Nomad Solid Review

[Cory Rockteschel]

Roto Grip NOMAD, 15LB

I drilled my Nomad a week ago. The ball started out with a 2-1/2” pin and 2.8 oz. top weight. I drilled it 5 x 4-3/4 with a 2.5” pin buffer. No weight hole was needed. The ball weighed in at 7/8 side weight and ¾ finger weight when done. After drilled, the pin ended up above and in the middle of my fingers.
I bowled with this ball on a THS and it has strong movement off the break point but more controlled than the Nomad Pearl. The house that I bowl at oils 39 feet. I started the ball at 3rd arrow and breakpoint at about 10 at 40 or so feet. The ball hits hard and retains energy nicely throwing the pins around the deck. As with the Pearl, I had room both ways at the breakpoint. This ball will be a benchmark ball for your THS.
I bowled on the Shark pattern next. This ball, with this drilling was strong enough for this pattern. It made a sharp movement once leaving the oil, similar to my Nomad pearl did, but was not as erratic. When missing out the ball recovered and when missing in it sat nicely. Not the 1st ball out of the bag for this pattern, (the Rogue still holds that spot) but will be a valuable tool once the lanes start breaking down.
I bowled with this ball on Cheetah next. Un-like with the Shark pattern, The Nomad was too strong with this drilling on Cheetah. When missing out it would recover, but would not hit as hard as I would have liked. When I missed in the ball hit the 2 pin at best. Although this is not my ball of choice for this pattern, it will have its place once the oil carries down the lane.
Overall, I think that this ball will be a hit and a benchmark ball. The Nomad will be the first ball out of my bag on a THS. Good Job Roto Grip.