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Cell
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Coverstock: Cytoplasmicâ„¢ Solid Reactive
Weight Block:Nucleusâ„¢
Ball Color:Turquoise / Navy / Black All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Ball Finish:2000 Abralon
Hook Potential: 7" + (High) on a scale of 1-10 Low-High
RG Differential: 0.048 (Medium-High Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.52 (Medium-Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
Description: The all-new Cellâ„¢ is an evolutionary design infusing our highly advanced asymmetrical Nucleusâ„¢ core with our Cytoplasmicâ„¢ solid reactive coverstock. This combination sustains high differential throughout the lanes and produces continuous hook on the heaviest oil patterns.
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Re: Cell
« Reply #61 on: October 30, 2008, 01:48:11 AM »

Right handed stroker 14 lb. ball with 2 in. pin 15 mph est. 200 rpm


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Reporting after 30 games:

I am just a good but not great league bowler and definitely not a pro, lol! I have left the surface stock and let me tell you on nights I could use this ball it's almost impossible to misss the pocket. If I missed left( up to 2-1/2 boards) it would hit the dry and angle back. If I missed left( up to 1-1/2 boards) it would hold the line longer and gently arc in the pocket. I understand all reactive balls can "read" the oil pattern but this ball does it so magnificently it seems to have "eyes"!

Don't get me wrong I am not saying this is "magic" ball and there is no such thing. Nothing will overcome major operator errors. About 3 times it went Brooklyn because I did not clean the oil trace in the thumb hole and dropped it. A few times I hung on to it a little too long causing it to kind of over-react and went through the nose. Otherwise with a clean release it would never over-react.

On games I could not use it( too dry) my average's about 185. On games I could use it I averaged almost 220! Lucky for me it's pretty versatile and I've been able to use it quite often. I just have to find the right line to roll it. On heavy oil I would stand in the middle and target between the 1st. and 2nd. arrow. On medium I would move left about 4-5 boards and target the 2nd. arrow. Nothing deeper than between the 2nd. and 3rd. arrow.

For the drilling and the line I play it favors lighter hits and most really light hits would carry for a strike. It's really exciting to see all kind of rolling and spinning messengers on the left side tripping pin after pin until none's left standing! High hits would sometimes leave a 4 or 4/7 or even 4/9 splits. With a heavier ball it'll probably leave less 4's and 4/7's.

The coverstock appears to be quite durable too. It does not get scratched easily and does not appear to be so dull that it would absorb oil fast. I clean it every 3 games and After 30 games on newer synthetic lanes there's no loss in reaction. It also has not worn a ball track yet just some duller "traces" in the area.

In my opinion, this is not a "true" heavy oil ball but more versatile. I also believe that it benefits "strokers" much more than crankers. Anyway, if there's a "Hall of fame" for bowling balls it definitely belongs there! AMAZING!

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Re: Cell
« Reply #62 on: October 30, 2008, 04:27:51 PM »
Right handed bowler using a 16 lb cell

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pin just below  the finger bridge about 5 in. from pap
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When I first used this ball about a year ago, it was fantastic. I cashed in just about every tournament and my average was way up. I thought to myself, this is cheating using a ball like this!!  Well, after a while the cell lost its bite and I quit using it for awhile. I called Roto grip and they told me how to revive the ball. So I got out the bucket and Dawn foam and cleaned the ball real good, then I went and abralon padded it back to its original box finish.

After that the ball was back to its old self. I have 2 cells, one drilled rico pattern and the other as mentioned above. I am going to buy another one this Christmas, maybe a cell pearl.




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Re: Cell
« Reply #63 on: November 21, 2008, 01:35:05 PM »
I've posted reviews on here before but hesitate to post until the ball has 100 plus games on it.  I'm here to say that this is the best ball I've owned so far.  This is truly the ball for wide variety of players.  This game has brought my game to a new level.  I've said the same thing when I bought my total NV but that ball seemed to die on me, even with proper care.  The Cell is an absolute monster.  It hits and carries just about everything.  I don't think anyone is going to come out with a ball close to this one.  Keep in mind that this ball requires TLC after every 30 games or so otherwise it wont give you the same reaction.  10 out of 10
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Re: Cell
« Reply #64 on: November 21, 2008, 06:06:20 PM »
I have been using the Cell for at least 7 months now. It is my first ball out of the bag. I am in a winter league and I carry a 163 avg. and have gotten several 200+ games with the Cell. I find the Cell to be the best ball out there right now. I find the ball keep hitting the pocket the same as it did right out of the box. After the length of time i have owned the Cell i find that it takes some up keep. When u up keep the ball like it is meant to be keep up u can see a big difference in how the ball reacts. From time to time u need to get the oil out of the ball and that will help bring back the reaction along with the every day cleaning. I don't believe that this ball is going anywere for a long time. If they had a bowling ball hall a fame. I think that the cell would make it in to it with top honors. Don't hesitate to pick up a Cell today. U will see how much ur game will change. If u don't u will regret it for a long time.  Roto-Grip is king of them all.

