Roto Grip Magic Gem Review

Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. The GEM line has been by far one of my favorite lines as a whole. This is the perfect marriage of the pearl/solid Hybrid coverstock. Reads the midlane and continues. Not as early as the original Gem and not as strong downlane as the Exotic Gem. Great piece I foresee utilizing heavily on a house shot!!!

Layout: 5 x 3 x 3 Surface: 2000 Abralon The Magic Gem brings back the Defiant LRG Core with the Microtrax Hybrid Coverstock. My initial though with this ball was that it was going to be a slightly more angular Original Gem that could handle oil. When I threw the ball for the first time, it was significantly stronger than I expected. Compared to the original Gem, it was a little more cleaner through the front but had much more continuation. It kept the pins low through the deck which increased my pin carry. I got to test this on a 44ft Typical House Shot and a 42ft 32ml sport pattern. On the House pattern, it was evident that it was very strong. With my higher ball speed and rev rate, it was almost tough to keep the ball in the pocket enough on the fresh as it just was strong in the midlane and continued hard down the lane. It definitely forced me a little deeper on the lane than I wanted to play on the fresh. I typicall slide around 25 with my feet and throw the ball to between 5 and 10 at the breakpoint on the fresh. The Magic Gem made me slide closer to 32 with my feet to see the right shape down lane. To my surprise, it continued so well that I still had no problems striking from that angle. Compared to the original Gem, I was actually straighter with the original due to how much more forward the roll is. I had to give the pocket away with the Magic Gem to have success. As the lanes started to carry down, my ball reaction got better as I could keep my angles a little straighter. I would recommend this ball for the fresh if you have a lot of oil volume or are more speed dominant. If you are a big fan of the original gem and want a more continuous shape, you can get the Magic Gem. The Magic Gem will not give as much angle as the Exotic Gem for comparison's sake. On the 42ft Sport pattern, the higher oil volume put the Magic Gem in its comfort zone. I was able to play the fresh without a problem and still allowed me to play closer to the friction because of the amount of oil. As the pattern broke down, I was able to move more left with my feet and target and again have no issues with continuation. The ball did however, start to go a little bit more forward as I got closer to sliding around 30-35 with my feet and carry suffered to an extent. The Exotic Gem had a much better angle through the pins from this part of the lane. As a higher rev rate bowler, I prefer the Magic Gem for tournaments or where there is heavy oil just due to its overall strength. Those who have slow ball speed or low amounts of oil will struggle with this ball to keep on line. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Cover: MICROTRAX™ Hybrid Core: DEFIANT™ LRG Finish: 2000 grit RG: 2.47 Diff: 0.053 Int. Diff: .016 Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 5 1/8 Right 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 5 12/2 X 4 1/2 X 2 1/2 VLS The New HP4 release from Roto Grip is the Magic Gem. The Gem line has been at the top of the strength charts since they hit the market and the Magic Gem certainly continues that trend. The Defiant LRG core is this time wrapped in a sanded Hybrid version of micro-trax. While the 2k finish gives it some mid-lane teeth the 2part pearl 1 part solid make-up makes this ball continuous. This has been the most usuable of the Gem releases for me personally. Where I felt the first two were pretty conditional for me because of my ball speed, the Magic Gem is very continous. It doesn't lock up and get forward the way the other two did for me so I don't have to have the giant puddle to push it down-lane or the mega hook backends to get it to tip up. I tested the Magic Gem first time out on our house pattern. While the length and Volume of our pattern can make the lanes very tight, the high friction surface in the front of the lane can make the strongest balls tough to use. Magic Gem's reaction seems to give you the best of both worlds, it sees the mid-lane without over-seeing the fronts and it continues through the back-end. I was very impressed with this ball on the fresh as it was great at blending out the lane. It reacted well through the transition and until the lane really burnt up the last game it gave me a predictable motion as I went left. The versatility of the Magic Gem makes it useful for more people. It's strong enough for the rev-challenged and speed dominant players but continuous enough for the people who struggle stay in a ball once the lanes start to transition. I would recommend this ball for pretty much any style of player as a first ball out of the bag. Check out my full ball reaction video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cEyY05MyH3U?si=9LLvhQqnjSHCOgGW Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

Magic Gem: The Magic Gem is the strongest ball I currently have in my bag. We see plenty of overall motion with this ball as it reads the kids very strong and continues very well. This ball is designed for those heavier oil conditions or when they're absolutely walled and you need the ball to get ramped up early to fight those tighter conditions. I see myself using this ball more on sport conditions versus house as I typically need a cleaner reaction on house to blend out the pattern more which provides additional miss room. For those who liked the X3 from Roto Grip you will enjoy the Magic Gem. TNT Infused: The TNT Infused is an excellent benchmark symmetrical ball to throw when the fronts begin to hook early yet provides tons of mid lane read. The Infused will be more usable for most players against the original TNT as it provides much more back end reaction and doesn't see the fronts as early as the original. I have found success using the TNT as a step down off my stronger balls like the Magic Gem, Eternity PI and Xponent. I am a big fan of this ball as it provides plenty of usability when I need to open my angles up on those medium to higher volume patterns. The Infused will be good on varying patterns from house to sport.

