Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 Review

The newest Urethane motion from Storm Products and newest addition in the HP3 Line the brand new Rubicon UC3! This features the Tour-ethane Pearl Coverstock Wrapped around the Rondure Core seen in the Rubicon! This will give you the most reaction for a urethane ball in Storm Prodcuts! My Rubicon UC3 is drilled pin over my bridge with the mass bias close to my thumb! This UC3 will give me and everyone an option on the flatter patterns as well as shorter oil patterns of throwing a strong urethane piece once the Pitch Black and Fast Pitch aren’t quite enough! This will be a great addition in your bag if you need a strong urethane ball! Head over to your local Pro Shop and get yours today!!!

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The newest urethane from Roto Grip is here! The Rubicon UC3 is the strongest urethane from Storm to date! I compared this ball with the Pitch Black and Fast Pitch in my YouTube ball review. I can be way further left with my feet with the Rubicon UC3 than either of the other balls I just mentioned. The interesting thing about this ball is that it rolls like both urethane and reactive. The motion can be very forward, or it can hook a lot down lane depending on your hand position and roll. I did notice that the cover stock began to shine up once I had 4 or 5 games on it. This is not a bad thing though, it just allowed me to play further left. I really like this ball, and I think you would like it to! Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm Products / Turbo 2n1 Grips / Bowlifi Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 Speed: 16 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

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Roto Grip Ultimate Concept (UC3) Cover Stock: Tour-ethane Pearl Finish: 1000-grit Abralon Core: Rondure Asymmetric RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.052 Int Diff: 0.011 Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 5 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: What an awesome concept that has hit the Roto Grip line. This unique core and coverstock combination just might be the tournament and/or cliffy THS pattern solution you are looking for. The blended coverstock allows the ball adequate length while the core concept provides flare over fresh surface of the ball. Use the UC3 on drier conditions where traditional urethane is not getting the job done and where reactive pearls do not provide the control needed to manage the pocket. Also, if you tend to see a lot of higher friction lane surfaces this may be a ball for your arsenal. The UC3 will allow you to move inside compared to previous offerings in urethane lines. For me, the UC3 has impressed me the most regarding pin carry. I tested this ball on both a fresh and also a very beaten up THS pattern. Although more testing is needed on my end, I am satisfied with what the UC3 has shown me so far. When comparing the UC3 to previous urethane or urethane type options such as the Honey Badger Urethane, Badger Infused and the Shadow Ops I am liking what the UC3 brings to the table with its core and coverstock combination. For example, the HBUs provided an asymmetric option in urethane, however, at times with it's longer roll phase would not quite carry the pins the way I desired. However, I absolutely love my 900 Global Shadow Ops, so for me the UC3 is a must have. The UC3 definitely has a space in the bag for shorter and high friction patterns. If you haven't jumped into urethane or dislike overreaction in pearl lines or simply looking for a urethane "look and feel" with some extra features you'll be happy with this offering from Roto Grip. Be sure to try out a UC3 today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

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IT'S ABOUT TIME. To be honest, I have been so frustrated by getting beat by the PH every weekend. Don't get me wrong, our Pitch Blacks are good but we were just missing a shape like the PH. We've got the early tumble if you want and the quick downlane if you need, now. I'm competitive. I bowl regionals. This ball will be out of the bag, on the rack on any pattern with a 3 as the first number of length. This ball booms off friction, sets in the oil and keeps its surface longer than any urethane ball SPI has made thus far. Overall, the UC3 bridges the gap between Pitch Blacks and Hustle PRBs. It's a true bridge between reactive and urethane that will give you control on the fresh and shape when it shines up. I can't wait for you to get your hands on this monster!!!

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This ball is a revelation. Urethane that reads early enough but also creates more continuation than any Utah branded urethane to date. I am not the biggest fan of urethane, mainly because I bowl a lot of house events where urethane is used, but not correctly. I see this ball being extremely versatile and being able to be used in A LOT of situations. One of the biggest things I am taking away from this ball is that it’s a urethane option that lower rev players can use without sacrificing carry. With that being said, I predict this ball dominating the PWBA tour next summer! My UC3 layout is 5x4x2 Other balls getting a lot of play: Dark Code-4.5x4.25.3.75 UFO Alert-4.5x5x3.75 Altered Reality-4.25x5.25x2 Wolverine-4.25x5.25x2

