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Cell Pearl
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Features:
* Coverstock: Cytoplasmic Xâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
* Weight Block: Nucleusâ„¢ Core 14-16lb
* Weight Block: Modified Nucleusâ„¢ Core in 12 & 13lb
* Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
* Durometer: 73 - 75 Rex D-scale
* Flare Potential: 7" + (High)
* Weights: 12 - 16 lbs

The time of reckoning has arrived and the Roto Grip Kingdom welcomes the addition of the newest legend of the land. Bred from the original and designed to compliment its predecessor, the Cell Pearl will reign supreme.

The technologically advanced and performance proven Nucleusâ„¢ core delivers continuous predictable motion for all types of bowlers. The Cytoplasmic Xâ„¢ pearl reactive coverstock is a first in the industry with the optimum amount of porosity and enhanced surface friction.

The synergy of a core and coverstock on the Cell Pearlâ„¢ generates a strong angular more off the spot on those medium to lighter volume patterns with unprecedented predictability. This ball is the ultimate compliment to the original and will surely dominate the entire bowling kingdom...

 

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #46 on: October 23, 2008, 08:10:27 PM »
The Cell Pearl is a great ball for all lane conditions. I actually use my pearl on a regular house pattern and it rolls awesome.  I also use it on sport patterns and it rolls very nice on them as well.  I have one of my Cell Pearls with the pin under my ringer finger with a basic 45 and a small hole on my pap.  That is the one I get the opportunity to roll the most and I love it. It rolls early enough but still saves enough energy to roll through the pocket. I have my other one drilled with the pin above my fingers and the cg just under my ring finger, so when my other Cell Pearl starts to roll out I can grab this one, stay in the same general area and it gets through the heads a little cleaner but with the same shape downlane.  They work great together.  Along with all the other great equipment Roto Grip has to offer you can't possible go wrong rolling any of their equipment.  If you have the chance to through a Cell Pearl I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.  Thank you Roto Grip for all your hard work and dedication to the awesome sport of bowling.

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #47 on: October 24, 2008, 02:53:36 PM »
This ball is truly the perfect complement to the cell. I have been struggling in a league that I bowl in the shot is 35 feet with hand striped back ends so as you are probably assuming yes it looks like some one kicks it when it gets out of the pattern. I drilled my pearl cell with the pin in the bridge and the CG is swung out 2.5 inches just above the center of my grip with a hole in it. Last night I threw this ball in league and it was the best reaction I have had yet. This ball got down the lane so well it really made it harder to miss than it was too strike. I normally have to loft it around twenty and throw it at the gutter but not with this one I played a little left of the track and just came threw it. This ball rolls great it gets down then lane and then makes a strong arc. I also bowl a couple of leagues in a different house that is 44 feet and its pretty heavily oiled. The pearl cell really surprised me I did not think that it would make it to the pocket but it did. I played right around the second arrow and again I could not miss. Roto Grip really did their home work on this one. This ball is a perfect complement to the cell.

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #48 on: October 29, 2008, 07:10:46 PM »
All I can say is WOW! Ever since I started using Roto Grip equipment my scores and overall bowling confidence has gone through the roof. Today I drilled up a Cell Pearl..I will post pics later. But I wanted a ball for a shot where I could "Loop" the lane. The league I bowl in consist of bowlers who dont dare go inside 15...so with that in mind I have the deeper part of the lane all to myself. This ball has a really nice and strong mid lane roll with a strong move of the spot. Much stronger than my Agent drilled the same way.

Bottom Line....Hank and Roger...You've done it YET AGAIN!!! I cant thank you enough for the chance to represent this company here in Columbus.

Grab this ball...as someone else said before..You Will NOT be dissappointed!

