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BackToBasics

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The Cell: Initial impressions
« on: December 28, 2007, 01:54:52 AM »
Wow!  Finally got a chance to throw it last night and I'm very impressed.  Decided to go with a familiar layout.  Pin 5" below ring, MB at 55* and hole on VAL through CG.   Box finish.   I love the color combo.

Now, how to describe the roll....Strong roll off the spot comes to mind.  No jerk but there is a change of direction and then just a heavy continuous roll.  Very controllable and it reads transition very well.  Used it on an overwalled house-shot where the scores were very low.  Extremely wet-dry (like hit 6 go runaway brooklyn...hit 7 smack 3 in face).  The Cell allowed me to cross into the dry but with a controlled roll off the spot.  But when I missed in a little, it still recovered.  It was very forgiving on a shot that is normally my nemesis because of my rotation.  Moves were very predictable.  Managed a 720 with a 262 sweep the last game (don't ask ).  

It should get some play the next week.  Lots of tournaments this weekend and through New Year's days so I'll have more info and comparisons later.  But the Cell, a solid covered ball that has some "angle" and continuation, will be a big hit for Roto.  


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Re: The Cell: Initial impressions
« Reply #61 on: January 19, 2008, 01:19:13 AM »
I just drilled this ball and got it drilled the same as my resurgence. The Cell outhooks my Resurgence by about 5-6 boards. Both balls have the same number of games on them. I absolutely love this ball. Perhaps the best ball I have ever used.

I have never used a ball that handles so much oil but still has an angular backend reaction!!!

This is my first Roto-Grip ball, and it will not be my last. Thanks to THE CELL!!!!!!
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Re: The Cell: Initial impressions
« Reply #62 on: January 19, 2008, 08:50:29 AM »
when i say target 10, that is the break point.
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Re: The Cell: Initial impressions
« Reply #63 on: January 19, 2008, 12:33:12 PM »
I got one this Thursday, with a 4 x 4 x 3 1/2 layout on it. This is probably the strongest ball I've ever thrown. I tried to use it in my league this morning, which has a 39ft heavier house pattern (which also had A LOT of carrydown), and I could barely control it. I also have the Epic with the exact same layout, and it's at least 10 boards stronger.

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Re: The Cell: Initial impressions
« Reply #64 on: January 19, 2008, 12:47:56 PM »
i am really wondering what i am doing so wrong

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Re: The Cell: Initial impressions
« Reply #65 on: January 19, 2008, 03:01:04 PM »
quote:
I got one this Thursday, with a 4 x 4 x 3 1/2 layout on it. This is probably the strongest ball I've ever thrown. I tried to use it in my league this morning, which has a 39ft heavier house pattern (which also had A LOT of carrydown), and I could barely control it. I also have the Epic with the exact same layout, and it's at least 10 boards stronger.


I recently acquired a used Epic, reading this almost makes me scared to purchase the Cell.
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