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WHAT THE HECK DID I JUST THROW?!?! Roto Grip newest urethane addition, Rubicon UC3. The UC3 is the newest addition to the Roto Grip Urethane line and this thing is an absolute monster! The UC3 has the same core found in the very successful Rubicon line, but it is wrapped with the new Tour-ethane coverstock. This ball just flat out hooks. Easily an entire zone left from the Pitch Black and possibly 2 zones left of the Fast Pitch; but that’s not a bad thing! Now our urethane options are even more diverse and gives the player enough difference in equipment that they can cover all the basis when it comes to urethane options. What I see out of the UC3 is it can be used on a wide verity of short and medium patterns and not just from straighter angles, but also from steeper angles on those specific types of patterns. Ive never thrown a urethane ball that hooks this much and continues from such ridiculous angles without loosing pin carry or without manipulating my release to making the ball work. This ball is truly something special and I cant wait for you all to get your hands on it!

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Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 65 x 5.5 x 65 Finish: 2000 This tweener couldn’t have been more excited to see that I could FINALLY throw a urethane ball I can bend on the backend!!! I was skeptical at another urethane attempt, but after watching some other ball reviews, I gave UC3 a shot. Now, the Rubicon is by far my all-time favorite ball, and the core combined with this pearl urethane (yes, it’s urethane only, no resin!), I was able to get shape more down lane vs. so much upfront. My layout puts the pin under my middle finger and PSA in the thumb. I can play up the boards and even get left and this ball comes back and has the 6 pin snap out the 10, very few weak 10’s!!! This hits like a tank! I would recommend a longer pin layout, at least 5” pin as this will still be early. In fact, I took mine up to 2000 to get it a bit cleaner thru the fronts. For those of us who don’t have a ton of revs and need urethane option when the lanes get squirrely, GO GET THE UC3, nuff said!!! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

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Rubicon UC3 45 x 4 x 70 This is by far the strongest urethane ball we have ever made and for me the most usable. Being a pearl cover it feels cleaner than both the Fast Pitch and Pitch Black, it picks up in the mid lane and doesn't quit. I will use this ball on almost all tournament conditions. This ball will be fantastic on fresh heavy oil, all medium and longer distance sport patterns, and definitely a must have for the USBC Open Championships! This ball will be a major asset on the PBA Tour for our entire staff!

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I was a teen in the mid-90’s when Urethane was still the dominant surface on what we would now call extremely short, low volume patterns. Aging synthetic surfaces and challenge/sport patterns have created a greater need for ball motion control. I avoided jumping on the urethane bandwagon for as long as I could; always able to adjust with speed, hand position and solid shot making. I eventually had to give in and get a Pitch Black and accept that this “old” technology was becoming a “new” necessity. This season, our house pattern morphed into a heavy, flat mid-lane with a hard cliff at 9. I eventually gave into the over/under reaction I was getting and began throwing the Pitch Black. Surprising myself, I found a lot of “success”. Giving up the powerful pocket hits and crazy pin action for a controlled and predictable ball motion. But that was solving one problem and creating another. Then I talked to my ball driller about other non-reactive options and he immediately suggested the Rubicon UC3. My first shot off the press… I was floored! A non-reactive ball that allowed me to move in and create predictable, powerful shape was not at all what I was expecting. This Tour-ethane cover’s ability to blend the edge of a super-cliffed house pattern and remain continuous on the backend without being super sharp off the friction is something I’ve spent a long time searching for. If you're a speed dominant bowler who thinks they can’t throw urethane/non-reactive because they don’t have the rev to create power… this ball is going to absolutely change your outlook. You’ll stop fearing non-reactive after throwing the Rubicon UC3.

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2 handed bowler, it slides through the front and has pretty good back end for me

MO, United States

This ball is wonderful! It has become the benchmark ball in my bag. Bowled a 800 series right after being drilled. I barely had to change my position the entire night. This ball has a long read, and a strong hook on the back end. Nice and continuous through the pins. I look forward to winning many games with this ball.

MI, United States

The Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 is just....special. It's early like urethane, but not too early, it's controllable like a symmetric core, yet angular down lane like an asymmetric. There's really no way to accurately describe it. I'm able to use it on fresh, transition, and burn. It is not conditional or situational like urethane normally is. I drilled mine 70x5x35 and it's unlike anything else I have in my bag. If the front is completely gone, that's probably the one time it wouldn't be useful. This ball is INCREDIBLE at reading the midlane and continuing off of it. The surface takes extremely well to adjustments and can easily be fine tuned to what you need! For me personally, the box surface went a tick too long so I hit it with a used 500 pad and it made the ball crazy good.

