Roto Grip Magic Gem Bowling Ball

The Magic Gem gives me tremendous hook as I have with the original Gem but with a significantly different shape. The Magic is cleaner which allows it to get farther down the lane for me and create much more angle then the original Gem.

This one is my Favorite of the Gem’s!! This ball allowed me to see a motion that fit my eyes better. The OG Gem was too roll-y for me and the exotic was either too quick or it didn’t see it. The Magic Gem, for me gives me that perfect, in between, motion that isn’t too early, reads the lane how I want, and provides the down lane motion. It kind of makes sense being the Gem was a solid and the Exotic was a pearl. I actually drilled two of these. I drilled one that’s perfect for when I need traction when the lanes are slick. I also drilled one that’s a little later and a little more angular. These 2 Magic Gems work really well together too. I keep one of them scuffed with a 1000 pad, the layout for that one is 4.5x4x2. The cleaner, more angular one is 5.25x5x1.5 and has Reacta Gloss on it. I don’t use them much at my center because of the built in hook from the wood lanes, but they always make the bag when I travel! Layouts for the Magic Gem: 4.5x4x2 (1000 grit) 5.25x5x1 (polish) Balls Currently getting play: Absolute Power: 5x4x2 Attention Star: 5x4x2 Zen Gold Label- 5x5x2 (pin up) box surface Zen Gold Label- 4.5x4.5x3.75 (pin down) 3k surface

The Magic Gem features the Defiant LRG Core wrapped in the Microtrax hybrid cover. Let’s get straight to the point this ball needs oil! The Gem series has been some of the strongest to hit the market and the Magic is no different. It fits right in between the original Gem and Exotic. Still has the strong mid lane read with some continuation due to the pearl additive. This ball would suite speed dominant and lower rev players perfectly! Where my Reality isn’t strong enough and doesn’t quite turn the corner on longer patterns the Magic Digs right through it no problem! Be cautious, this ball isn’t made for regular conditions. You may need to polish it up a bit to use on traditional league conditions. I promise there’s no stronger options other than a Gem! Andrew Smith Storm staff LH Rev rate 420+ Speed 16.5

Weight: 14 lbs. Pin Length: 3-3.5” Drilling: 50 x 4-1/4 x 55 Drilling VLS: 5-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2 Pattern Length: 41 ft. Pattern Volume: Medium Pattern Type: THS Right Handed The Magic Gem has the Micro Trax hybrid cover stock. A combo of the proven Micro Trax solid and Micro Trax pearl cover stocks. This is an Asymmetrical ball in the Roto Grip HP4 line of balls. The box finish is 2000 grit abralon . As always, the surface can be altered to suit a variety of lane conditions. It is an eye catching Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet color. I have used the Magic Gem on a 41 ft. kegel house pattern, and a variety of patterns in different houses. I’ve thrown the Magic Gem at the 2000 grit box finish, and have made some surface changes along the way. On heavier, or longer patterns, I’ve used 500/1500, and also 360/1000. I’ve found this to be a very good ball on fresh back ends. Once the transition comes into play, I can move in and still carry corners with some speed control. The Magic Gem is very strong through the pins, even for a lower rev player, like myself. This ball hits hard. The Magic Gem is a fixture in my bag every time I shoe up. It gets through the heads extremely clean and makes a nice smooth turn down lane. I highly recommend the Magic Gem, and add a star if you’re a lower rev player like myself. The Exotic Gem is a good step down later in the set. It’ll get down the lane further and make a sharper turn. A good one two punch. I highly recommend this ball if you’re looking for something strong to add to your arsenal. You won’t regret buying it. Carol Teel Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