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #49 on: October 31, 2008, 03:06:30 AM »
Wow! What can I say about a ball that gave me basically the whole lane! My stats are in my profile and I'm a 15-16mph stroker that usually plays 20 to 15 with my feet depending on lane conditions and I play 10 to 7 on the lanes. Bowling on Brunswick Pro Anvil I punched the Cell Pearl with the pin under my ring finger and the RG/MB 3" right of thumb. This is my favorite layout, because I'm a low track player, 37/8"> X 15/16"^ pap, so I need to get the equipment to read the lanes a little sooner because of the length I get naturally. Tonight I was standing 25 and playing 15 out to 10 and crushing the pocket. I had a few people come down to see how the ball was reacting and couldn't believe how deep I was playing. I did try my line the first couple of shots and barely hit the Brooklyn side running away! I did shoot 286 the 2nd game with the front 10 then leaving a 4-7-9 and that's when I had to move even deeper. I managed a 745 the first night out and only threw about 4 shot in practice. This ball is flat out sick!!!!! I will probably be drilling another one with a higher pin placement. I have drilled a lot of new equipment from various companies and this ball is the AWESOME! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #50 on: November 02, 2008, 08:15:16 PM »
Roto Grip advertises this ball for medium to low oil. I have to disagree. I drilled mine 4 X 4 with the 1 1/2 buffer.  I have one of my Cells drilled the same and I wanted to compare the reaction.  The tried it in a league and it was way too strong on the backend for the condition.  The first tournament I bowled in I tried it on the fresh oil on a modified house pattern and it was still way too strong on the backend.  I bowled the qualifying round with my regular Cell and averaged 235 to qualify 3rd.  In the 5 bowler, 3 game final I was experiencing carrydown with the Cell and was sitting a distant 5th after two games so I decided to pull out the Pearl to see what it would do.  I started with the first 9 before leaving a ringing 10 in the 10th to finish with 279 and jumped from 5th to 2nd. I recently bowled on the Senior Scorpion Pattern in a PBA event and averaged 217 using the Cell Pearl and the Cell. If the pair I was on was jumping I used the Cell.  If the Cell wasn't making it back to the pocket I used the Pearl. This past week I used the Cell Pearl in a house pattern league and had to move 8 boards left with my feet and 4 left with my target, compared to the regular Cell, to get it to the pocket.  I finished with a 746.  If asked to make a one sentence review for the Cell Pearl I would have to say its a Cell with 4 boards more backend.

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #51 on: November 05, 2008, 03:35:05 PM »
This ball is a tremendous ball I drilled one for a customer last night and he shoots 299 second game with the ball. This ball gives length with backend and carry what the bowler wants to have a great league ball. I threw this ball on the scorpion and it reads the pattern very well and the layout I use to get the ball to go as far as could before it started to hook. We will also offer this ball for 119.00 and calculated shipping depending on your area the charge will specifically the ups charge we will not make any money off shipping

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #52 on: November 13, 2008, 03:24:06 AM »
Layout:
Pin: 5 1/2 (3" buffer)
MB: 35 degrees
Surface: 4000 abralon no polish


When laying this ball out I was looking for something between my cell and my grand illusion.  After throwing it will the box finish on it I saw that it was a little too angular for what I was looking for.   Once I changed the surface to 4000 it matched up perfectly.  Still much cleaner than my cell and less angular than my GI.  Really excels for me on tougher patterns later in the blocks.

This is a great ball choice for almost any bowler.  It is clean enough for your rev dominate players but yet strong enough for in the back for the speed dominate players.  

Another great ball by Roto-Grip!!

Jimmy Martin


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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #53 on: November 13, 2008, 08:56:07 AM »
This ball hits like a truck. I have the pin below the middle finger and this ball reads the mid-lane so well it is unbelievable.  This is the first Roto-Grip ball I have ever owned and it wont be my last. Thanks Roto-grip for making the best ball of the year.
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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #54 on: November 13, 2008, 10:36:02 PM »
I have to admit that this ball is the first ball i have purchased for over 7 years since i had gotten out of the bowling thing for uncontrolable reasons. I had started this season out with my old and not so trustworthy rhino pro(gold) and set an average of 185 and wasnt happy with pin carry so i purchased a cell pearl. i am so happy that i did because my average has jumped tremendously. The past 2 weeks(since purchase) my lowest series was a 619 and my highest(last night) was a 708. This ball is perfect for low-med rev players with med ball speed. I have to say that i will be purchasing more Roto-Grip products in the near future.

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #55 on: November 16, 2008, 12:18:55 PM »
Review of my Cell Pearl (See Bowler and Ball Specs in Profile)

I have been able to use my Cell Pearl on a couple of different occasions:

1) The THS: - Wed night league...typical Xmas Tree House Pattern. Played the oil line around 12 and couldn't miss...the amazing part is the consistency off a Pearl off the breakpoint.  Others were having trouble with a bit of transition and my Cell Pearl just ignored it and let me remain firmly in the pocket. The carry is quite remarkable. I few shots I came a bit around the ball and was for certain I was going to shoot the 10...and the CP punched it out.  I was able to make small moves inside as the lanes dried to keep the pocket.  768 with a 289 (little slow for a 4 pin).  Should have been much more but user error was the problem.  For a THS this ball is a complete monster.

2) PBA Experience - Our first week was The Shark ...44 feet.  Started with my regular Cell for Game 1 and part of Game 2 as I started to get early roll and a bit of burn out with the Cell playing 18-12.  Changed over to the Cell Pearl and played the same line and shot 640 for my last 3.  Was the perfect compliment to the Cell for when the Cell was too much.  Again the consistancy and the hitting power was quite amazing to me.  People were in shock I could use a pearl on such a big oil pattern.  The next week was the Chameleon and I started with my Horizon Solid straight up 8 for 2 games. As soon as it was starting to read early went to the CP and stayed right there for the last 3 games...another 600+ again with great consistency and great hitting power.

