Nomad Solid

[bowlrbob]

The new Roto Grip Nomad solid is going to be a hit another nice addition to the Roto Grip line. I was really happy to hear they were going to use the Silver Streak core with the new cover stock. I was not disappointed. I set this ball up with 5 by 3. I put the pin beside the ring finger this layout requires an extra hole. I have a high track axis is 6 over and ¼ up. I get a very good mid lane read and a hard arc in the back. I use this ball on lanes with medium to heavy oil on longer patterns. It is a ball I can use as a benchmark ball as it is easy to find the breakpoint with this ball and make adjustments or ball changes from my read with the Nomad solid. Bob Korth writer of ASK BOB Q. and A. article.

[Rockteschel]

Roto Grip NOMAD, 15LB

I drilled my Nomad a week ago. The ball started out with a 2-1/2” pin and 2.8 oz. top weight. I drilled it 5 x 4-3/4 with a 2.5” pin buffer. No weight hole was needed. The ball weighed in at 7/8 side weight and ¾ finger weight when done. After drilled, the pin ended up above and in the middle of my fingers.
I bowled with this ball on a THS and it has strong movement off the break point but more controlled than the Nomad Pearl. The house that I bowl at oils 39 feet. I started the ball at 3rd arrow and breakpoint at about 10 at 40 or so feet. The ball hits hard and retains energy nicely throwing the pins around the deck. As with the Pearl, I had room both ways at the breakpoint. This ball will be a benchmark ball for your THS.
I bowled on the Shark pattern next. This ball, with this drilling was strong enough for this pattern. It made a sharp movement once leaving the oil, similar to my Nomad pearl did, but was not as erratic. When missing out the ball recovered and when missing in it sat nicely. Not the 1st ball out of the bag for this pattern, (the Rogue still holds that spot) but will be a valuable tool once the lanes start breaking down.
I bowled with this ball on Cheetah next. Un-like with the Shark pattern, The Nomad was too strong with this drilling on Cheetah. When missing out it would recover, but would not hit as hard as I would have liked. When I missed in the ball hit the 2 pin at best. Although this is not my ball of choice for this pattern, it will have its place once the oil carries down the lane.
Overall, I think that this ball will be a hit and a benchmark ball. The Nomad will be the first ball out of my bag on a THS. Good Job Roto Grip.

[tbs1]

I have never had a Silver streak, but I loved my RSX so my expectations were very high with this piece.

Drilled two Nomad solids- one a bit stronger- 5x4(pin under bridge) and 6x3 (pin over middle)

The First ball reads the pattern very well- early (mid-lane) and very strong off the spot. This should fill the gap for me between the Cell Pearl and Pluto on most conditions.

The Second layout goes quite a bit longer down the lane and is very controllable off the spot- showing the versatility of the ball. Will probably be a good ball to go to when the pearl gets to crazy off the spot..

I mentioned that I was excited about this piece, and it is well worth the hype-
you will love this ball...

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[SenorRotoGrip]

I drilled the box condition (1500 polished) Nomad Solid with a pin just below the fingers on grip centerline, Cg out, and a 31/32 weight hole on a line from grip center to the VAL, which placed it in the thumb quadrant. (Modified RICO Layout)

The Silver Streak, symetric Rotary Core wrapped in the Ultra Vision Solid cover, produces an excellent read of the lane and explosive hit on the pins. If you liked the Silver Streak, you will definately like the Nomad Solid.

On a long oiled, fresh house shot, I was able to move outside to around 5 board, and play the Nomad up the boards. The Nomad made a nice smooth move off the oil, and had a nice even reaction the back end. As the shot broke down, I moved left with the same results down lane. The med rg (2.55) , med/high differential (.054) in the 15# will provide the bowler with a versatile ball that can be drilled for heavy oil or medium to light oil patterns.

Brendan Bierch
Roto Grip Amateur Staff

[precisionrotoguy]

Layout- Pin 4 ¼” off of PAP (4 ¾” straight out) with a ¾” x 2 ½” hole 5” out and 3 ½” down.

I have been anticipating the release of this ball for months. Why? Several reasons really-

1. I loved the Silver Streak line (I sold dozens of all of the Silver Streak releases in my shop and I used my Silver Streak Particle so much I literally wore all the labels off of it). 2. I love me some neon green.
3. I love symmetrically cored bowling balls.

