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Mutant Cell Pearl
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
- Coverstock: Cytoplasmic XL Pearl Reactive
- Color: Aqua/Copper/Purple All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Weight Block: Nucleus II in 14 – 16lbs Modified Nucleus™ Core in 12, 13lbs.
- Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polished
- Track Flare Potential: 7"+ (High)
- RG Average: 2.52 (Medium Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.8 Very low-High Break Point
- RG Differential: .048 (Medium) on a scale of .000-.080 Low-High Flare
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium-Heavy Oil
- Description: The progression continues with the introduction of the Mutant Cell Pearl. This next generation Crown line release adds another dimension to the already popular Cell line. The Nucleus II core with its higher RG value and increased intermediate differential creates a much more defined breakpoint than the original, but still features the predictability that has made the Cell line so popular. Enhancing that motion even further is the Cytoplasmic XL pearl reactive coverstock. The combination of increased surface topography and enhanced friction values delivers stronger mid-lane traction with extreme entry angle to the pocket. This latest edition will be the most radical Cell of all…

 

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2010, 05:40:39 PM »
I TOOK MY MUTANT CELL PEARL ALONG WITH MY PEARL CELL AND THREW THEM ON A 39' HOUSE SHOT. I ALWAYS CHANGE THE SURFACE OF EVERY SHINEY BOWLING BALL TO A SURFACE THAT I CAN REDO AS  I CAN'T REPRODUCE THE FACTORY FINISH.  I TOOK THE CELL PEARL AND PLAYED FROM 9 TO 4, I HAVE MEDIUM SPEED AND I'M A TWEENER. AS ALWAYS THE CELL PEARL WAS SUPER CLEAN THROUGH THE FRONTS WITH A STRONG BACKEND MOVE WITH GREAT HITTING POWER. NOW ONTO THE MUTANT CELL PEARL. THE SAME SHOT AS BEFORE, THE MUTANT CELL PEARL WAS AS CLEAN THROUGH THE FRONTS,  WITH A STRONGER MID-LANE MOVE AND A MORE ANGULAR ENTRY INTO POCKET. IT WAS 4 PIN HIGH OR WORSE ON MOST EVERY SHOT.  IN ORDER TO THROW THE MUTANT CELL PEARL, I MOVED 4 BOARDS WITH MY FEET AND MOVED MY TARGET IN TO 13 TO 4. WOW!!! THIS BALL WAS RECOVERING IF I MISSED OUT IT HOOKED BACK, AND IT SET UP IF I TUGGED IT IN. FOR A PEARL BALL FOR ME, IT REALLY READ THE MID-LANE EXTREMELY WELL., AND REAL FORGIVING ON AN ERRANT SHOT. IT'S A KEEPER!!!  GREAT JOB TO EVERYONE AT STORM AND ROTO GRIP FOR PRODUCING THE BEST BOWLING BALLS IN THE KINGDOM.

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2010, 05:13:28 PM »
I drilled my Mutant Cell Pearl 4 x 4-1/2, MB right of the thumb. A strong drill on an above average ball. This ball gives me as much hook and hit as any pearl ball I can remember. It turns the corner and doesn't burn up like some solids. It hooks like the Epic Saga used to only smoother at the break point.
Another thing I like about this ball is the color. It's a little brighter than the original Cell Pearl and Mutant Cell. I can read my roll easier than with any other ball. I can tell when roll it incorrectly (spin it or dont get around it correctly) You can also see your skid - flip easily.
 This ball compliments my Mutant Cell 6x5 control drill and polished and my Riot 4x1 hook and set.
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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2010, 06:32:10 PM »
Mutant Cell Pearl Ball Review - Ron Case

My Axis is 5 5/8 right, ¼ up, my speed is average and I would consider myself with higher revs but more up the back.  So not a cranker but not really straight either.

Drilled pin and MB 5” from PAP, CG ended up in center of grip, no extra hole needed.

This ball is very smooth through front of lane and very strong down lane with continual hook through the pins.  On a house shot just move in and throw it out and watch it cover some boards.  On the patterns I’ve bowled on this is a great ball especially when there has been carry down created.  When the heads get drier and the back ends get oilier this ball is outstanding.

I’ve also noticed this ball doesn’t seem to absorb oil as much as other balls.  It stays consistent much longer without losing its pop.

As long as you are not a very high rev player trying to bowl on the driest conditions you will love this ball.

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2010, 02:22:39 PM »
I laid out my Mutant Cell Pearl 60/4/40.

So far this ball has been very versatile for me. I am able to it on fresh conditions, and I can also use it when the lanes have broken down some.