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Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 Cover: Tour-ethane Pearl Core: Rondure Layout: 4 5/8 x 3 x 2.5 Video Review Link: https://youtu.be/-ViMWTQMrJc Roto Grip's new HP3 ball is the Rubicon UC3 (Ultimate Concept 3) with the new Tour-ethane Pearl cover and asymmetric Rondure Core. This urethane ball is much stronger than any other urethane currently in the lineup at Storm. I can play left and throw it right with certainty that it will be back. The out of box finish was a little dull for me so I did take it up to about 2000. For comparison purposes, I also applied 2000 to both the Fast Pitch and Pitch Black. With the Pitch balls, I had to be further right and much more exact to play anywhere but up the lane. With the UC3, even after many shots with urethane, I only had to move a bit right and there was still plenty of shape. This ball is very unique and a game changer for Storm Products. Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff Average Rev Rate 400 Average Speed 18 mph PAP: 4 1/8 over 3/4 up

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Roto Grip Rubicon UC-3 Layout: 45 X 4 X 35 - 1000 grit from factory - enhanced to 3000 grit by hand Test drive on SPL lane surface with 46ft THS with a Kegel ION lane machine OK, It is not your average urethane bowling ball. The Rondure cover was designed to have a better ball motion than other ASYS cores with a weight hole like in the past. Adding the new Tour-ethane to this already impressive core design made a motion not seen in the past from other "strong" urethane balls. I did enhance the cover to 3000 grit during the testing and practice sessions I had with the UC-3, it was still a little early moving in the front part of the pattern, a couple shots almost when dead right off of my hand - OPERATOR error - not the ball's fault... :-)... PLay the ditch and pretty much straight up for me and did not lose any motion or pain carry throughout the sessions. Friend of mine also purchased one - he is WAY speed dominant and still was REALLY impressed by the overall motion of the ball during the course of the night on the lanes. He actually got BETTER carry than the other 2 balls he was using that night. He did leave his surface alone, unlike me who is REV dominant and speed deficient. Great overall ball for anyone's game and does look really COOL on the rack. LIke the UC-3 WAY better than the Pitch Purple. Nice 1 - 2 combo of urethane - the UC-3 and Pitch Black. Best to urethanes out there!!!

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This is easily the best urethane ball in my bag. I normally struggle when it comes to urethane, however this UC3 will be a game changer for me when it comes to harder patterns when urethane is in play for most people. Being someone who has trouble shaping urethane this ball gives me the confidence I need to throw it, and trust it! It is early, and a strong rolling ball which seems to allow me to actually get it rolling through the pocket.

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Layout 5 x 4 x 2.5 Style – stroker Ball Speed – 14 mph Condition – 3 different house patterns on 2 older HPL surfaces Surface – box condition I’ve not had any use for urethane in my bag other than using it for a spare ball previously. My style certainly didn’t lend itself to being urethane friendly. At best, I could get one game out of any of the previous incarnations and greatly struggled with getting the ball to continue. The UC3 changes all of that for me. I was certainly surprised at how many people during our Matchmaker loved the reaction. That changed my opinion of what the ball was and if I’d order one. My first opportunity to roll the ball was on a lighter/weekend pattern on used HPLS. Oh my, did this ball hook. I got moved into areas of the lane with urethane that I’d never been before. It became apparent quickly that this wasn’t the pattern to roll this ball on. Head oil is going to be a must have, with any urethane, but specifically with this one. Another used HPL house for a doubles tournament and I used the ball all day long. While the pattern played very tight and showed me no down lane reaction with resin, the UC3 picked up and allowed me some ball motion. As the lanes transitioned through the day I was continually impressed with motion of the ball. While other urethane pieces tend to lend themselves to the higher rev rate and ball speed crowd. The UC3 will appeal to the masses. For me it was mid lane pick up and impressive continuation that will make this ball useable for a wide range of bowlers. I used a small tweak to my typical favorite layout after speaking to my sales representative. Taking the pin buffer from 1.5 to 2.5. The only thing I haven’t experienced yet is what the ball will do to a pattern for a 3-game league session. I have my assumptions, but we’ll see if that holds true.