3) Sport Condition 3-1/37 feet. CP was a monster straight up the 5 board.  Played that line for all 6 games and only made minor hand position changes.  Was high (over 30+ bowlers) with 60 over. Again slight mistakes with release left some corner pins or would have been much better. The consistency off the break point is truly the selling point for me.

Overall I think the CP is truly a remarkable and versitile ball that can be used pretty much on anything but extremes.  People seeing my CP and how consistent and how well it hits have started to get on the bandwagon here in Germany.  Starting to see more and more CP.  Great ball at a great price from a great company!

Thanks for your time!

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #56 on: November 20, 2008, 08:30:41 AM »
I would like to add to my review now that I have had a few weeks to try the Cell Pearl out.  This is my go to ball when the lanes carry down and my Cell just won't make the corner due to its earlier roll.  The pearl is long and strong when I have to move deeper into the lane, and I don't lose that great Cell hit and mix.  To be able to carry both Cell's in my bag gives me an advantage on any condition I may face.  Its a one two punch evry player should have.
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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #57 on: November 22, 2008, 03:51:39 PM »
LOVE THE BALL, own the original Cell also. VERY VERY forgiving ball. Hats off to the weight block design and cover stock. Watch the You Tube videos. I will have to say this ball is strong. I have bowl 12 games with it. Took some getting used to. Great inside line ball, for me Right/Tweener, Synthetic lanes, I play range of boards 22-16 out to 10-7 at break point, it grabs goes and never stops...the continuous non-defecting motion limits the 10 pins. Stay firm with this animal, or she'll get out of control. Keep up the speed or you won't be able to move far enough left.  You will find once it hits the buffed area, it does everything they say it does, long, hard arching. I have thrown hammer for years but once I saw the pin action and how the cell balls finish on the decks. Call me crazy, but they have their own unique pin action. My Hammer equipment hits hard and clears the deck but would leave 10 pins the Cells I have notice more 7 and 4's if I miss...rarely 10's.  I feel for me easily has added 20 pins to my average. Last year, I was usually a 198-210 average, now 215-225.  650-700 series are common.  High so far this year 299/806

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #58 on: November 22, 2008, 04:19:54 PM »
I took my new Cell Pearl out for the first time today.  Drilled 4X3 1/2, with weight hole it has 3/4 side and 3/4 finger weight.  It has allowed me to move in two boards to the left.  Goes from 13 out to 5 and comes back with a great carry of the ten pin.  Able to score 718 for three games.  Much better turn at the break than my Black Widow Pearl.  First Roto Grip ball, I am sure it will not be my last.

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #59 on: November 23, 2008, 09:03:30 PM »
I really love this ball. Have had It for several weeks now and never imagined a pearlized ball could perform like this! So clean and smooth. Reading the lane all the way and still having plenty of punch to put'em all in the pit. A very pretty ball that definitely is more than just good looks! Even on fresh conditions, THS or tournament shots this ball does well as long as you let it work and don't force it.
 3 to 3.5" pin and top weight at 2 to 2.5 oz. Used the 5X3 B drilling with pin directly right of fingers. I am truly impressed with this ball. I even bought another one. I am also a dedicated user of the NV line and Mo's products, but now I must say ROTO GRIP has got a HOLD on me!
 I highly recommend this ball and feel you too will be pleased and impressed!
I am medium speed, medium revs, and have a higher track, but feel if you layout and drill this ball to your own characteristics you will be happy.

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Re: Cell Pearl
« Reply #60 on: December 07, 2008, 02:33:45 AM »
I had this ball drilled with the pin just above my ring finger and the cg directly in line and below my ring finger, it required the drilling of a weight hole on the side of the ball, so I guess they call this a stacked leverage drilling.
     This ball is awesome.  It's a homerun like the original Brunswick Inferno, the 1st AMF Nighthawk, and the first time you saw a cranker throw the Hammer Black Widow on a fresh house shot.  
     If your looking for a go-to, stay with, gotta have ball, I don't think you should look any further.  I might go so far as to say the Cell Solid, compliments the Cell Pearl - - instead of the reverse.  Oh yeah, did I mention it's actually affordable?  Imagine that!  Arguably the best ball on the market won't set you back $250 - - you can knock $70 bucks off of that - - listen up Elite (they might make great balls, but most of us with jobs will never know), I'm talking to you!  
     Anyway, I love it, and its one of the first balls I don't mind cleaning.
It's predictable, clean thru the front, handles carry down like a champ, drives the pocket, and throws pins all-around and up-side down.