Bowling ball core · Roto Grip
Roto Grip Caliber Core
Symmetric Roto Grip core
A symmetric core with later rev-up, more length and medium flare, built for heavy oil. Balls with this core are no longer available at BowlersMart.
- Symmetric
- RG 2.570
- Diff 0.048
Specs
RG AT 15 LB
2.570
Later rev-up, more length
92% of the reactive and urethane balls we stock have a lower RG.
DIFFERENTIAL AT 15 LB
0.048
Medium flare
55% of the reactive and urethane balls we stock have a lower differential.
MASS BIAS AT 15 LB
None
Symmetric core
Symmetric cores have no mass bias marker to place when drilling.
| Weight | RG | DifferentialDiff | Mass biasMB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 lb | 2.540 | 0.051 | None |
| 15 lbUsed on this page | 2.570 | 0.048 | None |
| 14 lb | 2.600 | 0.044 | None |
| 13 lb | 2.590 | 0.045 | None |
| 12 lb | 2.650 | 0.035 | None |
Source: Roto Grip published specs, as shown on BowlersMart’s original Roto Grip Caliber core page (2022). RG and differential change with ball weight; use the row for the weight you throw. The highlighted 15 lb row is the one used on this page.
Looking for a ball like your Roto Grip Caliber?
Balls with the Roto Grip Caliber Core are no longer available at BowlersMart. These in-stock balls have the closest RG and differential.


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Balls with the Roto Grip Caliber Core
None of the 3 balls with the Roto Grip Caliber Core are in stock at BowlersMart right now.
Show 3 balls no longer available at BowlersMart
| Ball | Cover | First seen |
|---|---|---|
| Roto Grip Berserk Bowling Ball | Roto Grip 65MH Hybrid Reactive | March 2012 |
| Roto Grip Outlaw Bowling Ball | Roto Grip Inception Solid Reactive | March 2011 |
| Roto Grip Bandit Bowling Ball | Roto Grip Inception Pearl Reactive | March 2011 |
Where the Roto Grip Caliber sits
Each dot is a core in balls we stock. Cores close together roll alike; the cover and layout decide the rest.
Navy ring = a ball in your bag. Dashed ring = off this chart, or this same core.
Nearest cores, zoomed in
Navy ring = a ball in your bag. Dashed ring = off this chart, or this same core.
This core 1 Nearest cores Other cores
| Core | Brand | Shape | RG | Diff | vs this core |
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Storm | Symmetric | 2.570 | 0.046 | RG 0.000 · Diff −0.002 |
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Storm | Asymmetric | 2.560 | 0.051 | RG −0.010 · Diff +0.003 |
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Motiv | Symmetric | 2.550 | 0.050 | RG −0.020 · Diff +0.002 |
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Columbia 300 | Symmetric | 2.554 | 0.043 | RG −0.016 · Diff −0.005 |
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900 Global | Asymmetric | 2.590 | 0.050 | RG +0.020 · Diff +0.002 |
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Hammer | Symmetric | 2.545 | 0.047 | RG −0.025 · Diff −0.001 |
Matches use 15 lb RG and differential.
Drilling and tools
Turn on JavaScript to compare with your ball.Balls with the Roto Grip Caliber CoreNone of the 3 balls with the Roto Grip Caliber Core are in stock at BowlersMart right now.Show 3 balls no longer available at BowlersMartMore bowling balls with the Roto Grip Caliber CoreBallCoverFirst seenRoto Grip Berserk Bowling BallRoto Grip 65MH Hybrid ReactiveMarch 2012Roto Grip Outlaw Bowling BallRoto Grip Inception Solid ReactiveMarch 2011Roto Grip Bandit Bowling BallRoto Grip Inception Pearl ReactiveMarch 2011Where the Roto Grip Caliber sitsEach dot is a core in balls we stock. Cores close together roll alike; the cover and layout decide the rest.All coresSymmetricAsymmetricRoto Grip onlyAny brand900 GlobalBrunswickColumbia 300DV8EboniteEpicHammerKR StrikeforceMotivRadicalRoto GripSWAGStormTrack+−ResetZoom to this coreStorm Element Tour A.I. Core, RG 2.470, diff 0.035DV8 Larceny Core, RG 2.471, diff 0.028DV8 Renegade Core, RG 2.499, diff 0.040Track I-Core Gen4, RG 2.480, diff 0.053Brunswick Vintage Light Bulb Low RG Core, RG 2.568, diff 0.032Brunswick Dual Centric Core, RG 2.509, diff 0.047Ebonite Big Time Core, RG 2.508, diff 0.054Hammer Vindicator Core, RG 2.474, diff 0.053Radical Vexed Variant Asymmetric Core, RG 2.490, diff 0.045Radical Modified Intel Symmetric Core, RG 2.483, diff 0.032Motiv Affliction V2 Core, RG 2.480, diff 0.055Roto Grip GEM A.I. Core, RG 2.490, diff 0.057Hammer Obsession Tour Core, RG 2.469, diff 0.034Hammer Super Offset Core, RG 2.524, diff 0.053Hammer Gas Mas
Questions bowlers ask
What is the RG of the Roto Grip Caliber Core?
At 15 lb the Roto Grip Caliber Core has an RG of 2.570. It ranges from 2.540 to 2.650 across the listed weights.
What is the 14 lb RG of the Roto Grip Caliber Core?
At 14 lb the RG is 2.600.
What is the differential of the Roto Grip Caliber Core?
At 15 lb the differential is 0.048. This is a symmetric core, so mass bias is not applicable.
Which bowling balls use the Roto Grip Caliber Core?
Roto Grip Berserk Bowling Ball, Roto Grip Outlaw Bowling Ball, Roto Grip Bandit Bowling Ball. 0 are in stock now.
Can I still buy a ball with the Roto Grip Caliber Core?
Balls with this core are currently unavailable at BowlersMart. Closest in-stock alternatives by RG and differential include Storm Hy-Road Bowling Ball, Storm Next Factor Bowling Ball, 900 Global Portal Bowling Ball, Motiv Primal Ghost Bowling Ball, Hammer Blacklist Bowling Ball, Motiv Supra Sport Bowling Ball.
How do the Roto Grip Caliber Core specs change by weight?
At 16 lb: RG 2.540, differential 0.051. At 12 lb: RG 2.650, differential 0.035.
How does the Roto Grip Caliber Core compare with my ball?
Type the ball you throw into the Compare with your ball box on this page. It shows the RG and differential side by side and saves your bag for every core page.
Sources and method
Specs. Roto Grip published specs, as shown on BowlersMart’s original Roto Grip Caliber core page (2022), as published by the manufacturer.
Baseline. The baseline is 212 in-stock, published reactive and urethane balls. Plastic and polyester covers, 2-piece, 3-piece and pancake cores, missing covers and missing RG or differential values are excluded.
Percentiles. Percentiles are the share of baseline balls with a strictly lower or higher value; ties are not counted.
Nearest cores. Nearest cores are ranked by distance on standardized 15 lb RG and differential, with the same symmetric or asymmetric shape preferred among near ties (distance bands of 0.1).
Mass bias. Mass bias is compared among asymmetric balls with numeric mass bias only.
Updated. Catalog and page updated 2026-10-16.


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