On the fresh shots I have to square up, and play up the boards more, but when they break down I can get into my comfort zone and play more inside.

I love the reaction I get out, it is much cleaner through the heads and more aggressive off the spot than my original Mutant Cell. The core/cover combo on this ball is fantastic.

Great job Hank, you've done it again.
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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2010, 11:45:36 AM »
What a great reaction on the fresh.  Very smooth through the heads and strong down the lane with great hitting power threw the pins.  This ball will give you versatility on various conditions.
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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #21 on: September 03, 2010, 04:35:51 PM »
Mutant Cell Pearl #3 review:
My specs: left handed, 230 plus average 3 & 5/8th and 1/16th up, 17+ plus ball speed ,bowl in several leagues in 2 counties and bowl in about every tournament locally and state and nationwide.

Ball specs:
60X5X45 at 2000Ab.  With the pin above the middle finger and the MB kicked a little to the left and down and no extra hole. I used it for about 20 games found that this ball saves a ton of energy on the back end. It rolls like a hybrid coverstock but has a great entry into the pocket, no over/under like a typical pearl coverstock. Used it on HPL and SPL lane surfaces and rolled a 300 game with this the past week and it looks better as the surface wears in. Thanks to Shorty from Bowlers Supply for the great layout recommendation.

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #22 on: September 03, 2010, 04:36:25 PM »
Mutant Cell Pearl #4 review:
My specs: left handed, 230 plus average 3 & 5/8th and 1/16th up, 17+ plus ball speed, bowl in several leagues in 2 counties and bowl in about every tournament locally and state and nationwide.

Ball specs:
30x3x15 with a P2 hole at 2000Ab, the mass bias is half way between the VAL and the thumb hole. With this lay out I am able to use this stronger core/coverstock on shorter and lighter patterns, this ball looks like a million bucks on Broadway on HPL and SPL. A great addition to my Mutant Cell Pearl arsenal. Use it for about 10 games at box finish, then changed it to 2000 and looks much better, starts up a tad soon and more controllable back end reaction with it. Thanks to Mike Sinek for the layout recommendation.


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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2010, 10:15:11 PM »
See my profile for specs.
I have this ball drilled with pin slightly left and above ring finger with the MB in a slightly strong position.  Talk to your local pro shop for the best drilling for you.

First Impressions:
I didn't expect the kind of backend this ball has after my experience with the Cell.  I just thought the core dynamics would overshadow whatever they did with the cover.  However, this polished pearl ball goes long and stores a lot of energy for the backends.  It is a bit more readable than a typical skid/snap ball due to the large core that likes to rev up.  It balances out but this ball is capable of very high entry angles into the pocket.
It's a bit over/under in the OOB finish on fresh shots.  However, once one game is down, I found this ball to shine.  It also didn't require big moves over several games.

Coverstock:
It is 1500grit polished OOB, but you can tweak it to 2000 if you would like to get a more readable transition.  Again, the OOB finish allows it to store lots of energy, even on the medium-light THS I tested it on.

Reaction:
As with all the Cells, these balls carry well.  If you like to cover a lot of boards, this ball can do it with the best of them and have very nice entry angles.  It doesn't seem to break down it's own line much at all like many high end oil soakers.  I was able to throw it for 4 games with only a 1-1 move.  That's going to help people stay more consistent as they can stay lined up for a long time.

For medium THS, if you like a big booming backend, this is a ball you will really like.  I wasn't initially expecting this from a Cell line ball, but was pleasantly surprised.

For my full review and video, check out the link below:

http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/roto-grip-mutant-cell-pearl-ball-review/

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #24 on: September 15, 2010, 07:19:34 PM »
Mutant Cell Pearl Review #5
My specs: left hander, 230 plus average 3 & 5/8th and 1/16th up, 17+ plus ball speed ,bowl in several leagues in 2 counties and bowl in about every tournament locally and state and nationwide.

Ball specs: Mutant Cell Pearl at 1000Ab, drilled 55x4 ¼ x 60 with a P2 hole.
Intent for: to use in league play at a center that has newer SPL lane panels and using on a fresh house shot that is much flatter than other local house shots. Wanted to get something to roll and to able to make a strong enough turn, but not angular. I love the fact that I am able to get my feet just right of center and able to play the tighter 10-12 board area with not a lot of swing. This ball rolls, skids and hooks just like I need to. Very predictable and I feel very confident rolling this ball on this type of surface and oil pattern. I hope this information and my prior reviews so have diverse the Mutant Cell Pearl can be. Thanks to Donnie Harbaugh at Bowlers Supply for lay out recommendation.


