Roto Grip Hustle M+M Performance Test

Cover: VTC Pearl Reactive Core: Hustle RG: 2.53 RG. Diff.: 0.030 Finish: Reacta Gloss Roto Grip’s new Hustle M&M is a Pearl Symmetrical piece that is good for Light-Medium Oil conditions. This is a controllable piece with the Medium RG & Diff. Core design. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin over the Ring Finger with the CG kicked out 1 1/2” from the palm. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a sharp backend reaction. This piece is good for Light – Medium Oil Patterns. I compared this piece to the Roto Grip Hustle Wine, Storm Hy-Road (Hybrid), and Storm Hy-Road Pearl. Wine was 1-2 boards weaker. Hy-Road (Hybrid) was 1-2 Stronger all around. Hy-Road Pearl was similar to the M&M. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1YD-54pwPGHG4MGrYQjFw

united states

Definitely the most bang for the buck. This new Hustle M+M is so good for your typical house shot. Haven’t thrown a game below 219 with it yet. Definitely a must-have in the bag for me.

New York,United States

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Hustle M-M Cover stock Pearl Reactive Weight Block Hustle™ Core (Symmetrical) Color Magenta / Midnight Finish Reacta Gloss Layout 4.5 x 4 x 1.5 Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: I have always been a fan of the Hustle line of balls and for me the Hustle M-M raises the bar. Hustle balls are a great deal of bang for the buck and this ball preforms and hits like a much higher priced ball. To me this is a performance ball. I am seeing a bit more mid lane than I get from my Hustle Wine and much faster response to friction than expected. Granted my wine has some wear on it. The way the Hustle M-M makes it move off the spot should happily surprise most bowlers. The hit and carry are excellent and the design of the ball packs a punch due to the ability of the M-M to retain energy until you need it at the pocket. One of the nice things about the Hustle ball line is they are designed to be forgiving and I do not see anything over under about this ball even with a nice entry angle. The Hustle M-M hooks more than I expected and reads the lane perfectly for me. I would put this ball above my Surge but under my Fate in total hook. This ball would be a great choice for a newer bowler who wants a performance ball at a great price or any player wanting to add a new piece to their arsenal. The colors look great and I have had many people say they like the look at the shop and on the lanes. I look to be selling this ball on a regular basis. Summary: The Hustle M-M rolls like a higher priced ball. The motion and hit of this ball is better than expected. This ball should work well for all styles of bowlers. Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skir-nDc36c

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The newest pearl Hustle is an eye catcher! Not only is the color new, but so is the ball motion. The M+M is the most responsive pearl Hustle I have ever thrown. Compared to the Hustle Wine, the M+M is a touch cleaner and stands up harder off of the spot downlane. One thing that hasn't changed is the value that the Hustle line brings to every players bag. This one brings a skid/snap shape at a great price point.

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Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 4 x 35 Storm Vector Layout

Easy to control lower end ball, I love it.

MI,united states

The New Hustle M-M brings us our new low end pearl

Early and super smooth. Drives hard through pins.

Perfect ball for light and dry oil conditions.

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Hustle M+M VTC™ Pearl Reacti

Clean Quick dry-lane ball. Great for rev dominant

Good price and was delivered on time

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Well pack and fast delivery. Getting a zen soul soon.

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Out of the box great ball. Best on medium oil surface. Works great on house pattern.

Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Roto Grip Hustle M-M Pearl In 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the VTC (Versatile Traction Control) Pearl Coverstock and comes with Reacta Gloss with an RG of 2.53, Diff of .030. Depending on the Hustle M-M’s surface, bowlers can use this on low-to-medium oil conditions. There are not many balls that can cover a variety of conditions, especially at an entry-level price point. To give a comparison the Hustle RIP will glide just a tad through the front of the lane compared to the Hustle M-M. This two-ball release will be a nice transition when the "benchmark" balls are too early. The Solid and Pearl will naturally be longer and more robust. BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion or #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout)