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The Roto Grip UC3 features the new Tour-ethane Pearl reactive cover and the Rondure Asymmetric Core. The UC3 has a low RG of 2.49 a high differential of 0.052 and a low intermediate differential of 0.011. To bring this all together, the Tour-ethane Pearl coverstock will glide through fronts and midlane very smooth like its predecessor the original Rubicon but you will find the UC3 to dig into the lane and corner harder on the backend. The layout chosen was a 60 x 3 x 40 which will give you a strong angular arc reaction shape, normal transition time and continuous ball motion. With this layout the UC3 will be great on a variety of patterns such as a medium to long sport or a fresh house shot. When the lanes get to be too cliffed then an adjustment to the ball surface would need to be done to blend the pattern I used a 4000 grit and that blended out the over/under. I did a ball comparison to the Storm Pitch Purple and Pitch Black. On a 42’ Stone Street Pattern. First up is the Storm Pitch Purple. The Pitch Purple features the Rev-Control Urethane coverstock with the Capacitor core. The UC3 is stronger then the Pitch Purple when you need to create more shape into the pocket but when you are straight up and keeping your mark in front of you the Pitch Purple surprisingly enough can keep up with the UC3. Like the UC3 the Pitch Purple is a combination of urethane in the midlane and reactive on the backend. Next up is the Storm Pitch Black. The Pitch Black features the Control Solid Urethane coverstock with the Capacitor core. The UC3 is stronger on the backend by at least 5 boards but the pitch black hooks early in the midlane and sets in the backend like traditional urethane. Moved 3 boards to the left to get into more of the friction but the Pitch Black still labored on the backend. In my urethane bag, the UC3 will be the first out the bag, then I can go to the Pitch Purple then the Pitch Black.

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Asymmetric Urethane?! The all new Rubicon UC3 features the Rondure™ Core with the all new Tour-ethane™ Pearl coverstock. This ball is going to be an absolute home run for all types of bowlers on all types of conditions. I have had a large number of success on both league and sport conditions. This ball combines the best of both reactive resin and urethane ball reaction. This ball will allow you to control the lane like urethane, while giving you the continuation and pop of a reactive resin ball. If you are a fan of urethane you need to add the UC3 to your bag!

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Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 Coverstock – Tour-ethane Pearl Finish – 1000 grit Abralon Core – Rondure Core RG – 2.49 Diff- .052 Layout – 40x3’’x30 PAP 4 ½’’x ½’’ up Speed 17-18mph Rev. 425 Roto Grip knocked it out of the park with the UC3. The UC3 has the most shape I’ve seen from a urethane ball. Generally, urethane has the classic early mid lane hook and smooth transition off the pattern. The UC3 is engineered to see the phase skid, hook, and roll. The Tour-ethane Pearl coverstock combined with the Rondure core allows the UC3 to skid through the heads without early hook, pick up in the mid lane, and still hook off the spot without losing energy. I chose a layout of 40x3’’x30. This layout will allow for an early shape but still reserve enough energy to hook off the pattern. I wanted to keep similar layouts I use on other urethane balls but still see a reactive resin motion. I tested the UC3 on the 32’ PBA Wolf pattern, 36’ PBA Viper pattern, and a 42’ 12:1 house pattern. On the Wolf, I was 5 boards left of my typically starting position when using urethane. I was 10 at the arrows, and 3 at my break point. Same was true on the Viper. I was 5 boards left of where I normally would be when throwing urethane. I was 15 at the arrows and 5 at the break point. On the house pattern, I had no issues shaping the UC3, playing 20 at the arrows and 7 at my break point. The UC3 is a ball that could have many uses for different ability bowlers. Stop in at your local pro shop and see how the UC3 fits your game. Sammy Shaffer, 900 Global Staff member.

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Drilling pattern: 95 x 4 7/8 x 75 Pin position: Below ring finger Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said about this ball. I am not typically one to have urethane in my bag (unless the pattern ABSOLUTELY calls for it) as I have a very moderate speed and very early roll and urethane will usually begin to roll the second it hits the lane and by the time it gets to the pocket it has no energy (think LOTS of flat 10's with the occasional 5 pin) so I was a little skeptical. However, after watching numerous people in my area swing this ball like reactive, my attention was piqued. I talked with my PSO and decided a long pin, nearly 5 inches, but a low pin drilling would best suit my game. This ball is an absolute ANIMAL. The early roll is still prevalent, but it doesn't quit down lane. It's amazing what the guys in Utah were able to do with this. A continuous urethane ball that you can actually play left to right? Never thought I'd see the day. This ball will go with me EVERYWHERE. I've been able to use it both on THS as well as multiple sport patterns (including ones that are over 45 feet of oil, I know, crazy, right?). The number of adjectives used to describe the UC3 are endless. In short, get one, you won't regret it. Brent Ritchie 900 Global/Storm/Roto Grip Staff Member

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Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. I will start out saying that I was a big fan of the Rubicon line prior to the UC3 and now I like it even more. This ball has been a savior on shorter / lower volume patterns. I am able to play the straighter angles more up the lane and know this ball is still going to go through the pins and not deflect. Must have if this is a type of piece you are missing.

