Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker Review

Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker Coverstock: Pure Response Hybrid Reactive Finish: Power Edge Core: Wrecker + A.I. (14 pd) RG: 2.59 Differential: 0.046 Layout: 5 x 4 x 3 1/2 - 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: The Ultimate Wrecker brings back the HP2 line of mid-level bowling balls. The hybrid coverstock provides the right amount of length with a good amount of backend punch. This ball was released at the right time for summer where drying lanes tend to be more prevalent. The Ultimate Wrecker is smooth, reliable and very predictable. To bring to light a similar ball for Roto Grip fans, the Hyped Hybrid quickly comes to mind. If you enjoyed the Hyped Hybrid, you will want to consider adding an Ultimate Wrecker to your line up. The Ultimate Wrecker is truly for league night where you want to easily clear the front part of the lane as transition occurs. This ball is ready to go with the OOB finish and into your bag. For those that like to scratch the ball up a bit a 3K pad will do the trick for a lot of bowlers. Be sure to visit your favorite pro shop and don't forget to Hit the Lanes with Danelle and Mike: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for occasional video reviews. Be sure to grab your Ultimate Wrecker today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

The Ultimate Wrecker is Roto Grips newest HP2 line ball. The HP2 line has been lacking for some time now. Ive felt like the jumps from Hustles to IDOL/Rockstar hasn’t been bridged very well for a while. The Ultimate Wrecker features Pure Response Hybrid wrapped around the Wrecker AI core. This creates a very stable and moderately responsive ball. For me the Ultimate Wrecker has been the perfect game 3 house shot ball when I need to get farther left but still blend the massive cliff. The Ultimate Wrecker is now available from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/d6V51x_VjmY?si=25Ex1Fy77sRFT8xJ

The layout is 50 x 4 1/4 x 40. The HP2 line is back! And I’m excited for this ball. What I love is predictability and this Ultimate Wrecker provides with ease! The hybrid coverstock gives that nice even motion from the midlane to the backend part of the lane. I’m able to play straighter on medium patterns or house shots when they are broken down, or when the lanes start to transition, I can move left, keep my angles just a little closer to the pocket, and still provide that shape that I’m looking for. This ball is amazing and gives that same nostalgic feeling of the OG Wrecker some years ago. If you had and loved the Wrecker, you will definitely enjoy the Ultimate Wrecker!

Ultimate Wrecker - Ball Specs Cover Stock: Pure Response Hybrid Finish: Power Edge Core: Wrecker with AI RG: 2.54 Differential: 0.045 Review Roto Grip brings back the HP2 line with the Ultimate Wrecker. When the famed Hustle isn’t strong enough then the Ultimate Wrecker will get the job done. The Ultimate Wrecker core is now enhanced with AI technology wrapped with the pure response hybrid cover. I didn’t have the original Wrecker. This ball reminds me of cleaner and more responsive version of the Roto Grip Devour. As a mid to low rev player, I see this ball being my first choice on dry to medium 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

Drilled 4.5 x 2, the Ultimate Wrecker delivers a smooth, clean look through the fronts without being overly angular on the backend. The Wrecker AI core paired with the hybrid coverstock gives it a controlled, continuous motion—making it a reliable step down from stronger pieces like the Zen25 or Zen Gold Label, yet still a step up in strength and versatility compared to benchmark options like the Hy-Road or Hy-Road Pearl. A great option for blending wet-dry or transitioning from earlier, stronger looks. If you were a fan of the original Wrecker, defiantly pick up the Ultimate Wrecker

This ball is an excellent weak transition ball. When the stronger to medium performance balls go away, as they become too strong and lazy, the Ultimate Wrecker is a great step-down ball. If you prefer tighter angles and migrating back to the right (for righties) this will be an option to go to. I will bring either this or the IQ AI as the weakest ball in my bag for league play on house. If bowling on patterns, pending the pattern, there is enough differential in the shapes and performance to justify bringing both the IQ AI and Wrecker. I see more length out of the Wrecker against the IQ AI given the higher RG nature of the Wrecker. This ball will clear the front part of the lane and provide good mid lane read with control off the back end. If you’re looking for that weaker piece, the Ultimate Wrecker fits that niche.

