Contest Jul 28, 2014 to Aug 03, 2014 - Roto Grip Asylum

[BowlingBoards.com]

We are giving away a Roto Grip Asylum for a random poster from Jul 28, 2014 through Aug 03, 2014.

== General Giveaway Rules

Every post made on BowlingBoards during the dates listed above will be considered an entry. Drawing will be done the first business day following the contest period. Winner will be contacted via email and through BowlingBoards.com.

BowlingBoards is a moderated site and reserves the right to delete any post deemed illegitimate, automatic, or just plain off topic.

The goal of BowlingBoards is to bring more people into our community. Participate in the conversations happening here. And while you are at it, you will be earning entries into our drawing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! -- We reserve the right to redraw a winner if the winning post is not of quality content. Quality content is at the sole discretion of the BowlingBoards.com administrators. This means that one word posts will not qualify. Repeating what someone else has said does not qualify.

Just participate in the conversation instead of \"trying to win\" a drawing. The more you participate, the better your chances.

[Blacksox1]

I am all in for any Roto Grip products.

[Amyers]

Do I need a matching set of balls. I don't know but maybe I still would win. I could always give it to a daughter or wife also.

[tccstudent]

When are they going to give away a ball that I dont already have

[bbgamer884]

i may have already won on here, but damn it i really want to win on bowlingball.com. I will keep trying to win even though my odds are bad.

[Shaneshu87]

would love to own another roto! my last one cracked :(

[Perrin]

THere have been a couple multiple winners on this site I am pretty sure.

[foreverincamo]

I'll have to check out this ball in a review. Never owned a Roto Grip personally. My coach swore by them back in the mid-eighties. Glad to see they're still around.

[dachaukid]

Never owned this ball but I will add

[Aslan]

Never owned this ball but I will add

Not sure what that means....but I think I'm the opposite.

Actually, I just want to win it so I can say that I'm the first EVER multi-ball winner...of the SAME BALL!!!

Actually, if BB.com picks me...AND it's allowed...I'll work out a deal with them where they can keep this one (since I have one in my closest)...and instead I'll pay them the drilling cost to srill me up a Motiv Arctic Sniper which I can use as a "plastic spare ball". I mean, it's a TOTAL WIN for the site...because:

1) Cancels all aggravation of Aslan NOT using a plastic spare ball.
2) Further pleases the young folks on the site that think everyone should throw Motiv.
3) Keeps Aslan from having to constantly defend his decision NOT to use a plastic spare ball.
4) Site unloads a ball that is $30 less in price than the Asylum...AND gets paid to drill it.
5) Lessens the teasing of Aslan on adding yet ANOTHER ball to his closet collection.

WIN WIN!!

[AngieHall]

I have never had any ball but the one I currently have. It does not work for me and hasn't worked in 5 years. That is why I keep trying to win a new ball, especially the Deadly Aim ball. I think it is the ball for me. Thanks!

[Aslan]

I could always give it to a daughter or wife also.

...but not YOUR daughter or wife?? Good thinking.

[Amyers]

...but not YOUR daughter or wife?? Good thinking.

Wonderful typo

[Amyers]

Not sure what that means....but I think I'm the opposite.

Actually, I just want to win it so I can say that I'm the first EVER multi-ball winner...of the SAME BALL!!!

Actually, if BB.com picks me...AND it's allowed...I'll work out a deal with them where they can keep this one (since I have one in my closest)...and instead I'll pay them the drilling cost to srill me up a Motiv Arctic Sniper which I can use as a "plastic spare ball". I mean, it's a TOTAL WIN for the site...because:

1) Cancels all aggravation of Aslan NOT using a plastic spare ball.
2) Further pleases the young folks on the site that think everyone should throw Motiv.
3) Keeps Aslan from having to constantly defend his decision NOT to use a plastic spare ball.
4) Site unloads a ball that is $30 less in price than the Asylum...AND gets paid to drill it.
5) Lessens the teasing of Aslan on adding yet ANOTHER ball to his closet collection.

WIN WIN!!

If it has to do with you actually getting a ball drilled they might actually select you

[Aslan]

If it has to do with you actually getting a ball drilled they might actually select you

I just got 2 balls drilled last week! The bag only holds so many!!

