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mugrad

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Is the Cell right for me?
« on: January 29, 2008, 07:12:41 AM »
With all the hype on this ball, I am getting way tempted.  But I'm afraid it may be too much for my needs.  Here's what I'm looking for - I bowling two leagues on Anvilane with a 38' THS, probably medium to medium-heavy.  I've only been bringing two balls with me - a Shock and Awe and a pearl Power Groove.  I can normally stay around the second arrow (+/- 3 boards) with a breakpoint around 5 most of the night.  This works for me 75% of the time.

On some nights, it seems as if everyone is playing right around this same area and it gets really difficult to find a consistent shot.  The problem is that if I try to move inside everyone the Shock and Awe just won't finish.  I'm looking for something that would allow me to be inside this line (so I could bump the dry) and still finish.  Would the Cell work here or is it going to be too strong for this short of a pattern?  If you think it would work, what drilling would you use (PAP= 4 1/2 over and 3/8 up, 16mph by the pin deck, med revs).

Thanks in advance.

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Rileybowler

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008, 03:28:23 PM »
It is a strong ball but if it is to strong you could polish it up and should do the trick
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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2008, 03:34:37 PM »
just look at the ball on tv its been thrown by every style you can think of so i would guess its right for darn near everybody

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008, 06:57:28 PM »
lsf, you have a good point.  And it won't take much convincing for me to get one punched up.

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2008, 07:43:41 PM »
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just look at the ball on tv its been thrown by every style you can think of so i would guess its right for darn near everybody

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How can you say that, watching everyone throw it??? A few different styles using it well, ESPECIALLY PBA caliber bowlers, does NOT mean it's right for everyone. feh! You can't say that about any ball.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."

mugrad

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2008, 07:49:34 PM »
Charlest-

You can rest assured that the final decision will come from a discussion I will have with my pro shop guy (who is more than capable).  I just wanted to get some additional insight before I talk with him.

Trust me, while I like seeing what the PBA guys can do with a ball, I do not consider myself to be in their league.

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2008, 08:04:34 PM »
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charlest are you in a grumpy mood tonight man?!?!


YES! I am.
The wife wouldn't let me sub just because I had a half bottle of good red wine with dinner. I got 2 separate calls to sub tonight. She's right, I shouldn't drive, but I am "slightly" annoyed! mostly at myself.

PS Like your reply to Sleepy about honor scores. I edited mine.
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charlest

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2008, 08:05:34 PM »
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charlest are you in a grumpy mood tonight man?!?!


He's just mad that my Cell hits better than his :-)

Mark


not last Saturday!!
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charlest

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2008, 08:16:57 PM »
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not last Sunday!!


Hmmm, we'll ask Bob to be the judge. He's impartial.

You missed Sunday which was Neptune Time (tm).

Mark


mis-type. Saturday.

OK, I'll dig out my polished B/G Centaur and you give me my 20 pins per game as per usual. Or was that 25?
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mugrad

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2008, 07:00:38 AM »
Drrev-

Thanks for bringing this back on topic after the hijack.  I appreciate the insight.

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2008, 09:13:36 PM »
Thanks Mark.  I appreciate the insight.  I've talked with my pro shop and I think I'm going to swing by tomorrow to take care of it.

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Re: Is the Cell right for me?
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2008, 05:08:36 AM »
if you are playing second arrow with a shock and awe the cell will definantly elevate your game and open up the lanes for you on a 38 foot shot.
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