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I’ll be honest, I was a bit skeptical when It comes to asymmetric “urethane”. The Hot Cell was the last asymmetrical urethane option we offered, and it was very hit or miss for a lot of people. When I drilled my first UC3, it immediately surprised me. With having a much larger core than most urethane pieces, it wants to pick up and slow down from pretty much any part of the lane. The cover is also unique and provides a much different look when thrown against solid urethane balls (Pitch black and Fast pitch). Having a weaker cover and stronger core, the UC3 allows you to play a zone farther left as well as being enough ball to throw on a wide variety of patterns when the Pitch black might not be in play. I’ve been able to throw the UC3 on some higher ratio patterns and it’s been excellent at blending the friction as well as being able to throw it on the fresh on some harder patterns as well. I just drilled my second UC3 with a different layout and I can see a third in my future as well!

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I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical at first. Asym urethane's haven't had the best history. I am glad I took chance on this ball. I have been able to use it on fresh house shots, & also on tougher sport patterns where I needed to control the pocket but traditional urethane was too weak. You should give this ball a shot!

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As urethane balls continue to become more and more popular, Roto Grip released a Rubicon UC3 and, wow, it’s impressive! I’ve been a big fan of the Pitch Black and Fast Pitch from Storm, but the UC3 is so much different than both of those while still providing a urethane-type motion. I’ve noticed the UC3 is a perfect fit between urethane and reactive and also has a consistent spot in my bag wherever I go. I’ve drilled one UC3 so far and love it. I drilled it as 5 x 4.5 x 75 which puts the mass bias just right of my thumb. Because the UC3 has a tour-ethane pearl coverstock, the response time is much quicker than traditional urethane but still isn’t as quick as reactive balls can be. I’ve typically left the surface around 2000 to make sure the ball still sees the mid-lane and doesn’t fly through it. From a pattern standpoint, I’ve had the most success on medium-longer patterns with a decent amount of volume. I think the response time is too quick for the shorter patterns, but that’s where the Fast Pitch or Pitch Black could be used. Overall, the UC3 is so much different than any other ball in the Storm family and provides players with a unique shape that is a perfect blend between urethane and reactive. I’d highly recommend drilling one of these because of how versatile it is and because of how many different patterns it can be used on. Go drill one!

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When i heard we were making another asymmetrical urethane ball i was a little nervous just cause i wasn't the biggest fan of the hot cell. But once i put holes in this new Rubicon UC3 I was blown away. This ball gives you everything you want out of a urethane ball. This ball likes to pick up and slow down just about anywhere i threw it on the lanes. I can't wait to get out to some of these shorter patterns and test this ball out. If you're looking for the next urethane ball in your bag, LITERALLY look no further this is rthe ball for you. One of my favorite urethane balls of all time. Get to your local pro shop, put your favorite layout and you'll be off to the races.

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If you need a strong urethane this is the piece to get. The Tour-ethan Pearl coverstock rolls like a resin piece. Gets through the fronts with a controlled backend reaction. Use your favorite layout and start striking with this piece.

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New! Best way to describe the UC3 is new. Urethane but different then all other Urethane out there. It's like it knows when to be a Urethane ball and when to be resin. It will be an absolute must for all serious bowlers. If you don't have it there will be times you're at a disadvantage to everyone else who does.

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Zach Shoff 900 Global Staff Member BowlerMAXX Pro Shop Staff Member Right-Handed Rev Rate: 350 Speed: 15mph PAP: 4 Over & 3/4 Up The Rubicon UC3 is an asymmetric pearl urethane that helps you have control on high friction and short oil patterns. This ball is a great piece for someone who likes something that will not overreact or underreact. This ball can even be used as a benchmark ball on some house shot patterns as well.

