General Info
| Brand: | Roto Grip |
| Name: | Hy-Wire |
| Reviewed: | April 2016 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
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| 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 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
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 each 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 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.
