There is a reason the Roto Grip Cell was ball of the year last season and this past season the Cell and Cell Pearl were two of the hottest balls around.
The Cell is one of the most versatile balls currently on the market. Versatile in both to the driller for matching it to most style of bowlers and also to the bowler for surface adjustments to match lane conditions.
It is recommended to seek out a professional pro shop operator who truly understands the modern cores and coverstocks, not just the older ones. There is hardly any bowler who should not benefit from having this ball in their arsenal.
To clear up some other misconceptions about this ball. Anyone who thinks they will get a violent reaction (snap) out of this ball is greatly mistaken. This ball is designed to be smooth, it is designed to read the mid-lane, it is also designed to roll. If you want a more violent snap then you are looking for the Cell Pearl, if you are seeking not so much a violent snap but a very agressive movement, then you are seeking the Rogue Cell. But the cell is the one of the bunch which smoothes out the reaction point for control and consistency. Don't mistake me, the Cell is capable of making a strong movement, but is not by design going to make a violent one.
Ball maintenance is always key, with every ball, no matter what one might think. Most of the ball companies are currently designing their modern bowling balls to absorb oil and an extremely higher rate than any ball of the past ever did. They do this to give us more performance like we've asked for. But also because it is good business for them. If they can reduce the life span of their bowling balls and still give you performance, then they expect you to buy a new one to replace it, increasing their sales. I say instead of replacing balls you like every 3 months, take your ball maintenance practice to the extreme. Always use a microfiber towel while you bowl to wipe the oil from your ball after every shot made, this is by far the best thing you can possibly do to extend the life span of your ball, it will also help keep a more consistent reaction as the lanes break down. Then immediatlely following your bowling session, use a good and USBC approved ball cleaner (one that does not alter the surface) to clean your bowling balls, before you pack up and go home! I recommend "Rip's Motion Potion". This is the second best thing you could do for your ball. And finally, every once in awhile you will need to have the surface of your ball reset to the finish of your preference.
Remember that this ball maintenance plan is not just for the Cell, but for all bowling balls. This is very important.
A balls performance once it has been lost can be mostly restored, never fully restored, but close to it. If performed properly, a hot water bath combined with a light resurfacing, emphasis on "light", is very effective at restoring ball performance. I like to call it "rejuvinating the surface".
Now that i've cleared all that up, I will say the Cell is currently one of the best balls on the market, I strongly recommend it for almost any bowler, a rare few exceptions. It will be a great asset for Heavy to Medium oil conditions depending on the bowler's style and skill set. It can be successful on Light oil if it is a fresh shot, but probably will not get more than a game, maybe two of peformance with ease before you will be battleing with it.
For your bowling success,
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