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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #25 on: September 23, 2010, 01:31:58 PM »
I just drilled this ball and I will say just a few words on it, I have been a fan of the Cell line for a while now because of the core and cover. This ball is amazing, I love the shape this ball provides a far as mid-lane and back end reaction.

I drilled it 4x3 with pin up over the fingers and the mass out 2.5" have only shot two sets so far and my results are pretty nice. First set last Friday on a very tight shot went 608 and was pleased based on the condition that night. I bowled last night and started of a bit slow with 185 and then the ball showed me what it is made of, went 222-279 I left a stone 8 pin in the fourth frame and felt like I was robbed of a 300.

I am really excited about what I did last night with this ball, and I am looking forward to many more games like I shot last night.

Thanks Roto Grip for great equipment that flat out gets it done.
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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #26 on: September 30, 2010, 12:24:39 AM »
Mutant Cell Pearl is one of the more aggressive bowling balls that I have had the opportunity to write a review about. I drilled two of them up and you can see them in the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04E-sZU23EY

My preferred layout for this ball using the dual angle layout technique is 65 x 4.5 x 65. With my grip (Sarge Easter - dropped ring finger to conventional fit while the middle finger is fingertip) this drilling puts the pin directly in the center of my ring finger. This drilling allow me to move my feet left and use the oil in the middle of the lane to help the ball down lane. The ideal surface for me is a used 4000 abralon pad to take the polish off but still smooth enough to make it through the front part of the lane with ease. As you can see in the video, the ball maintains its initial rev rate off the hand for the first 35 feet and then begins to rev up into a very heavy roll as it transitions toward the backend making a very strong arc (almost snap) into the pocket. Hitting power on this ball is very strong and the continuation through the pins is second to none. Compared to the Nomad pearl with the same drilling my feet are much further left having to make a 12 and 5 board move left with my feet and target to maintain a good strong angle into the pocket. Ideal for being able to open up a lane. I have used this ball on every pattern except Chameleon where I prefer smoother more medium reacting equipment.

The Second test ball I drilled up to mirror a Mutant Cell Solid that I loved. Dual angle drilling for this was 70 x 5.5 x 35. The original Mutant Cell was drilled up for a later reacting bowling ball on a heavier oil pattern or for a ball to combat the transition where the front part of the lane starts to burn up and the backend has some carry down. The Mutant Cell Pearl, as seen in the video make a much more aggressive move on the back part of the lane towards the pocket and works best on tighter shots where there is not a lot of room to the outside. This ball travels easily through the front part of the lane and makes an explosive move toward the pocket at the break point. I have used this ball on Shark, Scorpion, and Viper mostly. The original Mutant Cell Solid make a much smoother transition. Hitting power is again, excellent for a lack of better words.

My many thanks to Rotogrip for another great release, I will surely be looking forward to more in the future.

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #27 on: October 05, 2010, 10:29:25 PM »
Very smooth through the heads and rolls great down the lane. I have found myself using it on medium patterns, but I am sure it would work for the long as well.

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2010, 06:01:41 PM »
Ball specs – 15 lbs 2 oz, 3.25top weight, and 3.5" pin
Drilling specs - 5 1/2 x 5 pin above middle finger, no axis hole.
Out of box Surface
The Mutant Pearl is just as if not better than the original solid Mutant Cell. It seems to be extremely strong off the spot but still has enough control that is needed to maintain consistency, which is hard to get from other pearl balls on the market. For guys that don’t have enough hand when they need to move in…. this ball could be your answer it, will create great entry angle even no matter how you play the lanes. And for the guy who grabs a mitt full you will be able to open the lane up on almost any condition you see! Almost have to see it to believe it!

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #29 on: October 12, 2010, 11:04:05 PM »
I drilled this ball with a 5 1/2"pin which put the pin under my middle finger. This gives me a smooth roll with a strong arc in the back part of the lane. Also allows me to control the front part of the lane and get in when needed.
I have a original Cell Pearl drilled the same way and the Mutant Cell Pearl is smoother and cleaner in the front and has a much stronger arc on the back end than the original Cell Pearl. I have also scuffed up the surface by hand to change the reaction as needed for a little heavy volumes.

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Re: Mutant Cell Pearl
« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2010, 09:40:53 AM »
I drilled this ball with the pin over my ring finger. This ball is very smooth arc and doesnt just go angular on the back. it rolls off the break point with alot of hitting power through the pins. This ball is a great find. Keep making good balls Roto Grip!



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