Roto Grip Magic Gem Coverstock: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Core: Defiant LRG Core (14 pd) RG: 2.50 Differential: 0.052 Int Diff: 0.015 Layout: 5 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 3/4 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Magic Gem features the MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive coverstock which makes the Magic Gem distinctive in the Roto Grip and SPI line of bowling balls. The original Gem is noted as the earliest rolling ball at the current time. The two part pearl one part solid makes up the Magic Gem. Although the Magic Gem will provide the bowler extra length, you can expect the Magic Gem to also give you more reaction when the ball encounters friction compared to the Gem. Anything you desire in a ball to create hook, more hook, oh and can you say "hook!". This one is for you. You should expect an early continuous, strong reaction. The best part is the Magic Gem will provide continuous lane motion early on, yet provide great control. The Magic Gem achieves some length so the ball does not "hook at your feet" which would have occurred with older generation of bowling balls. The Magic Gem will work best on long, medium and higher volume patterns. If your desire is to stay left before and as the the lanes transition this ball will not disappoint. If you want the biggest, aggressive and most powerful hybrid on the market today in your bag, this is the one! Don't hesitate to try out the Roto Grip Magic Gem today. Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

The Roto Grip Magic Gem is the newest HP4 ball to hit the SPI line. The Magic Gem features the MicroTrax hybrid cover that’s wrapped in the same Defiant LRG core that was featured in the GEM and Exotic before. The Magic Gem for me is the perfect step down from the original when I need slightly less traction and more overall shape. The Magic Gem is the perfect compliment to the Reality, being slightly cleaner and faster. Review Video: https://youtu.be/7pxagA7vv9c?si=mEoAVHlj9HyLLIW2 (https://youtu.be/7pxagA7vv9c?si=mEoAVHlj9HyLLIW2)

Roto Grip Magic Gem Coverstock: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Finish: 2000-grit Abralon Core: Defiant LRG Core RG: 2.47, Diff: 0.053, PSA: 0.016 (15 lb.) VLS Layout: 5 x 5 x 2 Dual Angle Layout: 65 x 5 x 30 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 Magic Gem is the newest addition to the Gem series, this time featuring the hybrid MicroTrax cover that’s 2-parts pearl and 1-part solid and wrapped around the ever-familiar Defiant LRG core. The intent with this release was to compliment the reactions of the original Gem and Exotic Gem by slotting between those two balls – a little cleaner through the fronts than the Gem but with more midlane read than the Exotic Gem. After my first few shots, it was clearly evident that the Magic Gem is a very aggressive ball that is more continuous downlane than the Gem, and thanks to the 2000-grit Abralon hybrid cover it picks up and reads the body of the oil pattern better than the Exotic. I threw the Magic Gem after the Saturday morning junior league, and even though there was a fair amount of carry down from the kiddos, I was still forced to move further left than expected to find enough oil to get the ball down the lane. To my eye, the Magic Gem creates a strong and powerful reaction that’s more reminiscent of the Gem, but the Magic manages to be a bit cleaner and creates more downlane motion that better drives through the pins. The Exotic Gem or Clone would be a good option to ball down to when the Magic Gem becomes too strong. I expect the Magic Gem to be a great ball for blending out the over/under reaction you typically see on league house patterns. It’s super strong out of the box, but I suspect it will become more versatile as it lane-shines after a few games or by adjusting the surface with a 3000- or 4000-grit Abralon pad so that it doesn’t dig so hard into the oil. I see the Magic Gem as being my go-to for heavier volume patterns when I need a bit more shape than what the OG Gem is capable of. If you’re looking for a ball with a powerful and aggressive reaction, there’s no need to look further than Magic Gem. Chris Pollentier Storm Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

Coverstock: MicroTrax Hybrid Reactive Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Core: Defiant LRG Core RG: 2.50 Differential: 0.052 Int Diff: 0.015 The Magic Gem is the Gem I have been waiting for. Being a high Rev player, I was not able to use my GEM very often as it would hook too early to play right with but would burn up when I moved inside. The Exotic Gem just pushed a little too much for me in oil but would over hook when it hit a lot of friction. The Magic Gem pushes through the fronts more than the GEM but picks up more in the midlane than the Exotic. The backend on this Magic Gem is more for me than either of the other Gems. This ball seems very similar to the Reality but picks up slightly earlier. I could see this being a ball I have 2 of, 1 having surface and 1 being polished, as it is very versatile,

