Roto Grip Mars Review

[John Brodersen]

Ball specs – 15 lbs 2 oz, 3.10 top weight, and 2.50-inch pin.

Let me start by saying the Mars is a much better looking ball than the various photos illustrate. The dark purple / orange combination really provides for customer shelf appeal.

The symmetrical Mars was drilled using the dual angle method. The layout is a 6-inch pin, 55-degree drill angle and a 70-degree VAL angle. This put the pin just under the middle finger and the CG under and about 1.5 inches below the ring finger. No X-hole was required and the surface was hit lightly with a 4000 abralon pad.

I was still looking for a ball when the lanes become extremely black and white side to side later in the day during tournament play. (A shout out to Storm’s technical director Ernest Goedicke for his time and layout suggestion) The Mars hybrid cover provides easy length down the lane and a very smooth move off the friction. With this layout the Mars only flares about 1.5 inches but still provides crisp hit and carry. With this layout the Mars does need to see some friction to get it going and will be some what condition specific.

The Roto Grip Shield line has had the best entry-level performance products in the industry. The Mars continues to improve upon this impressive line up.

John Brodersen