Roto Grip Cell Pearl Bowling Balls
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Cell Pearl Specs
The time of reckoning has arrived and the Roto Grip Kingdom welcomes the addition of the newest legend of the land. Bred from the original and designed to compliment its predecessor, the Cell Pearl will reign supreme.
The technologically advanced and performance proven Nucleus core delivers continuous predictable motion for all types of bowlers. The Cytoplasmic X pearl reactive coverstock is a first in the industry with the optimum amount of porosity and enhanced surface friction.
The synergy of a core and coverstock on the Cell Pearlâ„¢ generates a strong angular more off the spot on those medium to lighter volume patterns with unprecedented predictability. This ball is the ultimate compliment to the original and will surely dominate the entire bowling kingdom...
The game has evolved...
Features:
- Coverstock: Cytoplasmic X Pearl Reactive
- Weight Block: Nucleus Core 14-16lb
- Weight Block: Modified Nucleus Core in 12 & 13lb
- Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
- Durometer: 73 - 75 Rex D-scale
- Flare Potential: 7" + (High)
- Weights: 12 - 16 lbs.
Testimonials
This ball gives me a unique look compared to anything else on the market. I get good length and strong backend motion combined with a strong core that still reads the mids great. In other words this piece gives me the look I want and still blends out the pattern very well. I have a good feeling this ball will be a big success for me this year along with the Grand Illusion.
PBA National Champion, Wes Malott
The Cell Pearl gives me a strong and continuous motion that is very predictable. Its ability to be used on a variety of patterns makes this the first ball out of my bag for me. I am amazed that Roto Grip could improve on the original Cell design, but they sure have!
PBA National Champion, Mike DeVaney
"The Cell Pearl is much harder off the friction down lane and at least 5-8 boards more than the original Cell. It retains its energy longer for a much stronger backend reaction. With this ball in my hands I feel it's another piece of the Roto Grip Kingdom that can help me win!"
PBA National Champion, Danny Wiseman
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Customer Reviews Average: 4.91Write a Review Read all 150 reviews
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93% (139 of 150) |
| I Like It | 5% (8 of 150) | |
| It's Ok | 2% (3 of 150) | |
| I Don't Like It | 0% ( of 150) | |
| I Hate It | 0% ( of 150) |
Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews 09/17/2008 11:50
194 of 194 people found this review helpful. 
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 215 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 1/8 right 1/8 up | |
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Are you ready for the next generation? Roto-Grip's Cell Pearl is sure to be everything you need!
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 5 1/2"
Mass Bias Position - 4" from PAP
CG Placement -
Balance Hole - none
Surface Preparation - Box Finish
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
With all the success of the original Cell this one was going to be pretty easy. Use a layout that I know and trust and let the ball do the rest. The Cell Pearl combines the same Nucleus core as the Cell with a pearlized reactive cover. The layout I used on this ball is fairly common for me and I have a Storm Gravity Shift that I love drilled the same way. I figured this would be a perfect way to compliment my Cell and to give us a good idea of
what this ball can do.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
Roto-Grip once again has raised the bar with this release. The look the ball had going down the lane alone would sell this ball to anyone who saw it. I guess the best description would be a Cell on steroids. With the pearlized reactive cover this gave me the look that most bowlers want, long and strong. The Cell Pearl got through the front part of the lane smoothly and with little disruption to friction, as it moved through the mid-lane you could see the ball grab the lane and continue straight through the back end. This ball hit as
hard if not harder then the Cell, this was mostly due to the amount of energy that it stored for the back part of the lane.
As the night continued making adjustments to the lane changes was as easy as it is with any reactive ball but the predictability of the Cell Pearl was amazing. The small moves that I had to make were common during league and
the ball gave me enough forgiveness to recover if the move was to drastic.
Overall this is another winner from Roto-Grip. I think you will enjoy throwing this ball as much if not more then your Cell.
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews by Brian Halstrom 09/15/2008 14:02
132 of 132 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 233 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 4 1/2" x 1/2" Up | |
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The technologically advanced and performance proven Nucleusâ„¢ core delivers continuous predictable motion for all types of bowlers. The Cytoplasmic Xâ„¢ pearl reactive coverstock is a first in the industry with the optimum amount of porosity and enhanced surface friction.
Pin to PAP(4 1/2" over 1/2" up) - 6"
Mass Bias Position - 5" from PAP
CG Placement - 1" Left of grip center
Balance Hole - None
Surface Preparation - Left at Box Finish (1500 Polished)
What I Was Looking For In This Layout: I went ahead and tried Roto Grip's recommended layout for crankers, the 6 x 5 layout. They say that this will work good for those inside lines.
What I Ended Up With In This Ball Layout: If you liked the Cell, then you are going to love the Cell Pearl. Not only does this ball look GREAT going down the lane, but it hits like a truck. Even with the pin so far from my PAP, this ball is still one of the more aggressive balls in my arsenal. This gets through the heads pretty easily, then jumps off the dry and makes a left turn. Skid/Snap would be a valid description of what I get out of this ball layout.