The Wrecker is FINALLY back!! Even before i threw Storm equipment, I knew this one matched up well to me. This is the perfect example of a clean benchmark-type medium ball. Like other mid-RG mid-Diff symmetrical balls, the Ultimate Wrecker goes a few feet longer and transitions a little more smoothly, but unlike those other balls, the Ultimate Wrecker REALLY continues through the pins. Comparable balls for me tend to get lopey/tumbly downlane, but the Ultimate Wrecker never quits hooking. This ball has been great for me on medium/blended friction, and with so many centers now having so much built-in friction, this ball is a must-have for me in the middle of my bag. -Chase Valenzuela

Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker Ball Review Layout-4.75x3.5x1.25(VLS) Surface-Poweredge RG-2.54 Differential-.045 Symmetrical Core Roto Grip has brought back the Wrecker to the lineup using the orginal wrecker core with AI Techology wrapped with the new Pure Response Hybrid Coverstock.The Ultimate Wrecker is going to be a great option on medium lane conditions with a clean motion through the midlane with a strong backend motion. The Ulimate Wrecker is going to fill a void in the Roto Grip lineup between the HP3 and HP1 series balls. I feel like the Wrecker will be a great option when my Rockstar is reading to early and i need more backend and the Pearl Hustle's aren't strong enough. Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker is available now!!!!!!!!!

The Ultimate Wrecker is the newest addition to the HP2 line at Roto Grip. This part of the line always reminds me of the equipment that you get the most out of for the money you spend. After having success with the original Wrecker many years ago, it’s awesome to see an upgraded version be released and it still packs the same punch it did back then. Our excellent minds in Utah upgraded the original Wrecker Core with AI technology and the cover is now a hybrid coverstock, giving players a versatile ball on many conditions a nice option to have in their bag. I’ve drilled one so far and think it’s excellent. It’s mapped out as 4.25 x 4 x 2. This puts the pin above my ring finger and I left the surface alone out of the box. As lane beds continue to get beat up, balls with higher RG numbers (this ball is 2.54) and solid differentials (this ball is .045), these numbers will be more and more valuable over time. The Ultimate Wrecker is a perfect compliment to my Rock Star, Origin EX, and Equinox. I’m able to create more shape left-to-right with it and it comes off the spot with some serious motion. Go drill one!

Review by Nicholas Hogan on the Ultimate Wrecker The Ultimate Wrecker starts to pick up a little in the mids for me and has a pretty good violent reaction. If that is something you are looking for this is definitely your ball. This ball really isn’t for me. I don’t match up with it but I definitely have some niche spots where I can use it. Hybrids and I don’t get along and the pattern has to be something pretty special for me to pull a hybrid ball out. I just have a weird tilt and how I throw the ball typically goes pretty forward. That being said, I believe people will love the shape of this ball, when the lanes are a little beat up from play, this one will wreck right through it. Nicholas Hogan Do You Bowl Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff Minnesota

Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker I've been in the pro shop business since 2006, and the original Wrecker is probably in the top 3 top selling balls I've ever had in the shop, so seeing the Wrecker name return is a very welcome sight. The original Wrecker was a menace on medium-light oil conditions, which is what I essentially see out of the Ultimate, though I do think the Ultimate is stronger overall. The Ultimate gets through the fronts very easily, but picks up in the midlane enough to handle medium oil patterns. Overall, the versatility of this ball to handle both medium and medium-light oil patterns makes it a great ball to have in your arsenal. I do consider this ball to have a slightly bigger overall footprint than the other recent Storm release, the Typhoon.