Weight: 14 lbs. Pin Length: 3-3.5” Drilling: 50 x 4-1/4 x 55 Drilling VLS: 5-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2 Pattern Length: 41 ft. Pattern Volume: Medium Pattern Type: THS Right Handed The Magic Gem has the Micro Trax hybrid cover stock. A combo of the proven Micro Trax solid and Micro Trax pearl cover stocks. This is an Asymmetrical ball in the Roto Grip HP4 line of balls. The box finish is 2000 grit abralon . As always, the surface can be altered to suit a variety of lane conditions. It is an eye catching Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet color. I have used the Magic Gem on a 41 ft. kegel house pattern, and a variety of patterns in different houses. I’ve thrown the Magic Gem at the 2000 grit box finish, and have made some surface changes along the way. On heavier, or longer patterns, I’ve used 500/1500, and also 360/1000. I’ve found this to be a very good ball on fresh back ends. Once the transition comes into play, I can move in and still carry corners with some speed control. The Magic Gem is very strong through the pins, even for a lower rev player, like myself. This ball hits hard. The Magic Gem is a fixture in my bag every time I shoe up. It gets through the heads extremely clean and makes a nice smooth turn down lane. I highly recommend the Magic Gem, and add a star if you’re a lower rev player like myself. The Exotic Gem is a good step down later in the set. It’ll get down the lane further and make a sharper turn. A good one two punch. I highly recommend this ball if you’re looking for something strong to add to your arsenal. You won’t regret buying it. Carol Teel Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

Magic Gem Cover: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Core: Defiant LRG RG: 2.47 RG Diff: 0.051 Int Diff: 0.016 My layout: 4.5 x 5 x 2 The Magic is a Hybrid Asymmetrical ball that I see working best on medium to med-heavy conditions. The hybrid MicroTrax cover on the Magic is feels more like a solid to me than a pearl which is what I like to see in hybrid covers. It does a great job of reading the front but not burning up right away unlike some some high end big covers. The low rg asymm core compliments this strong cover. The combo of the big hybrid cover and a the fast revving core translates to a medium response motion down lane. I have found that the Magic is best when the lanes need a big solid cover, but balls like the OG Gem and Reality are too early and forward. It allows me to get a bit more shape on the fresh without worrying about overshooting the break point down lane. Bowler stats: Left handed PAP: 5 x 1/4up Rev rate: 400

Brunswick Pro Anvil Lane (24 years old) Modified 46ft house pattern The 3rd Generation Roto Grip is Magic Gem. The original Gem was a solid, the Exotic is a Pearl, the Magic Gem is a Hybird. For me I like using the Gem when I need to go up the lane and control the pocket. When the Gem starts to bog down a little, I could go to the Exotic Pearl on the same line. But now with the Magic Gem I am able to move a little more left and shape it more down lane. I drilled mine 4 x 5 x 2 pin above bridge. Still a very strong bowling ball. I also use the Magic Gem on the longer sport patterns, as with my roll I need some oil up front especially with my medium ball speed. Like PBA Shark, PBA Dragon. Rolls better for me when I add a little Step 2 for house patterns. Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 RPM - 400 TILT - 17 Speed - 16-17

Bowler Stats: Speed: 15.5 MPH Rev Rate: 275 RPM Tilt: 3-5 degrees Axis Rotation: 60 degrees PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up Layout: 5 X 3 X 33/4 VLS Video Review: https://youtu.be/WRrkhfJAPhE The Magic Gem is the third release in the Gem series. I have had a lot of success with the Exotic Gem and with this release having a more solid hybrid coverstock I was excited to see how it would roll for me. The original Gem was too strong for me to use in league and on some PBA 50 patterns so with the Magic Gem it was time for me to try a pin down layout to help the strong asymmetrical core get through the fronts and have some recovery down the lane. On the house shot this ball will be more for the beginning league play when the lanes have not transitioned. As I move left with the Magic Gem it gets down the lane too far and does not recover well. If my rev rate was in a higher category this ball would be perfect for the house shot. This layout helps me use the stronger ball and stay to the right longer. With the slower motion that it makes downlane I do need to keep the surface to at least a 1000 abralon so I can blend the wet/dry better on the house shot. For bowling on the PBA 50 patterns this ball will be used on the shorter length patterns. Pete Dohan Storm Bowling Amateur Staff #StormNation

With the Magic Gem I have not drilled one for myself yet, with that being said I have drilled a few for customers and they have been pleased. Seems to roll a lot like the Gem but with a hybrid cover, it seems to give it a little more control off the end of the pattern. I had a Gem wasn't the greatest fan of it the LRG core and I don't seem to get alone really well, but for a high rev player or someone that is speed dominate but doesn't put a lot on the ball will find this series to be their friend.

The Magic Gem is a slightly cleaner and “flippier” version of the first Gem, though the overall reactions of the two bowling balls are not too different. This ball still needs a good bit of oil in it's 2000 grit out of box finish. Side to side with the Gem, the Magic is about a foot further down the lane, and has a slightly stronger down lane reaction. Due to this, the Magic Gem is more adept at being able to move left and circle the lane. However, once the head oil goes away, it is time to drop down to an Exotic Gem or Duo. This ball fits firmly in the heavy to medium-heavy oil range.

Magic Gem . Roto Grip Magic Gem Coverstock: 2000 Grit MicroTrax™ Hybrid Reactive Weight Block: Defiant™ LRG Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet Review: Don’t sleep on how good that Defiant core is. The origina Gem was a hook monster sometimes alittle too much and this is where the Magic Gem comes in. This ball is great on Heavy oil. Reads aggressively but does not really tilt hard which is good for those heavier condition. Reads the lane a little later than the original and where the original might slow up this continues to go. This ball is a keeper in my bag because I feel I can use this on anything out there. This ball is super versatile

Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 VLS After the original Gem’s success as a solid, the pearl Exotic Gem seemed like a logical next step, with its success, it was only a matter of time before we saw a hybrid version - enter the Magic Gem. The Magic Gem is powerful and aggressive, just like the original and continuous just like the Exotic. The Magic is a perfect blend of the two. The ball comes at 2000 grit, so shape-wise, it much more resembles the original Gem with a little added length. The surface can be easily adjusted to 3000 or 4000 to get a little added length without the snap that you get from the Exotic. The Magic Gem will be great for speed dominant bowlers or bowlers on heavy oil. My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/L4kucPc0iUc

Dual Angle Layout: 55 x 4 1/2 x 35 Storm Vector Layout: 4 ½ x 4 ½ x 2 ¼ This ball is STRONG!!! When there is a heavy volume of oil this is the ball for you. This ball has been the perfect fit between the original Gem and the Exotic Gem. This ball gives me good length, a strong midlane reaction, and plenty of pop to kick out the corner pins. The Magic Gem is super versatile, I’ve used the ball with surface and with polish and either way the ball continues to perform.

COVERSTOCK: MicroTraxTM Hybrid Reactive CORE: DefiantTM LRG Core COLOR: Citrine / Rhodonite / Jet FINISH: 2000-grit Abralon® CONDITION: Medium-Heavy to Heavy Oil FLARE POTENTIAL: High All new Roto Grip Magic Gem is a new hybrid with the proven Defiant core with a MicroTrax hybrid coverstock that is 2 parts pearl and 1 part solid. The core is the fastest revving, and the MircoTrax Hybrid coverstock displaces oil at the highest rate of displacement than any prior or current hybrid coverstocks Roto Grip offers. Now that the "powerful" information is out of the way, let's chat about the reaction and ball movement of the Magic Gem on the lanes. Overall I was impressed with the pin action with the Magic Gem. It hit like an overloaded 18 wheeler. The overall motion was less aggressive than the TNT infused on the backend, compared to the Infused, my starting point is 4 boards left and I still use the left outer target board as my target. not a strong hockey stick reaction, but a very aggressive continuous recovery in the backend. If you watch my YouTube video you can see how the Magic Gem picks up and changes direction and like I said earlier, hits so hard, it knocks some pins into the next universe. Used it on fresh and overnight sitting house patterns on Pro-Lane and SPL with similar results. While using the Magic Gem, the carry down did not affect the overall performance and carry and small adjustments with feet moving left of center of the approach and still using the outside outer target board, I was able to stay with the Magic Gem longer than any other ball I currently have. If you need to have that aggressive, but still predictable, the Magic Gem is the ball for you.

The Roto Grip Magic Gem is the latest HP4 ball. The Magic Gem features the hybrid MicroTrax cover which is a slightly lower friction and quicker response compared to the MicroTrax solid cover featured on the Gem. Compared to the Exotic, the Magic is stronger and earlier overall. I have been able to use this ball to start out the night and can usually get about 2 games out of it. Get yours at your local pro shop today.