The new Hustle M&M is the direct complement to the Hustle RIP. It comes out of the box polished with ReactaGloss and has the same RG and differential values as the rest of the Hustle line at 2.53 and .030, respectively. In my initial testing, the M&M was the perfect step down from the polished solid Hustle RIP. The biggest difference is not seen in the front part of the lane, as they both glide through it pretty effortlessly, but in the back part of the lane where I found the M&M to be much more responsive and quicker than the RIP. I drilled my M&M identical to my RIP at 4.5x4x2, which is my typical benchmark layout. For fresh conditions, the M&M was a bit too erratic down the lane, but once the lane started to transition a bit and the backends got a little blended, the M&M was in it's prime situation and gave me the most room for error as well as continuation through the pins from deeper inside.

User Specs: Left handed, 375 rev rate, 17mph speed, 45 degree angle of rotation, 7 degrees tilt Layout: 4 x 2 The Hustle M&M is a new symmetric ball in Roto Grip’s HP1 line. It features the VTC Pearl coverstock, which is a medium to lower strength cover. The core is the Hustle core, which comes in at a 2.53 RG and .030 differential in 15 pounds. On paper, it’s a reskin of the Hustle Wine, but on the lane it’s surprisingly different. I’ve used the Hustle M&M on several different conditions at a couple different surfaces. First, the box Reacta Gloss surface hasn’t been great for me, so I resurfaced it to 1000 grit on a resurfacing machine, and then finished it with Storm’s Step 2 compound. The result was a surprisingly heavy and early roll, but that still responded very sharply down lane. The easiest way to describe it is that it feels like a baby Duo, same exactly reaction shape and attributes, just weaker across the board. I ended up taking a worn 3000 pad to it by hand to crack the shine to blend it out a little but still retain the general reaction. The Hustle M&M greatly overreaches its price point, delivering a strong and powerful reaction considering what it should do on paper, reaching up to be even stronger than a Phaze 5 for me. It rolls stable enough to act like it has a stronger core in it than it does, and the cover is also strong enough that with a little surface, it can reasonably play on most typical league shots and even be a great ball down option on some tougher ones.

Roto Grip Hustle M&M Layout 5 x 4 x 2.5 Style – stroker Ball Speed – 14–15 mph at pins Condition – house pattern - older HPL surface Surface – box condition, then scuffed lightly with 2000 and 1000 pads The Hustle line has always exemplified great performance at a super reasonable price point. This one and the RIP seem to continue this tradition. Out of the box the ball was super clean. Really, it was too clean for what I was bowling on. But if you’re rolling a Hustle, that’s what you’re looking for. After a few shots I lightly touched the surface with a 2000 pad and then a 1000 pad. It brought it to life some, but still a little too weak for how much oil was on the lane. I’m going to need a really transitioned lane and or lighter pattern to get much use out of this ball. Most of my success over the years has been with the solid versions of Hustle’s (ie. Ink) but I wanted to give the pearl version a shot. Not unhappy with the purchase, but this will be a very niche ball for me.

The Roto Grip Hustle line is one of the best performing balls. This 13lb ball replaced a 12lb Camo. Wife loves it !

Hawaii,united states

Love this ball

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I was worried that because it was a “low performance” ball that it would not be as good as my other balls. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Clean through the fronts and hits the pocket with power. Very versatile for my game. Might be my favorite ball in my bag.

Ca,united states

Coverstock: VTC™ Pearl Reactive Core: : Hustle™ Core Finish: Reacta Gloss Factory Finish RG: 2.55 (14lb) Differential: .030 (14 lb) 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 Pin to Pap 4 1/2 Pin Buffer The new HP1 releases from Roto Grip expand the Hustle line to include a new Pearl and Solid option. The Hustle M & M uses the successful Hustle core with a pearl version of the VTC coverstock to give you the cleanest offering in the line. I tested the Hustle M & M on our long heavy house pattern. I had to be right up against the friction on a fresh lane. It didn't provide much miss room as our high ratio house shot would cause my misses to the right to jump. The M & M is very clean and very controllable down-lane and my best use for it has been on the super burn. It's handy because it's condition I see pretty often in our area and I wish I'd been able to add it to the arsenal before our city and state tournaments where I always fight the excessive friction. This ball is a great piece for any one who faces alot of friction, particularly in the front of the lane. It's also great for speed challenged bowlers, and I can see it being a great seller in the shop for my senior customers. See my full ball reaction video at: https://youtu.be/Vpfv-GQYYs4 Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop

