Roto Grip Clone Review

Roto Grip Clone 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 Clone combines the E.T. Core (made famous in the UFO line) and the new OptiTrax solid cover. We tested with the factory gloss finish. We tested alongside the Storm Summit. The Clone was a foot to two feet longer before the hook phase started when compared to the Summit. I can see the Clone being used when your biggest hooking ball starts to burn up early and your pin carry goes way. I didn’t get to throw the UFO Alert so I can’t say if it is a replacement, but I can say the Clone is going to be a popular choice for many tournament bowlers when they need some mid to down lane hook. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

Roto Grip Clone - HP 4 Coverstock: OptiTrax Solid - Reacta Gloss Core: CLONED E.T. RG: 2.51 Differential: .056 (15 lbs) PSA: .016 Layout: 5 ⅛ x 5 x 5 PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up Axis Tilt: 16° Rotation: 51° Rev Rate: 450-500 Speed: 17-18 mph Location: Vista Lanes - Yorkville, NY Pattern: Kegel Main Street The Clone has LANDED! It features the OptiTrax Solid cover with the CLONE E.T. core which is designed to provide more overall midlane and downlane motion than the original E.T. core. The cover/core combination will help create increased shot predictability when looking at skid distance, midlane traction, and downlane response. The Clone is designed for medium to medium/heavy conditions and is the second generation of the UFO/UFO Alert. The Clone gave me an excellent look sliding on 30, looking 18 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 8-9. I was able to easily play different zones on the lane by manipulating my hand position and speed. When compared to the TNT, I was able to stand and look in the same place, but the ball reaction was different. The Clone was cleaner through the fronts and had more downlane motion. If I need the ball to start up quicker and roll more forward, I would use the TNT. I can see the Clone being useful in league and on tournament conditions when the backends get tighter. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Available on August 18th. Dave Jecko Storm Amateur Staff Member YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximumpotentialbowlerssho7625

Ben Lapointe PAP - 1 1/4'' up, 4 7/8 over Layout - 5.25 x 4.25 x 3 The CLONE is the newest installment in Roto Grip's HP4 line. While the words "solid asymmetric" often mean early and strong. This piece for me, is actually very versatile when it comes to length and starting point. It comes out of box with Reacta-Gloss, which really allows it to clear the fronts with ease. A surface change on the CLONE can bring the starting point closer to you and allows it to be 2 or 3 balls in one. It is very round down lane, giving the a lot of control throughout the entire path of the ball. While I have never thrown its predecessor, this seems to be the closest replacement to a UFO Alert that we have in the current line. Go get yours August 18th and remember to bowl up a Storm!!

Core: Cloned E.T.™ Core (Equalizer Technology Core) Cover: OPTITRAX™ COVERSTOCK Finish: Reacta Gloss RG: 2.51 (15 lbs) Diff: 0.056 (15 lbs) PSA: 0.016 ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin over Bridge 5 1/4 X 4 X 3 VLS The "new" HP4 release from Roto Grip may seem familiar. The Clone is intended to give back the motion that fans of the UFO Alert loved. The Clone ET core and optitrax combo makes for a strong ball with some great down-lane motion. I tested the Clone on the high volume, long house pattern at my home center. The Clone is definitely strong enough to throw on the fresh here. It has turned out to be a great ball for bouncing off the friction even with as heavy as this pattern is. The high diff makes sure you get the flare you need for dynamic motion. The higher RG and clean cover keep it in play as you have to move left in the transition. I definitely feel like this ball likes high volume patterns, but it's no one trick pony. I was honestly a little surprised at how easily I could get this ball through the front of the lane as the night wore on. When I finished shooting my reaction video I decided to experiment with adding friction. I gotta say from a personal standpoint I think I like this ball even better at 2k than I do polished. It's still pretty clean, but smoothing it out a little down-lane was great for me and helped with over/under. I would recommend the clone for just about anyone. It's strong enough for people who need help from the ball to see motion and it's clean enough that rev dominant bowlers can use it on a variety of conditions. See my full ball reaction video at: https://youtu.be/kf-WZCd0UBw Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop

Dual Angle Layout: 55 x 5 x 25 Storm Vector Layout: 5 x 4 3/8 x 1 3/4 The Clone is a strong ASym that provides you all the backend pop you need. This ball is super angular, maybe a bit too much on a fresh house shot but as the lanes start to transition and you need to move deeper this is going to be my go too ball. No matter how far left I move it still find a way to recover and get to the pocket with enough energy to strike.

