Author Topic: Cell died. (Read 9776 times)

jeorj · « **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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scotts33 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 17, 2008, 11:10:42 PM »

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They should have named it the virus ,because i declare more and more people are getting it.

Already been done. http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=9&BallID=205
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Rockbowler · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2008, 01:26:44 AM »

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if you can deal with the added maintenence, the Cell is a Great ball but if you can't care for it this way, look into a Lane Masters/Legends or Visionary as they don't seem to need that much care but you may be giving-up some carry by using them over the Roto Cell!

Really? I just got a Cell and it is a good ball but how can you say that you may be giving up carry by using Lanemasters? I bought 9 Lanemasters balls in a span of 7 months (09/07 through the present) and I am loving it. These are the best carrying balls in my experience and I have thrown and own a lot of balls. I have a Conquerer and a Terminator (although both are polished particle balls) that are superior to the Cell on the same condition (medium-heavy oil), in my experience. And since I have Lanemasters balls, I can refute your statement albeit your statement was "you may be giving up some carry". I am not sure if you have Lanemasters balls but if not, try them. You may be surprise as you get more carry with these balls and there is practically no ball death due to their durable coverstock unlike other balls that I have used from other manufacturers..

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jeorj · « **Reply #33 on:** March 19, 2008, 03:49:38 PM »

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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...

Excuse me for having a job and just remembering I started this post.

Yes he cleans it. and It does feel nasty. Compared to mine it feels "gummy".
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My friends and coworkers, May God be with you!
February 7, 2008

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jeorj · « **Reply #34 on:** March 19, 2008, 04:00:31 PM »

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If a power Groove is hooking I wouldn't even dream of touching a Cell you would have to be nuts. Tell your friend to clean it give it a hot water bath for about 20-25 minutes. but in all seriousness if the Groove is working the Cell shouldn't leave the bag unless it has some serious polish and a drill pattern to make it go long
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yea but if you go out one night and your cell is going 15 to 5 then 2 weeks later it wont turn up 20 to 15. First ball out of your bag wont turn why would you go to a weaker ball?

Thaks for the advice though. I do remember that one Saturday night recently they had a flood of oil out. It might have just soaked up alot extra that night.

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My friends and coworkers, May God be with you!
February 7, 2008

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jeorj · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2008, 04:03:17 PM »

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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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Sorry, I have never seen a ball lose reaction that soon. We have a dry to medium shot most of the year down here in Savannah.

In memory of the Fallen at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Savannah, GA.
My friends and coworkers, May God be with you!
February 7, 2008

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jeorj · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:30:27 AM »

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Just a heads up, resurfacing tp a lower grit (he did not say) did not work at all.
I just wanted to know if there had been any issues with the ball, as all I seem to see here are rave reviews. I personally Like mine, it turns hard as long I can get it out. But, we have been cursed with a reverse block lately, so getting it out can be a problem in more ways than one.

Thanks Scott33 and River700 for your very informational and productive posts.

Hogsharley, yes.

Juggernaut, we understand about absorption, but it seemed a little too soon with the low volume of oil we usually roll on.

Thanks for the back up J Mac and Achappy.

This area does not have a chamber, thanks.
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In memory of the Fallen at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Savannah, GA.
My friends and coworkers, May God be with you!
February 7, 2008

ccrider · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2008, 11:57:42 AM »

My brother got his Cell last week. We quickly found that the Cell will not work if the heads or mids are dry. Period. Put it up. This ball, like many, needs oil up front, and when it has it, and there is no operator error, it shines.
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toomanytenpins · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2008, 06:29:31 PM »

if he ever liked the cell then the maintenace is his issue. if he never liked it then he has it drilled too strong for his game or the lane conditions. this ball is very playable on a variety of shots,but if drilled for the old early hook for strenght in oil ,unless you see heavy oil and throw 18 to 20 mph a strong drill on this ball is way too much. I asked the question if yu take a strong ball and drill it weak wont you have a medium strenght ball. the cell answered that with an emphatic ,not!!!drilled tame its still stronger than anything i have and more versatile.
I have a friend who has a resurgence.I let him throw my cell the other day, he is thinking about buying a new ball.The ball was striking so much i had to take it ,Physically pry it from his hand.He thin picked up his resurgence and was totally lost .It was like night and day. Why pay 240 for a lane 1 when the ball you need only cost 123 or so .treat it right do some research before you drill it and dont go crazy when you select a set up ,less os more with this ball.
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jeorj · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:07:06 PM »

Well after leeching it and having it resurfaced it is still not acting like the same ball. His little brother, has alot of hand, could not make it move more than 5 boards.
I am not trying to put down the ball, his may just be defective or he dropped it wrong or something. I love mine on med conditions. His little bro cant push his out far enough it is so strong.
Anyway, he bought a redzone tonight and it moved really well for him, payed for itself in one night.
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In memory of the Fallen at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Savannah, GA.
My friends and coworkers, May God be with you!
February 7, 2008

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