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jeorj

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Cell died.
« on: March 16, 2008, 03:20:45 AM »
Has anyone experienced the cell losing its reaction? My friend was crushing the hole with it for a month, then he cannot even get it to turn much and it hits like a pillow. This is not a lane thing as it acts the same on dry lanes. I mean he was plaing 15 to 5 with a Groove and couldn't play 20 to 15 with his Cell.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2008, 11:22:38 AM »
Not again.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2008, 11:22:38 AM »
Did he ever clean the ball?
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2008, 11:30:02 AM »
Popcorn anyone?

  ALL ( yes, I said ALL) reactive balls lose reaction over time.  It is part of the design of these pieces to absorb lane conditioner.

  Some will last longer than others, but they ALL do the same thing.  

  If his cell is dying, did he do proper maintenance on it?  These type balls need to be cleaned EVERY time you use them.  And it probbly wouldn't hurt to have the oil extracted about every 40-50 games or so.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2008, 11:56:34 AM »
"Not again" and "popcorn anyone" .. don't know how to interpret these remarks. Is this and indication that this has happened before? Or is it the poster has made these claims before? Not sure what you guys are trying to communicate!
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2008, 12:01:56 PM »
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"Not again" and "popcorn anyone" .. don't know how to interpret these remarks. Is this and indication that this has happened before? Or is it the poster has made these claims before? Not sure what you guys are trying to communicate!


For me it's NOT about the poster....Joe.  How many times do we see the same topics?  Is the ball being cleasned religiously?  Is the ball being used on the wrong condition?  If a Groove is flying I would not try to use a Cell on that condition.  JMO.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2008, 12:01:57 PM »
Joe Falco,

  Yes, mine is a whimsical reference to the fact that "ball death" has been covered here so many times that it is starting to be an almost running joke type thing.

  After the intended pun, I also offered information about "ball death" as has been related before.  Now, I was just waiting for a reply from the poster with more detailed info as to the cleaning regimen his friend has been using before offering any "concrete" suggestions.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2008, 12:07:18 PM »
Lack of ball maintenance and knowing when there isn't enough oil for a ball are 2 leading reasons for people claiming that a ball has "died" or isn't reacting like it originally did and/or is supposed to.

While synthetic lanes don't create as visible of a track on a ball as wood normally does, it doesn't mean that they aren't changing the surface texture of the ball.  Surface and coverstock being almost 2/3 of the ball's reaction potential.

The Cell is touted as having a cover that doesn't soak up oil as fast as others on the market, so I doubt it has seen enough use already to warrant an oil removal process, unless of course this individual has absolutely no ball maintenance skills.
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JOE FALCO

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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2008, 12:08:08 PM »
My thoughts were that there were many reports of CELL's dying .. I guess that IS NOT the case and this one is unusual ... Thanks!
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2008, 04:03:26 PM »
Can you say "Doc's Magic Elixir"
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2008, 04:09:50 PM »
Tell him to use that ball chamber thing. It really works. I had the same problem with my Secret Agent and i used that stuff and it is like new.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2008, 09:09:59 PM »
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Thats what you get for buying Roto Puff


Deadmoney,
I was thinking of buying my first Roto grip. I was going to get a Cell. Should I stay away from this brand? What bad experiences did you have with this company? Any info would greatly be appreciated.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2008, 10:12:23 PM »
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Thats what you get for buying Roto Puff


Deadmoney,
I was thinking of buying my first Roto grip. I was going to get a Cell. Should I stay away from this brand? What bad experiences did you have with this company? Any info would greatly be appreciated.
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2008, 10:15:37 PM »
go cheap get horizon pearl so good =)
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Re: Cell died.
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2008, 11:49:32 PM »
Just ordered my first Roto Grip, and yes, it's a Cell.  Now I read this.  I guess it was expected for some to post that it died and to never hear from them again...
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