The newest addition to the HP2 RG Line is the Ultimate Wrecker. I was a huge fan of the original Wrecker. So when RG Schlem decided to bring it back I was pretty excited. Same original Wrecker Core with AI technology and a PURE-Response Hybrid Reactive cover. I drilled mine 4.75 x 4 x 1.75 pin above middle finger. I have only got to use the Wrecker on our House Shot. I was forced a little left on the fresh as the backend motion was pretty strong, not flippy just a hard arcing motion. But it gives me that good medium Roto Grip motion, where it reads the midlane and continues through the pins. Its a great compliment to the Rock Star as when it starts to labor a little. The Ultimate Wrecker is still stronger than the IQ's series, Hyroads, and Zen 25 to me. But beneath the Rock Star, Phaze 2, and the bigger Asymmetrical bowling balls. Great Addition to the RG Line! Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staffer Pike Street Lanes Brunswick Pro Anvil Lanes 42 ft House Shot PAP - 4 up 1 1/8 RPM - 400 MPH - 16 Tilt - 17

LANE CONDITION Length: 42' Volume: Medium Type: THS Layout: 5 3/4 x 5 3/8 x 1 3/8 VLS COMMENTS SPI website: The HP2 Line is SOOOOO BACK BABY! That’s right, after a brief hiatus, we felt there was no better time than now to resurrect and revitalize this gap in our product line. We saw the posts, we heard the cries, we read the messages, we heard the yells, we jotted down the in-person requests. You SPOKE; we LISTENED! From the start we knew that to make the HP2 Line great again, we had to re-imagine what the overall performance from this line of balls should react like. And trust us when we say that this was not an easy task. Multiple bowling styles and countless tests paved the way to our final decision to bring back and modify this legend to battle the conditions and beat up lane surfaces of today. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed! So, whether you need something a bit stronger than your favorite Hustle, or you need a good step-down ball from your more aggressive higher end stuff, this wrecking ball has you covered. From the PURE-Response Hybrid coverstock to the Wrecker + AI Core on the inside, this ball checks all the boxes. Versatility – CHECK!... Clean through the heads – CHECK!... Reaction down lane – CHECK!... Style & Appeal – CHECK! Trust us when we say YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR BAG! My Review: Layout was strictly for game 2 - 3 on the quicker league transition. The hybrid cover with the new Power Edge polish gave it the cleaner path to the breakpoint and the stroinger angular motion I required. The Ultimate Wrecker is a tamer Storm Journey and slightly earlier than my Revenant with the same layouts. The Amplified Inertia "A.I." core gives it better carry on light hits and predictability. After 25 games I have the confidence in using the UW more on THS patterns. Feels real comfortable in playing the track area as a tweener and getting left if need be. Slimilar shape as my UC2 but with a bolder motion. As always cover is surface change friendly, but I prefer the OOB polish version. The Ultimate Wrecker is ready to replace or add to your league and tournament arsenal. Visit Bowlersmart @Bowlero Tampa or your local VIP Proshop today #SquadRG #stormnation

The Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker, with its striking gold and red pearl cover, blends eye-catching looks with impressive performance on medium oil patterns. Featuring an RG of 2.54 and a differential of 0.045, it offers a strong mid-lane roll and angular backend reaction, making it more dynamic than the newer Roto Grip Hustles. While the Hustles provide smoother, more controlled motion ideal for lighter oil and beginners, the Ultimate Wrecker delivers a stronger overall hook and better continuation for bowlers seeking more aggression downlane.

Roto Grip has reignited its HP2 line with the Ultimate Wrecker. The Ultimate Wrecker is an excellent combination of core and cover that will deliver outstanding results for any straighter, low-rev player like me—the innovative combination of Pure-Response Hybrid coverstock and Wrecker Core +A.I. Core Technology makes the Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker a cost-effective striking machine. It’s stronger than a Hustle and rivals some of the larger symmetric ones on the market. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and see where your Ultimate Wrecker fits into your arsenal. The Ultimate Wrecker is well worth it! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The new Ultimate Wrecker from Roto Grip is easily my favorite league ball right now. The versatility is unmatched. It's enough ball for fresh oil if my angles are a little straighter, and then the reaction only gets better as the night goes on and the track area develops and I can move left and open up. I drilled mine on the strong side with a 4x4x2, this way the clean cover and medium strength core don't miss the breakpoint if I happen to throw it less than stellar. The higher RG of 2.54 and medium differential of .045 allow this ball to continue through the pin deck quite convincingly, which everyone likes to see. I see this one being a great choice for multiple styles of players due to how many things this ball does and does very well. Absolutely a fantastic choice for league!

