #1 – Optimum Idol, #2 – Absolute Power, #3 – Absolute Power and #4 – Lighting Storm or Ocean Blue Ice Storm. Thanks to my sponsors and supports: Storm Products Inc. – Roto Grip, 900 Global, Storm, and 3G Shoes Coolwick Apparel Vise Inserts ABC North Lanes and Lounge Colony Park Lanes and Games Bowlers’ Supply #SquadRG #3GShoes #BeCoolCrew #ViseInserts

Cover Stock: eTrax Pearl Reactive Finish: Reacta Gloss Core: Momentous AV + A.I. Core Color: Berry/Silver/Iron RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.049 Intermediate Diff: 0.017 The newest addition to Roto Grip’s HP4 line is none other than the Attention Star. The Attention Star features the original Momentous™ Core which, before now, was found primarily overseas. This ball gets through the fronts easily, has a strong midlane reaction, with an even stronger back end reaction. This is a great fresh medium oil ball that I can play up the lane with and when they start to break down a little bit, really start to open up the lane with. For me this ball really fits perfectly in between the Roto Grip Clone, as it gets down the lane a little cleaner, and TNT infused as it is just stronger overall.

Hello everyone and welcome to another Beyond the Arrows Ball Reviews brought to you by Striking Results Pro Shop, Bowlifi and Turbo 2 n 1 Grips, today we will be reviewing the new Roto Grip Attention Star. The Attention Star has a low RG value of 2.48 which means it will rev up early and a medium differential of 0.049 and a high intermediate differential of 0.017 which will have a slightly sharp change of direction on the backend. The Attention Star becomes the second Roto Grip release that has the AI Core Technology. AI Core Technology lowers the RG and raises the differential that creates a quicker roll and more surface contact with the lane. In addition, the Attention Star comes with a Momentous AV core which has been altered from what was overseas to come along with the AI core. As per the eTrax Plus Pearl cover, which was initially formulated and used on the RSTX-2 provides a plenty of push through the front of the lane while providing plenty of footprint and responsiveness to friction down lane. I did a ball comparison to the 900 Global Eternity and Storm Virtual Energy Blackout at 42 ft house shot, 25 ml of oil. The layout chosen 65 x 4 ½ x 85. Box Finish used for review. In comparison to the Eternity, The Attention Star starts up a little quicker being pin down but is not as sharp as the Eternity that is pin up with a stronger core. If the Attention Star was drilled the same as the Eternity I feel the Attention Star would out hook the Eternity being the Attention Star has a lower RG, a higher differential and a stronger intermediate differential. In comparison to the Storm Virtual Energy Blackout, the Attention Star starts up earlier but being pin down is not as angular. The Blackout was designed to be a longer but very angular on the backend to be that ball to use on the transition/burn where you need a ball to have a little more length but still make it up the hill. As per the surface adjustments, the Attention Star’s box surface is Reacta Gloss which is which is 500>2,000>4000, reacta gloss which has been fixed from some previous issues and I haven’t changed the surface yet since the ball has been great out of the box. In the bag, will be the Eternity Pi, Optimum Idol, Attention Star and Storm VEBO Please pick up a Roto Grip Attention Star at a Striking Results Proshop near you and please like and subscribe to my page Beyond the Arrows Ball reviews. Use my coupon code Patrick300 on your first purchase of a Bowlifi jersey and get $5.00 off or $5.00 off a $50.00 or more purchase.

Roto Grip – Attention Star Layout 4.5 x 4.5 x 1 Style – stroker Ball Speed – 14-15 mph at pins Condition – house pattern - HPL surface Surface – box condition Interesting piece so far…when it’s looked good it’s been great. But, when it hasn’t…ugh. I’d decided to drill a couple new balls with stronger pins and buffers to get different motion. Seems I need a little more help as I get older in creating some different shapes. As I move left across the lane, I can get it to blow right through the break point. Which is surprising as I don’t have much ball speed any longer. I’d expected something different reaction wise. However, staying further right, more in the dry, it picks up and continues very well. My VEBO sees the spot better and allows me movement left. But I did lightly hit the surface on the VEBO with a used 4k pad. Wanted to wait until I bowled a tournament this past weekend to hit the Attention Star. It’s going to happen this week. Hopefully, that brings it alive and closer to what my expectations were when drilling. As far as recommendations are concerned now, I’d see this as very useful for lower rev players that prefer to stay right. Will get through the fronts and continue with core strength. I haven’t seen any higher rev players in my area roll this piece. Would assume rev dominant players would enjoy it. But higher speed players would need to crack the shell to use in the puddle. Not sure that I’m going to need both the Attention Star and VEBO in a bag. If you rotate a small arsenal I would see the same thing. Higher level tournament players it could make sense to have both.

