General Info
| Brand: | Roto Grip |
| Name: | Hy-Wire |
| Reviewed: | April 2016 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
|---|---|
| Name: | 62M |
| Type: | Reactive Hybrid |
| Box Finish: | 1500 Grit Polished |
| Color: | Blue Solid / Yellow and Violet Pearl |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | Middle Roll 70 |
| Type: | Symmetrical |
| RG: | 2.50 |
| Diff: | 0.043 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.000 |
The Hy-Wire is the latest addition to the Roto Grip HP3 family. It uses the same Middle Roll 70 core design as the Haywire, but instead of a sanded solid cover like the Haywire, the Hy-Wire uses the 62M hybrid veneer that comes out of the box at a 1500 grit polished box finish. This hybrid cover is two parts pearl to one part solid, giving it more length than other hybrids that are 50/50 blends.
Our medium pattern was first for our testers. On the fresh, they all saw the Hy-Wire go too long before making its move to the pocket. When we slowed our ball speeds down, we got it to read a little better in the midlane, but any mistakes on the fast side with our ball speed would result in the 2 pin standing. All three testers saw a dramatic improvement in their ball reactions when they gently scuffed
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Roto Grip Hy-Wire Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of the pair of bowling balls shown:
- Roto Grip Hy-Wire vs. Roto Grip Critical
- Roto Grip Hy-Wire vs. Roto Grip Dare Devil
- Roto Grip Hy-Wire vs. Roto Grip Haywire
- Roto Grip Hy-Wire vs. Roto Grip Hustle S/A/Y
- Roto Grip Hy-Wire vs. Roto Grip Unhinged
To compare the Roto Grip Hy-Wire to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional Roto Grip Hy-Wire 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 test results and that you may sometimes find discrepancies between our comments / ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.