Roto Grip’s newest HP4 line ball has a little bit of a different twist on it. The Cloned ET core which features an RG of 2.51, differential of 0.056 and PSA of 0.016, has the new Optitrax Solid cover but this solid is polished with Reacta Gloss. I drilled mine 5.5 x 5 x 5 and after throwing this ball for awhile I was completely surprised by that reaction of it. The Cloned ET core is an upgrade of the ET Core that was found on the UFO and UFO Alert. I thought with that happening the ball will be a little blend between those two balls but to my shock it reminds me of a weaker version of my DNA which I also have Reacta Gloss on. I think the Clone is going to be a house shot killer for any style of bowler and I think tournament bowlers will enjoy the versatilely of having it shinny or taking some surface too it.

The Clone is the upgrade we've been needing! The UFO Alert provided a unique shape that was clean and quick but overall pretty rounded. The Clone took heavy inspiration from that. However, it isn't just a reboot. The Clone features a brand new coverstock formula, this time in a solid version. The result is a noticeable step up in cover strength from the UFO Alert, and the modified density of the core provides a clean and stable shape. While the Clone is distinctly mid-RG in that is doesn't wind up and want to hook as soon as it sees friction, the cover and core work well to create traction and store energy. This is the strongest angular asym we've had in the line in awhile, and a surprising improvement on a shape that was a fan favorite.

Cover: OptiTrax Solid Reactive Core: Cloned E.T. Core RG: 2.51 RG. Diff.: 0.056 Finish: Reacta Gloss Roto Grip’s new Clone is a Solid Asymmetrical High Flare piece that is good for Medium-Heavy Oil conditions. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin above the bridge, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and the Mass Bias 1/2” to the Right of the Thumb. I threw this piece on a fresh 41’ house pattern. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a smooth backend reaction. After I took a 2000 & 3000 Abralon, it was still clean through the fronts but a sharper backend motion. I compared this piece to the Roto Grip Gem, Storm IQ Tour, and 900 Global Reality. Gem started earlier and had a smooth backend. IQ Tour (1-1 Right) overall a smooth reaction. Reality started earlier with a strong backend (3-3 Left). This piece will be good for all types of styles. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/bxzMUnO0f9Y

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 Clone is a new HP4 asym from Roto Grip. They modified the UFO Alert core and added a new straight reactive cover. The result is a ball that’s earlier and rounder than the Alert. I was surprised when it was announced as a solid but after throwing it I really really like it. The straight reactive cover doesn’t read the fronts as much as some of the stronger asyms we have so I feel like I can use it on more volume levels and for longer. The core doesn’t super read either either but it does hook quite a bit in the back part of the lane. I would put the clone on the bottom end of our asym lineup in terms of strength in the front part of the lane but overall hook it definitely ranks towards the top with the added bonus of not reading too early!

Roto Grip Clone Coverstock: OptiTrax Solid Reactive Finish: Reacta Gloss Core: Cloned E.T. Core (14 pd) RG: 2.53 Differential: 0.056 Int Diff: 0.016 Layout: 5 x 5 x 4 2LS Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Roto Grip Clone is not simply a substitute for the UFO Alert, but rather a beefier redesign. The Clone offers options to handle heavier volumes of oil, more options for various weights and a coverstock that generates a touch more length then your traditional solids. In addition, the Clone provides enough variation in the HP4 line to be part of any arsenal. The coverstock of the Clone along with the updated core compared to my Exotic Gem allows for more length through the front part of the lane. Both of these balls have been a pleasant surprise regarding control. The Clone is more angular and will allow you to open the lane up more for a big asym ball compared to the Exotic Gem. The OOB finish worked well on two older HPL surfaces where the THS shot is oiled at 42' and 43' feet. Initially, I thought I may need to surface with a 1K or 2K pad. For now, I'm leaving the surface as-is. In addition, I have an opportunity to attend some SPI demo days where I want evaluate the Clone in more detail. As indicated above your Clone will work best on longer and higher volume patterns. Do not hesitate to try out the Roto Grip Clone today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