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Rev Rate: 375 Ball Speed: 15-16 mph PAP: 5 inches over, 1/2 inch up Layout: 60x5x30 The Rubicon UC3 brings urethane to a new level of lane play versatility. You want to use it on sport shots? Check! How about your typical house shot? Check and check! The combination of the Tour-ethane Pearl cover stock and Rondure asymmetrical core gives it a shape that you won’t normally see in a urethane bowling ball. I’ve been impressed with how I can shape the ball like a regular reactive without seeing the tendencies that would keep me from using a urethane ball on a house shot. If you took the name off the ball you wouldn’t even notice the difference. And of course, the UC3 has its place when the shot gets tougher(sport shot). This is an excellent piece to have with you during your tournament weekends and you can now dabble with it during league as well. Check out the Rubicon UC3 at your local pro shop today!

The Rubicon UC3 is one of the most unique balls I have ever thrown. If you didn’t know this ball was urethane and you watched it go down the lane, you would think it was a reactive ball. The UC3 features an all-new Tour-Ethane pearl urethane coverstock and has the asymmetrical Rondure core. The ball comes finished at 1000 grit abralon and at 15 pounds has an RG of 2.49, a differential of .052 and an intermediate differential of .011. The 1000 grit finish makes this ball very strong in the front part of the lane. I found that by bringing the surface up to 3000, the ball got the length that I was looking for. The backend is where this urethane ball separates itself from previous balls such as the Pitch Black or Fast Pitch. The UC3 allowed me to open my angles and still provided more than enough recovery on the backend to get the ball to the pocket and go through the pins the right way. This is a great ball for shorter and flatter tournament patterns and can even be thrown on a typical league house shot when you want to play closer to the friction all night.

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To be honest I personally have not been a fan of urethane. I don't have a 500 rev rate, and have a lot of axis tilt. The Pitch black and Pitch Purple was just okay for me. Well Roto Grip introduced the UC3 with an asymmetrical core and a new Tour ethane pearl coverstock. I drilled mine 4 inch pin above fingers. First off lets just say this ball is very different and it actually hooks a little down lane. The UC3 has a very unique ball motion. I have been able to use the UC3 on multiple sport patterns, especially the medium to short. So for me being a tweener the UC3 allows to me compete with the higher rev guys throwing urethane. So give it the UC3 a try today! Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff

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Rev rate 350 Ball speed 16 4-3/4 1/2 up 55x4-1/4x20 I was surprised on how strong this ball really is. I use this ball when the shot gets to over under but this ball loves oil. I have about 30 games or so on it and it’s finally calming down on the hook. If you have problems with some of the resin balls being to jumpy off the pattern the uc3 is perfect for that condion.

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I now have one happy grandson! He had picked this ball out and asked me and his dad if we would get it for him. Very pretty ball...The day it arrived, his dad made an appointment to get the holes cut out and while there also got him a nice bag to match, then took him bowling that afternoon. I think we may be spoiling him a little, huh?

The Rubicon UC3 (Ultimate Concept 3) or simply UC3 uses the Low RG Rondure Core and Tour-ethane Pearl Cover stock to give you more reaction than the standard urethane bowling ball. First off, I am not a urethane guy until I threw the UC3. This bowling ball is the first bowling ball out of my bag when I go to league. I have a huge problem with over and under on a fresh league condition and the UC3 blends that out for me. The UC3 creates a readable reaction and my angles are not drastic. The UC3 allows me to stay closer to the dirt and when the dirt blows up, I can still move left with this bowling ball. It is the first “urethane type” bowling ball that I will gladly drill for a customer. Compared to the Pitch Black or any of the pitches, the UC3 just has more reaction overall. The layout I used was a basic pin over the bridge with the mass bias in my thumb hole. I believe the numbers are 5 ½ X 5 ½ x 2 3/4 which is based off my PAP of 5 5/8 over and ¾ up. What I have noticed with the UC3 and any “urethane type” bowling ball is the break point is closer than a regular resin bowling ball. With my lower rev rate and slower ball speed I am farther right with my feet and eyes so that I can make sure to hit the dirt or dry boards. The UC3 allows me to have some wiggle room because it is stronger on the backend than the other “urethane type” bowling balls. If you were looking for a “urethane type” bowling ball the UC3 is the clear choice.

