Roto Grip UFO Alert Review
While no longer in production, the UFO Alert remains a solid option on the used market for bowlers seeking aggressive hook potential on heavier oil conditions. The combination of the E.T. core and eTrax Hybrid coverstock delivers reliable performance when lanes demand strong oil management.
all right we're back here inside waterford lanes home of bowler x pro shop and training center where today i have the new ufo alert by roto grip uh and it's got the same layout as that dart code you've just seen four and a half by 45 or 45 by four and a half by 45 so should be similar both asymmetric balls very clean same basically family of bowling balls so let's see if there's a big difference and i'm going to use it on the exact same pair that i just threw the dart code on and we're going to see the difference there and maybe i'll kind of throw them together and then we'll do a comparison video after this of those two bowling balls
and maybe we'll throw some other balls in there too we're gonna take it out here on the same lane here in a minute stay tuned [Music] [Music] all right here we go now we got the ufo alert
pretty excited about this one if i'm correct this should be earlier and smoother than the dart code i would imagine i have no idea though because this ball hasn't gone on the lane yet so this shot right here is actually going to be the very first shot on this ball so you get to see the first that i've seen too so let's just try and do exactly what we did with the dart code and go a little bit straighter and see if it gets through there
now that kind of scares me a little bit because that didn't pick up down lane at all that one kind of just rolled and just kept rolling so i don't know if that one just hooked early and kind of just puked or what but i don't know dart code had some angle down lane from there so i'm just gonna i'm not even gonna go that far i'm just gonna go three left this time instead of the five three and two see what happens
yeah definitely smoother that was really good though there's my guy what's up buddy that's a turkey bud not a chicken that's for a five bagger we got five bagger out there we just bought 260 with the dart code now we got a five bagger here with the combination of the dart code and the ufo all right so that was three so let's go three more what kind of inch are we left
definitely much smoother this thing revs up fast this thing makes me look like i got a rubbery my piddly little 460 is not very high what buddy okay you gotta wait till i'm done recording okay all right so now we are i'm gonna make sure i got that zoom focus in there i didn't do that right okay that way it doesn't zoom in on my legs all right let's go left again
all right so now let's go five now i'm gonna go five left this is where the test is gonna be will it start to come around the corner or not it did and it tripped to four but that was a little early but that's what i was talking about that's why i would say i think that the rotogrip vault was going to be just a pinch earlier than the dart code now it's starting to confuse me a little bit because that one actually picked up down lane it was earlier but it still picked up
and went so we've got uh we're not sure what it's going to do as we go left all right let's go five more five more left and hope for the best
oh that ain't gonna push oh just kidding wow i thought that was gonna pick up and go through the face we've got some strikes with these balls folks that's an eight bagger right there oh geez we got power flickering we got some power flickers got some rain and wind going on outside so might get scary in a little bit you're okay
i'm just gonna go four more left this time i'm gonna try to get it to the right a little bit and see what happens see if it comes off the dry i did not you guys see that power flicker that was crazy it like flicked everything geez scared the beans out of me you might lose some power that's a seven count that ain't good on an eight bagger how's that happen it didn't score it though i'm gonna try to make the spare why not
it's fun well worried we're gonna lose power and i'm gonna have to start over or just call it quits one or the other look a little more than that dang it all right well i'm not buying this ball it doesn't make spares geez just kidding just kidding just kidding just kidding so it didn't get around the corner from there which is a little concerning for me
but i mean the original ufo was a pretty strong roley core too so i mean it's not really that unexpected but let's keep trying a few more left and see what we got just won't throw it as far right that's pretty good that was pretty good that's what we're looking for just like you saw with the dart code when i say that's that was a good shot and it splits the 89 and drives through the pins and 10 back that's always what
we're looking for so that one came off the dry just fine so maybe i did something wrong on that previous shot we're going to assume that because obviously the bone balls aren't going to do anything wrong all right further left a little put a little peanut butter and jelly on this one jelly oh i left the jelly
that was just peanut butter it stuck to the right dang it ah i get another chance of the spare i missed the last one see if i can make this one slight adjustment hook a little i did the exact same thing goodness go for two all right one more shot one more