[Pin_Pals]

I could use a second ball for practice.

[Queenpinpj]

I would love to win a new ball. Summe slump has not been fun.

[Queenpinpj]

*Summer

[EmporiaMike]

never won anything in my life so it won't happen now either but I would love to try a new ball.

[bigjimbo316]

Been hearing good things about this ball. Would love to have it!

[Joker]

would love to try this

[rv driver]

I could go for being a double winner. I'll throw in for an Asylum.

[fortheloveofbowling]

I love roto grip stuff, for me they work well with storm balls to create a good arsenal.

[MICHAEL]

YOU don't want to gehttp://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv43/keith666-81/Redneck_RoadsideAutoRepair.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/keith666-81/media/Redneck_RoadsideAutoRepair.jpg.html)t this ball,,, LOOK what happened to me after throwing it just ONCE!!!

[Blacksox1]

YOU don't want to gehttp://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv43/keith666-81/Redneck_RoadsideAutoRepair.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/keith666-81/media/Redneck_RoadsideAutoRepair.jpg.html)t this ball,,, LOOK what happened to me after throwing it just ONCE!!!

You wrecked em ! I am willing to take the chance, to win. Good luck to the board members. :)

[fortheloveofbowling]

Yeah, that dude is ready for the Asylum!

[tccstudent]

I could go for being a double winner. I'll throw in for an Asylum.

You cant win it is illegal to have a bowling ball that is named after where you live

[MICHAEL]

attention,,,,, attention patients, this ball is NOT recommended for guests in ward 666! Please disregard this free ball, and think happy thoughts!


http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-71_zpsb23f5452.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-71_zpsb23f5452.jpg.html)

[rv driver]

YOU don't want to gehttp://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv43/keith666-81/Redneck_RoadsideAutoRepair.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/keith666-81/media/Redneck_RoadsideAutoRepair.jpg.html)t this ball,,, LOOK what happened to me after throwing it just ONCE!!!
There needs to be a ball named the "Pandemonium," because that's just about what's to break out in this picture! A series of unfortunate calamities.

[rv driver]

You cant win it is illegal to have a bowling ball that is named after where you live
GAWD! Aint' that the truth?! Well-said!

[rv driver]

attention,,,,, attention patients, this ball is NOT recommended for guests in ward 666! Please disregard this free ball, and think happy thoughts!


http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-71_zpsb23f5452.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-71_zpsb23f5452.jpg.html)
...aaaand here we have a poster advertisement for the "Ratchet" -- Storm's new ball. It hooks like a loose screw and is scented like Old Nursing Home.

[Shaneshu87]

i think another free ball would look pretty in my bag, just say'n ;)

[tccstudent]

...aaaand here we have a poster advertisement for the "Ratchet" -- Storm's new ball. It hooks like a loose screw and is scented like Old Nursing Home.

The ratchet is a ball from Hammer not Storm

[jnv32185]

I would never be picky about a free ball but I really want the Hammer Spike black and blue. But free is free and I wouldn't mind getting my hands on this ball.

[rv driver]

The ratchet is a ball from Hammer not Storm
Of course it is! Silly me!

[tccstudent]

Silly rv tricks are for kids

[rv driver]

Silly rv tricks are for kids
Ok! You've just ... racheted it up a notch!

[Big Merl]

Wow, the contests have been AAA the last few weeks.

[rv driver]

I have to wonder: what if the giveaway was an AMF ball?

[Amyers]

I have to wonder: what if the giveaway was an AMF ball?

Probably less entrants. Bowl1820 could probably tell us which brands do best. Might be interesting to see.

[tccstudent]

Wow, the contests have been AAA the last few weeks.

I don't get it what does a bowling ball contest have to do with a company that specializes in roadside service

[Amyers]

I don't get it what does a bowling ball contest have to do with a company that specializes in roadside service

AAA as in AAA rated like bonds or securities. High as the scale goes AAA,AA,A so on. TCCStudent we may have to sign you up for some economics courses :p

[tccstudent]

I have already had all my econ classes. I dont need those. But a few weeks ago I could of really used AAA when I was having battery problems in my redneckmobile

[Mike White]

I have already had all my econ classes. I dont need those. But a few weeks ago I could of really used AAA when I was having battery problems in my redneckmobile

I took over my parents AAA roadside service account a while back, and this year my card says I've been a member 50 years.

