Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Hectic
Reviewed:December 2015
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Coverstock Specs
Name:50ML
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:1500 Grit Polished
Color:Violet / Smoke
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Core Specs
Name:Late Roll 56
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.56
Diff:0.034
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Roto Grip Hectic is a new polished pearl released into Roto Grip’s HP2 lineup. This ball takes the same moderate differential symmetrical core design from the Devour and surrounds it with a pearlized coverstock called 50ML. It comes out of the box with Storm / Roto Grip’s standard 1500 grit polished finish that gives this ball plenty of easy length that will match up best for most bowlers on medium and drier conditions.

Our medium test pattern offered the best reaction for the Hectic for our testers. They all three used the volume in the front and middle of the lane to push the Hectic easily to the breakpoint. This ball offers plenty of reaction when it sees the dry. Tweener and Stroker were

Roto Grip Hectic Comparisons

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Additional Roto Grip Hectic Resources

Click here to visit Roto Grip's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

The BTM Ball Testing Team

About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.