The newest addition to the Gem family is going to be a great addition. One of the biggest issues that I saw with the Gem was that it was so early and strong that you would lose carry from time to time. The all new Magic Gem has solved this issue in a major way! The Magic Gem is still early and strong, but its biggest attribute is that it is a touch more angular. The angle that this ball creates compared to the OG Gem can be the difference between striking and leaving a flat 10 or weak a 7 pin. The Magic Gem features the same Defiant LRG Core, however, its has the MicroTrax hybrid coverstock compared to the Solid coverstock in the original Gem. I am very pleased with what I have seen from this ball so far and I am sure this ball will get a ton of use from a variety of bowlers, do not hesitate, go out and get yours today.

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.

The Magic Gem is an excellent new release by Roto Grip! And with the Defiant LRG Core and the MicroTrax Hybrid Coverstock combination, the Magic Gem is perfect for any down-and-in low-rev player like me. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and have the Roto Grip Magic Gem ready to roll for tonight’s league. Your game, scores, and team will be glad you did!

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.

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

This ball fits right in between the Exotic and the Original Gem. Being a Hybrid I get the push I would need and the continuous roll. I couldn't really start with this ball because the lanes I bowl at have a high volume I would need to touch the surface a lot.

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.

The Magic Gem is the newest addition to Roto Grip’s HP4 lineup following the Gem and Exotic Gem. I drilled my Magic Gem 4.75x4x4.25 2LS as that has been my benchmark layout for asymmetric balls. To cut to the chase, I found the Magic Gem to be extremely close to my original Gem, and slightly stronger on the backend than my Eternity PI. The Magic Gem is slightly cleaner and more responsive than the PI; however, both of these pieces give me more motion downline than I initially expected. It is going to be tough for me to put my Magic Gem in my sport bag over my Reality; however, it does give me a much different shape. I see the Magic Gem, just like PI, for lower-rev players looking to get a little more early motion on the lane with a decent amount of backend reaction.

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

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 !!!

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

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

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.

I drilled up my ROTO GRIP MAGIC GEM with my standard layout of 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5. This puts the pin close to the middle of my grip line but a good inch and a half above the fingers with a small CG kick out. I have thrown it with the box finish of 2000 factory finish. I put this one up with my stronger balls that I use when I see a heavier or longer pattern. I threw it against my ETERNITY PI, EXOTIC GEM, and VIRTUAL ENERGY BLACKOUT. Compared right away to these, the MAGIC GEM picked up a lot quicker on the lanes than the others with the ETERNITY PI being the closest. The MAGIC was a good motion much earlier than the PI and EXOTIC GEMS. The VEB would be the ball down option. Put this one in your bag if your looking for a stronger piece to pick up early or if your original GEM was just too early/stopped.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

I have a 198 league average and out of the box rolled a 669 for 3 games. Great Ball and reaction. I'm a cranker and average ball speed of 18 mph. Love this ball and will be my go to in heavy oil

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Roto Grip Magic Gem is a very good ball. Ball hits a ton. It's not exactly a great value but that's not what we got the ball for. We got it for its performance on the lanes. Rolls heavy and carry is awesome. My son loves it.The transaction of ordering the ball was simple and fast. Thanks Roto Grip and Bowlersmart

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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

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

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

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

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

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled the Roto Grip Magic Gem  5 x 3 x 2 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Roto Grip Magic Gem is an asymmetric Hybrid reactive piece that I really like medium/high volume patterns. The low RG and big diff gives this ball high flare potential when I need something to be revving, strong, and continuous.

At first it was rocky using it. Trying to fill it out. Now my game has gotten a lot better

Florida , United States

I got this ball not too long after it came out and broke my PB the first night. Since then I have broken my PM 3 more times with this ball. It is the ideal ball for the first game on League night. The oil is perfect and this thing slams. Would recommend.

This ball is a monster on the fresh. If you miss it right, it'll come back to the pocket. If you hit your target, it'll drive through the pin. The Magic Gem is strong! This ball is early hooking and great for the fresh. Surprisingly, this ball can be used in the early transition. It can chase the oil left and still have the energy to return to the pocket and take out the corner pins. I didn't need to put any polish on it for the house shot, but that is also because my center's house shot is heavier than others. This must be somewhere on the list for those looking for an option on the fresh because this ball is fantastic.

I AM A TRUE PRINCESS BOWLING WITH MY BEAUTIFUL MAGIC GEM !!! WE ARE A GREAT MATCH !!! WE ARE GOOD TOGETHER !!!

It adds more weapons to your arsenal. Very aggressive and great compliment throwing inside heavy oil conditions when the outside shot is tight. Opens the lane up.