Even with my innate giddiness and mediocre reasons for anticipating such a release (not to mention my unrealistic expectations for most bowling balls), the Nomad actually managed to exceed my predetermined implication of what it would perform like. Believe it or not, it actually out hooks my Cell and my Rogue Cell (no seriously, I’m not joking). This may be due partially to the fact that it’s drilled stronger than my Cell and is newer than both, however it did catch me off guard.

This rock is a great compliment to the Nomad Pearl as well- Pearl going a little too long? Maybe ringing some 10s? Simply go to the solid, problem solved. You can never go wrong with solid reactive covers wrapped around symmetrical cores anyway, but this particular ball is a real gem, delivering staggering angularity, continuation and hit out of a mid range solid. I actually think I saw bruises on the pins when I got done with them (okay, so not really, but they sure didn’t sound too happy when getting demolished by the random nomadic stranger).

I would like to add that the ball looks sharp, albeit I wish mine had a little more neon green (see number 2 above), but overall, I can’t complain. It’s kinda like pizza, it’s always good, you could always use more, but you’re thankful for what you got…. Lol

Victory is Mine!

[John Brodersen]

Ball specs – 15 lbs 4 oz, 2.68 top weight, and 3-inch pin.

Using the dual angle method, the Nomad solid was punched with a 4 ¾ inch pin distance, 50 degree drill angle and a 65 degree VAL angle. An X-hole was needed and was placed on the VAL using a line from the grip center thru the CG to the VAL (approximately a P2+ hole). This put the pin just below the ring finger with the CG bumped about two inches right of and below the pin. The surface was left OOB (1500 polished)

With the return of the “Rotary Core” combined with a new tweaked cover stock, the Nomad is a stronger shell than its predecessor the Grand Illusion. The Nomad is clean through the fronts, displays a consistent mid lane read with a stronger move on the back end. It also has better continuation with crisp hit. The Nomad reminds me of, and has similar but stronger characteristics to the RSX, which was one of my favorite RG releases.

The Nomad is a consistent, strong piece that can be used on most medium conditions or after a fresh, oilier pattern shows signs of wear. The Roto Grip Sword line just continues to advance in performance.

John Brodersen

[RonCase823]

My Axis is 5 5/8 right, ¼ up, my speed is average and I would consider myself with higher revs but more up the back. So not a cranker but not really straight either.

Placed pin about 1” above ring finger. CG is 1” away from center of GMP and small hole in side. The ball is very smooth throughout the lane without running out. It reads mid lane well especially on a fresher shot. Another great ball to play hard and straight up outside 5 when you can. This ball for me hooks hard outside then I can get it to roll out nicely in the pocket as long as I’m not going around it too much. If I want to go around it more with my hand I just move inside more. However, if I get too deep I need more reaction for the backend so I go Pearl Nomad for that. This ball is very clean and predictable with a nice smooth continuous arc.

[MoonsLefty]

The layout on my Nomad Solid is 55 x 5 x 65. This places the pin just below my middle finger, with a balance hole in the P 1.5 position. This is one of my favorite drillings. I really love the reaction I get from this layout and this ball. I usually get less reaction with this layout on mid-range balls, but not with the Nomad.

I have the same layout on my original Cell, and the Nomad actually out hooks it. My Cell sometimes wants to roll too early on wood, especially at the house I am in. The Nomad has yet to roll too early. It is very clean through the fronts, picks up well in the mid-lane and goes through the pins great.

[mred2u]

Drilled my 1st Nomad 5x31/2 this ball glides through the front part of the lane and is smoother than the Pearl. For me this ball is about 3-4 boards less than the Grand Illusion. Can't wait to drill the other Nomad that I have. Another great ball from Roger and the team from Roto Grip.
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Ed Riffle
Roto Grip Advisory Staff

[Bucko the Bowler]

Out of the box this ball is clean through the heads, picks up a late mid-lane reaction and has a strong drive through the pocket. It seems to work best on synthetic lanes with a medium to heavy amount of oil and the oil patter approx 38 linear feet. On wooden lanes, the oil pattern would need to be heavier and longer to get a better reaction with the ball. When on wooden lanes, this ball doesn’t seem to kick out the corner pins and loses the drive through the pocket verses when on synthetic lanes.

Overall this would be a great ball for a bowler with high speed and high revolutions.

This ball started with low top weight. My layout on the ball is: Pin under bridge at 5-1/4 from PAP; CG swung out at 45° angle; 3-3/4 inches from PAP. No Hole.