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Re: Cell
« Reply #65 on: November 22, 2008, 04:16:00 PM »
LOVE THE BALL, own the Cell Pearl also. VERY VERY forgiving ball. Hats off to the weight block design and cover stock.

My Advise, If you are trying to decide between the cell or cell pearl, pick the original Cell unless you are used to throwing long arching ball motion.  If you don't work allot of boards...The original cell will be easier to control and read your hand motion, more flexible over more differing styles. You won't regret it, and have more fun.

I have bowl 40 league games with it, high of 299. Very easy and predictable arching motion that does not over read the the dry areas. Great inside line ball, for me Right/Tweener/med rev, 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.  You will find once it hits the buffed area, it does everything they say it does, gradual arching, BOOM. I have thrown hammer balls for years but once I saw the pin action and how the cell balls finish on the decks. Call me crazy, but Cell's have their own unique pin action. It is hard to explain, like a mixing snowplow!!! The pins don't fly up, they stay low. My Hammer equipment hits hard and clears the deck but the pins would fly up and 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.  640-700 series are common.  High so far this year 299/806. Not hard to figure out why the Cell is the number one ball, well worth it the investment. Great compliment to my cell pearl.  I noticed now that if the cell starts to jump early or not make the corner, just grab the cell pearl and throw the same general line area.  The biggest down fall of the ball is my teammates expect me to strike on every ball I throw...ARG!

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Re: Cell
« Reply #66 on: December 18, 2008, 01:43:33 PM »
Well, I'm sorry to say this is my first review of a bowling ball.  Sorry because I think one of the most hyped balls of all time(the Cell), is a piece of crap.  I only rolled one high deuce(254)with this ball and I haven't climbed into that realm since.  In fact, the ball doesn't even move like the video ball reviews claim it to move.  I swing the ball out, guess what, it ain't coming back.  I tighten up the line and it runs into the head pin.  I try to make minor adjustments with my footwork and the ball won't even make it to the headpin.  It either moves too much, or not enough.  I'm going to get it plugged and redrilled.  Perhaps that'll help.  Then again, perhaps not.

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Re: Cell
« Reply #67 on: December 19, 2008, 01:04:34 PM »
This ball has been the answer to my bowling prayers. I have been a low 200 avg bowler for about 15 years and this year I have only been in the mid 180's with a Lane Masters Black Pearl Particle and Lane Masters Sure Strike, both 14 lbs. I have been ready to quit because I thought my better days were behind me. I just bought a USED 15 lb Cell and only had the thumb redone. Shot 677 for first 3 games with 7 & 8 strikes in a row. As you can tell I missed most of the spares as I was not used to the ball reaction yet. But I was able to shoot 3rd arrow when I never could before because of speed and lack of hand. This ball carried everything near the pocket. Only left 2 10 pins for the 3 games, which I usually leave a lot of 10's. The ball is drilled to the #1 layout and NOT to my PAP and it does exactly what the layout states, a continuos  gentle arc hook. Thanks Roto Grip, you have renewed my passion for bowling.

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Re: Cell
« Reply #68 on: December 31, 2008, 08:04:52 PM »
This is my 1st. review on BR. I'm a power stroker who usually plays straight up the boards, around first arrow. my ball speed is 17-17.5 mph by Qubica. Medium revs and medium axis tilt. My cell is set up with the pin on grip center, about 1" above the fingers, with the mass bias at about 2" right of my thumb hole. Pin, CG, and Mass Bias are in line. No extra hole. Many people have said it, and I have to also, WOW!!! This ball is awesome. I got it on 12/06 and was pleased with the results, shooting a 722 (Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap, PA). The ball gave me what i was looking for, some length with a strong aggressive backend. The next week (12/13)i shoot 754 (same lanes), and I'm getting happier. then on 12/20 i shoot my first 300 game and an 815 series with my Cell. Then to keep things going, i shoot another 300 game and an 802 series the follwing week (12/27). This ball is getting better as the track starts to settle in, and I couldn't be happier. This ball is everything all you good folks said it was and more. It's strong move to the pocket, and continuation through the pins is amazing. Thanks Roto Grip. Can't wait to get the Cell Pearl for another set of lanes I bowl on!!!

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Re: Cell
« Reply #69 on: January 04, 2009, 01:55:52 PM »
Drilling 5x3 I LOVE IT.I threw my CELL on an inside line sliding at 25 to 15 at the arrows to about 8 at the breakpoint for the first two games. First game was 202, second game was 193 last game was a 191 Ball Finish 1000 Abralon

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Re: Cell
« Reply #70 on: January 07, 2009, 02:23:58 AM »
Right Handed
15-17 mph
300-325 rev rate
High track

15lb 2.5 pin
Drilling 5x3

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House Shot 38ft AMF HPL SYNTHETICS
Arrow 3rd

Honestly what is there left to say about the Cell? It didn't win ball of the year for nothing.