I guess I've been covered ever since I had a Tricycle.

[tccstudent]

Yeah them big wheels are notorious for breaking down and needing a tow

[rv driver]

I took over my parents AAA roadside service account a while back, and this year my card says I've been a member 50 years.

I guess I've been covered ever since I had a Tricycle.
One "A" for each wheel... ;-)

[rv driver]

Yeah them big wheels are notorious for breaking down and needing a tow
I was too old for a Big Wheel when they came out. I'm still soooo disappointed!

[larry mc]

want this 1

[rv driver]

want this 1
It's a killer ball I wouldn't mind putting into an arsenal.

[tccstudent]

Well I already have this ball so if the powers that be pick me then I would work out a deal with my proshop and trade for a black widow legand

[rv driver]

Well I already have this ball so if the powers that be pick me then I would work out a deal with my proshop and trade for a black widow legand
I'd thought of that strategy with last rotations' Fusion, had I won it again. Sounds like a good plan!

[tccstudent]

Other then hoarding a few fusions the only ball I am interested in is the bw legand

[rv driver]

If you finagle the BW, you could name it Christine... It's no 50's vintage bowling ball, but I bet it's a demon on the lanes!

[Konvict1982]

Since I just got a #15 Hyper Cell from my buddy this ball would go perfect with it as i move up from #14 to #15 gear.

[rv driver]

Since I just got a #15 Hyper Cell from my buddy this ball would go perfect with it as i move up from #14 to #15 gear.
Don't you just love a good pairing? Cabernet and Filet; bacon and eggs; Lucy and Desi; Crimson and Clover; Aslan and Iceman; Hyper Cell and Asylum...

[tccstudent]

How bout chocolate and mustard would that ber a good pairing or how bout roseanne and bob stoops..

[Konvict1982]

Don't you just love a good pairing? Cabernet and Filet; bacon and eggs; Lucy and Desi; Crimson and Clover; Aslan and Iceman; Hyper Cell and Asylum...

Haha yes! I love a good match. it just feels so good like when you find that missing sock you have been looking for forever! LOL

[tccstudent]

Missing socks I don't pay enough attention to my socks to know if any are missing
How do you know they are missing do you routinely inventory them
All my socks are in one of two places my closet with all my clean clothes or in the corner with my dirty clothes

[Jaescrub]

Has any one used this ball and has any info on real world use? I think Bunny or her husband might. If so post up. If some one has already sorry I'm late to this party due to spending time in the lanes and hanging out with my pro shop guy after he was out due to Hart problems ;). plus i post from my phone and you can't read any page but the current one ;(

[Hystr1a]

I would love to win this ball.

[tccstudent]

Jaescrub I have one it's a monster

[rv driver]

Jaescrub I have one it's a monster
One might say it's ... INSANE!

[Jaescrub]

Is it a monster cuz how much hand you have? Or would it work for my low rev rate. And classic RV ha ha

[Amyers]

Has any one used this ball and has any info on real world use? I think Bunny or her husband might. If so post up. If some one has already sorry I'm late to this party due to spending time in the lanes and hanging out with my pro shop guy after he was out due to Hart problems ;). plus i post from my phone and you can't read any page but the current one ;(


Jaescrub

Here is some video with me throwing it. I'm not a high rev guy but is got pretty good movement for me. It's not a ball your going to hook the lane with it doesn't seem to want to play that way but it's deffinetly a ball I can stand left and throw right with and it comes back.

http://youtu.be/IaPw2I9P-9U

[tccstudent]

We'll jaescrub why don't you go out and smash your thumb so it swells up real big and I will let you try mine out

[tccstudent]

Ameyers
Wanna bet mine will and does hook the entire lane that's why I wanna plug and redrill it
I have a pretty high rev rate and even on fresh heavy oil I have to start way left of where I want too

[Amyers]

Ameyers
Wanna bet mine will and does hook the entire lane that's why I wanna plug and redrill it
I have a pretty high rev rate and even on fresh heavy oil I have to start way left of where I want too

Oh I don't doubt it. I'm more of a medium rev guy and I get plenty out of it. I can imagine what someone more rev dominate could do with it

[Jaescrub]

TCC no thanks ha ha I like my thumbs normal and thanks Amyers. Thumbs up.

