- Hustle Camo

First Impressions
The Roto Grip Hustle Camo comes in a striking Army/Black/Brown color combination and uses the VTC Solid Reactive coverstock with a 1500-grit polished surface. Technically it's built on the proven Hustle Core, a symmetrical weight block with a 2.53 RG at 15 pounds and a low differential of just 0.030. The medium to low flare potential points to a controlled, predictable path down the lane. The VTC Solid cover is noticeably toned down compared to the stronger VTC 20 version on the Hustle PBR, placing the Camo at an appropriate hook potential for the HP1 line. With ratings of 5 for hook, 7 for length and 6 for backend strength, the ball should deliver a balanced performance.
Comparison
The Hustle Camo sits in the same performance range as the legendary Roto Grip Hustle Ink and lines up alongside balls like the Storm Electrify or Burner. Compared to the Storm IQ Tour Solid, the Camo looks a bit weaker, but polishing up the IQTS would get you very close to its ball motion. It works well as a step-down option when stronger balls like the Storm Virtual Energy or Winner Solid get too aggressive, while for more hook than the Camo but less than the Storm Physix, the Storm Phaze 3 or Phaze 4 is the recommendation. Within the Hustle series there's a clear gap to the stronger Hustle PBR, and even with some surface added the Camo doesn't reach the PBR's monster performance. The ball motion is similar to the PBR's, but cleaner through the heads and quicker to react to dry areas.
On the Lanes
The Hustle Camo is designed specifically for light to medium oil conditions and should develop a strong backend hook on the lighter volumes. Its easy length combined with a rounded shape and continuous backend motion makes it a good fit for the majority of bowlers, including as a step-down ball for the second or third game. If you prefer rounder shapes, you'll find an ideal partner in the Camo. As part of the Hustle line it's aimed both at casual bowlers looking for their first reactive ball and at experienced tournament players wanting to round out their arsenal for lighter conditions. The polished surface and the core, which isn't built for extreme depth, ask for a bit more roll from the bowler, but that's an easy adjustment. On drier lane conditions it performs excellently, though with a sanding pad it can also be used on more volume.