Roto Grip Gremlin Tour-X Bowling Ball Review

The Gremlin Tour-X joins the Gremlin and the Rockstars in the HP3 line for Roto Grip. This ball uses the asymmetrical Rondure TOUR-X weight block, which is a modified version of the original Rondure core to lower both the RG and differential. Compared to the original Gremlin, the changes bring the differential down to 0.034″ from 0.058″, while the RG is down to 2.48″ from 2.50″. This ball uses a hybrid version of the V-R1 coverstock that was used in its pearl form on the Gremlin and in its solid form on the Transformer. We found the Gremlin Tour-X to provide more traction in the midlane and a smoother motion off the dry compared to the original Gremlin, but we did see more responsiveness and more continuation than the Rockstar across our test conditions. We were very impressed with how usable the Gremlin Tour-X was across all four of our oil patterns.

Cranker

Cranker saw just enough total hook to make the Gremlin Tour-X an option on the fresh heavy oil pattern. The ball’s low RG core shape helped it rev up quickly and create enough traction for him to get to the pocket. He saw more total hook and continuation than the Rockstar on this pattern, allowing him to have a nice look on this slicker condition. He didn’t swing the Gremlin Tour-X as much as the Transformer or the RST Hyperdrive, as it allowed him to play a little straighter on the fresh. His ball reaction improved as stronger balls also went down the lane and broke down the oil. He could start moving deeper with the Gremlin Tour-X and have it start to recover more and finish stronger through the pin deck. He tried more surface to allow him to