Roto Grip Clone: Cloned ET core with Optitrax solid reactive cover. Layout: 50 x 3 ½ x 35: finished with Storm Reacta Gloss. With the recent change in my game and health, for the better, I wanted a good and strong solid reactive mid-length with little less flare than the other 3 new balls I had drilled. We went with the above layout. The initial few throws were stronger and heavier through the pocket than my Exotic Gem, I needed to open up and swing it a little more and open up the pattern and lane. After practicing for 30-35 minutes with the Clone, I became comfortable with the strong roll and blistering through the pins. My friend and 900 Global staff member could not believe how well the Clone rolled and reacted for me. The Exotic Gem is not as strong as the Clone for me, and I feel it rolled and performed better than the OG UFO and UFO Alert. Used the Clone and Tour Dynam-X exclusively since getting these balls in my hands. If you need that new medium to heavy “oil” ball the Clone is out of this WORLD and should be used by every smart league and tournament bowler. Visit stormbowling.com, and check out the latest balls from 900 Global, Roto Grip and Storm bowling balls, bags, accessories, and gear.

The Roto Grip Clone has a low RG value of 2.51 a high differential of 0.056 and a high intermediate differential of 0.016. Roto Grip came out with a brand new cover/core combination of the Optitrax cover and E.T.™ Core (Equalizer Technology Core). To bring this all together the Clone will give you something that you can get deep inside and blend out the wet/dry lane conditions. The Optitrax cover which has been derived from years of testing and research to provide a more balanced oil displacement/absorption throughout the entire lane thus creating more consistency/predictability shot after shot in terms of skid distance, midlane traction, and response to friction down lane. Derived from the advancements of both the eTrax™ and eTrax™ PLUS solid materials the last couple years, we found this new direction of solid material that complements both of those without overlapping them. The proven E.T.™ Core (Equalizer Technology Core) as seen in the UFO series, to be a complement all of our other asymmetrical cores. By simply changing the density of this single piece part, it not only lowered the RG values of the 16lbs – 14lbs options, it also, increased the Differential values in those parts as well, thus increasing the overall motion potential. In comparison to the Roto Grip Gem, the Clone will be a cleaner option to be used on the fresh that will be a step down from the Gem but to be used in that heavy oil place in the bag especially on the older lane panels. In addition, the Clone will be a pliable and very versatile coverstock that will take kindly to surface adjustments. In the bag, will be the Clone, Summit, Xponent, Zen Gold Label and Hustle RIP. Please pick up a Roro Grip Clone 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.

Roto Grip Clone ball review VLS 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 1 7/8 The Clone is another ball that gives me a shape different than anything in my bag right now. As I was a big fan of the E.T. Core, getting a new piece using a revised version of it was something to look forward to. Combined with the Optitrax solid cover with a Reacta gloss finish and you have a great new addition to any arsenal. This ball is plenty clean through the front of the lane thanks to the Reacta Gloss. It really shines (no pun intended) in the midlane. The Clone really picks up for me there and makes a really strong move, even on heavier oil. The ball is pretty forward on the back of the lane, making it very controllable. If you play more up the lane like me, this will really make this ball usable on a variety of conditions. It gives me a good angle to carry while not going sideways if I miss a little. Whenever I used it so far I have seen some big scores. I also find it easy to read the lanes with it as it makes that very defined reaction in the midlane. With the Reacta Gloss finish, this ball is much cleaner and sharper than any other solid covers I have right now. It's a little less overall than my Summit, but stronger than my go to pearl which is the Eternity usually. This ball should be a great addition for fresh oil, or when you need something strong but not too early. If you were a fan of the UFO Alert, you will definitely want one soon. Dave Adams Storm staff

The Roto Grip Clone goes beyond where its predecessor left off and is an excellent new release. Although it may be "Cloned," I found the Clone to be the next generation that stands on its individual merit and is a powerful weapon to fit your arsenal. So, if you are a down-and-in player who relies on the strong angular back-end motion to deliver results, stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Clone ready for action when your league play begins! You will love the results!

First to nights of league shot 716-707 I’m a 210 bowler ball never over hooked

Layout: 5.25 x 3.5 x 2.75 The new Clone is the latest asymmetric piece in the Roto Grip line. Compared to the current high-performance asymmetric offerings (Gem and Exotic Gem), the new Cloned ET Core has a higher RG (2.51 at 15 pounds), allowing it to lope a little further down lane and get through the fronts a little better. With a high differential and PSA of .056 and .016, this has a ton of hook potential in the midlane and the back end, and especially for a solid asymmetric, it gets kicked in the teeth when it makes its move. This ball combines the new Cloned ET Core, which is a modified version of the core found in the UFO and UFO Alert. The RG is slightly lower in 15 pounds (2.52 vs. 2.51), and the differential is slightly higher (.054 vs. .056). What's the result? More of a continuous motion on the backend than the UFO Alert, but earlier roll and motion in the midlane. The UFO, with its dull solid cover, was more like the Hyper Cell from nearly 10 years ago--the Clone is very reminiscent of the Eternal Cell from about 8 years ago. On the THS pattern that they put down during league, this is a very versatile asymmetric that I could see using at any point in the session. Its dynamics allow for a straighter starting angle with a big, but predictable, move on the backend after getting it to the outside dry, but also for playing the puddle in the middle. Due to the Reacta Gloss finish, it maybe be beneficial to take some of the shine off of the ball before playing in that oil, but your results may vary. This is going to be a great piece for the 1st or 2nd transitions during tournament play. In pro shops now! Todd Sigeti Storm Amateur Staff