This was my first Roto purchase. I'm thoroughly pleased with this ball. The overall ball motion is exactly what I was looking for in an oiler. At first I was nervous because of how much it flared, and how much oil it picked up. The ball is a sponge but at the same time it hasn't lost any of the power at the pins.

Ball Motion- The Cell is clean through the heads not great but good, very good in the midlane, and great on the backend.
Hit and mix is second to none, and the continuation through the deck drops jaws. I can usually get through just about two games before making a ball change.

I love this ball and i'd give it a perfect 10/10


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Re: Cell
« Reply #71 on: January 10, 2009, 05:07:10 PM »
Bought this ball on recommenations from a couple pro's in the shop.  They said the ball "just strkes".  Sure glad I took their advice.  Never had a Roto Grip ball before.  I hit the jackpot!!  I don't know how to drill the ball, just let the pro's do it.  I had it drilled to hook as soon as it hits the lane.  It does not overhook and leave me splits.  I either hit em' light and carry messenger strikes or crush the pocket. I'm a tweener.  I already have a 299 game with it (got too nervous on the last ball) and just got a 300 with it last month.  Extremely pleased with this ball, one of the best around !

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Re: Cell
« Reply #72 on: January 11, 2009, 11:55:15 PM »
This is just the right ball for pretty much anyone and everyone bowling today.  While, my normal shot is right-handed, somewhat slow, with a relatively low rev-rate, this ball can do it all!  Out of the box, with the pin drilled just under the ring finger, I went right to the PBA Chameleon pattern and threw the ball straight up the 7-board (about 4-5 boards outside the line I normally play with my Total Inferno).  The ball read the lane perfectly and hit like no other ball I have ever seen.  I also tried swinging the ball from the left side out to about the 5 board on a relatively fresh house pattern and the ball still read the lanes early while still kept enough power to explode the pocket.  Believe me, if you are looking for a heavy-oil bowling ball that will react strong and push through the pocket like a wrecking ball, this is the ball for you!

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Re: Cell
« Reply #73 on: January 18, 2009, 11:36:26 AM »
EEEEEWWWWWWWWW Baby does this ball hook.  Got mine used and redrilled with pin up above the ring finger.
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Evn with this ball with a length drilling it still picks up earlier than most anything I have ever had.  real want to get another one and drill pin down and a pearl.  This ball picks up in the mid and makes a strong arch and it keeps the pins low and moving. Great Ball by Roto Grip!!
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Re: Cell
« Reply #74 on: January 21, 2009, 04:32:51 AM »
My Cell is 1000 abralon finish and is drilled 50x30x4 1/2
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 I bought this ball for something that i could use for medium heavy oil. It has been an ok ball, bought it about 5 months ago. I like it ok but i'm not impressed with it, still trying to work with it. It has been higher maintenance than i'm use to and how everyone is so impressed with the ones they have i didn't get that with mine. I have went up to 4000 abralon down to 800 with this ball and it is just not working out if anyone has any advice about it i would appreciate it. My cell pearl out hooks it by 5 boards on every lane condition. I don't understand. It doesn't hit all that hard either. When it is on its way back to the pocket it just quits. One would think that it is burning up so i took it to 4000 abralon and then it just slides and never gets in too a roll. In my opinion the cell pearl is five times a better ball.
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Re: Cell
« Reply #75 on: January 23, 2009, 10:00:41 AM »
My name is Giancarlos Marrero. I am a sophomore and I'm part of the Monmouth University Bowling Team. Roto Grip came to us this year for deals on equipment. I did not know what to expect because I have never used Roto Grip before.

My friends recommended I try out the Cell. The first game I practiced with it was with my team on the Scorpion pattern. I shot a 248 and I'm just a stroker. I never had a ball that I could hit 11 at the arrows and 6 as a breakpoint on a fresh Scorpion pattern! Last year after all the tournaments we did I averaged 185 overall. So far this year with the Cell in my arsenal I am averaging 195 overall. I have already shot a 300 in a tournament in Delaware last month.

The first college event that I used was on a pattern from 2005 that nobody knew how to play ahead of time. All the power players were playing right of third arrow and they were all struggling. As a stroker, I found my best line to be left of the fourth arrow as a mark and the ten board area as a breakpoint. I managed to average 197 that day. Even though I'm a stroker, I've found times to play left of fourth arrow before but never on a fresh college pattern. The Cell allowed to play a line all day that the crankers were not even trying.

If you want to take take your game to the next level, I recommend purchasing the Roto Grip Cell!