The Roto Grip Hustle M&M has a Medium RG value of 2.53 a low differential of 0.030. With the second coming of the Hustle Ink, Roto Grip came out with the Hustle RIP. As the RIP is a solid, the Hustle M&M is the pearl version. As a consumer you may say why a pearl version, well the main reason is so you can go down to something in your bag that has a similar shape just goes a tad bit longer and sharper off the spot on those medium to dry lane conditions. The Hustle M&M features the original Hustle Core with the Versatile Traction Control (VTC) Pearl Reactive Cover. This formula delivers outstanding performance while providing control and versatility without being overly aggressive. So, if stability and control is what you are after, look no further. The Hustle INK put the bowling world on notice when it delivered the 34th sanctioned 900 Series in bowling history. From that point on, the Hustle Series has become better known for providing the most "bang for your buck." In comparison to the Roto Grip Hyped Pearl in which has the same coverstock, the Hustle M&M will be a pinch smoother and later off the spot basically due to the core differences. The M&M will offer you a very versatile ball in which you can drill the ball either pin up or pin down to favor the driest of conditions. In the bag, will be the Summit, Xponent, Zen Gold Label and Roto Grip Hustle RIP, Roto Grip Hustle M&M.

The new Hustle M&M (Magenta and Midnight) features the tried-and-true Hustle core wrapped in the VTC Reactive Pearl coverstock. At 15 pounds the RG is 2.53 and the differential is .030. Drilled at 5x4x2 (pin above bridge) this ball is excellent on drier conditions. The pearl cover and low differential make this an easy ball to use when the lanes start to get burned up. I am still able to play further right in the drier part of the lane and the M&M does not overreact. It provides great length with a medium-quick response on the backend. The M&M creates a good entry angle into the pocket providing outstanding pin action. This ball has a similar motion to the Hustle Wine. If you are looking for a great performance ball at a low price, the Hustle line will not disappoint.

Roto Grip continues its successful Hustle line with the new Hustle M-M. So, whether you are looking for your first full fingertip ball or a seasoned bowler looking to fill that late-night and dry-condition ball to add to your arsenal, I would highly suggest the Hustle M-M for your game. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Hustle M-M ready for league play tonight, as the M-M will deliver.

I drilled up my HUSTLE M & M 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5. This is my usual layout for lower diff pearl balls. I hit the surface with a light 2000 to crack the shine and smooth the reaction out. I put the HUSTLE M & M up against the RUBY RED IQ and HUSTLE RIP. The M & M was later than the RIP but not as sharp as the RUBY IQ was off the spot. The HUSTLE M & M was at home for me on a med dry to dryer pattern when my two stronger balls were locking up. I feel that the HUSTLE M & M will get play as a late ball out of the bag at places with some early friction burn in the fronts and also when the big pearls are starting to lock up and lay flat down lane.

The Hustle M & M, while still being most at home on medium to medium-dry oil conditions, is the strongest pearl Hustle that Roto Grip has released. This thing has an impressive amount of backend hook for the price point. I have found a good bit of use over the years using the other pearl Hustles (3T.P., P.O.W., R.I.G., R.A.P., S.A.Y., Wine), and they have all been fantastic for house shots when the pattern has broken down. The M & M follows in that tradition, while having a bit more midlane traction. When the DUO starts to be too much, the M & M fits in perfectly. I have found that the M & M is closer to the Hyped Pearl than you might initially suspect, which just shows how good of a deal the M & M is.

