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rockerbowler18

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The Cell sucks...
« on: November 05, 2008, 09:12:21 AM »
Just not a big fan. I've tweaked coverstocks. I've thrown it on multiple conditions, I've played different lines. I've done a whole mess of stuff with this ball, and I just don't like it.

Hell, I even waited 'til Obama was elected, but still, no Change. (maybe that's not the change he was promising?)

Anyone else have problems with the ball? If so, what did you do to fix them?

Mine's drilled pin above ring finger, MB out at about 30*.

Just not a great peice, but I don't wanna cut my losses on such an expensive ball, especially when it's supposed to be such a great one.
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Z Jellsey

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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #31 on: November 07, 2008, 10:22:26 PM »
RockerDONK sucks, not the Cell!

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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #32 on: November 07, 2008, 10:43:49 PM »
First off in your original post you didn't explain what the actual problem with the ball was.  I had to read thru a bunch of post reply's before you finally said why you didn't like the ball.  So in the future try explaining the problem in your post.

I didn't have much success with the BWS because it was very hard to control on most patterns I used it on.  I tried different surface grits and still didn't like the reaction.  Since I bought the ball used I ended up cutting my losses and traded it in.  As time past I decided to buy a new BWS and use a different layout than I had on my first one.  The new layout worked much better and the ball turned out to be a pretty good piece.

My point is this.  Either cut your losses and sell the ball or plug and re-drill with a different layout.  The layout you have on that particular ball is probably not a good fit for your game.

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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #33 on: November 08, 2008, 12:50:38 AM »
I have noticed that Cell's with the MB kicked out for certain bowlers, it becomes a terd. I would recommend redrilling it and putting the mb in or right next to the thumb, I think it would help. Just from what I have seen. I have seen similar results with the Cell Pearl.

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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #34 on: November 08, 2008, 02:25:35 PM »
not everyone will match up with any ball

I can't make lane #1 to work for me

I have drill 12 of them and All I can say they all sux for me

so maybethis ball is not for you
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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #35 on: November 11, 2008, 10:16:05 AM »
A lot of the drilling you have to take into account a bowlers pap! Mine for one is 37/8"> x 15/16^ and I have to get the mb at least 3" right of the thumb to get the ball to roll up. I don't have any problem getting the ball down the lane with my low track, and no I'm not a spinner, but if he's a high track player then he may have to get the mb closer to his thumb. The high track player tend to get the ball to roll sooner and don't need the mb near or past his pap or it a hook set or rolls out on them. I'd just try to redrill it and change the pin to pap and mb to pap! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #36 on: November 12, 2008, 10:14:56 AM »
you know I just got a used cell and was having the same kind of trouble, either too much hook or not enough.  so I abralon to 500 (six sided) and then polished back up with Black Magic Polish and the ball was golden last night.  shot 750 and didnt even bowl real well.  easy thru heads but always strong on backends no carrydown issues.  was able to throw all 3 games though I had to keep speed up in 3rd which is assumed.
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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #37 on: November 19, 2008, 07:23:40 AM »
dont think the cell sucks ,its just a matter of knowing when and how to use it. its not my go to ball but it has given me some of my best games this year and i wasnt a big fan either. the cell changes as u change. if you can work on releases and timing you will see differences in reaction. i stay more behind it and play more direct on the right shot its a monster.When i start to tap i put it away. For me its a give and take ball like mr. ed.wilbur and ed had a good relationship because they respected each other. i had to learn i can make it work it either will or it wont.
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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #38 on: November 19, 2008, 08:06:57 AM »
Rockerbowler,

I think we have similar pap measurements. I just recently threw my teammates Cell and was amazed at it's continuation and carry. It really is a great piece of equipment. Having said that, I already know, that when I purchase my Cell and Cell pearl, I will be drilling both these pieces pin down!

My teammate's ball is drilled simple label leverage.....but pin down. It gives the ball a real nice smooth arc, with outstanding carry. It does not show a big backend, however. You really might want to try another drill. Pin up drills with such a big block core, probably lend themeselves to being very flippy and uncontrollable.

And especially because you are so rev dominant, I think that would be the way to go. Hope this helps.
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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #39 on: November 19, 2008, 01:37:06 PM »
Never able to get either of these balls to work with my game. The cell was ok, the cell pearl left nothing but 10 pins for me, but I could always find the pocket though!

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Re: The Cell sucks...
« Reply #40 on: November 19, 2008, 01:50:47 PM »
i would like to say that i've thrown my cell 12 games so far and cleaned it with liquid sandpaper after each league set and mines gotten stronger the more i've thrown it.it acually snaps pretty hard now.
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