{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"859767","sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY","gtin":null,"name":"Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray Bowling Ball","brand":"Roto Grip","categories":[{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Straight Bowlers","slug":"straight-bowler-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Bowling Gear","slug":"bowling-gear"},{"name":"Dry Lane Bowling Balls","slug":"dry-lane-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Entry Level Bowling Balls","slug":"entry-level-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Kids Bowling Balls","slug":"kids-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Kids Bowling Gear","slug":"kids-bowling-gear"},{"name":"Roto Grip","slug":"roto-grip"},{"name":"Roto Grip Bowling Balls","slug":"roto-grip-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"symmetrical-core-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/roto-grip-hustle-x-ray-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/roto-grip-hustle-x-ray-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/roto-grip-hustle-x-ray-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/roto-grip-hustle-x-ray-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":109.95,"max":109.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T20:14:34.835987+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T19:33:17+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Hustle X-Ray? Symmetric Hustle Core, the proven engine behind the Hustle series VTC Solid Reactive cover at a clean 4000-grit Abralon finish Mid-lane read with smooth continuation for light to medium oil","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Roto Grip"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Roto Grip Hustle Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Roto Grip VTC Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.53"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".030"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"3 - 4 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"4000 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Dry - Medium Oil, Medium Oil"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Performance Bowling Balls, Roto Grip HP1 Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Grey"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"April 2024"}],"variants":[{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-16-1","gtin":"887970659281","label":"16LB","price":109.95,"stock":8,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95},{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-15-1","gtin":"887970659267","label":"15LB","price":109.95,"stock":76,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95},{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-14-1","gtin":"887970659236","label":"14LB","price":109.95,"stock":51,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95},{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-13-1","gtin":"887970659205","label":"13LB","price":109.95,"stock":26,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95},{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-12-1","gtin":"887970659175","label":"12LB","price":109.95,"stock":31,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95},{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-11-1","gtin":"887970659144","label":"11LB","price":109.95,"stock":16,"options":{"Ball Weight":"11LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95},{"sku":"ROT-HUS-X-RAY-10-1","gtin":"887970659113","label":"10LB","price":109.95,"stock":16,"options":{"Ball Weight":"10LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":199.95}],"images":[{"alt":"rg-hustle-xray-nov2024","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rg-hustle-xray-nov2024.jpg"},{"alt":"Hustle_00000","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hustle_00000.png"}],"release_date":"April 2024","description":"Mid-Lane Motion and Smooth Continuation\n\nAbout the Hustle X-Ray\n\nHustling is deeply ingrained in sports, and the Hustle series epitomizes that ethos on the lanes. Since 2016 it has delivered elite performance at an entry-level price, with a sanctioned 900 series and multiple PBA and PWBA titles to its name. The inner Hustle Core has stayed the same since day one. What changes is the VTC (Versatile Traction Control) coverstock, and the Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray is the clean, controllable solid version.\n\nThe Hustle X-Ray pairs the symmetric Hustle Core with the VTC Solid Reactive coverstock at a 4000-grit Abralon finish, in a sharp Black and Grey cosmetic. The solid cover at a clean, higher grit reads the mid-lane and continues smoothly through the pins, striking the balance between power and precision that makes it such a controllable, all-around piece.\n\nUnderstanding the Roto Grip Hustle Core and Roto Grip VTC Solid Reactive\n\nRoto Grip built the Hustle X-Ray for mid-lane read with smooth continuation. Specifically, the symmetric Hustle Core revs up smoothly and reads the lane predictably, while the VTC Solid cover at a clean 4000-grit finish grabs the mid-lane without the early, aggressive read of a lower grit. As a result, it reads later and smoother than the 2000-grit Hustle Earth, then continues through the pins, the controllable solid in the line. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nThe Symmetric Engine Behind a Decade of the Hustle Series\n\nAt the heart of the Hustle X-Ray is the symmetric Hustle Core, the same trusted engine that has powered the entire Hustle series since 2016. At 15 lb it measures RG 2.53 and a .030 differential, numbers that produce a smooth, controllable roll with low to medium flare. As a symmetric core, it reads the lane predictably and repeats the same shape shot after shot, which is what makes the Hustle line so forgiving.\n\nOn the X-Ray, that smooth core is paired with a clean, higher-grit solid cover, so the predictable roll reads the mid-lane and keeps driving through the pins. The Hustle Core revs gradually and never overreacts, giving you traction with a controllable, continuous shape rather than an early, jumpy reaction.\n\nA Clean Solid for Mid-Lane Read and Smooth Continuation\n\nThe Hustle X-Ray wraps that core in the VTC Solid Reactive coverstock, finished at 4000-grit Abralon. A solid cover grabs the lane for traction, and the clean, higher grit keeps that read controllable: the X-Ray reads the mid-lane without the early, aggressive bite of the 2000-grit Hustle Earth, then continues smoothly through the pins. It is the balance of power and precision in the line.\n\nThat controllable read is what makes the X-Ray such a useful all-around piece on light to medium oil. You get the traction of a solid with a smooth, continuous shape that is easy to repeat. Leave it at the 4000-grit box surface for that balanced read, or take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier, stronger response when the oil increases.\n\nHustle X-Ray Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓League Bowlers: A controllable solid that reads the mid-lane and continues smoothly, an easy all-around piece for medium house shots\n\n✓Newer Competitive Bowlers: An affordable, predictable way to add controllable traction to the bag on a proven platform\n\n✓Stroker / Tweener Styles: The smooth Hustle Core plus a clean solid rewards control players who want a readable, repeatable mid-lane shape\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The controllable solid between the early-reading Hustle Earth and the cleaner pearl and hybrid Hustles\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Control over raw hook: The lower differential means moderate total hook. For maximum board coverage on heavy oil, step up to stronger equipment.\n\n·Ships at a clean box finish: The 4000 Grit Abralon finish is a smooth, sanded surface that still gets down the lane. Take it lower for an earlier read on heavier oil, or polish it up for more length.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Hustle X-Ray Fits in Your Roto Grip Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Roto Grip lineup, the Hustle X-Ray is the controllable solid at the value end of the bag. Where the 2000-grit Hustle Earth reads earliest and the polished pearls clear the fronts, the cleaner 4000-grit X-Ray sits in between, reading the mid-lane and continuing smoothly. It pairs naturally above urethane or plastic for spares and below a stronger reactive for the fresh, a balanced all-around piece for light to medium oil.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 4000-grit Abralon finish is a clean, controllable box surface. Take it down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier, stronger read on more oil, or polish it up for a touch more length on drier lanes. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the VTC Solid cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping a solid cover fresh preserves the controllable mid-lane read and smooth continuation that make the Hustle X-Ray so dependable.\n\nEarn points on every Roto Grip purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Roto Grip dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Roto Grip warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\n\n16 lbs\n2.53\n.030\n\n15 lbs\n2.53\n.030\n\n14 lbs\n2.55\n.030\n\n13 lbs\n2.63\n.009\n\n12 lbs\n2.65\n.011\n\n11 lbs\n2.73\n.012\n\n10 lbs\n2.77\n.015","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. 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