The Attention Star has quickly become one of my go to transition pieces for the tournament arsenal. I generally keep a 2000 grit on the cover just to get it to pick up in the oil a touch more. But I can usually get into this ball once my Optimum Idol stops making the corner downlane. Definitely able to open up the lane a bit more with this especially once I start to see some friction developed on the lane! Coverstock: eTrax Pearl Reactive Core: Momentus AV + A.I. Tech RG: 2.48 Differential: .049 Int-Diff: .017 Layout: 5 ¼ x 5 x 4 Pap: 4 7/8 Right, ¼ up Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph

The new Roto Grip HP4 ball is Attention Star which comes with the Momentus AV core with A.I. technology wrapped in the eTrax Plus pearl reactive coverstock. I drilled mine 4.25 x 4 x 2. Pin up. Personally the Reacta Gloss just doesn't match up with my ball roll. So I used 1000 pad to take it off then added Storm step 2. To be totally honest it took me a while to figure out the Attention Star. It is a unique motion for me. It is very very clean through the fronts even with such a big asymmetrical core. I have used the Star on our modified house patterns, 44ft and 46ft. I ended up taking a light 2000 Abralon pad to the surface to help the reaction. That helped get it started up a little earlier which blended out the pattern real well. I have also used the Star on Kegel sport patterns, even on the shorter lengths 39 and 40 ft. The big core takes over and gets real forward but continuous through the pins. Very impressive on how versatile and how the Attention Star goes through the pins. Great looking ball also for shelf appeal! Great Addition to RG Line! Brian Watson Pro Shop Staff Emerson Lanes Parkersburg WV 23 year old Pro Anvilane Synthetics PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 MPH - 16-17 RPM - 400 Tilt - 17

Layout: 40 x 4 ½ x 35 This ball is, without a doubt, one of my favorite releases that SPI has produced in the last 5 years. The Attention Star has a rare combination of having a strong backend while still having a “stick to the lane” feeling – I never feel that it's at risk of over-shooting the break point, which can easily happen with some strong-backend balls. The reaction shape of this ball is a strong, hard arcing backend – I would not call it skid-flip, but it does have an impressive amount of down-lane motion. At it's out-of-box finish, it is not meant for true heavy oil, but for me it worked on anything from medium-heavy to medium-dry oil conditions. This one is an absolute must-have.

The Attention Star features the Etrax coverstock which we’ve seen on the Rubicon UC2, RST-X2 and UFO Alert. The Attention Star has the pearl version of Etrax. What really sets the Attention Star apart is A.I. core technology which makes the ball quick to respond in the midlane. As a result, the ball doesn’t push past the midlane which for me is ideal when the pattern is transitioning from fresh and the mids start to feel tight. I drilled mine pin up, 4 ½ from my PAP and PSA 4” from my PAP. The breakpoint shape is fairly angular rather than smooth and continuous. While the cover is pearl, it also responded well when I put a little surface on it. The Attention Star is good on medium to heavy oil patterns that are medium to long in length when you need the ball to respond quicker in the midlane.

Tested: THS 42' Med/Heavy Layout: Pin above Middle Finger VLS: 4 x 4 x 3 3/4 DA: 42 x 4 x 75 RG Description: Ordinary? Far from it. Revolutionary? Absofrigginlutely right it is. Not only are we presenting you with the most advanced core technology since the invention of sliced bread, but we also decided what the heck, why not just mix in an inner block design never before released domestically. Yeah, you read that correctly, prior to this out of this world concoction from our R&D lab, the original Momentous™ Core was exclusive to our international market. But after countless seconds, minutes, hours, days and weeks of computer research and testing, we figured out that density changes to this particular block and slug when placed in A.I. Core technology provided us with a motion we hadn’t seen before. And after multiple on lane tests, it was a quick and easy decision that we just had to wrap this baby with the time tested and proven eTrax™ PLUS Pearl Reactive coverstock to give us an overall reaction unlike anything offered on earth today. My Review: If the UC2 was your favorite, make way for the revolutionary Attention Star. Smooth and control was what I experienced in testing against a UC2 and RST-X3. Light carry hits from the AI tech helped increase my strike percentage A true medium/heavy ball it allows me to play the track longer and easier for a low RG mid-high diff ball based on my layout. Less flippy than my VEBO and more predictable like the RST-X3 is a power tweeners dream as I wanted to take full advantage of dominating core and cover. I did not try to cover a lot of boards due to the purpose of the layout and unique ball motion but it is very capable of crossing 39 boards. This ball has picked up a lot of traction due to PBA success and exceptional attributes highlighting its design and unparalleled performance. Bowlers seeking to revolutionize their game will find the Attention Star to be a game-changer, offering a level of innovation unmatched by its peers and unleashing its full potential, its dominating presence and unique ball motion. Visit your local VIP Pro-shop today #SquadRG

