I drilled my 1st Cell Pearl with the pin 5" from pap pin above fingers on the centerline, cg slight kicked out and mass bias 1 inch left of thumb (left Handed). Compared to a similarily drilled Cell (fairly new) the pearl is easily 5-6 feet longer and much more angular at the breakpoint. I used both Cells while practicing today and when the shot broke down and the Cell was starting to lose energy I switched to the Pearl and it was perfect the Pearl saves alot of energy for the backend of the lane but still has a similiar motion through the pins. I can see this ball getting alot of play. Will review after I drill my 2nd Pearl.

David Tessman
Roto Grip Staff.

WOW!! This ball has the same motion as the original Cell with just a bit stronger move off the spot.  It clears the fronts extremely smooth, almost like polyester.  With the "walk" of the Cell line, moves are as easy as ever and the balls allow for great variances in hand/wrist positions while still maintaining power.  It opens up the lanes as good as any ball and on tighter patterns, still has the "walk" we enjoy.  Although this ball will "squirt" on carrydown, the "walk" helps make up the difference.
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Herb Walsh - Colorado Springs

Hi All,

I'm proud to present to you The Roto-Grip Cell Pearl Video.

http://www.videoballreviews.com/cellpearl.html

Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcz9B1mnuEc

MY Take on the ball:

This ball certainly had alot to live up to after the incredible success of the original CELL, and boy does it deliver.

The Cell Pearl clears the heads great, picks up nicely in the midlane with a consistent STRONG backend reaction, not skid flippy just very aggressive off the spot...

I dont like to use the term "better" too much because no ball is really better than another, it all depends on the conditions and the bowler..BUT for me, this ball is "better" than the original, simply due to the fact that it seems like it will cover a broader range of conditions for a longer
period of time...i know a bunch of people who start off league/tournament using a cell who end up switching halfway through the second game because the cell is simply too much.

What really sets this ball apart from the rest is shown at the end of this video. This ball has incredible power from deep inside angles when the shot starts to break down. SO not only is this ball great on the fresh BUT this ball allows you to chase the oil line in without sacraficing hitting power down lane. The continuation on this piece, just like the original, is downright amazing.

Now with all that being said, this is not going to be a ball for real long and heavy patterns...but thats what the cell is for! This is a deadly 1-2 combo that will help Roto-Grip keep its title as the fastest growing ball company in the market today!

As always comments and questions are welcome!
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Ball specs – 15 lbs 0 oz, 2.38 top weight, and 2.25-inch pin.

The Cell Pearl was punched using the dual angle layout method, 4.5-inch pin by 55-degree drill angle by 30 degree VAL angle. (Looking for some length with a strong backend move.)  This put the pin just to the right and ¾ of an inch above the ring ringer.  The marked mass bias (RG) is 1 ½ inches right of the thumbhole.   An X-hole was not needed as the CG was left of a line drawn from the pin to the mass bias (RG).  The finish was left OOB.  

The Cell Pearl is a great looking shell and will have great customer shelf appeal.  Wonderful looking color scheme.

The Cell Pearl is cleaner and longer (around three feet) through the fronts than the original Cell.  However, it does need some oil up front to achieve this.  If you start it in some friction or throw it to some friction the response is pretty quick.  If you have some oil up front, the move to the pocket is very strong, bigger and much sharper than the original.  The Pearl Cell has similar roll, carry and hit characteristics as the original as it shares the same Nucleus weight block.  Those characteristics are the predictable, forgiving roll, fantastic carry and tremendous hit. It really throws the pins around even when playing inside of twenty.  

Many bowlers have waited patiently for this one to be released and it was worth the wait.  The Cell Pearl is another, tremendous addition to the Roto Grip lineup and can be used on most medium conditions.


John Brodersen

Cell Pearl with the pin at 2:00 o'clock and Mass Bias at 7:00 (below the thumb) The ball out the box was 2.5 to 3 in pin and 2.62 top weight

I love the ball. For me its the one ball I really get down the lane. The paralyzation of the shell helps generate extra lenth, and with the pin placement on the ball the lenght and the break point is very controllable. The pins seem to stay low to the deck. This lay out brings my track up about a 1/4 of an inch.  

Using a 10 rating I give the Pearl Cell a 9 plus.

Likes: Easy Length and controllable backend reaction. Very clean through the front part of the lane and a clean strong arc on the backend.
Dislikes: Squirty on heavy oil but that isn't what this ball is for. You get that condition just pull out your regular Cell.

Great ball reaction and compliments the original Cell very well. Rotogrip has a great 1,2,3 punch with the original Cell, Pearl Cell, and Grand Illusion.

Cell Pearl actually takes very well to surface changes and appears to be much stronger than its Solid Version with the same layout and same surface. I was easily 3 to 5 boards further left in that situation but because of the pearl coverstock, even a non polished surface got down the lane better than the original. Great choice overall, I will definitely have a couple more added to my arsenal.

Able to use the cell pearl on all PBA conditions as well. Shark only after it was broken down but the rest I could use this ball right out of the gate with the proper surface change and wrist position change.

Alright guys and gals, I'm not going to get on here and fill you with a bunch of bull, it's just not like me to do that.  Just wanted to get that straight.  lol

What I see out of the Cell Pearl is a very unique motion.  You have a ball that's clean through the fronts that reads the mid-lane very well, because of the strong core design, but yet is sharp off the end of the pattern and still continues dow the lane vey well.  Not very often have I seen this motion out of any plant.  

I think this ball along with the Grand Illusion are going to be very successful for me this up coming season.  

Best of luck to all!

"The Big Nasty"