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X-Cell
« on: July 05, 2024, 09:58:30 AM »
The CELL is legendary among bowling balls, known for its game-changing Nucleus block design that suits all bowlers. Now, Roto Grip has made it even better with the new X-CELL. The X-CELL delivers enhanced performance and forgiveness with A.I. Core Technology and the eTrax ULTRA coverstock. This ball offers unparalleled midlane forgiveness and resilience on off-pocket hits, boosting your confidence. The updated Nucleus block, with lower RG and increased differential, ensures more midlane control and overall forgiveness. The A.I. Core technology amplifies these features, making the X-CELL ideal for any style of bowler. Roto Grip's eTrax ULTRA coverstock is ULTRA versatile, responsive, and predictable. It strikes a perfect balance between the early grip of MicroTrax and the length of eTrax PLUS, providing consistent performance on modern lanes. The Roto Grip X-CELL is your go-to ball for improved forgiveness and reliability.

Color: Turquoise/Navy/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: eTrax ULTRA Solid Reactive
Core: Nucleus + A.I. Core
Finish: 2000 Abralon
RG: 2.50 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.056 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium - Medium/Heavy Oil
Hook Potential: High
Length: Early

 

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Great solid ball for league!
« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2024, 10:07:20 PM »
The Roto Grip X Cell brings back memories from the OG Cell from the early 2000s. I really enjoy rolling the X Cell on fresh lanes and sport shots.  The layout is 4 x 4 x 2 which is an overall strong drilling. For house shots it’s surprisingly controllable to where I can use it almost all 3 games by just moving a lil bit. With it being a Cell ball it does have its personality of smoothness and predictability but it also has a very strong almost like a flip back end for it being a solid cover which I really like to give me some help if I miss left. On the kegel sphinx pattern it came in very handy during transition when the Roto Grip Magic Gem was giving me over/under and needed to go with something that was able to allow me to stay inside and get through the oil with enough back end to go through the pocket. If you have something like a Roto Grip Gem or Exotic Gem the X Cell is a good step down if you wanna stay in a big ball and just need a different shape and look down lane. For the Roto Grip line the X Cell to me can be very versatile for all types of players and situations. #SquadRG


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Re: X-Cell
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2024, 01:02:47 PM »
I drilled up my X-CELL with pin under layout of 4 x 5 x 3 layout that I use for pin under layouts. I have tweaked the surface at 2000 to a light 3000.

The X-CELL was laid out with control in mind. I wanted a ball to use when the volume was higher or the pattern longer but also with clean/fresh backends. The pin under layout on the X-CELL gives this one a smoother transition to the dryer end of the pattern so it doesn't boomerang off the spot. I put this one up against some of my bigger balls that I use on longer/higher volume patterns. Compared to the HARSH REALITY, the X-Cell is a smoother transition from wet to dry. The HARSH really digs in compared to the X-CELL and is much closer to the GEM than the X-CELL. Compared to my GEM, the X-Cell is a good compliment as it reads the friction slower and is a good ball down with the light 3000 on it. I may drill another X-CELL with a pin up layout to see how much closer it gets to the early and predictable read of the original GEM.

Put this one in your bag if you are wanting to put a bigger reliable strong piece that is not super early but is more ball than your big pearls. This is also a good one to put in between your HARSH REALITY or GEM and ATTENTION STAR.
"Tell me Cup, how does a great ball striker like you shoot an 83? Well I lipped out this putt on 18......"

Mike Craig - Storm Bowling Amateur Staff - Westerville, OH

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X-Cell
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2024, 11:09:44 PM »
HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED)
PAP: 4 3/8 OVER / 1/16 UP
BALL SPEED: 16MPH
REV RATE: 420
AXIS TILT: 20
AXIS ROTATION: 50
LAYOUT: 60X5X40
The brand-new X-Cell features the nucleus core with A.I. technology and the E-Trax Ultra
cover stock. This ball was designed to be earlier and slower responding to friction versus
the Attention Star and cleaner versus the Gem or Magic Gem. For me this ball fits exactly in
between my Gem and Attention Star, the X-Cell for me will come out more often on the
medium patterns as for the longer patterns the Gem is still the ball I like to use. For me the
X-Cell has a very similar shape to the Attention Star but is better on fresher conditions with
the solid cover versus the pearl cover. I chose to keep the cover at 2,000 but I like to
freshen it up more often than some of the other balls to make sure it doesn’t overlap my
Attention Star too much. Like I said above the X-Cell for me will be better on the medium
length patterns (40-42 feet). Players looking to have a cleaner solid option for transition or
players with less rev rate on the house shot will benefit from having this ball in the bag

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Roto Grip X-Cell by Casey Murphy
« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2024, 09:04:40 AM »
Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  400 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1:  4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2:  4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)
 
The X-Cell is simple.  Take an OG Cell, add AI.  Boom, clean continuous monster hook!  The Cells always continued more than other asyms and the X-Cell takes that to the next level!  They hook early and NEVER seem to quick.  The X-Cell is going to take the place of all the bigger solid asyms because it is so much more dynamic on the back.  I can see using this much longer in a block because it does maintain it’s axis longer.  The X-Cell is a great choice for a solid aysm!