My UFO alert was one of the best balls I had in my bag. This ball reminds me so much of it but better! I like the stable shape but alittle more angular for me. If you need to be a right and get some pop here you go! The polished solid ball with a strong core is simply amazing!

Can't go wrong with this ball. Goes long, and gives a great snap. Mine is 15 ibs and drilled to the storm #3 2Ls

Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Roto Grip Clone! In 14 pounds this ball is wrapped in OptiTrax Solid Cover and comes with Reacta Gloss and an RG of 2.52, Diff of .056, and an MB of .016. This is the first ball that I drilled since going to 14 pounds so I wasn't too sure what differences I would see or feel, but so far so good, and now onto the review. SPI says that this ball is Engineered For - Medium to Medium-Heavy Oil Conditions and for a polished ball I expected to see a strong ball but wasn't ready for how strong this one is. I haven't been a fan of the Reacta Gloss but something told me to try it with it on and glad I did. SPI has got to where Reactta Gloss isn't too bad and with this ball, I was able to play in the track on a THS and I am able to use this ball for the night. I have only six league games so far this year and this ball has been in play for five of them. I do see this in the house shot - benchmark spot in the bag for sure. On a longer pattern and or higher volume I do not see this as a first out-of-the-bag ball but in a tournament, it will be thrown at some point. The Cloned ET Core was something we saw in the UFO and UFO Alert with the Clone having a tweek to the weightblock. Check us out on Youtube at www.youtube.com/onefrombills Get out to your STORM VIP shop or Pro Shop and get yours today! BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 3/8 up. #Storm #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion or #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout)

Introduing Roto Grip's newest Asymetrical High Performance ball, the Clone. There has been a lot of hype about this ball because it features the same core found in the UFO line, only wrapped with the OptiTrax Solid Reactive coverstock. This coverstock has reacti-gloss finish, giving this big asymetrical solid some length through the front part of the lane, while still being able to handle oil in the middle part of the lane and pop downlane. This ball has been a homerun when I needed something bigger but cleaner to handle the wet-dry in the middle part of the lane. I don't see this ball being close to the UFO Alert because of the difference in coverstock and the Clone seems to be overall smoother and more predictable downlane. I have had a lot of success with asym solids with some polish on them and I'm sure you guys will too, especially for those clifted house shots!

Roto Grip’s newest HP4 line ball has a little bit of a different twist on it. The Cloned ET core which features an RG of 2.51, differential of 0.056 and PSA of 0.016, has the new Optitrax Solid cover but this solid is polished with Reacta Gloss. This ball has been a big surprise for me in how much it shapes in the oil. The polish helps the ball get through the heads, but because of the such strong core, it picks up so well in the midlane with plenty of backend reaction. It is very versatile, as I am able to throw it on a fresh house shot, as well as longer sport shots. I compared this ball to an earlier and stronger UFO Alert, Next thing to do is get another one and put some surface on it, as I think it could make a good heavy oil ball as well.

The all new Roto Grip Clone reminds me a lot of the UFO Alert. The Clone has all of the great parts about the Alert with more midlane control. The main difference that I feel changes the ball motion comes from the OpiTrax Solid Coverstock. The cover gets the ball into roll quickly, while still giving the downlane shape that you are looking for in the Clone. I am excited to see what this ball can do on a variety of different conditions, make sure you go and get yours today!

Got this ball 2 weeks ago. Drilled it the same way I always do. 2nd game threw a 300 for a 796 series. 2nd time using it through a 761 series. So, needless to say I love this ball. Doesn’t matter where I throw it, it seems to find the pocket and crush the pins.

