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Kevin Duncan

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Roto Grip X-Cell
« on: August 05, 2024, 11:06:07 AM »
Roto Grip X-Cell
Layout: 5.0 x 5.0 x 1 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane

Roto Grip X-Cell utilizes the e-Trax Ultra solid coverstock and the Nucleus weightblock + AI core.  The X-Cell is a tank, meaning it wants to roll early (but not too early) and smooth backend motion.  A great choice for heavier oil patterns with fresh backends.  The visual effect is an Alpha Crux vibe, which is a good start.  The on-the-lane performance is in the Eternity PI or Reality category.  The new e-Trax Ultra coverstock has a R2S shape to it in this X-Cell.  The X-cell seems to be gaining traction on the professional levels as indicated by its use at the recent Jonesboro Trio tournament, which normally means “good ball”.

The X-Cell is not the strongest ball in terms of board coverage but will be able to handle heavy oil with fresh backends.  I think the X-Cell is going to be a very versatile bowling ball.  The team at Storm almost always get the cover preparation correct when they send them out, but shining your X-Cell might be an option.

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Oliver Lawson

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Roto Grip X-Cell
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2024, 08:58:39 PM »
The New Roto Grip X-Cell brings something interesting to the table in the asymmetric solid market that has had a void for several years. While the Nucleus Core shape is vastly different in comparison the Crux core found in the Alpha Crux, it still fills that spot on the market. The e-Trax Ultra solid coverstock is slightly cleaner through the front in comparison to NEX solid or S88, or Blend 901. I drilled my X-Cell 4.75x4x4.25 2LS so I could get the ball to flare a little more and get it to hook a little sooner without having to abuse it with surface. I was able to use a fresh Vise 1000 pad and stay in my X-Cell through the first four games of an 8 game block on 44ft and 32mls. It lane shined at just the right time and allowed me to stay in the ball longer than I typically would be able to.
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