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Rubicon UC3 RG: 2.49 Diff: 0.052 PSA: 0.011 Coverstock: Tour-Ethane Layout: 4 x 4 x 1 RPM: 360 (Left Handed) Being a lower rev player and on the left side, I never felt the need to have Urethane in my bag. Storm and Roto Grip put out some good Urethane balls over the years, but I always stayed away from purchasing one, until the Rubicon UC3 came out. Something about this ball seemed different so I decided to give it a try and am I glad I did. In my bi-weekly couples league on the 2nd shift of an extremely wet/dry pattern, this ball allowed me to play straight up the lane and give me that smooth / predictable motion on the back part of the lane. This ball always has a spot in my bag, whether I am heading out to league or a tournament. Glen Deutschendorf Storm Staff Member

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The Rubicon UC3 features mildly asymmetric Rondure core and the Tour-ethane Pearl coverstock. With disappearance of weight holes, such mildly asymmetrical cores became a go-to. I have had a good of amount of success with the Rubicon UC2, so having the same core with a completely different coverstock is very intriguing. I drilled my Rubicon UC3 with a pin down layout: 50 x 5 x 75. Previously, I had little success with “urethane-like” bowling balls with stronger asymmetrical cores because a lot of times the cores were too strong for me to play straighter but then the coverstocks were too weak for more open angles. Rubicon UC3 seems to the one I can use much more. With this pin-down layout, my Rubicon UC3 doesn’t flare too much, which I believe allows it, together with a cleaner coverstock, to maintain a bit more energy and continue stronger at the end of the pattern. I believe that the Rubicon UC3 is a good option to have in your arsenal for shorter medium patterns where a Pitch Black or Fast Pitch may be too weak. I can also see this ball being very useful on longer medium patterns if the structure of the pattern requires bowlers to play closer to the gutter. Rev-dominant bowlers who are looking for a smoother overall reaction should like the Rubicon UC3.

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Core: Rondure Core Cover: Tour-ethane Pearl Finish: 1000 RG: 2.49 Diff: 0.052 Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin in Ring 4.5 X 3.5 X 3 VLS 35 X 4.5 X 50 Dual Angle Roto Grip definitely did it right this time with powering up their urethane offering. The Rubicon UC3 features the same Rondure core featured in the original Rubicon and the UC2. This core has now proven to be a winner with whatever cover you decide to wrap it in. They teamed it up this time with their Tour-ethane™ Pearl cover and again, it just works. This is the most continuous urethane ball I've ever thrown. Its strong enough for the fresh, smooth enough to blend out any condition and continuous enough to throw right and get back through the pins. I tested the Rubicon UC3 on the high Volume house pattern at my home center. I've never thrown Urethane on this version of our house pattern. Mostly because there's so much volume than I can easily throw my most aggressive pieces and partly because I assumed throwing urethane would force me right which would push oil downlane to the right and making the lanes flatter as the night went on. I threw the UC3 where I would assume I needed to be with urethane (very close to the friction) and watched it go left and keep going. I decided to move to the line I had been playing with reactive balls in the same hook range as the original Rubicon, figuring I'd adjust right to get the ball through the pins. Then I watched the UC3 go through the head-pin. I ended up 3 left of there watching the ball split the 8-9. I also figured I'm have to transition away from it after half a game or so. Instead I threw all 3 games and never stopped seeing the ball go through the pins the right way. The Rubicon UC3 is the most usable urethane I've personally thrown. I don't have the kind of rev rate that usually keeps a urethane useful on higher volume patterns but the UC3 doesn't have the same weaknesses in down-lane hitting power than most urethane's do when covering boards.