Sam Cooper Roto Grip Amateur Staffer. Layout 50x5.5x40. I was looking for a bigger piece to add to my arsenal that was versatile. I was having a hard time deciding between the Clone and the Eternity PI. Needless to say, I am very impressed with the clone and have not put it down. My only regret is that I did not drill one sooner. I knew getting this ball it was not a UFO Alert replacement but I saw similar tendencies of how it rolled and hooked. I always loved how the Alert slowed down in the mid lane. Even with the reacta gloss finish on the Clone it does not have any trouble getting into that mid lane roll. Then following up the mid lane roll with a smoother yet strong move on the back end. At this moment I don't have any plans of altering the surface which is a rarity for me especially with shine. I believe this could be a versatile piece for anyone. The Cloned ET Core paired up with the Optitrax Solid cover with shine is an impressive combo. It is not a UFO Alert replacement but IMO it is not too far off. You will see similarities that made you like the Alert just a little sooner on the lanes.

Roto Grip Clone the newest in the HP4 Line. Features the Clone Et core and the new Optitrax solid cover. Since I miss my UFO Alert so much I drilled to with my favorite pin down layout to replace my baby. Out of the box for me it did show some similarities to my UFO Alert. For me it got to far down lane for me and was coming around the head pin too much. Not an issue hit it with a 2000 pad by hand and took a little shine off the ball. OOOH I am in love. This ball def takes well to surface change. This change seemed to make the ball pick up in the right spot and control the reaction downlane. Loving the Clone. UFO ALERT who lol

User Specs: Left handed, 375 rev rate, 17mph speed, 45 degree angle of rotation, 7 degrees tilt Layout: 4 ¾ x 3 ½ x 2 ½ The Clone is a new asymmetric ball in Roto Grip’s HP4 line. It features the new OptiTrax solid cover which is medium strength. The core is the Cloned E.T. core which is modified from the original E.T. core in the UFO and UFO Alert, and it comes in at a 2.51 RG, .054 differential, and a .016 intermediate differential in 15 pounds. On paper it’s a slightly stronger solid version of the UFO Alert, but this cover is a decided step down in strength from the MicroTrax on the UFO and on the balls in the Gem line. The box surface is Reacta Gloss, but I resurfaced mine down to 1000 grit on a resurfacing machine and then finished it with a light application of Storm’s Step 2 compound. The result was underwhelming. The ball is significantly earlier and smoother than was expected, and with the shine, it was lazy and flat, so I decided to take a 2000 pad to it by hand. This completely changed the reaction, the surface now better fit what the core wanted to do and I got an incredibly controllable and forgiving reaction. Early rolling without being early hooking, and an even, continuous, climbing arc on the backend. The Clone feels like an asymmetric version of the TNT. It’s got the same slow, heavy roll, but for me, the Clone has the torque that the TNT lacks to give it more conviction and presence at the pocket. It works best for me on tougher conditions, but it’s surprisingly effective on regular league conditions because remember, the cover is clean enough to where it’s still able to be in play on lighter conditions. It’s a step down from the Gem, a step sideways from the TNT, and a step up from the Tour Dynam-X in my opinion, and for me it’s one of the best sport condition balls out there right now.

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Roto Grip Clone 25 x 5 3/8 x15 and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Roto Grip Clone is a big asymmetric solid reactive piece that I really like to use on medium volume patterns. The low Rg and High diff gives this ball high flare potential. When I need something to get longer down lane and still be strong on the backend this is the ball. My YouTube video of the ball can be found at: https://youtu.be/90MQGWy8d4s?si=Rv4TwfNp_w3uO7J5

Right Hand Tweener Ball Speed: 16/17 of hand Revrate: 325-350 Test lane: Length: 42' Pattern: THS The Invasion Begins Now! Starting Specs: Coverstock: OptiTrax Solid Reactive Weight Block: Cloned ET Core Factory Finish: Reacta Gloss Flare Potential: High Radius of Gyration (RG):15lbs - 2.51 Differential (Diff): 15lbs - 0.056 Intermediate Diff: 15lbs - 0.016 Designed to resemble the popular UFO Alert we mixed in a few upgrades & performance enhancing tweaks for the bowlers of all skill levels. Drilled mine Pin Down 3 3/4 X 4 X 3 5/8 VLS like my Alert and RST-X2. Out of box my initial reaction was so/so with the continuation down lane. So I took off the Reacta Gloss with a 4000 pad no polish like my TNT. Now I have an asym with as much punch and a 1-2 combination at league or tournaments which can blend out a pattern. It's shape is easy to read for me and with better control of the transition. I have had success playing all parts of the lanes in particular my comfort zones. I was able to open up my angles when needed on a 44' sport pattern as energy retention was maximized. Dominate cover with a forgiving core equals better pin carry. More like a Duo Plus if you think about it. For the league bowlers this is a great choice for your 1 or 2 ball bowler. For the competitive bowler it's another ball in your arsenal when you need that smoother asymmetrical solid. Simply put, this version is the next generation all bowlers need in the bag. Keith Cordy 900 Global Staff Ambassador #GoGlobal #SquadRG #stormnation #12InARowProShop #CustomThumbzProshop #JoPoGrips

