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Ric Clint

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the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« on: October 23, 2009, 04:15:02 AM »
A question that has probably been covered but I just couldn't find it...

How is it that the Cell Pearl is as strong as it is in the backend?

I mean, it has a "rolly-core" by nature which equates to great continuation also. But yet some say it acts like it's been kicked HARD left when it gets to the backend. BTM Mag gave it a 7.5 TORQUE (which I believe to mean "strong change of direction" or "flippy") and a 16.5 BACKEND (which is very strong).

So I guess I just want some understanding of all this...


Thanks!



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Sir Bowl-A-Lot

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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2009, 01:15:14 PM »
The coverstock...Plain and simple.
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Ric Clint

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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2009, 02:33:43 PM »
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The coverstock...Plain and simple.


What all exactly was put into the design process of that Coverstock that would enable it to overide the natural tendency of the core?


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ImBackInTheGame

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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2009, 08:05:28 PM »
I believe that "pearls" in general are "skid-flip" depending on cover prep and layout.
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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2009, 12:19:28 PM »
I believe it's all about having that right cover/core combination.  You can have that same ball with another core, and it will defnitely react different.  

You're asking how the cell pearl still has all that backend with that "rolly" core.  Well sir bowl and backinthegame are defintely right.  The pearlization process gives that ball the length, which saves energy going down the lane.  When it comes out of the pattern, all that energy is unleashed.  That strength comes from the cover/core combination.
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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2009, 01:36:06 PM »
quote:
A question that has probably been covered but I just couldn't find it...

How is it that the Cell Pearl is as strong as it is in the backend?

I mean, it has a "rolly-core" by nature which equates to great continuation also. But yet some say it acts like it's been kicked HARD left when it gets to the backend. BTM Mag gave it a 7.5 TORQUE (which I believe to mean "strong change of direction" or "flippy") and a 16.5 BACKEND (which is very strong).

So I guess I just want some understanding of all this...

Thanks!



Why would you say this core was a rolly core?

I understand the original Cell did not have a big backend when drilled normally, but a lot of that had to do with the coverstock and its finish plus the amount of flare built into that core.

Even then, when I polished my Cell and when I took the coverstockto 4000 grit matte, no one would ever say my Cell was rolly. It had a big backend. When I left it at its stock P2000 grit, it had an arc-y nature.

You have to remember that for asymmetric/mass bias cores, BOTH the pin and the MB positions and their angles are very important to ball reaction you get for each bowler.


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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2009, 01:41:39 PM »
Ric,

I'd say this type of layout would make it more rolly at least that's what I see with this ball.  http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q29/scotts33/RotoGripPearlCell.jpg

I use it as heads go moving in get's decent length and rolls more as it backends.  Still flares 3 1/2+ inches.  See profile for stats.  Works well on cleaner backends not so well when you bowl with those that are using poly like a mixed league.  Then, I'd opt for a pearl particle.  Still a strong ball.
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Ric Clint

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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2009, 11:10:26 AM »
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Why would you say this core was a rolly core?

I understand the original Cell did not have a big backend when drilled normally, but a lot of that had to do with the coverstock and its finish plus the amount of flare built into that core.

Even then, when I polished my Cell and when I took the coverstockto 4000 grit matte, no one would ever say my Cell was rolly. It had a big backend. When I left it at its stock P2000 grit, it had an arc-y nature.

You have to remember that for asymmetric/mass bias cores, BOTH the pin and the MB positions and their angles are very important to ball reaction you get for each bowler.


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By saying the term "rolly" core, I guess I just meant that it's design purpose led it to be more "archy" and continuous by nature as opposed to skid/flip.


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OddBalls

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Re: the Cell Pearl's backending ability...
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2009, 11:30:55 AM »
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quote:
A question that has probably been covered but I just couldn't find it...

How is it that the Cell Pearl is as strong as it is in the backend?

I mean, it has a "rolly-core" by nature which equates to great continuation also. But yet some say it acts like it's been kicked HARD left when it gets to the backend. BTM Mag gave it a 7.5 TORQUE (which I believe to mean "strong change of direction" or "flippy") and a 16.5 BACKEND (which is very strong).

So I guess I just want some understanding of all this...

Thanks!



Why would you say this core was a rolly core?

I understand the original Cell did not have a big backend when drilled normally, but a lot of that had to do with the coverstock and its finish plus the amount of flare built into that core.

Even then, when I polished my Cell and when I took the coverstockto 4000 grit matte, no one would ever say my Cell was rolly. It had a big backend. When I left it at its stock P2000 grit, it had an arc-y nature.

You have to remember that for asymmetric/mass bias cores, BOTH the pin and the MB positions and their angles are very important to ball reaction you get for each bowler.


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Mine, too...

I took it down to 1000 grit and added beans sauce. the thing has a tremendous backend move on it
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