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Re: X-Cell
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2024, 04:23:45 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Various - sport & recreational.


COMMENTS

The X-Cell is the continuation to a very successful line of bowling balls from Roto Grip. The X-Cell features Nucleus weightblock paired with A.I. Core technology and eTrax Ultra coverstock. The original Cell was a great bowling ball for me, so X-Cell has big shoes to fill.

Knowing how much flare potential this core has, I drilled my X-Cell with my typical pin-down layout in hopes to slightly reduce the amount of flare: 55 x 5 x 75. My first few games with the X-Cell gave me some mixed feelings as the bowling ball forced me to move left quicker than I wanted and once I “chased” it left, it was too ‘forward’.  With the out-of-box surface, the X-Cell needs a slick lane surface or a high-volume oil pattern to match-up better. I found the X-Cell to roll much better for me once I brought the surface up to about 4000-grit and even some polish on top of that. The ball then stayed on-line a little bit easier and was responsive enough to allow me to move further left.

The X-Cell with out-of-box surface will most likely work great on majority of “house” patterns as the characteristics of this bowling ball compliment the wet/dry lane conditions. On the contrary, I think the X-Cell is a very good option to have when bowling on some flatter patterns where bowlers need a little more down-lane control. With some fine-tuning of the surface of the X-Cell, this bowling ball can be a good all-around strong asymmetrical option for majority of bowlers.

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Re: X-Cell
« Reply #21 on: September 06, 2024, 06:07:53 PM »
Roto Grip X-Cell
Coverstock: 2000 Grit eTrax™ ULTRA Solid Reactive
Weight Block: Nucleus™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical)
Color: Turqouise/Navy/Black

Review:
The cell line returns! If you were waiting to see if this ball was going to be like one of those bad sequel movies that totally flopped then sorry but you’re wrong and very late to the party. This ball with AI core looks even better than the original. Very smooth, very predictable, and does not need to see dry parts of the lane to hook. Our style: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The cell line is a staple that really put Roto Grip on the map and they hit a home run with this release. This ball looks good on fresh house shots but better and more versatile playing multiple lines on longer sport patterns where you have more volume. Some houses with built in friction may not have enough hold on a house shot for this hook monster. If you are looking for that big solid piece, or a replacement for say a Gem or DNA, this is the one.

Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson
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joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
dean@frontierfuncenter.net
www.RotoGrip.com
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Re: X-Cell
« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2024, 09:15:13 PM »
Roto Grip X-Cell
Coverstock: eTrax ULTRA Solid Reactive
Finish: 2000-grit Abralon
Core: Nucleus A.I. Core
RG: 2.50, Diff: 0.056, PSA: 0.019 (15 lbs.)
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 30
PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up
Rev rate: 400 rpm
Average speed: 16.5 mph
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS

The Roto Grip X-Cell marks the return of the hugely successful Cell series to the Roto Grip lineup. The X-Cell features the iconic Nucleus asymmetric core with A.I. core technology which promotes a quick revving motion and helps to increase pin carry. All of that is wrapped with the new eTrax ULTRA solid coverstock which will provide strong mid-lane reaction with impressive backend motion without sacrificing control on medium-oily lane conditions.

I’ve been able to throw the X-Cell for a few weeks now, and this ball is built for consistency and predictability. It excels on medium to higher volume oil patterns and provides a continuous motion along the entire lane from front to back. However, unlike stronger balls such as the Gem or Magic Gem, the X-Cell doesn’t burn up too quickly and it retains enough energy to still have a strong yet predictable motion on the backend. By comparison, the Attention Star or TNT Infused would be another step down from the X-Cell for when you need something to clear the front part of the lane when they start to burn up. The X-Cell is highly versatile as well, so with the right surface prep (4000-grit Abralon or a bit of Reacta Gloss) it could be use on lighter oil volumes or high-friction lane surfaces.

The Roto Grip X-Cell is a strong, reliable option for a wide range of bowlers looking for a ball to deliver consistent reaction from shot to shot without compromising power. It should also appeal to everyone that’s a fan of the Cell line as the X-Cell lives up to the legacy of previous generations.

Chris Pollentier
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Re: X-Cell
« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2024, 12:39:16 PM »
One of the latest additions to the roto product line is the Roto Grip X-Cell. A spin on the original Cell, the X-Cell uses an updated cover stock E Track Ultra along with AI technology. I have always been a big fan of the Cell line. For this ball I used the layout of 45x4.5x50 the Cell is reads the mid lane and is much stronger down lane my Gem and allows me to open up the pattern more. This is a great choice for someone looking to add that big ball for the higher volume of oil.

