Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: Tess7654 09/04/2008 13:15

20 of 20 people found this review helpful.
I drill my Grand Illusion 5x3 with weight hole on pap. When I first used it (on house shot) I expected it to go fairly long and flip hard because of the shiny factory finish but what I got was good length,lots of midlane read and a strong predictable arc on the backend. 2nd pattern bowled on was in a regional on the chameleon, I used a 2000 abralon by hand and knocked the shine off....this gave me more mid lane and very strong continuous move to the pocket. I must say I have been very very impressed by the versatility of this ball. First night of league last week was 791. Will post another review when I drill my 2nd one.



David Tessman

RotoGrip regional staff.


Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Other Products Reviewed by Tess7654

• Roto-Grip Pluto

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: Keith Glasgow 09/01/2008 23:14

13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Just had the ball drilled up with the pin just below the fingers. Took it out of the box and used it on a modified house shot in an AMF house(lots of spotty conditioner). Went straight up the boards around 10-12 and it held it\'s line towards the pocket with no over reaction at all. I was having problems with my Cells over reacting causing an over/under condition. I must say, this ball is the perfect compliment to my other Roto Grip Balls and will keep it handy when the backends start to dry up.



Keith Glasgow

Roto Grip Staff Member
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: PaulMc 08/31/2008 18:08

13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
I drilled my first Grand Illusion with the pin 4.5 inches from the PAP. What a great reacting ball. The ball goes long yet has strong back ends. It is really a great even rolling ball. The ball also really reacts strong off the dry on a wet / dry condition that allows me to create area left of my target (I am a lefty!). The easy length also can give me some hold area. The hitting power is pretty impressive. I have had two 300’s with it in league and a couple 2nd place finishes in SASBA (senior) tournaments with it.



I drilled a second one with a longer pin 5.5 inches from my PAP. At first it was either a flat seven or a six pin. After putting some surface on it I was able to move outside the oil line and “pipe it”. The ball struck forever and gave me a completely different look.



Paul McCordic
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: mike johnston 08/28/2008 19:54

12 of 12 people found this review helpful.
I received this ball in time for summer league. What a great addition to the product line. I kept the box finish and had this drilled with the pin above the fingers. This ball works great on medium and light oil.

I am a low rev stroker and love to see the reaction of the ball as it bounces off the friction and makes its move to the pocket. This ball provide the backend I needed compared to the Illusion.



Last night I used this ball in the last game of league and added 20 pins to my last game when others were struggling as the heads were drying out and everyone was getting overreaction from the more powerful equipment.



You will be surprise with the performance of this ball. I got a lot more than I expected.



Another success from Roto Grip.



--------------------

Mike Johnston

Roto Grip Advisory Staff
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Other Products Reviewed by mike johnston

• Roto-Grip Cell
• Roto-Grip Illusion

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: AddMe34 08/19/2008 19:19

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I've noticed how good Roto Grip has been doing lately, their Cell is amazing. I needed something less than my Cell and wanted to stay in the Roto family. I drilled this a little weaker than my Cell and it does wonders on my league shot. I mean, I couldn't have asked for a better ball. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a consistent ball that pounds the pocket!!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: nypro 08/18/2008 15:02

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I switched to using only Roto Grip equipment about a year ago and this, being my 4 new ball, is amazing. I have never been throwing equipment for a company that tries to make a complete line of balls. Roto Grip has given us the Cell, the best ball on the market bar none. They have given us the Illusion, a great ball for medium dry lanes, something that gets through the heads and makes a great move to the pocket. They have given us a great dry lane ball(s) in the Pluto and Neptune. And NOW they have given us the Grand Illusion. This ball is a must have addition to any Roto Grip arsenal. I actually am using this as my benchmark ball and it is the first one out of the bag every night. Pick it up today and your game will improve!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: Moonslefty 09/02/2008 21:51

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I drilled my Grand Illusion with 50 x 4" x 70, which puts the pin just below my ring finger, with a small hole down on the VAL. I have 2 Cells, one with a 50 x 5" x 40 drilling, and the other with a 50 x 5" x 70 drilling. The grand Illusion fits in between the 2 Cells. I am very impressed with this ball so far. I needed something a little stronger off the spot than my Cells, and this ball is just that.
The Grand Illusion works well in medium to medium heavy oil. I haven't changed the surface and don't think I will.
A great compliment to the Cell and the Illusion. I can't wait to see what Roto Grip has coming next.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Other Products Reviewed by Moonslefty

• Roto-Grip Cell Pearl

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: YANKEEMAN 10/04/2008 19:48

ITS MY NEW FIRST BALL OUT OF THE BAG. I DRILLED IT 5X4 FOR CONTROL BUT I DIDN'T LIKE IT POLISHED OUT THE BOX. ONCE I REMOVED THE POLISH I HAD A SMOOTH ROLLING STRONG ARCING BALL THAT GETS THROUGH THE HEADS WELL. ONCE THE HEADS START DRYING UP I GO TO MY POLISHED ILLUSION AND I CAN STAY IN THE SAME SPOT MORE TIMES THAN NOT. ON A HOUSE SHOT IF YOU LIKE SWING AREA CONSIDER THIS BALL.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Other Products Reviewed by YANKEEMAN

• Roto-Grip Cell Pearl

Roto-Grip Grand Illusion Reviewed by: cmsubowler 10/03/2008 15:36

Excellent All Around

Likes: Excellent all around choice on House Conditions. Versatile from the outside or inside line. Gets through the heads clean and makes a strong arc to the pocket. Excellent roll, and great pin carry.

Dislikes: Tends to catch some over/under reactions with the box surface but takes very well to surface changes since it is a solid coverstock. Short patterns may suffer even with a polished surface but nothing a properly trained ball driller cannot help out with.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

Other Products Reviewed by cmsubowler

• Roto-Grip Cell Pearl