Such a great looking ball both on the lanes and on the shelf! If you're looking for a ball for medium dry lanes here you are! one of the most responsive covers in a lower end ball. My god this ball just hits hard as well. Great controllable shape with some pop down lane is what I looked for and this is what I found right off the press.

Great purchase

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Ball Specs: Roto Grip Hustle M+M Coverstock: VTC Pearl Weight Block: Hustle core Color Magenta + Midnight Finish Reacta Gloss Layout 50x4 3/8x35 or 4 3/8x4 1/4x2 1/4 Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 3 11/16 Over 1 up Rev Rate 400 Speed at release 17.5 Review: The Roto Grip Hustle M+M is one of the new Hustle’s for this league season. With the same core and cover as the Hustle wine the biggest difference is in the color. This ball picks up a couple of feet sooner and has a slightly stronger motion compared to the Hustle Wine of last year. This will be a ball that you would want to pull out when the lanes are completely burnt. This ball will be a great step down from the Hyped Pearl creating a similar but weaker motion. This will be good out of box with higher rev bowlers and even the first-time league bowler. Get yours today at your local Storm VIP pro shop. Alex Thomes #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #SquadRG #Driven2Bowl

Great purchase.

Clifton, NJ,united states

The old reliable Hustle Line is coming out with another banger! Introducing the new Hustle M&M. The M&M has the same core featured in all the Hustle’s wrapped with the VTC Pearl Reactive Coverstock. With this ball being a pearl, it gives the bowler an option that can be clean on lighter volumes, but have enough cover to still dig into the oil and have a predictable motion downlane. I can throw this ball firm and in front of me, or I can slow down and open up the lane when the lanes are dryer and the ball absolutely destroys the pins. This ball, like every hustle, will not disappoint. Make sure to get yours at your local Storm VIP Pro shop.

Very happy with the M+M Hustle. First Bowlersmart purchase, will be back soon.

Indiana,united states

One of the latest additions to the HP1 line at Roto Grip is the Hustle Magenta & Midnight. The Hustle line has been producing stellar performance for several years now and the Hustle M&M is no different. From the initial look of it, the Hustle is designed for medium-light oil conditions, but I’ve seen it been used on all types of surfaces as well as different forms of patterns. It’s been extremely successful for the players who have a lower rev-rate as well as the guys who like to claw all over the ball and hook a majority of the lane. I’ve drilled one M&M so far and really like it. Whenever I drill balls with medium-to-lower differentials, I make sure to drill them a little stronger to make sure they flare enough. Otherwise, if you drill them too weak, the ball won’t flare enough and likely won’t change direction very much. The layout I used was 4 x 4 x 2. This puts the pin above my middle finger with a stacked CG. I’ve never had a lot of success with shine, so I decided to scratch the coverstock with a 3000 pad by hand to smooth off the shine and create a more predictable motion. Under most circumstances, I use the Hustle on an old lane surface when the front of the lane is toast as well as conditions where the big-cored balls are simply bogging down too much. The M&M is a perfect ball to go to after my Magic Gem, DNA, and Eternity run out of gas. This ball is clean through the front, digs in the mid-lane, and stores plenty of pack to go through the pins properly. If you’re missing a cleaner ball that packs a punch, go drill a Hustle M&M!

The all new Hustle M-M features the VTC Pearl Reactive coverstock with the Reacta Gloss finish wrapped around the Hustle Core. This ball will be extremely close to the all new Hustle RIP, the M-M is a little cleaner and a little quicker off the spot compared to the RIP. In my opinion, I would not have both the M-M and the RIP in the same bag, they both fit a similar spot and there would be too much overlap. This ball will be great for people of all abilities and skill levels. Be sure to go out and get yours today!

Bought this ball for my daughter to use on next year’s bowling season. It’s more controllable for than her other bowling ball.

united states

Free shipping is the reason I buyed. Besided delivery was quick and the price is right.

puerto rico

Topped my high game by 20 pins!

