Product Description
The Roto Grip Hyped UP! takes everything bowlers loved about the original Hyped series and dials it up with more mid‑lane read and backend continuation. Inside, the re‑engineered Hyped UP core lowers the RG and raises the differential compared to the previous Hyped design, helping the ball rev up faster, create more track flare, and drive harder through the pins. Wrapped around that engine is the new V‑R1 Hybrid Reactive coverstock at a 4000‑grit Abralon finish, giving you a blend of “clean and mean”: easy length through the heads with a strong, predictable response to friction.
In the 15 lb weight, Hyped UP! sits around 2.50 RG with 0.042 differential, delivering medium flare and a motion that is both versatile and continuous. On medium oil patterns, it reads the lane earlier and stronger than a Hustle while staying tamer and more controllable than Roto Grip’s HP3 heavy‑hitters, making it an ideal benchmark option or step‑up piece as lanes transition. Finished in a sleek Black/Black Pearl color, Hyped UP! gives league and tournament bowlers a modern, value‑packed motion that keeps them ahead of transition without jumping off the spot.
Color: Black/Black Pearl *Please note that colors may slightly vary from image shown
Coverstock: V-R1 Hybrid Reactive
Weight Block: Hyped-Up! Core
Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon
Flare Potential: 3-4" (Medium)
Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.50 (15 lbs)
Differential (Diff): 0.042 (15 lbs)
Intermediate Differential (Mass Bias): 0.000
| Weight | RG | Diff. | Interm. Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2.49 | 0.043 | 0.000 |
| 15 | 2.50 | 0.042 | 0.000 |
| 14 | 2.51 | 0.042 | 0.000 |
| 13 | 2.59 | 0.045 | 0.000 |
| 12 | 2.65 | 0.035 | 0.000 |
| 11 | 2.73 | 0.012 | 0.000 |
| 10 | 2.77 | 0.015 | 0.000 |
FAQ – Roto Grip Hyped UP!
Q: What coverstock and core does the Hyped UP! use?
A: Hyped UP! uses the V‑R1 Hybrid Reactive coverstock wrapped around the updated Hyped UP symmetric core, which has a lower RG and higher differential than the original Hyped core and the core used in the popular Hustle series.
Q: What are the RG and differential numbers?
A: In 15 lb, Hyped UP! is a 2.50 RG with 0.042 differential, with similar medium‑RG, medium diff specs across 14–16 lb weights for consistent motion.
Q: What lane conditions is Hyped UP! designed for?
A: It is designed primarily for medium oil patterns, where the 4000‑grit V‑R1 Hybrid shell can pick up in the mid‑lane while still storing enough energy for a strong, continuous backend.
Q: How does Hyped UP! compare to the original Hyped series?
A: Compared to the earlier Hyped Pearl/Hybrid/Solid, Hyped UP! revs up earlier, creates more track flare, and produces a stronger, more continuous motion thanks to the re‑engineered core and 4000‑grit hybrid cover.
Q: Where does Hyped UP! fit in the Roto Grip lineup?
A: It sits between the Hustle series and stronger HP3 balls, giving you more motion than a Hustle without jumping into full high‑end territory, which makes it an excellent benchmark or first “step‑up” ball.
Q: Is Hyped UP! suitable for newer bowlers?
A: For bowlers who already have some fundamentals and are ready for a mid‑performance piece, Hyped UP! offers a forgiving yet responsive shape; complete beginners might still prefer a weaker entry‑level ball first.
Q: What type of motion should I expect on a typical house shot?
A: On a standard house pattern, you can expect Hyped UP! to clear the heads cleanly, read the mid‑lane with authority, and make a strong, continuous arc that blends wet‑dry rather than over‑skidding and snapping off the spot.
