- Coverstock: Cytoplasmic XL Hybrid Reactive
- Color: Sky Blue / Purple / Royal Pearl Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Weight Block: Nucleus Core in 14 – 16lbs Modified Nucleus™ Core in 12, 13lbs.
- Factory Finish: 4000 Abralon
- Track Flare Potential: 7"+ (High)
- RG Average: 2.52 (Medium Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.8 Very low-High Break Point
- RG Differential: .048 (Medium) on a scale of .000-.080 Low-High Flare
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium-Heavey Oil
- Description: A new generation within the kingdom has materialized and looks to seek total domination. The Rogue Cell utilizes the latest generation of the Cytoplasmic coverstock series. The Cytoplasmic XL hybrid reactive coverstock features a unique blend of additives creating the highest friction to lane values ever produced by Roto Grip. The blend of solid and pearl coverstock generates the strongest and most consistent hook from release to impact. The energy from within comes from the highly successful, performance proven Nucleus core. This unique asymmetrical core powered the original Cell to "Ball of the Year" in 2008. Mutated from the original, the Rogue Cell is set to challenge for superiority in the bowling kingdom.

I have drilled up all 3 pieces in this line and use them regularly. I have my Rogue drilled strong, 4 x 4 with pin over and to the right with the msss bias set to strong position. There is NOTHING in between about this ball. BY FAR this is the strongest piece in this line.

Although the original Cell might pick up the lane a bit earlier, the Rogue is much the stronger on the lanes the last 10 feet. It is a versatile piece in that it gets some length but the hitting power of this monster is something to see. It carry's light hits, pocket hits and high flush with equal effectiveness. I find myself putting it away for most THS shots simply because of the horsepower. The Pearl or the original Cell handle medium oil a bit easier. This ball however has a place in everyones bag. This ball is NOT in between the Cell and Cell Pearl. This ball is stronger by far.
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Paul

Whenever we read the obscene stories, the voluptuous debaucheries, the cruel and tortuous executions, the unrelenting vindictiveness with which more than half the Bible is filled, it would be more consistent that we call it the word of a demon than the word of God. It is a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalize humankind and, for my part, I sincerely detest it, as I detest everything that is cruel.

-Thomas Paine (The Age of Reason)  

I thought that the original Cell was strong enough but, wow! This thing is an animal. I put the pin beside the ring finger with the CG and MB stacked under the pin. I initially tried to use it in league on a typical house shot. No chance. It checked at my ankles and burned up almost instantly. My next move was to smooth the surface with a 4000 abralon pad. This helped but, still too strong. Before, I go any further I must say that I lay out my equipment for flatter and more tournament oriented patterns so I figured this ball wouldn't roll too well in league. I didn't drill it for that. I then took the same 4000 Abralon surface and made it glow. This helped. I could now move in and play as long as I fed this ball oil up front it was fine. The hitting power was incredible. I did manage to use the Rogue at the BTM in Vegas and on the fresh it was fine on that but once the head oil broke down I pulled out my Cell Pearl. Overall, if you are looking for a hard hitting ball for the Shark pattern and those alike this could be the ball for you.

Typical Conditions: Used on many different conditions
Likes: Ball is diverse and can be thrown on anything, hits harder than anything out there
Dislikes: none what so ever

for the record, ive thrown alot of stuff out there, including the regular cell, this has to be one of the best combination of coverstocks and weight blocks out there, they seem to just be made for each other, the hybird coverstock works great with the Nucleus core, this ball can play any part of the lane on virtually any condition, have heavy oil, take the surface down and watch it destroy the shot, got dry lanes, shine this ball up and watch it move on the back end and be able to play medium shots with it, this ball suites bowlers of all styles and can be used anywhere, its a must have for anybody's bag, and this ball hits harder than anything out there, i almost left a pocket 7-9-10 with it, it hits that hard, Roto Grip out did themselves on this one.

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Nothing Hits Like A Roto Grip
Cory T.
Columbus Ohio

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My Rogue Cell is drilled with a 4 by 4 drilling with the mass bias in the strong postion. This ball really gets through the heads very clean while picking up a roll in the mid lane much like the original Cell with the back end motion of the Cell Pearl. Even on a broken down house shot I was able to move way in and the ball would still finish strong enough to carry the 10 pin. This ball has great carry from all angles of the lane. I have been able to use my Rogue on many different tournament shots and house shots and is a great ball to go to if you are using a cell and it starts to burn up and not make the corner. Overall this is a great ball and I recommend everyone to have one in their bag.