Roto Grip Attention Star Coverstock: Reacta Gloss eTrax™ Pearl Reactive Weight Block: Momentous™ AV + A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Berry/Silver/Iron Review: This is a ball that is getting a lot of air time on BowlTV on the PBA. It is a pearl that isn’t too clean to not be useful first of out bag but also doesn’t transition off the pattern too quickly. It is unique in ways of versatility. It can blend patterns well and not see too much but also not see too little if that makes sense. Our style: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). This is one of those bowling balls that is going to be hard to get out of because it looks so good on so many patterns. On patterns with a lot of volume this would be your go to ball after starting the block with say a Harsh Reality or another big solid. It fits perfectly in between those big asymmetrical solids and a lower symmetrical ball such as zen gold label or HyRoad pearl. If you need a ball that fills that gap or are looking for a replacement asymmetrical pearl this is a great option for any style of bowler! Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.RotoGrip.com #SquadRG

About Me 900 Global Staff Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Layout: 5 X 5 X 2 Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Ball Video: https://youtu.be/gobsfLxQRoA The Attention Star has been an interesting ball for me. I was so excited for this ball because of all the new technology and the idea behind it and when I first threw the Attention Star I absolutely hated it. Then I remembered that it had Reacta Gloss so I hit the ball with a 3000 pad and boy did my mind change. I was hoping that this was going to be a benchmark ball for me, but it is going to be my cliff beater ball. What I mean by that is that when the lanes get over under, I can grab the Attention Star and play the oil line out to the dry and crush it. I drilled this ball at my benchmark drilling of 5 X 5 X 2 but think I am going to get another one and drill it a little bit different to see if I can get this to be the first ball out of bag. I do like this ball but will be a cliff killer for me. Please see what Darrin and Chaise had to say about the Attention Star, their opinions are different than mine. Darrin Dohlman - Darrin really likes the Attention Star and was surprised on how strong and how much arch his has. He said that he likes how controllable the Attention Star is and that it feels like a stronger Zen. He and I agree that we aren't excited about the variety or the difference in each Attention Star is. Mine is pretty straight, his is really strong and Chaise is basically in between. Yes we all threw the ball a little different and drilled them up slightly different but not to get the range of differences of reaction on not only ours but others that have drilled up an Attention Star. Chaise Donner - "THIS IS GOING TO BE A STAPLE IN MY BAG!" This is what Chaise first said to me after throwing the Attention Star for a few weeks. He goes on to tell me that this is the first ball that he is pulling out during league because as the night goes by and the cliff builds, he can play the cliff with the Attention Star and that this ball gives him the best look during league. Chaise goes on to say that on a sport shot he likes the Attention Star during the transition and that he doesn't have to worry about this ball burning up and giving him false reads. Needless to say, Chaise is in love with this ball and he has been killing it in league with the Attention Star. Tak a look at the videos and see what you think. Please let me know if you get on and how much you like it! Joel Donner 900 Global Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling #bowlingisfun

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge) What is this ball?? AI asym pearl. It’s clean, midlanes, doesn’t jerk off the dry and continues like crazy! It’s a crazy unique shape and already one of my favorites. I expected to use it on transition or late in the day but honestly I like it with more surface and right out of the back for Game 1 to control the pattern. If there’s friction in the front of the pattern I could see opening up with the Attention Star then going to something quicker like an Exotic or Vebo. The Attention Star is a great versatile piece!

