Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

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General Info

Brand:
Name:Rubicon UC2
Reviewed:January 2021
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Coverstock Specs
Name:eTrax Pearl
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:1500 Grit Polished
Color:Cosmic Black / Purple Sky
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Core Specs
Name:Rondure
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.49
Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:0.011

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The Roto Grip Rubicon UC2 is the pearlized follow-up to the highly successful Rubicon. The UC2 uses the newest pearl version of the eTrax coverstock, which is more aggressive than the previous versions on the Halo Pearl and Idol Pearl. This ball comes out of the box at the same 1500 grit polished finish as all shiny Roto Grip balls and shares the Rondure asymmetrical core shape with the original Rubicon. This cover and core combination gave us good length, a strong midlane read, and a great back end motion.

Cranker had the best reaction out of the three testers on the fresh medium oil pattern, as the Rubicon UC2 allowed him to see his ideal reaction shape. The ball provided easy length through the fronts, enough traction in the midlane to get going, and a strong back end motion that wasn’t too snappy. He had plenty of room to miss, along with plenty of pin carry. As the pattern broke down, the Rubicon UC2 was just as effective in transition as it was on the fresh. He was able to keep the same great reaction by moving deeper on the lane with his feet and target. He really liked the motion

Additional Roto Grip Rubicon UC2 Resources

Click here to visit Roto Grip's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

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The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.