The Roto Grip H2 Line is back!!! Roto Grip introduces a new look to an old classic. The new Ultimate Wrecker features the Wrecker AI core wrapped in Pure Response Hybrid coverstock finished with Power Edge. At 15 pounds the RG is 2.54 and the differential is .045. I drilled mine 4x4x2 which puts the pin above my middle finger. This ball fills a huge void in my bag. It is a nice bridge from my high-performance symmetrical balls to my higher RG skid/flip reaction balls. The Ultimate Wrecker allows me to close my angles and stay closer to the dry than the stronger bowling balls. The coverstock provides excellent length even through burnt up heads. The backend reaction is a controlled arcing finish which provides great pin action and helps avoid those big ugly splits. This ball will be a must have for tournament bowlers and will be useful to many styles on many different lane conditions. We knew we missed the H2 line, but we didn’t realize just how much we missed it until we threw the Ultimate Wrecker. Don’t miss your chance at what is sure to be the sleeper release of the summer.

Throw back to the original wrecker I loved in youth league this ball is extremely similar with its sharp skid hook motion. Very fun to throw

Roto Grip has officially unleashed the Ultimate Wrecker, finally filling that critical HP2 gap in their lineup! This isn't just a comeback; it's an evolution. It features an updated Wrecker core with the revolutionary AI Outer Core. My 14-pound version boasts a high 2.59 RG and a 0.046 differential, wrapped in the enhanced Pure Response Hybrid coverstock (a souped-up version of the VTC found on the Hustle and Hyped lines). Having heard tales of the original Wrecker line - especially the Wreck-Em, my anticipation for the Ultimate Wrecker was sky-high. My first few throws on a used house shot, however, were a head-scratcher; the ball seemed to sail endlessly, refusing to drive through the pins as expected. A quick surface adjustment—a light scuff with a 1500 Tru-Cut pad—transformed it into exactly what I expected to see. This minor tweak brought the reaction closer, slowed the ball down exactly when needed, and finally started kicking the 10 pins out. This experience is a powerful reminder: don't let initial reactions define your ball. A simple chat with your pro shop operator can unlock the true potential of your equipment, possibly turning frustration into your new favorite ball. Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.

Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker My updated specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane surface on a 43ft medium volume house pattern and on HPL on Wiper V2. Coverstock: Pure Response Hybrid coverstock Core: Wrecker + A.I. outer core technology Factory Finish: Power Edge My layouts: 2x5x1 at factory finish and 2x6x4 at 2000 Ab. After drilling my first Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker at a 2x5x1 and trying to use it on THS and Viper patterns, I realized that this layout was a little too strong off of the pattern and basically OUT HOOKED anything I currently have once the ball got to the end of the patterns. To me it was very hook or miss. I needed to get the ball to boards 1-3 right before the breakpoint and if I did not, I missed the pocket by a good bit. It was a very “conditional” layout. So, I decided to have Earl Burger at ABC North Lanes in Harrisburg to drill my second one with a layout and desired surface that he would recommend for me. Well, UW#2 is simply AMAZING and a HUGE “pin wrecker” for me on both the THS and Viper patterns I have been bowling on lately. The reaction was later down lane, not as drastic and more predictable and more to what I “like” to see in the overall ball reaction down lane. Because I did not have to have it tip on BOARD 1 to keep it on my side of the pocket. The Ultimate Wrecker is not a “tame” ball by any means. The U.W. is strong for being in the HP2 line from Roto Grip, the proven Wrecker core is back and better because we added the A.I. outer core technology to give it more POP through the pins. The U.W. can be used by any level of bowler out there because it has a great balance of great core and very proven coverstock to make it a benchmark ball for the upcoming fall leagues. The 2x6x4 Ultimate Wrecker will be new #2 ball in my fall league bag along with a fresh Roto Grip Rock Star and RST Hyperdrive. It will fit nicely between them two. Check with your local pro shop to obtain more information or drill up the all new Ultimate Wrecker! Also Check out my latest CoolWick jersey! #SquadRG #3Gshoes #Coolwick #abcnorthlanes #ViseInserts #BowlersSupply