The new Roto Grip Attention Star bowling ball features Momentous™ Core and A.I. Core technology as well as eTrax™ PLUS Pearl coverstock. This bowling ball has been proving itself out in the field with wide variety of styles, including myself, really liking the ball motion that this Attention Star creates. I drilled my Attention Star with a pin-up layout that has a longer PIN to PAP distance: 65 x 5 1/2 x 30. I am very impressed with the ball motion that this bowling ball creates. I think this Attention Star is one the best bowling balls that has been released in recent years. It appears to me that the core of this bowling ball wants to start earlier, but the cleaner coverstock helps it get down the lane just enough. This combination, in my eyes, works very well and makes the bowling “read” the lane at the “right” time very frequently. Personally, I will always carry at least one Attention Star with me. I think this bowling ball is great for when the oil pattern develops a little bit of a “hook” spot and a bowler needs to open up the launch angle and use the “hook” spot. However, I do believe that this bowling ball will be very versatile and will work on a wide variety of patterns and layouts. The Attention Star, is for sure, a must have bowling ball in everyone's arsenal! I will certainly drill a couple more of these. Watch myself and Verity Crawley throw the DNA Coil on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEjiKO_Na6A&t=64s

I did a rather unconventional layout with my attention star with the purpose of it being built to attack short pattern sport shots. The length down the lane this ball provides with smooth release and power at the breakpoint is unmatched, This ball will be a short pattern killer for me in the upcoming PBA leagues I participate in. I've also drilled up several traditional layouts for league bowlers and this ball has delivered every time. If you're looking for a strong yet control piece as a ball 2/3 in your arsenal give this one a long look.

Attention Star • Rot Grip • HP4 Series Core • Momentous AV+A.I. Core Coverstock • eTrax plus Pearl Reactive Finish • Reacta Gloss Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.48 Differential •.049 PSA •.017 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/8 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street With their release of the Attention Star, Roto Grip delivers a striking powerhouse to any arsenal. With the revolutionary Ai Core technology in the Momentous A.V. Core combined with eTrax PLUS Pearl Reactive coverstock, the Attention Star is a brilliant new release that delivers striking results. So, let’s take a closer look at what makes the Attention Star a THS destroyer! The Momentous AV+A.I. Core was designed to create a distinct ball motion, and Roto Grip delivered that motion with the Attention Star. For straighter players like me, the Momentous A.V. +A.I. Core provided a vigorous intensity in the mid-lane, creating an incredible amount of momentum that explodes when the Attention Star finds the exit of the pattern! And once the Momentous AV+A.I. gets into the roll phase – it becomes a destructive force! I loved the strength and responsiveness the Momentous Core A.V. Core provided. With the A.I. technology behind it, it brought a continuation that gives a straighter player like me the extra punch I need! The eTrax plus Pearl Reactive Coverstock is a unique blend that brought some surprising results. For me, as a straighter player, conventional wisdom says to use a solid on fresh and a pearl on the burn. With the eTrax Pearl reactive found on the Attention Star, I found a different dynamic to that logic. I sanded my Attention Star with 1500-git Abralon and used Storm’s Rough Edge to polish it, and the results were astounding! The Attention Star was brilliant in fresh conditions. I like how eTrax Pearl Reactive gripped in the mid-lane without over-reacting. And I enjoyed the blending smoothness of the eTrax Peal when it finds friction at the end of the pattern. Further, as the night progressed, I was pleasantly surprised at how the eTrax Pearl blended the over-under conditions we see as the pattern breaks down. We straighter and lower rev players see the transition earlier than most. And as a straighter player, I liked how the eTrax Pearl cover gave me a smooth, clean, and predictable look all night. In closing, the new Attention Star is a great revolutionary release by Roto Grip. And with its brilliant combination of Momentous AV+A.I. Core and eTrax Pearl reactive coverstock, the Attention Star, will deliver momentous results to your game, especially if you are a straighter player like me. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Attention Star ready to roll for tonight’s league. It is a great choice! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The attention star is the most angular pearl we’ve see in a while. The momentous Core with the Weaker Etrax Pearl coverstock. Makes this ball want to get up and lane and retain so much energy to be really angular off the spot. It’s an asymmetrical where you can move left, send it right and the ball will come back!