About Me 900 Global Staff Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Layout: 5 X 4 ½ X 2 Ball Video: https://youtu.be/t4ulgOF6n-U BIIIIIIIGGGGGGG Hybrid. The Magic Gem is the biggest hybrid that I have thrown but don't mistake that this is going to be too much because it isn't. The Magic Gem is a ball you are going to bring out when you are starting the transition from your stronger equipment. I think this will be a great transition killer ball. What I love about this ball is that you are going to be able to get a true read when the lanes become too dry for this ball. Unlike most bigger balls they like to quit on dry or puke out, but this does not. If you get it out to dry it still likes to come back. I think that if you have all three Gems you are going to have a pretty good 1-2-3 line up. Go out and talk to your pro shop person and see how this will fit into your line up. Joel Donner 900 Global Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling #teamiambowling #bowlingisfun

About Me 900 Global Staff Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Layout: 5 X 4 ½ X 2 Ball Video: https://youtu.be/t4ulgOF6n-U BIIIIIIIGGGGGGG Hybrid. The Magic Gem is the biggest hybrid that I have thrown but don't mistake that this is going to be too much because it isn't. The Magic Gem is a ball you are going to bring out when you are starting the transition from your stronger equipment. I think this will be a great transition killer ball. What I love about this ball is that you are going to be able to get a true read when the lanes become too dry for this ball. Unlike most bigger balls they like to quit on dry or puke out, but this does not. If you get it out to dry it still likes to come back. I think that if you have all three Gems you are going to have a pretty good 1-2-3 line up. Go out and talk to your pro shop person and see how this will fit into your line up. Joel Donner 900 Global Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling #teamiambowling #bowlingisfun

Magic Gem - Ball Specs Cover Stock: Micro Trax Hybrid Coverstock Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Core: Defiant LRG Core RG: 2.47 Differential: 0.053 Intermediate Diff: .016 Review The Magic Gem features the Defiant LRG Core wrapped with the Micro Trax Hybrid Coverstock at 2000 grit with an RG of 2.47 and differential of 0.053 produces a strong midlane read with a very aggressive reaction on the backend. The Magic Gem fits in between the original gem (solid) and exotic gem (pearl). Through the front part of the lane, it is a little cleaner than the original gem and earlier than the exotic gem. Mid to low rev players will not have any issues moving deep inside. The Magic Gem continues to come back without any loss of ball reaction or pin carry. This ball will be great on medium to heavy oil patterns. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

If you search a oil monster, the Roto Grip Magic Gem is for you !! Also for people that have less rotation it can help you to make a good reaction. For me, the Magic Gem have a really nice round react. It's perfect for the sport patern who have a lot oil on it or at a begining of a league night for game 1 and sometimes 2. It's no doubt, the most agressive ball on m bag. It's correctly replace the 900Global reality. I really love to play with !! #ownit !!!

The Roto Grip Magic Gem is a powerhouse on the lanes, boasting a perfect blend of power, continuity, and aggression. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual bowler looking to up your game, the Magic Gem is a worthy investment. Its ability to deliver a powerful punch with a continuous roll and an aggressive hook makes it a standout choice for bowlers who demand nothing but the best from their equipment. Unleash the magic, and watch your scores soar. #SquadRG MY SPECS: PAP: 4 7/8 R 7/8 UP REV: 350 MPH: 15 @PINS LAYOUT: 4 5/8 X 3 5/8 X 1 1/2 VLS Test Pattern: 42' THS This a great ball for the speed dominant bowler who love to play the track and need a ball to slow down at the breakpoint. Tweeners will need cover adjustments and hand position changes to maximize play. The OOB 2000 Abralon was to early for me for my THS. Changed surface to 5000 CTD pad polished resulting in cleaner through the fronts to retain energy at the pins. Same familiar shapes as my OG Gem and Exotic with the same big backend flip but controllable . Need that big asymmetrical hybrid, pick up a Magic Gem at your local SPI VIP Proshop today. #Stormnation #SquadRG #GoGlobal

