Roto Grip X-Cell Bowling Ball

Hello everyone and welcome to another Beyond the Arrows Ball Reviews brought to you by Striking Results Pro Shop, Bowlifi and Turbo 2 n 1 Grips, today we will be reviewing the new Roto Grip Xcell. The Xcell has a low/medium RG value of 2.50 which means it will rev up early in the mids and a high differential of 0.056 and a high intermediate differential of 0.019 resulting with a big flare potential in the backend. The Xcell features the Nucleus core being wrapped in the Amplified Inertia outer core. The Nucleus A.I. Core elevates the low RG/high differential asymmetric combination, enhancing ball dynamics and significantly boosting pin carry. This advanced outer core smooths out the backend reaction without over-reacting. In addition, the Xcell features the brand new Etrax Ultra coverstock, which gives you as a bowler an ULTRA versatile, ULTRA responsive and overall, just ULTRA predictable ball motion. I did a ball comparison to the Roto Grip Gem and 900 Global Eternity Pi on a 42 ft house shot, 25 ml of oil. In comparison to the Roto Grip Gem, the Xcell is smoother and is more continuous off the spot where the Gem is earlier and corners more off the spot. In comparison to the Eternity Pi, I found that both balls are just as smooth through the mids but the Xcell is a little more off the spot in the backend and with the addition of AI carries more off hits. As per the surface adjustments, the Xcell comes out of box 2000 Abralon and for me that’s the optimal surface. On heavy oil the optimum surface would be a 500 Abralon but since this ball is very smooth the mids and to jumpy on the backends the Xcell is very versatile to surface adjustments. In the bag, will be the Roto Grip Gem, Roto Grip Xcell, HRP, Phaze AI and Storm DNA Coil. Please pick up a Roto Grip Xcell at a Striking Results Proshop near you and please like and subscribe to my page Beyond the Arrows Ball reviews. Use my coupon code Patrick300 on your first purchase of a Bowlifi jersey and get $5.00 off or $5.00 off a $50.00 or more purchase.

The new release in the Roto Grip HP4 line is the RG X-Cell. To me this the ball that back in the day that put Roto Grip on the map! Huge successful bowling ball back in 2008. Probably the Cell and Haywire has been my 2 favorites of all time for RG. 2024 the team added A.I. technology and a new modern day cover. Man is the ball just good! I drilled mine pin down 4.5 x 4 x 4.5 added a little step 2. Same predictable roll, not too early and good arcing shape down lane. But the X-Cell Roll is just different than other Asymmetrical solids. This ball roll just carries extremely well for me. Whether it is on house or sport patterns the X-cell is very versatile. Its my top Asymmetrical benchmark ball in my arsenal. Its below the Absolute Power and Ion Max. But stronger than the Phaze 2 or Idols. Great bowling ball period. Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 RPM- 400 TILT - 17 MPH - 16-17 Tested at Emerson Lanes in Parkersburg WV Brunswick Pro Anvil Lanes (25 years old) House 43 ft Sport 44 and 46ft

If you’ve kept up with bowling in the last 15 years or so, you’d likely remember the Cell made by Roto Grip. It was an extremely popular and successful ball that featured the Nucleus weight block that was widely used. Our masterminds in Utah decided to upgrade the core and coverstock, giving us an A.I. core as well as the new eTrax Ultra cover. They’ve hit a home run. With an RG of 2.50, differential of .056, and PSA of .019, the X-Cell is designed to flare a bunch and never stop trucking. I’ve drilled two so far and have had a ton of success with both. The first one is mapped out as 6 x 4.5 x 2. This puts the pin above my middle and mass bias right next to my thumb. This is my late-game-in-block ball where I need to create shape and angle. The second one is mapped as 4 x 3 x 4 and this has the pin below my ring finger along with more surface. This is designed to be more forward and used earlier in blocks. I’m a huge fan and this ball goes with me everywhere I go. If you need a ball that’s had a proven history of success that’s been upgraded to todays game, go drill an X-Cell from Roto Grip!