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 VLS After 8 international releases in the Attention line, the Momentous core finally makes it stateside in the Attention Star along with the AI.outer core. The Attention Star has the eTrax Plus Pearl the same cover that was on the RST X-2. With the pearl coverstock, as expected, it’s late and angular - extremely responsive downlane, great for early transition when you need to get a little more length out of the ball. There are some nights I’ve found the Attention Star to be the ball to start with, but most nights, it fits better in the second game. My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/yVvH14mNAyU

Over the last several years, there have been a ton of great products come out of the factory in Utah and we can add the Attention Star to that list. This is one of the newest additions to the HP4 line at Roto Grip and it’s been extremely impressive so far. The core comes from previous international releases (Momentous Core) along with upgraded A.I. technology to give us an engine we haven’t seen here in the U.S. On the outside, it’s wrapped with the eTrax Pus Pearl coverstock, and needless to say, I’m impressed. With a low RG (2.48) and higher diff (.049), those numbers tell me this ball is going to be strong but it’s also never going to miss “the spot” down-lane. I’ve drilled one so far and really like it. It’s mapped out as 5.5 x 5 x 2. This puts the pin above my bridge with a small shift of the CG and the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. I haven’t made any surface adjustments to it and have had a lot of success with it right out of the box. The Attention Star has been a house shot beast and when I’ve had the chance to get on tougher conditions, when I need to open my angles and create shape, the Attention Star is the first one I go to. If you need a pearl, asymmetric ball that not only looks good, but strikes a ton, the Attention Star should be the next ball you drill!

Currently I am a young 2 hander with not much speed, yet through this ball, I was able to accomplish the stronger end of my bag and quickly it became just the responsive ball that I needed. I am quite happy to say that the roto grip attention star is great for house shot, sport shot, and anything that you might need a cleaner ball with more pop in the back. Would definitely recommend!

Sam Cooper Roto Grip Amateur Staff. Layout 5 ¼”x4x3 The new Roto Grip Attention Star! Features the Momentous AV + A.I. Core with the eTrax plus pearl cover wrapped around it. With the A.I. Core you still get good continuation and powerful light pocket hits. Liked that the core numbers were a little lower than a usual asym ball and a weaker yet proven cover. The Etrax Plus Pearl was on the RST X2 and that ball was quite usable. Glad to see they decided to bring this ball stateside. This ball to me is a little stronger/earlier than the Storm Virtual Energy Blackout and a little more forward. I immediately hit this with a 2000 abralon pad to remove the shine. What shocked me is the Star did not feel whippy or uncontrollable even on fresh. I can see why the pro staff is using this ball out on tour a lot. The ball is easy through the fronts, mid-lanes strongly, and has a controllable pop on the back end. This ball will be good for many conditions especially in the Pittsburgh area where we see a lot of hook in the fronts. This ball will be great for a variety of styles. Whether you a just a league bowler or you are a tournament bowler. The strength and controllable pop will help many people score well. You will want to check this ball out. Roto Grip got our attention with this star!

The Roto Grip Attention Star features the Momentus AV core with A.I. technology wrapped in the eTrax Plus pearl reactive coverstock. At 15 pounds the Attention Star has a low rg of 2.48 with a differential of .049 and an intermediate diff of .017. I generally drill all my stuff the same at 5x4x2 but with this one I went with a little shorter pin 4.5x4x2. This ball has quickly become my favorite ball in my bag. I have five series with this ball, the lowest being 733; and two 800 series (802 and 827) along with one 300 game. This ball is like a cheat code for bowling. For an asymmetrical ball, the backend motion is not nearly as quick as most, and the pearl coverstock is not a quick response cover on this ball. Errant shots to the right that encounter friction early do not overhook. The ball just has a nice, controlled backend motion on these shots and finds it way back to the pocket. Shots pulled in the oil are no problem either, as the Attention Star is strong enough to handle moderate amounts of oil. The AI core technology is apparent as the off hits still send pins flying. This ball has certainly caught my attention as well as many of the other bowlers in my league. I would recommend this ball to anyone!!

The Attention Star has a pretty unique motion that’s a bit deceiving. What I had heard about this ball was that it’s a slower response pearl that sees the mid lane pretty well. I had also heard people compare this ball to a stronger UC2. I disagree with both of these statements. The Attention Star, for me, is just unique. I did not change the cover, It is still out of box finish. For me it’s fairly clean through the front, reads the mid lane very well, but comes around the corner and is quite continuous. It has the continuation of a symmetrical ball but reads the mids of an asym! It’s pretty cool! Layout for mine is 5x4x2 Balls Currently getting play: Absolute Power: 5x4x2 Xponent Pearl: 5x4x2 Zen Gold Label- 5x5x2 (pin up) box surface Optimum Idol- 5x4x2