- Dare Devil

First Impressions
The Roto Grip Dare Devil, released in November 2016, adds a dynamic pearl option to the HP3 line. Visually, the ball comes in a combination of navy and teal, giving it a modern look. Technically, Roto Grip introduces the symmetrical Madcap Core here, which features a very low RG of 2.48 and a medium differential of 0.041 (at 15 lbs). These core numbers ensure that the ball gets into rotation quickly despite the shiny surface. The heart of the ball is wrapped in the Amped Pearl coverstock, finished at the factory with a 1500-grit polish. This combination is designed to get through the heads effortlessly and then react drastically to friction only at the end of the oil pattern.
Comparison
Compared directly to the Roto Grip No Rules, which is designed for heavy oil, the Dare Devil goes considerably longer and plays more angular. The No Rules digs into the lane early, while the Dare Devil skids across those areas and saves its energy for the hit in the pocket. Compared to the Storm Hy-Road, another benchmark among symmetrical pearls, the Dare Devil reads the midlane slightly earlier thanks to its notably lower RG (2.48 versus 2.57), but offers a similarly strong backend reaction. Against the asymmetrical Storm Code Black, the Dare Devil is somewhat smoother in the transition from skid to hook, which often makes it more controllable on overly sensitive backends.
On the Lanes
The Dare Devil shines above all on medium oil and once the transition sets in. It is the ideal ball for moving your line inside when stronger solids start to hook too early or lose energy. Thanks to its polished surface, it ignores dry heads and generates an aggressive change of direction at the breakpoint that produces excellent carry. It works exceptionally well if you're looking for a defined skid/flip look without having to accept the restlessness of an asymmetrical core. On very heavy oil, however, it will be too slippery, while on extremely dry lanes it may react too sensitively.