Layout: 55 x 4 ½ x 35 When I heard that the Clone was going to be a polished solid, I got excited because the last high-end polished solid that Roto Grip had was the Eternal Cell, which is one of my favorite balls of all time. Luckily, the Clone lives up to the lofty standards! It has more overall hook and more backend motion than I remember the Eternal Cell having, but it is overall still very reminiscent of that ball. Even though it is a solid, it is very clean through the heads due to the polish, but it has a strong down-lane kick that I will call a “strong arc; it is not flippy, but it is not excessively smooth, either. This reaction is not made for fresh, but can easily be the 2nd or 3rd ball in the bag and cover anything from medium-heavy to medium-light conditions.

The Roto Grip Clone is the newest addition to the HP4 line and it’s a perfect addition to the line. With having so much success with the UFO Alert a few years ago, it only makes sense that the Clone would be a perfect replacement. My initial reaction after drilling it was “this is a revamped UFO Alert and will be in my bag at almost all times”. So far, that’s been true. Seeing several types of surfaces, patterns, and crossing with different styles, the Clone has been a staple in my bag. The Clone is very similar to the UFO Alert except for a few minor tweaks. The core was adjusted a small amount which lowered the RG and increased differential. This just gives the Clone “more” of everything. More flare, hook, and power. It’s been a perfect compliment to my DNA, Exotic Gem, and Tour Dynamix. I’ve drilled one so far and really like it. I put the pin under my bridge, shifted the CG, and kicked the mass bias a decent amount. The numbers come out as 5 x 3.5 x 55. The surface has been left alone but I’ve had the most success when the pattern blends and I need a ball to still read the front of the lane, but not be extremely quick. Because the RG and differential are strong, I could see several types of players having success with the Clone. Another great addition to arsenals came out of Utah. Go drill one!

Seems contradictory but thats what i had it at. A little cleaner than my reality and gem, but still solid so it dug in the oil really well and wasnt very hard off the spot, even with the reacta gloss finish it comes with. When i hit it with some surface is when this ball truly shined. It stored a little more energy than the big asym solids, so when my reality or gem started to flat 10, the clone still kept going and carried. Still fit that spot in the bag so if you were taking 6 or 9, you probably wouldnt take both clone and reality/gem, but it was good if you wanted a tiny bit cleaner option than those two. Two hander, 450 revs, 50x5x50 layout, bowls house shots and PBA regionals Check out our Youtube video and channel: https://youtu.be/AOgy6bJ6trs?si=dXGtgehU7i6buLmn Striking Results Pro Shop

The new ball in the RG HP4 line is the Clone. The Clone is kind of the replacement of the UFO Alert. I drilled mine standard pin up 4.5 x 5 x 2 layout. I also took a 1000 abralon pad and added Step 2 to the cover. I have bowled with the clone on a couple sport patterns and house. The Clone is a polished solid and with a strong asymmetrical core. For me the Clone is controllable and pretty good on the sport patterns. It allowed me to keep the ball in play and on line for the most part. The backend reaction is a smooth arcing motion for me. Think a stronger TNT roll, or a cleaner more tip down lane than a Exotic Gem. For the house shot it was just okay for me and my roll, it didn't give me a lot of miss room as you normally have on a house shot. For my game it is kind a of niche ball, when it matches up its real good and when it doesn't there is just better choices for me. For the sport patterns, it was a good ball to go to when the reality's and gem's start to bog down a little. But is definately stronger than say a Phaze II or Summit. I can see the guys that play a little straighter through the fronts really like the Clone. Good Addition to the RG line! Brian Watson PAP 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 RPM - 400 Storm Pro Shop Staff