The Wrecker line had a brief hiatus, Roto Grip felt there was no better time than now to resurrect and revitalize this gap in their product line. They saw the posts, they heard the cries, they read the messages, they heard the yells, they jotted down the in-person requests. You SPOKE; and they LISTENED! PRODUCT DETAILS COVER STOCK: PURE-ResponseTM Hybrid Reactive CORE: WreckerTM + A.I. Core Technology COLOR: Cherry / Old Gold / Wine FINISH: Power EdgeTM CONDITION: Medium Oil FLARE POTENTIAL: Medium-High Rg 2.59 Diff .046 The WRECKER™ + A.I. CORE TECHNOLOGY The higher RG Value provides more length or tumble, while the medium amount of differential increases the potential of direction change. In comparison to the Hustle™ Core, this shape will provide more length and more overall change of direction. Now, pair that with our proven A.I. Core Technology, and you get the ULTIMATE amount of motion that everyone needs in the bag. If you love predictability because I know I do then the Ultimate Wrecker provides it with ease! The PURE-ResponseTM Hybrid Reactive gives that nice even motion from the midlane to the backend part of the lane. I’m able to play slightly straighter on a house shot, and even when they are broken down, or when the lanes start to transition, I can move right, keep my angles just a little closer to the pocket, and still provide that shape and length that I’m looking for. This ball is amazing and gives that same nostalgic feeling of the OG Wrecker some years ago. If you had and loved the Wrecker, you will definitely enjoy the Ultimate Wrecker! Then stop by your local pro shop and pick up your Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker today. Sean Gruetter aka Madhatter bowling storm pro shop staff #stormnation #rotogrip

I've only thrown it a few times so far so too early to say if it meets expectations . It feels like it will ☺️

United States

I still have to get some more games on it. But when the lanes are starting to burn up this ball has been pretty good so far.

United States

I have not used this ball but a couple of games. It's a great looking ball, but it is very snappy left about 2 feet before contacting the pins. So I will now put a little 2000 surface on the ball,and see if it smoothes out the trajectory. I'm a senior league bowler,180 avg,14.5 mph ,about 300 rpm

Ca., United States

With the ths that bowlero is putting down for I had to hit mine with a 2000 ctd pad,then cleaned it and then hit it with motiv gel shine ball polish applied by hand so as to not go overboard with to much shine.I am not a fan of how storm finishes off their bowling balls so I always adjust them.

FL, United States

Drilled with a weaker layout but extremly sharp off the friction good for deep shots late games after breakdown

United States

Just Rolled A 300 This Past Saturday For My 1ST Ever! Great Ball! Doesn't come into play until 2nd ish game in League depending on how many are on the pair

Very good price for a bowling ball that could fit very many different styles of bowling

OH, United States

I have only used this ball one time. The ball feels great just have to get used to it!

United States

After bowling on a vintage 1990's era Brunswick plastic ball for the last 30 years, I wanted to move up into the real world of bowling, and this ball has met all of my expectations and will be part of my arsenal for years to come!!

California, United States of America

Don't waste your money thinking this ball will curve more than any other. If you want the "A.I" core you've got to order the heaver balls. Otherwise you get a generic core.

United States

Ball goes down the lane strong with great impact when it hits the pins! Strikes all the way!

United States

I have used this ball on a short pattern and it is reliable. I may have to get a replacement Wrecker.

wanted something more than a hustle for my dry lanes league. Found the numbers of the Wrecker to be that sweet spot. Totally did what I needed. Been averaging 220 for 4 months+ (192 before) with it and bowled my first 300 with it.