[Baller]

This is really awesome that you guys give away free balls weekly. I just joined the site and just picked up a Roto Grip Shout. It's probably a slim chance, but it would be cool to get to try another ball out, as I have only ever thrown the Shout(which I've only owned a few days) and the house balls. This seems like an awesome community and I appreciate the opportunity to win a free ball just by interacting normally on the forums.

[foreverincamo]

The more I look at bowling balls, the more ball carriers I see. I understand a two ball bag, and even three. But once you hit four, you have to remember that you have to be able to lift the entire thing in and out of your trunk.

[rv driver]

The more I look at bowling balls, the more ball carriers I see. I understand a two ball bag, and even three. But once you hit four, you have to remember that you have to be able to lift the entire thing in and out of your trunk.
I've thought of that, too. What they need to invent is a strew-legal mini-trailer that you can just unhitch and drag behind you into the center...

[Konvict1982]

The more I look at bowling balls, the more ball carriers I see. I understand a two ball bag, and even three. But once you hit four, you have to remember that you have to be able to lift the entire thing in and out of your trunk.

Actually mine is a KR Strikeforce 2 piece 4 ball roller. Top half lifts off like a 2 ball carrier so I keep my Diva and Zombie spare as well as shoes, brace, towels, and knick knacks in it and can take just the top half for practice and the bottom half has my Critical Theory and Misfit which I take to league and tournaments also. Either way I only lift half at a time into the trunk of my car.

[tccstudent]

The 6 ball rollers just lift off so you don't have to lift more then a two ball bag at one time if you don't want to

[The Big Justice]

I'm still using a 3 ball roller but I really need to upgrade to a four. But you are right. They get heavy lol

[The Big Justice]

Or maybe I should just get a six if the bags separate like that

[tccstudent]

The storm rolling thunder separates real easy not real familar with the other 6 ball carriers

[tmark6788]

What Is a good ball for a medium oil pattern?

For*

[Konvict1982]

What Is a good ball for a medium oil pattern?

For*

There are a lot of good balls for medium oil .... a little more info would help .... particular brand? Favorite colors? Type of bowler?

[Joker]

just to name a couple of medium oil balls i liked

dv8: diva/diva pearl (shine knocked off slightly)
storm/roto: wrecker/deranged/hy-road
columbia: crazy antics

[bowl1820]

Not much longer till someone goes to the Asylum.

Whoops I mean gets the Asylum!

[Jaescrub]

Not much longer till someone goes to the Asylum.

Whoops I mean gets the Asylum!
Funniest post it really made me Lol you should win.

[rv driver]

Maybe they should just give all of us an Asylum and be done with it...

[Amyers]

Not much longer till someone goes to the Asylum.

Whoops I mean gets the Asylum!

So what are you really trying to say here Bowl1820 since Aslan and I are both winners of that ball?

[rv driver]

So what are you really trying to say here Bowl1820 since Aslan and I are both winners of that ball?
"They're coming to take me away, heehee haw haw...!"

[tccstudent]

Congrats mike white

[Mike White]

Congrats mike white

Wow, miracles never cease.

[Aslan]

Congrats mike white

What!!?

Wow...MWhite with a free ball win!

[Mike White]

What!!?

Wow...MWhite with a free ball win!

It's already drilled and in the hands of a Junior Bowler here that really needed a new ball, but couldn't afford it.

[jnv32185]

It's already drilled and in the hands of a Junior Bowler here that really needed a new ball, but couldn't afford it.

That is a really nice thing to do Mike. I have thought to my self if I won a ball I would more then likely give it away to someone who couldn't afford one. I don't know if I would be able to do it but I have definitely thought it. Kudos to you for doing it.