- Hustle Wine

First Impressions
The Roto Grip Hustle Wine comes in an appealing cranberry/merlot color scheme and was released in July 2021. Technically, the ball is built on the proven Hustle Core with a 2.53 RG in 15 pounds and a low 0.030 differential, making it a symmetrical ball with medium RG and low differential. The VTC Pearl Reactive coverstock ships from the factory polished to 1500-grit and should deliver good midlane motion and continuation.
Comparison
The specs are very close to the Brunswick Rhino and Brunswick Burner Pearl, with all three classified as entry-performance balls. The Hustle Wine is the closest match to the discontinued Storm IQ Emerald, though it goes a bit longer and is marginally quicker in its backend reaction. Compared to the Roto Grip Hyped Pearl, the Wine shows a few points higher RG and less differential, which results in more length and a slightly different shape. Against the Brunswick Burner Pearl, the Wine is weaker and therefore positioned ideally for drier lane conditions.
On the Lanes
The Hustle Wine is designed primarily for medium to lighter oil conditions and works for beginners as well as more advanced players. If you have a higher rev rate, you'll appreciate this ball especially at the end of the day when the lanes have dried up, since it clears the heads easily and offers good hook off the breakpoint. The ball's character can be described as rolly and controlled, similar to an IQ, just a bit weaker. With ratings of 5 for hook, 7 for length and 7 for backend strength, the Wine positions itself as a versatile option for light to medium oil patterns in your arsenal.