X-Cell • Roto Grip • HP 4 Series Coverstock • eTrax Ultra Solid Reactive Finish • 2000-grit Abralon Core • Nucleus + A.I. Core Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.50 Differential • .056 PSA • .019 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 2 1/2 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Roto Grip has taken the "Cell," one of their most quintessential bowling balls, and developed it into their next generation of power and forgiveness with the new X-Cell. The X-Cell is beyond a 2.0 version; instead, the X-Cell is a combination of the proven core of old - the Nucleus, then put inside the latest power in the modern game - A.I. technology and wrapped with the smoothest Solid coverstock to date -eTrax Ultra Solid Reactive - making the Roto Grip X-Cell the next generation of success from Roto Grip. So, let's take a closer look at what makes the X-Cell an excellent choice for your arsenal! The Nucleus Core has always been proven to be smooth and forgiving. Now, with the added A.I. Core technology around the Nucleus, you have the next generation of striking power in your hands! I liked how the Nucleus + A.I. Core maintained a smooth consistency in the mid-lane without being too overly aggressive, as that would cause my X-Cell to stand up too early and run out as it goes through the pin deck. So, straighter players will enjoy the forgiveness of the Nucleus +A.I. Core brings, especially when you are too "hot" off your hand. As a lower-rev player, I also liked how the Nucleus +A.I. Core generated a smooth and predictable yet decisive motion coming off the pattern. That type of predictability and forgiveness allows me to relax my swing, creating a much more repeatable release for my low-rev hand! Lastly, the A.I. outer core simply strikes the pocket with the power and authority we straighter, low-rev players need in the modern game! So, other than having a bit less continuation, I would have liked to see from my X-Cell—the Nucleus +A.I. Core is a strong, smooth, rolling core that provides significant forgiveness to any straighter player's game. The eTrax Ultra Solid reactive coverstock is a strong added cover to the X Cell. However, on a fresh THS, I found the 2000-grit Abralon surface to be a bit too lazy for my straighter game. So, I brought the surface of the eTrax Ultra Solid Reactive Cover up to 4000-grit Abralon, and I found my X-Cell to be a lot more responsive to my low-rev hand. I liked how the X-Cell had a clean motion through the mid-lane with the 4000-grit surface change. Further, I enjoyed how the eTrax Ultra Solid reactive cover had a crisp bite coming off the pattern, creating the angularity I was looking for. My X-Cell had a modest continuation but still carried quite well on lighter hits and maintained a good amount of energy going off the deck. I found the eTrax Ultra Solid reactive cover can create a lot of forgiveness for straighter players. And eTrax Ultra Solid has excellent adaptability. So, I highly suggest getting the most out of your X-Cell by tweaking its surface to fit your game and the specific conditions you need it to perform. That way, the eTrax Ultra Solid will undoubtedly bring the results you are looking for. In conclusion, Roto Grip has done an excellent job designing the X-Cell. And I found the combination of Nucleus +A.I. Core and eTrax Ultra Solid reactive cover makes the X-Cell a strong, forgiving ball that will fit any straighter, low-rev player's game. And because the X-Cell will adapt nicely to either a fresh THS or medium to long pattern, the X-Cell will produce the forgiving results you can rely on to keep you in your match. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Roto Grip X-Cell ready to roll! The winning game awaits you! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA.

X-cell • Roto Grip • HP4 • Nucleus ™ A.I. Core Coverstock •eTrax ULTRA Solid • Finish 2000 grit Abralon • Weight 14 lbs. • RG 2.55 • Differential .048 • PSA .016 • Layout 90 x 2 x 45 • One Handed • left Handed • PAP 5 15/16 Left and 1 3/16 up • Rev Rate 425 rpm • Average ball speed 14.5 mph. There is no denying that CELL™ is one of the most iconic names in terms of bowling balls. Roto Grip has added to the iconic line the new X-cell to their line up. The X-Cell features the iconic Nucleus asymmetric core, and now is wrapped in A.I. core technology which promotes a quick revving motion and helps to increase pin carry. Plus you add the new eTrax ULTRA solid coverstock which will provide strong mid-lane reaction with impressive backend motion without sacrificing control on medium-oily lane conditions. This X-cell is a game-changer with performance and forgiveness for all bowlers no matter their style or abilities! The X-cell gives me a continuous motion along the entire lane from front to back. While maintaining energy and doesn’t burn up on the back end. The A.I technology helps with retains enough energy to still have a strong yet predictable motion on the backend. If you are needing to replace your upper end solid in your bag, do not sleep on this one. Sean Gruetter aka Madhatter bowling Storm Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

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.