United States

Very nice all purpose ball. Seems to work well on all lane conditions. Purchased for my son (15 years old) to work on throwing the curve. Drilled for faster release. I am not the most knowledgeable bowler but my son likes it and throw a lot of strikes with it

united states

Very reactive and curves into the pocket real nice

TX,United States

Haven’t tried the ball yet. It’s a gift.

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Super happy great ball great purchasing experience!

TX,united states

My daughter loves her new ball.

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Awesome

Nevada ,united states

I am a new bowler at age 59 this ball is great

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Still getting used to it

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Great ball for a great price and quick delivery. Highly recommend.

Pa.,united states

Havent drilled ball yet. Fast delivery

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Always getting what I wanted, and highly rate BowlersMart!!

TX,united states

Pro Pin was 4.5 Perfect

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Good ball to have in your arsenal

Alabama,united states

Bought for a gift for my father and he was absolutely thrilled

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Good ball. Consistent roll but still hooks too much on dry lanes for me.

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Beginner here. Thrown as a spare, it will go straight as long as you don’t throw too slow. Using the handshake method I can hook it from bear gutter to the pocket. I changed the surface from 5000 to 3000 when I started hooking. 3 mos of bowling and simple spares come easy. Fitted and filled by an excellent Pro Shop with inserts. Excellent ball when used as the only ball.

She loves ball i even love it used it few times three strikes in a row when i couldnt get one with my normal balls

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I look forward to using my 1st Roto Grip ball in league play.

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When the lanes get drier, this ball is great for moving left and swinging it right

California ,united states

It's a decent ball. It performs well on the lane- lots of action. I am still in the process of dialing it in, but overall, I am happy with it.

Nevada,united states

Upgraded from an entry level ball to this mid level performance ball. It only took a few games to get the feel for what this ball can do, and I’m sure I haven’t even scratched the surface yet of its potential. Can’t wait to see what it can do!

KY,united states

Good bowling ball I loved how it performs on the lanes

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Could not have had a better choice

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I don’t like this ball. For me, it reacts poorly on house conditions. There is no room for error and it does not carry the 10 pin on many strong shots. BowlersMart delivered quickly at a good price.

Great quality and speedy delivery!

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The ball hits with more impact that more current 15 year old ball, even though its a pound lighter. I had it drilled for a strong hook, and it provides that. No complaints so far.

PA,United States

I purchased this ball for my partner for Christmas, so he hasn't gotten it yet, but it sure is a nice looking ball! The shipping was super fast, and the best part, it was free shipping! And to someone who lives in Alaska, that's the best thing ever, ha! Thanks much!

united states

Only been able to roll 2 games, after drilling. Going out again next week

Colorado,United States

Very happy with this purchase.

united states

Great ball for the price. Gets down lane and good back end movement.

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Fits in to my arsenal perfectly.

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Fantastic ball for the burn. Absolutely love this ball and it performs way better than you would think at the price. Hustle will always be my go to for the burn from now on.

NJ,United States

Loved it

Chicago illinois,united states

Absolutely love this ball! Does what it promises to do

WA,USA

Love it great on med oil patterns

I really like that it a reaction ball, just got to fine the right spot on how I'm releasing it. but for the price it worth it.

ny,united states

10/10

Alabama,united states

Great ball worth it!

Mississippi,united states

My friend loves the M&M and is bowling phenomenal

Oregon ,united states

Love this ball and it’s reaction.would definitely recommend.roto grip balls are awesome.

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The hustle is old but still a great ball.

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Awesome product. Extremely fast shipping.

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The ball is way prettier than expected and it rolls like a beast. It came with like a berry sent too which I thought was nice. Totally worth the buy and im happy with it.

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Good price decent ball

united kingdom

Awesome ball for the price.

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good value

Singapore

Definitely a good ball for the price. Hooks a little bit more than I thought it would

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Great ball at good price

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Fast delivery to Hawaii and great price

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Just what I needed to bowl more better

Alaska,united states

Got this bowling ball at a really good price. I come here for most of my bowling gear. Avoid the junk on amazon. Thanks!

PA,united states