I started around 15 at the arrows and was getting the ball out to around 5 on our Thursday Night Men's league. It was flying back off the dry, so I ended up moving in towards 18 at the arrows and kept the ball closer to 8-10 at the breakpoint. This allowed the ball motion to transition smoother off the breakpoint and give me the look I needed.
After a game and a half, the lanes had broken down and I was forced to move in deeper. My first move in was to stand on 34 on the approach and put the ball over 23 at the arrows 12 at the breakpoint. The look this gave me was terrific. It did provide enough kick at the breakpoint to snap the corners out at the very end.
Overall, I think this is going to be a great ball for me on the tighter lane conditions. Compared to my Cell Pro CG, I can get in deeper and it gives me a better angular look. If you bowl in a drier house, or you rev it up, I would recommend this layout. If you bowl in a house with more oil, are more of a tweener or down and in player, I would recommend going with a stronger layout. Another great ball from Roto Grip.
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews by John Congdon 09/19/2008 16:25
35 of 35 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 181 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 4 1/2" x 0" | |
The Roto-Grip Cell Pearl is the follow up to the original Roto-Grip Cell. It features a pearl reactive coverstock in place of the solid reactive coverstock. Pin to PAP(4 1/4" over 0" up/down) - 4"
Mass Bias Position - 4" from PAP
Pin Buffer - 1 1/2"
Balance Hole - none
Surface Preparation - Box Finish
My Personal Review: I really liked the way this ball rolls. Not only does it look great going down the lane, it also has the strongest backends of any of the equipment in my bag. I am currently a 188 avg bowler that normally starts out standing 20 playing 10 at the arrows. With this ball I am starting out standing at least 25 playing around 15.
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager 10/31/2008 16:15
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: jeri_coach 10/15/2008 19:05
13 of 14 people found this review helpful.
Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: IrishMike837 09/30/2008 03:21
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: FuseG4 10/07/2008 05:19
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Tweener with med-slow ball speed, medium axis rotation and almost no axis tilt.
Mine smelled like grapes out of the box, but it's wearing off.
Good skid with a lot of cut in the midlane. Strong and certainly continuous in the back. Compared to my lightly polished Odyssey this ball is somewhat stronger in the midlane. Compared to the Cell this one gives a similar look in less oil.
I would say it's much like an Epic Saga but with more grip.
Beautiful ball, rolling this one is a pleasure.
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Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: hanelf 10/13/2008 09:00
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
I am a high tracker righty tweener with fairly high speed.
On typical house condition (38 feet Xmass tree, not much oil on midlane)this ball looked way too much. Hookout early and lost all its energy. I applied Track shine. With speed and hand he can swing the ball out from 35 to 39 boards and watch the ball turn the corner unbelievably hard. If you slightly slow down, there is no way you can hit jersey. Pray for brooklyn! Little bit over-under and hard to control in this condition. Low trackers and players with high speed and less hand may like this ball with polish on house shot.
On more tight conditions (40 feet Xmass tree with oil in mids) this ball has good lenght and incredible pop on the backend. As long as you have backends you can swing the ball with trust. Not a heavy oil ball with polish unless you are a down'n in player. If you leave the coverstock dull you can have more predictable but strong hook on backends.
For those who like comparisons, The Cell Pearl is the Cell squared on any kind of condition. Regardless of how much hand you have or ball speed, you may find a correct lay-out match with your style. It reminds me of the best ball I have ever drilled and used, the bowlingball.com Fire Quantum. This is a must have for anyone looking to improve their carry.
Roto Grip Cell Pearl Reviewed by: gummy bear 44 10/12/2008 12:05
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Layouts:
5 x 2 pin down no hole
5 x 5 pin up small hole inside PAP
I recently drilled 2 Cell Pearls and all I can say is wow. The CP clears the fronts considerably better the the original Cell. The high pin CP is a little more rolly then the low pin. The Cell Pearl seems to be a mix between the Grand Illusion and the original Cell. It has the hook potential of the Cell which to me seems to outhook everything on todays market but has the shape of the Grand Illusion, very clean through the front with a very strong continuous motion down the lane. This is definitely going to be the most hooking ball in your bag. I will probably use the Cell Pearls on Shark and Scorpion. I think the Cell Pearl adds something to the line that they didn't have before, something very strong but clean through the fronts. I see this ball being very popular on the PBA Tour, I'm sure Wes will have a few in his bag. Get used to seeing the Cell Pearl because it is soon to be the hottest ball on the market.
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Print this layoutLayout 1 - For Strong Hook, Maximum Flare!
Place Pin and Mass Bias 4" away from your Positive Axis Point (PAP)
Layout 2 - For Wet/Dry Lanes w/ Drier Backends
Layout 3 - A Must For Every Bowler
- 5 A - Produces higher entry angel that works well on many different lane conditions
- 5 B - Some of the most popular layouts on the PBA Tour
- 5 C - Glides through the heads and unleashes a powerful move at the breakpoint
Layout 4 - For Full Rollers
With a flat shape and very little taper, the Sport Shot is very challenging! On these demanding conditions, straightest is usually greatest!
- Locate pin 3-3/8" from grip center at a 45° angle from center line in a southwest direction.
- Locate RG inside shaded 2" square box near ring finger
- Use scale to determine static balance. If necessary use extra hole.