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Rubicon UC3 • High Performance •HP3 Coverstock •Tour-Ethane • Finish 1000 grit Abralon Core • Rondure Core Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.49 Differential • .052 Int. Diff • .011 Layout • 45 x 4 x 35 Tester PAP • 4 ½ R, 3/8 D Tester Axis Tilt • 12° Testers Rev Rate • 325 Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street The Rubicon line of success continues with the release of the Rubicon UC3. Roto Grip combined the proven Rondure Core and wrapped it with their intuitively engineered Tour-Ethane Pearl coverstock. This winning combination makes the UC3 an excellent match for straighter players like me. So let’s take a closer look! The “mildly” asymmetric Rondure Core introduced with the Rubicon is ideal for a straighter and more down-and-in player like me. This core rev’s smoothly in the mid-lane as you typically see with a symmetric, but stands up with authority as it exits the pattern. The Rondure Core delivers a hard-rolling crunch through the pins with its strong continuous motion. And it rolls definitively through the deck while keeping the pins low and swirling! For straighter and higher-tilt players like me, the Rondure Core is an excellent choice for the UC3. Can you imagine a straighter player rolling urethane? Well, with the Tour-Ethane Pearl coverstock found on the UC3, my answer is “absolutely!” The Tour-Ethane Pearl coverstock brings a new dimension for us straighter and down-and-in players. As the night progressed, I was actually able to move right with this coverstock! While everyone else continued to move in and swing the lane, I could roll the UC3 right of the second arrow and enjoy bowling with the consistency of my A-game all night! In my opinion, the Tour-Ethane coverstock gives straighter players a new weapon against those high-rev, two-handers that can create havoc on your ball path! The Tour-Ethane cover is smooth, reliable, and consistent on light to medium oil. This cover will give you the confidence to stay right for those of us who enjoy playing down and in! In conclusion, with the release of the UC3, urethane is no longer just for those high-rev, high-speed, no thumb bowlers. The Rubicon UC3 is a well-designed combination of core and cover that will produce excellent results for older and straighter players like me. Roto Grip has undoubtedly hit the mark with the release of the UC3, which has earned a place in your arsenal. So stop by your local pro shop today, have it ready for tonight’s league, and enjoy the results! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

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The UC3 is urethane reimagined. With a mild asymmetric core and the pearlized Tour-ethane cover, this ball creates a shape unlike anything else on the market. Stronger and more shape than traditional urethane, but still able to blend out wet/dry conditions and control those flatter patterns. 5

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Urethane and I have never gotten along. Mostly because I don’t have enough hand in the ball matched with too much speed, I can’t ever get it to read the lane. The UC3 presents a way different look for me than any other urethane ball ever has. It’s probably the mix of pearl that is in the cover matched with the asymmetrical core that is helping me out a lot. Regardless I am loving the shape I get out of the UC3. Not to mention the ball is just beautiful.. It gave me a great look over the weekend when we started on a shorter pattern allowing me to keep the ball in front of me and still get a decent amount of shape into the pocket. I am over-all thrilled with this piece in my bag and it will be going to every tournament.

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Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 Coverstock---Tour-Ethane Core---Rondure Core The most interesting Roto Grip ball to come out in the last years, in my personal opinion. Urethane...but not what you'd expect. Strong Core, traditional reactive ball flare, traditional reactive ball strength, urethane control. The most impressive thing I have seen from the UC3 is the ability it has to read the pattern. I have thrown this on 5 different patterns (2 house, 3 sport) and I can play pretty similar parts of the lane one all of them. Having a ball that I know i can start with and stay in my comfort zone...that's the dream. I've seen many different bowling styles excel with the UC3. If you're looking for strength with control, this is the one for you.

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I drilled my RUBICON UC 3 with a 50 x 4 x 30 layout. So far I have used at the out of box surface which is 1000 abralon. I haven't threw many urethane releases due to not needing that kind of look for my lower rev rate. I can usually line up with pin under-smoother balls to play shorter patterns or flatter conditions. The UC-3 is a little stronger than I imagined and to my eyes looks more like a Hustle type reaction with a stronger core. I have actually put this on the lanes with a little more head oil to keep it online because it does finish strongly. Compared to my HYPED HYBRID, the UC-3 is close on gripping the lane earlier. The HYPED is more ball on the back end as the UC-3 is more smoother arc compared to it. I can see the UC-3 being more in play to start when patterns are a little flatter and a lower rev rate player needs that urethane type control but a FAST PITCH or PITCH BLACK is just too slow and hits flat at the pocket.

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I love using this bowling balls on shorter patterns and hits the pocket hard. I was actually nervous when I bought this bowling ball because I normally throw track bowling balls and was impressed because normally when I get a brand bowling ball it normally doesn’t seem to work for me.

MN, United States

Love the ball! I had a strike king for quite a while. since I got back into bowling just recently I bought this UC3, it has increased my average! Definitely a great buy and great ball.

CA, United States

Great bowling ball, would highly suggest getting your axis point prior to drilling! Powerful core and has excellent back end break.

NM, United States

Not sure seems like a good except my local alley has stopped doing their jobs and hasn’t oiled the lanes so nothing is useable for me, not even my buddies plastic ball. But at other alleys it goes great for about game 6,7, and 8. When it gets really dry.

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Good ball. Bought it as a gift for one of my former players from the high school team. She is extremely happy with the ball.

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748 1st time in league. Great reaction on wet/dry house shot. Does not overhook on the back end, just strong roll.

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