Asymmetrical cores flare a lot anywhere from 2 3/4" up til 6".I have three Cells all laid out differently.6x4,2 1/2x6,and 5x3.The 5x3 is the earliest rolling and most flaring of the three.I must have lots of oil to use that one!The least flaring and longest of the three is the 2 1/2x6.It must have some dry to react.These two get the most use on the conditions I see,and make a good one-two punch.The 6x4 is actually flippy and is good for when I see carry down.it is harder to control and my least favorite.Imho I don't think you would see a big difference between a Cell laid out 5x3 and one done 4x4.They would both flare a bunch,perhaps the 4x4 with the mb farther from the pap would have a bit more backend.I don't think you could go wrong with either one,IF used on enough oil.Another thing you should know,there are balls that will roll earlier than the Cell.It's more about the continuation than the amount of hook that makes this ball so very good!Surface prep,as always,is still more important than lay out.I don't think you will regret getting the Cell,it is the best ball I have drilled in 30 years or so!
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the pooh

I have a 4x4.  Odd thing is, my Cell seems to react alot better for me on more medium to dry lane to dry lane conditions as I discovered that this past weekend in a tournament. I then in turn was able to find a better line on my THS last night.  Look out league!
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RotoGrip Convert

Just picked mine up, got it drilled 4-1/2x5.  Pin is over and right of the ring finger, and the RG is about an inch right and below the thumb.  The CG did end up a little bit on the negative side of the grip because it was out of line to the left about 2.5in.  He drilled the middle finger deeper, and the top weight is low so it shouldn't hurt things too much.  I didn't want to drill it too strong because I've had bad luck with strong drillings on asym stuff in the past (Odyssey).

Can't wait to roll it on Tuesday, thanks for the insight guys.
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-Clint

I got to use it last night on what seemed like a bit less volume than they've had out there lately for tuesday night mens.  I got lined up in practice, standing 27 throwing it out to around 7.  Ball seemed real strong, nice hard arc at the back, flared a ton, but didn't start up too early.  Just what I wanted out of it.

When the lights came on I couldn't hit my mark to save my life.  I had been playing up the boards for so long now that it seemed like I forgot how to swing the ball.  190 to start, open in the 10th, I think I hit the pocket maybe 3 times all game.  By about the middle of the 2nd game I  finally remembered how to bowl and strung 5 to end with a 225, those 5 weren't perfect, but like most people say the Cell is carry happy.  The last game I moved a bit deeper, and found a groove standing 30 throwing it out to 10 or so.  Another open in the 10th for a 206.

Not a great night, but it was my first time throwing the ball.  I really liked how it got down the lane (for a dull piece) and made a strong move at the break point.  Unlike some on here, it seemed like the ball didn't have a problem being swung, and had good recovery.  That could be a product of the longer MB-PAP drill (4-1/2pin X 5mb), or it being more of a medium oil condition last night.       I'm looking forward to using this on our usual heavier shot to see what it can really do.
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-Clint

I have mine at about 4x3 with the MB left of the thumb.  No success with it OOB in leagues, but on tournaments it was much better.  Decided to put a coat of polish on it...733 first 3, 967 for 4 out to gate...
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2007-08 Averages:

Monday: 211
Tuesday Sweeper: 223
Friday: 228
Michigan Majors: 208