Jimmy Crews
Roto Grip Amateur Staff

I drilled my Rogue dual angle (ths) tweener 40x3.5x50. It got through the heads and had a continuous backend. This ball is great hits like a semi. First time used series 702. Next league nite struggle with alittle over under shoot 680 series. Couple games practice next league nite shot 737, this ball is amazing actually made it through all three games with struggling. rpoonanny2 (baps)
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Donnie Richardson

My bowling stats:
PAP: 5.75” Over .25” Up
Average Speed: 18.5 MPH
RPM’s: 400+
Ball(s) Stats:
“Continuous” Rouge Cell
(Layed Out Using Roto-Grips “4x3” in their drilling chart)
Weight Hole: On PAP
Personal Favorite Surface Condition: OOB
“Trick Layout” Rouge Cell
Pin Location: 6" from PAP WAY ABOVE Ring Finger
Mass Bias Location: 45 Degrees (Above and Right of Thumb)
Weight Hole: 3.5" Over 1" Up
Personal Favorite Surface Condition: Highly Polished or White Scotch Brite

Review:

Conditions I Would Consider Using The Ball On:
Heavy or Medium/Heavy Patterns
Heavy or Medium/Heavy Volumed Patterns
Clean To Slightly Carried Down Backends
Heavy Volumed House Shots

For me, the Rogue Cell is a completely different ball than any other ball that I have thrown. As an aggressive ball, it is very coverstock tunable and layout friendly. However, because of its aggressiveness it can be deceiving. With everything being equal, the Rouge Cell is the most aggressive of all the Cells, however I have found on several different patterns (besides heavy/long patterns) that either the Cell Pearl or original Cell will actually out hook the Rogue Cell based on early and undetectable energy burn. Sometimes this can be a good thing though, as it gives you more control over the break point...... Like the other Cells, this ball is very continuous, even if it runs into early burn. I cant think of one time where any of my Cells have ever flat out rolled out.

“Continuous” Rouge Cell

This is the most continuous and most hooking ball I have ever punched out. It just plain hooks. With this ball it reminds me of a urethane ball on steroids, without the super early burn (as long as you have head oil). I tried polishing it and used it on a few patterns, but it seemed to really overlap my original Cell so I returned it to OOB condition and am able to use it on longer/heavier patterns without having to worry about it skipping through the breakpoint. However, on longer patterns with medium volume I found the original Cell in OOB condition to be a better match up. Bottom line is this: If you already have an original Cell and you are looking to get a Rouge Cell, don't be afraid to drill one up similar and tweak the coverstock so they compliment each other and you wont be shut out on any condition.
“Trick Layout” Rouge Cell
Again, this is named after the Tommy Jones layout. I find this layout extremely versatile for higher rev players. Comparing this ball to the others in the Cell line, I find it to kind of a blend of the two. With the high gloss polish that I applied to it, it clears the heads like the Cell Pearl, but the cover helps smooth the reaction out close to the original Cell. On average (and depending on the condition), this ball is about 3-5 boards stronger than the original Cell and 3-5' sooner than the Cell Pearl.
My bottom line is this. This ball is strong. REALLY strong. If you are not using the right layout or using it on the right condition, it probably wont work and one of the other Cells will probably work better. BUT when the stars align and you match up with this very tunable and versatile beast  .... LOOK OUT!!

Conditions that I would not consider using these balls on:
Short Pattern
Low Volume Patterns
Beat Up Synthetic/Wood Lanes (High and early friction)

Roto-Grip Balls Up or Down:
Ball Up In Reaction: Stronger/Earlier Drilled Rouge Cell or a Late 90s/Early 2000's Particle Ball
Ball Down In Reaction: Cell or Cell Pearl

Thank you for your time in reading this review. I hope that you have found it to be helpful. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me and I will try to help you as much as I can.
Thanks!

Mat Henning
Roto-Grip Staffer
Champions Bowling Services
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Mat Henning
Roto-Grip Staffer
Turbo 2·N·1 Staffer
Owner/Operator of
Champions Bowling Services

Rogue Cell #1
I put the pin up  @ 4 ½ from my pap with the mb next to my thumb. The balance hole was placed on my val on the midline of the grip.

My intent with this Rogue was to have a ball with which I could really open up the lane. WOW does it ever! I have a Cell Solid with the same layout and It sometimes is a bit too even off of the breakpoint.  

The Rogue Cell’s cover is the strongest match for the Nucleus core yet.  The hybrid cover seems to bring out the strongest aspects of the core. You can really see the differential working as the ball goes through motion. Where other strong drilled asymmetric balls have a tendency to stand up in the backend this just keeps on driving.

Surface changes: After using the ball in box condition I took the cover down to 2000 abralon to take some of the sharpness off of the break point. It worked as expected while still keeping up the continuation through the pins. I used this ball during my 7am singles at the USBC Open shooting 636 and doubling up on my brackets. $$$

Rogue Cell #2
I wanted to try something different so I laid the ball out pin down @ 6 inches from my pap with a strong drill angle. Mb was placed between my thumb hole and my val. I placed the balance hole low on my val.

What I got was a medium strong midlane read with even continuation off of the spot and awesome carry.  I was struggling on the PBAX Earl pattern until I drilled this ball. The final three weeks of the Earl pattern I averaged over 225.

My favorite part of the Rogue Cell is the pin action.  I really enjoy watching the pins fly around the deck with reckless abandon.

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Mike Sinek
Roto Grip Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life