The Clone from Roto Grip was intended to be a remake of the UFO Alert but, it has passed its expectations. The Clone ET core and Optitrax cover is a great combo for a lot of down lane hook but once you get left, it becomes very tame and easy to keep in play. All around good ball! Ethan Fiore ⭐PBA Member⭐Roto Grip Staff⭐CoolWick Staff⭐Tournament Director⭐ Right 2 Handed Rev Rate: 500 Speed: 17.5 PAP: 4 1/8 up 7/8

Roto Grip Clone Coverstock: OptiTrax Solid Reactive Finish: Reacta Gloss Core: Cloned E.T. Core RG: 2.51, Diff: 0.056, PSA: 0.016 (15 lb.) VLS Layout: 4 x 4-3/8 x 2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 4 x 35 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The Roto Grip Clone takes the E.T. Core found in the UFO and UFO Alert and tweaks it slightly to create a stronger version that provide little more midlane roll. It also features the new OptiTrax solid reactive coverstock that comes polished from the factory with the Reacta Gloss finish, which helps keeps the ball clean up front with a continuous backend motion. All told, the design intent for the Clone was to create versatile ball with a consistent and predictable motion from shot-to-shot. Fresh out of the box and off the drill press, the Clone has easy length thanks to the shiny Reacta Gloss polish finish, and it’s certainly retains energy to be strong off friction. However, as is often the case (at least for me), the factory-polished finish tended to make the Clone a bit too over/under for my liking. So, I scuffed the surface with an older 2000-grit Abralon pad just to knock some of the shine off and get a few scratches in the cover – doing this brought the Clone to life! Removing some of the polish better allowed the cover and core to work together. The Clone was still clean on the front part of the lane, but with a light scuff it read the midlane much better and provided a strong and continuous backend reaction. Misses in the oil squared up to the pocked much better to help carry the pesky corner pins, and misses out didn’t jerk off the friction as hard. I see the Roto Grip Clone being a great option after the Gem or Magic Gem, and provides a little more shape on the backend compared to the Exotic Gem. The Clone will be a great option as the lanes start to go through transition because the clean cover will help keep it from reading too early and the strong core will help the ball pick up and read the midlane. The Clone will be a great ball for league bowlers and deserves a spot in the bag for competitive players as well. Chris Pollentier Storm Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

The new ball in the RG HP4 line is the Clone. The Clone is kind of the replacement of the UFO Alert. I drilled mine standard pin up 4.5 x 5 x 2 layout. I also took a 1000 abralon pad and added Step 2 to the cover. I have bowled with the clone on a couple sport patterns and house. The Clone is a polished solid and with a strong asymmetrical core. For me the Clone is controllable and pretty good on the sport patterns. It allowed me to keep the ball in play and on line for the most part. The backend reaction is a smooth arcing motion for me. Think a stronger TNT roll, or a cleaner more tip down lane than a Exotic Gem. For the house shot it was just okay for me and my roll, it didn't give me a lot of miss room as you normally have on a house shot. For my game it is kind a of niche ball, when it matches up its real good and when it doesn't there is just better choices for me. For the sport patterns, it was a good ball to go to when the reality's and gem's start to bog down a little. But is definately stronger than say a Phaze II or Summit. I can see the guys that play a little straighter through the fronts really like the Clone. Good Addition to the RG line! Emerson Lanes Brunswick Pro Anvil Lanes Brian Watson PAP 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 RPM - 400 Storm Pro Shop Staff Modify message « Last Edit: November 15, 2023, 10:29:23 PM by StormRoto »

The new ball in the RG HP4 line is the Clone. The Clone is kind of the replacement of the UFO Alert. I drilled mine standard pin up 4.5 x 5 x 2 layout. I also took a 1000 abralon pad and added Step 2 to the cover. I have bowled with the clone on a couple sport patterns and house. The Clone is a polished solid and with a strong asymmetrical core. For me the Clone is controllable and pretty good on the sport patterns. It allowed me to keep the ball in play and on line for the most part. The backend reaction is a smooth arcing motion for me. Think a stronger TNT roll, or a cleaner more tip down lane than a Exotic Gem. For the house shot it was just okay for me and my roll, it didn't give me a lot of miss room as you normally have on a house shot. For my game it is kind a of niche ball, when it matches up its real good and when it doesn't there is just better choices for me. For the sport patterns, it was a good ball to go to when the reality's and gem's start to bog down a little. But is definately stronger than say a Phaze II or Summit. I can see the guys that play a little straighter through the fronts really like the Clone. Good Addition to the RG line! Emerson Lanes Brunswick Pro Anvil Lanes Brian Watson PAP 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 RPM - 400 Storm Pro Shop Staff

Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 PAP: 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 27 degrees Axis Rotation: 45 degrees The Clone features the ET core made famous in the UFO and UFO Alert with some slight modifications to lower the RG and raise the differential. I was expecting a hybrid version to clone the Alert, but was surprised to see it released as a polished solid. I’ve found that to be versatile and usable a lot longer during league than most asymmetrical solids that go back in the bag in the middle to end of game 1. https://youtu.be/8EPj7ZOO8zA?si=QIN6FRlkF2LgLu0i

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: 41/2 X 43/4 X13/4 VLS The UFO and UFO Alert were both in my arsenal at one time and with the release of the Clone I was looking for a ball that was similar in shape to the original smooth and controllable UFO. I drilled this ball stronger than my normal VLS layouts to use on the PBA 50 Tour. Even with the 41/2 inch pin placement and the solid cover on the Clone it is very smooth through the heads and has an arcing motion off the end of the pattern. On the house shot this layout gave me a lot of over/under due to the wet/dry conditions of my league. When I moved left into the oil the ball was too clean and not responsive enough off the dry to get to the pocket but when I played more in the dry it was too early and forward. I removed the reacta gloss polish with a 1000 abralon by hand and this helped with how clean this ball was through the heads but made it too slow of a reaction down lane when the ball began to read the dry. Pete Dohan Storm Bowling Amateur Staff #StormNation

About Me 900 Global Staff Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Layout: 4 X 4 X 1 Ball Video: https://youtu.be/yZhLlUzT3mA The Roto Grip Clone almost didn't make it into my bag because I did not like how the UFO's rolled for me. I was a little skeptical on having the same core in this ball but with new cover stock and the Clone being a polished solid I decided to give it a try. BREAKING NEWS - I LOVE IT. This ball is the best of both worlds for me. The Clone has the smoothness of a solid but the length of a polished ball. The backend on this ball is a perfect mixture of the a smooth controllable finish and the sharp backend of a polish. The clone gets off the spot quick but then flips into a more end over end continuous drive through the pocket. This ball packs a punch as well. Please take a look at the video and see for yourself. Glad I got this one it is a good filler piece for me between the Gem and my lower end stuff. I had a huge gap in my bag and this filled it. Side note: I usually don't put so many shots in my ball videos but I started out with the front 8 strikes when I was filming this. Through the 9th one a little wide and slow and went through the face. Joel Donner 900 Global Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling #teamiambowling #bowlingisfun

The new Roto Grip Clone features a reimagined E.T. Core wrapped in the OptiTrax solid reactive coverstock. The 15-pound version features an RG of 2.51 with a differential of .056 and an intermediate differential of .016. Drilled at 5x4x2 which puts the pin above my middle finger, the Clone for me fit right in between the original UFO and UFO Alert in terms of total hook. The new Clone which is finished with Reacta Gloss starts up about 2 to 3 feet later than the original UFO, but about a foot or two sooner than the Alert. With the increased density of the Clone’s weight block, the Clone reads the midlane much better than the Alert and provides a more angular backend than the original. This ball is best suited for medium to heavy volumes, although the Reacta shine finish may not be responsive enough to start with on the heavier volumes. IF you were a fan of either the UFO or UFO Alert, you will easily find a spot in your bag for the new Clone.

The Roto Grip Clone will give you a strong mid-lane motion. I love how the reacta gloss helps store some of that energy that normally burns up in most solids. Get yours at your local pro shop.

I never got the chance to drill up a RotoGrip UFO or UFO Alert so when RotoGrip announce that they were going to release an updated version of them, I was very excited. I decided to go with a 4x4x2 layout so that I could use it once the stronger cover balls like the Gem or DNA were too early but the polished coverstock would go through the front of the lane. My first few shots on the my typical 44ft house shot the ball was very clean and really popped off the backend. This had me a little worried since I wasn't planning on trying to hook the lane with this ball. After a game or two, the Clone started to mellow out some and became much smoother on the backend. The Clone has become a very good transition ball when I need something to get through the fronts but still have enough of a motor to get through the pins. i would recommend this ball for tournament players, and someone looking for a ball that conditions dictate you to use a stronger core.

I bought this ball a few months ago an it’s already been rolled out I’m not happy at all spending that much on a bowling ball it’s already trash I would love to get a new one but I don’t think I’ll be buying bowling balls from u. Unless u guys can give a better ball but I’m not happy at all

I have 9 games on this ball as of now. So far I really like how well it seems to carry.

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