One of the latest additions to the roto product line is the Roto Grip X-Cell. A spin on the original Cell, the X-Cell uses an updated cover stock E Track Ultra along with AI technology. I have always been a big fan of the Cell line. For this ball I used the layout of 45x4.5x50 the Cell is reads the mid lane and is much stronger down lane my Gem and allows me to open up the pattern more. This is a great choice for someone looking to add that big ball for the higher volume of oil.

Roto Grip X-Cell Coverstock: eTrax ULTRA Solid Reactive Finish: 2000-grit Abralon Core: Nucleus A.I. Core RG: 2.50, Diff: 0.056, PSA: 0.019 (15 lbs.) VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 30 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The Roto Grip X-Cell marks the return of the hugely successful Cell series to the Roto Grip lineup. The X-Cell features the iconic Nucleus asymmetric core with A.I. core technology which promotes a quick revving motion and helps to increase pin carry. All of that is wrapped with the new eTrax ULTRA solid coverstock which will provide strong mid-lane reaction with impressive backend motion without sacrificing control on medium-oily lane conditions. I’ve been able to throw the X-Cell for a few weeks now, and this ball is built for consistency and predictability. It excels on medium to higher volume oil patterns and provides a continuous motion along the entire lane from front to back. However, unlike stronger balls such as the Gem or Magic Gem, the X-Cell doesn’t burn up too quickly and it retains enough energy to still have a strong yet predictable motion on the backend. By comparison, the Attention Star or TNT Infused would be another step down from the X-Cell for when you need something to clear the front part of the lane when they start to burn up. The X-Cell is highly versatile as well, so with the right surface prep (4000-grit Abralon or a bit of Reacta Gloss) it could be use on lighter oil volumes or high-friction lane surfaces. The Roto Grip X-Cell is a strong, reliable option for a wide range of bowlers looking for a ball to deliver consistent reaction from shot to shot without compromising power. It should also appeal to everyone that’s a fan of the Cell line as the X-Cell lives up to the legacy of previous generations. Chris Pollentier Storm Pro Shop Staff #StormNation #SquadRG

Roto Grip X-Cell Coverstock: 2000 Grit eTrax™ ULTRA Solid Reactive Weight Block: Nucleus™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Turqouise/Navy/Black Review: The cell line returns! If you were waiting to see if this ball was going to be like one of those bad sequel movies that totally flopped then sorry but you’re wrong and very late to the party. This ball with AI core looks even better than the original. Very smooth, very predictable, and does not need to see dry parts of the lane to hook. Our style: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The cell line is a staple that really put Roto Grip on the map and they hit a home run with this release. This ball looks good on fresh house shots but better and more versatile playing multiple lines on longer sport patterns where you have more volume. Some houses with built in friction may not have enough hold on a house shot for this hook monster. If you are looking for that big solid piece, or a replacement for say a Gem or DNA, this is the one. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.RotoGrip.com #SquadRG

The X-Cell is the continuation to a very successful line of bowling balls from Roto Grip. The X-Cell features Nucleus weightblock paired with A.I. Core technology and eTrax Ultra coverstock. The original Cell was a great bowling ball for me, so X-Cell has big shoes to fill. Knowing how much flare potential this core has, I drilled my X-Cell with my typical pin-down layout in hopes to slightly reduce the amount of flare: 55 x 5 x 75. My first few games with the X-Cell gave me some mixed feelings as the bowling ball forced me to move left quicker than I wanted and once I “chased” it left, it was too ‘forward’. With the out-of-box surface, the X-Cell needs a slick lane surface or a high-volume oil pattern to match-up better. I found the X-Cell to roll much better for me once I brought the surface up to about 4000-grit and even some polish on top of that. The ball then stayed on-line a little bit easier and was responsive enough to allow me to move further left. The X-Cell with out-of-box surface will most likely work great on majority of “house” patterns as the characteristics of this bowling ball compliment the wet/dry lane conditions. On the contrary, I think the X-Cell is a very good option to have when bowling on some flatter patterns where bowlers need a little more down-lane control. With some fine-tuning of the surface of the X-Cell, this bowling ball can be a good all-around strong asymmetrical option for majority of bowlers.