shot so if i'm gonna say based right now i'm gonna say that this would be a ball that i would go to a little bit earlier when i can play probably right of 20 and i need something shiny that's still going to read the middle of the lane and then when i go a little bit further left i'm going to probably go or if i need something more pop down line i'm gonna go to the dart code so then if i need overall more strong i'm going maximum results all right
we're gonna try the peanut butter and jelly time again we're gonna add some bananas on this one bananas are always good there's the bananas oh my goodness i don't want to come around that corner so yeah just like i said it's not going to be unless i'm seeing some good back end crisp back ends because again this is a used condition
so i'm not thinking that this is going to be very good further left but just for giggles i want to see how it responds to slower speeds from in there maybe i'm just too fast so what'd we have we had peanut butter and jelly with bananas how about we add some mayo just a little bit of mayo slow us down
yeah and it overreacts that's pretty typical what happens in there with a shiny ball and it's slow down laying all right so for those of you that saw the dart code video you can see now with this ufo alert how uh how much smoother down lane this thing actually is and it's a lot to do with the core it's because it's a uh it's an earlier rolling core anybody that threw the ufo you probably saw the same thing that wasn't a ball that was going to whip down lane very well but this cover gets it through the front a little bit better and still gives you that really good mid lane roll
which i really like to see so it's that's going to be the ball that's going to be more like a transition ball for me not late in the day like what this was for you but it's going to be more like a game two three type of ball um and then i'm gonna start with a stronger ball like a maximum results or a game breaker four um to start the day so go to the ufo and then transfer over to the dart code and then do like a proof pearl or something like that so good good little uh i got a good little repertoire starting to work out here so if you want to get one of these ufo alerts they are being pre-ordered right now over at bowler
x.com uh otherwise you can come up to bowler x pro shop and training center here in waterford lanes in waterford michigan and get one um or go over to bethlehem pa whatever you want to do but until next time i'm going to get out of here make sure to hit that like uh subscribe and comment below what you thought about this ball and even the other balls and until next time we'll see you guys later [Music]
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Testing revealed that the UFO Alert delivers a notably smoother, earlier-rolling motion compared to similar asymmetric offerings in the Roto Grip lineup. On the medium-heavy oil condition at the test house, the ball exhibited strong midlane read and consistent arc through the pins, with independent reviewers observing that it transitions through the front of the lane without over-aggressive backend reaction. The hybrid coverstock proved effective at carrying energy while maintaining predictable motion, making it a reliable option for bowlers who need a ball that meters its aggression rather than demanding immediate angular response downlane.
The key distinction in testing came down to lane positioning and speed adjustments. When thrown from right of the 20 board on the oil pattern, the UFO Alert performed optimally—generating the clean, controlled motion it’s designed for. However, independent reviewers noted that pushing the ball further left or into drier conditions resulted in earlier roll-down, which limited backend reaction in some scenarios. This characteristic mirrors the original UFO’s behavior and suggests the core geometry prioritizes early midlane response over late-game aggression. Surface adjustments and speed variations were tested, with slower deliveries tending to trigger overreaction in dry patches—a typical response for shiny reactive hybrid coverstock in such conditions.
Who Is This Ball For?
The UFO Alert is ideal for bowlers building a well-rounded arsenal who need a reliable game-two or game-three transition piece. It works best for players with moderate to higher ball speed who can take advantage of its smooth midlane characteristics without over-revving it into early roll. Bowlers operating right of the 20 board on medium-heavy oil will find this ball particularly useful as it reads the lane predictably while maintaining enough bite to drive through the pins cleanly.
This ball is less suited for bowlers chasing maximum backend motion or those playing deep left on heavily oiled patterns. However, it fills an important niche for anyone who wants to avoid the whip-down aggression of stronger asymmetric cores while still commanding respect from the pins. It pairs well in a two-ball system with a more angular stroker for later in competition, making it a smart choice for league bowlers and tournament competitors who value consistency and versatility over pure downlane pop.
The Pros
- • Strong hook potential with E.T. asymmetric core
- • eTrax Hybrid coverstock handles oil well while maintaining energy
- • Polished finish provides good length through heads
The Cons
- • Limited versatility outside medium-heavy oil conditions
- • Asymmetric core may be too aggressive for some bowlers
Who Is This Ball For?
While no longer in production, the UFO Alert remains a solid option on the used market for bowlers seeking aggressive hook potential on heavier oil conditions. The combination of the E.T. core and eTrax Hybrid coverstock delivers reliable performance when lanes demand strong oil management.
Technical Specifications
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