Roto Grip Magic Gem Coverstock: 2000 Grit MicroTrax™ Hybrid Reactive Weight Block: Defiant™ LRG Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Citrine/Rhodonite/Jet Review: The GEM line has continued the success of one of Roto Grips greatest lines of all time in the Defiant series. The original Gem and the Exotic Gem have been great additions to the line and have continued the tradition of a strong asymmetric ball that will not be uncontrollable. The Magic Gem is another addition to that tradition. Out of box I felt this ball was just as strong as the original Gem, but the hybrid cover stock gave the ball more shape at the mid-lane rather than earlier or later on the lanes like the other iterations of the Gem did. Besides being a great overall ball, the shelf appeal has been able to makes sales on its own. This ball really pops when going down the lane and really is a unique ball when going down the lane. Will Tefft Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.rotogrip.com #SquadRG

The Magic Gem is the latest addition to the HP4 line at Roto Grip. After the previous, extremely successful releases like the original and Exotic Gem, the Magic had big shoes to fill. The Magic Gem is different than the previous releases because of its coverstock. The original Gem provided a solid coverstock while the Exotic Gem provided a pearl coverstock. Naturally, the Magic fits right in the middle providing a hybrid coverstock while using the same Defiant LRG core. With an RG of 2.47, differential of .053, and PSA of .016, those numbers indicate a ball that wants to read the front part of the lane, dig hard in the mid-lane, and change direction at a moderate level into the pin deck. The hybrid coverstock will create more length than the original Gem, but after throwing the Magic on several surfaces and conditions, I see the Magic wanting to dig similarly to the original Gem. I’ve drilled one so far and think it rolls great. It’s mapped out as 5.5 x 4 x 3. This puts the pin in-between my bridge and middle finger and the CG is just to the right of my thumb. I’ve had the most success with the Magic Gem when I’ve had to keep my angles tighter and when I need something to pick up, but not change direction super hard down lane. I’ve found a ton of consistency with how it rolls and goes through the pins. The Magic Gem can be extremely useful because I think it’s different enough compared to the other balls in the line that it makes complete sense to drill.

Roto Grip Magic Gem Layout: 4.5 x 5 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume) Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane The Roto Grip Magic Gem utilizes the MicroTrax hybrid coverstock and the Defiant LRG weight block. The speed dominant or low rev players are going to love this one. The design of the Magic Gem was to fit between the Gem and Exotic Gem. I think this was accomplished but the Magic Gem is closer to the Gem, which isn’t a bad thing. I will use the Magic Gem on long oil patterns and heavier oil patterns. This ball will fill my No. 1 (first ball) slot in my tournament bag. I don’t have my Gem anymore so the Magic Gem came into my life at the right time. Lol 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 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge) The Magic Gem is the strongest Gem in the back part of the lane ever! Think early jerk. The Gem is early and slow. The Exotic is cleaner and snappy. The Magic Gem hybrid version is earlier than the Exotic by a good deal and WAY more on the backend than the OG Gem. Honestly it was hard for me to keep it online unless I threw the ball pretty hard. If you want to HOOK the ball I honestly can’t think of a ball that hooks more overall for me. If you don’t have oil or ball speed, BEWARE! This is a ton of HOOOOOK.

The third release in the Gem line combines the best of the two previous releases. The Magic Gem has the same Defiant Asymmetric cover as the others, but the Magic is wrapped in MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive coverstock finished at 2000 grit abralon. The 15-pound version has a RG of 2.47, a differential of .053, and an intermediate diff of .016. Drilled at 5x4x2 (pin above bridge for me), this ball is a monster. It has almost as much total hook as the original Gem, but the motion is very different. The Magic Gem’s reaction is more delayed than the original. It pushes a good 3-4 feet further down the lane before it starts to read the lane. The backend motion is much stronger than the original Gem. This ball is the perfect complement to the original Gem. Once the original is starting to burn up a little too soon, that is the time to go to the Magic Gem. The Magic needs a good amount of oil to be effective, but there is very little quit on the backend even when your angles are pretty open. In my opinion, the Magic is the most versatile of the three Gems.