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Re: X-Cell is a game changer that gives you performance and forgiveness
« Reply #24 on: October 28, 2024, 10:10:17 PM »
X-cell • Roto Grip • HP4 • Nucleus ™ A.I. Core Coverstock •eTrax ULTRA Solid • Finish  2000 grit Abralon • Weight 14 lbs. • RG 2.55 • Differential .048 • PSA .016 • Layout 90 x 2 x 45 • One Handed • left Handed •  PAP 5 15/16 Left and 1 3/16 up • Rev Rate 425 rpm • Average ball speed 14.5 mph.

There is no denying that CELL™ is one of the most iconic names in terms of bowling balls. Roto Grip has added to the iconic line the new X-cell to their line up. The X-Cell features the iconic Nucleus asymmetric core, and now is wrapped in A.I. core technology which promotes a quick revving motion and helps to increase pin carry. Plus you add the new eTrax ULTRA solid coverstock which will provide strong mid-lane reaction with impressive backend motion without sacrificing control on medium-oily lane conditions. This X-cell is a game-changer performance and forgiveness for all bowlers no matter their style or abilities! The X-cell gives me a continuous motion along the entire lane from front to back. While maintaining energy and doesn’t burn up on the back end. The A.I technology helps with retains enough energy to still have a strong yet predictable motion on the backend. If you are needing to replace your upper end solid in your bag, do not sleep on this one. Sean Gruetter aka Madhatter bowling Storm Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

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Re: X-Cell
« Reply #25 on: October 30, 2024, 09:43:20 PM »
X-Cell • Roto Grip • HP 4 Series
Coverstock • eTrax Ultra Solid Reactive Finish • 2000-grit Abralon
Core • Nucleus + A.I. Core
Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.50 Differential • .056 PSA • .019
Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 2 1/2
Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300
Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

Roto Grip has taken the "Cell," one of their most quintessential bowling balls, and developed it into their next generation of power and forgiveness with the new X-Cell. The X-Cell is beyond a 2.0 version; instead, the X-Cell is a combination of the proven core of old - the Nucleus, then put inside the latest power in the modern game - A.I. technology and wrapped with the smoothest Solid coverstock to date -eTrax Ultra Solid Reactive - making the Roto Grip X-Cell the next generation of success from Roto Grip. So, let's take a closer look at what makes the X-Cell an excellent choice for your arsenal!

The Nucleus Core has always been proven to be smooth and forgiving. Now, with the added A.I. Core technology around the Nucleus, you have the next generation of striking power in your hands! I liked how the Nucleus + A.I. Core maintained a smooth consistency in the mid-lane without being too overly aggressive, as that would cause my X-Cell to stand up too early and run out as it goes through the pin deck. So, straighter players will enjoy the forgiveness of the Nucleus +A.I. Core brings, especially when you are too "hot" off your hand.

As a lower-rev player, I also liked how the Nucleus +A.I. Core generated a smooth and predictable yet decisive motion coming off the pattern. That type of predictability and forgiveness allows me to relax my swing, creating a much more repeatable release for my low-rev hand! Lastly, the A.I. outer core simply strikes the pocket with the power and authority we straighter, low-rev players need in the modern game! So, other than having a bit less continuation, I would have liked to see from my X-Cell—the Nucleus +A.I. Core is a strong, smooth, rolling core that provides significant forgiveness to any straighter player's game.

The eTrax Ultra Solid reactive coverstock is a strong added cover to the X Cell. However, on a fresh THS, I found the 2000-grit Abralon surface to be a bit too lazy for my straighter game. So, I brought the surface of the eTrax Ultra Solid Reactive Cover up to 4000-grit Abralon, and I found my X-Cell to be a lot more responsive to my low-rev hand. I liked how the X-Cell had a clean motion through the mid-lane with the 4000-grit surface change. Further, I enjoyed how the eTrax Ultra Solid reactive cover had a crisp bite coming off the pattern, creating the angularity I was looking for. My X-Cell had a modest continuation but still carried quite well on lighter hits and maintained a good amount of energy going off the deck. I found the eTrax Ultra Solid reactive cover can create a lot of forgiveness for straighter players. And eTrax Ultra Solid has excellent adaptability. So, I highly suggest getting the most out of your X-Cell by tweaking its surface to fit your game and the specific conditions you need it to perform. That way, the eTrax Ultra Solid will undoubtedly bring the results you are looking for.

In conclusion, Roto Grip has done an excellent job designing the X-Cell. And I found the combination of Nucleus +A.I. Core and eTrax Ultra Solid reactive cover makes the X-Cell a strong, forgiving ball that will fit any straighter, low-rev player's game. And because the X-Cell will adapt nicely to either a fresh THS or medium to long pattern, the X-Cell will produce the forgiving results you can rely on to keep you in your match. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Roto Grip X-Cell ready to roll! The winning game awaits you!

Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA.