Roto Grip X-Cell Bowling Ball

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.

THE AYSYMETRICAL SOLID for EVERYONE! Does not matter the bowler, If your looking for a ball for heavy volumes of oil this is the one for you. This ball is a continuous asymmetric solid that is very continuous off the pattern. It does not roll out and leave those nasty 10 pins that these type of big balls are accustomed to leaving. It’s a ball you can play all angles with and exactly what we are use to seeing in the Cell Line!

HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED) PAP: 4 3/8 OVER / 1/16 UP BALL SPEED: 16MPH REV RATE: 420 AXIS TILT: 20 AXIS ROTATION: 50 LAYOUT: 60X5X40 The brand-new X-Cell features the nucleus core with A.I. technology and the E-Trax Ultra cover stock. This ball was designed to be earlier and slower responding to friction versus the Attention Star and cleaner versus the Gem or Magic Gem. For me this ball fits exactly in between my Gem and Attention Star, the X-Cell for me will come out more often on the medium patterns as for the longer patterns the Gem is still the ball I like to use. For me the X-Cell has a very similar shape to the Attention Star but is better on fresher conditions with the solid cover versus the pearl cover. I chose to keep the cover at 2,000 but I like to freshen it up more often than some of the other balls to make sure it doesn’t overlap my Attention Star too much. Like I said above the X-Cell for me will be better on the medium length patterns (40-42 feet). Players looking to have a cleaner solid option for transition or players with less rev rate on the house shot will benefit from having this ball in the bag

I drilled up my X-CELL with pin under layout of 4 x 5 x 3 layout that I use for pin under layouts. I have tweaked the surface at 2000 to a light 3000. The X-CELL was laid out with control in mind. I wanted a ball to use when the volume was higher or the pattern longer but also with clean/fresh backends. The pin under layout on the X-CELL gives this one a smoother transition to the dryer end of the pattern so it doesn't boomerang off the spot. I put this one up against some of my bigger balls that I use on longer/higher volume patterns. Compared to the HARSH REALITY, the X-Cell is a smoother transition from wet to dry. The HARSH really digs in compared to the X-CELL and is much closer to the GEM than the X-CELL. Compared to my GEM, the X-Cell is a good compliment as it reads the friction slower and is a good ball down with the light 3000 on it. I may drill another X-CELL with a pin up layout to see how much closer it gets to the early and predictable read of the original GEM. Put this one in your bag if you are wanting to put a bigger reliable strong piece that is not super early but is more ball than your big pearls. This is also a good one to put in between your HARSH REALITY or GEM and ATTENTION STAR.

The Roto Grip X Cell brings back memories from the OG Cell from the early 2000s. I really enjoy rolling the X Cell on fresh lanes and sport shots. The layout is 4 x 4 x 2 which is an overall strong drilling. For house shots it’s surprisingly controllable to where I can use it almost all 3 games by just moving a lil bit. With it being a Cell ball it does have its personality of smoothness and predictability but it also has a very strong almost like a flip back end for it being a solid cover which I really like to give me some help if I miss left. On the kegel sphinx pattern it came in very handy during transition when the Roto Grip Magic Gem was giving me over/under and needed to go with something that was able to allow me to stay inside and get through the oil with enough back end to go through the pocket. If you have something like a Roto Grip Gem or Exotic Gem the X Cell is a good step down if you wanna stay in a big ball and just need a different shape and look down lane. For the Roto Grip line the X Cell to me can be very versatile for all types of players and situations. #SquadRG Garrett Richardson Storm Amateur Staff IG: @grich_bowling

Ben Lapointe PAP: 4 7/8 over and 1 1/4 up Layout: 65 x 4 x 75 The new Roto Grip XCell is a great addition to the top of the bag. My previous big asym was the Magic Gem. For me, I find this XCell gives me a little more control off the end of the pattern, whereas the Magic was a little more defined down lane, while both chug and grab the friction very early. This XCell is the first out of the bag on most medium patterns, as well as shorter patterns when there is too much oil to the gutter for urethane. I think this piece will be great for a long time. Besides, any ball with "Cell" in the name has been great!!

This ball is strong! I drilled the new roto grip X-Cell 5x4x2 to give me a reaction to play the lane at a straighter angle. The Nucleus weightblock updated with the new Ai technology gives all the bowlers the strength, forgiveness, and scores they could hope for. Throwing this ball reminds me of the Roto Grip Gem. Compared to the gem, the X-cell reads the lane a few feet later than the gem. The eTrax Ultra cover read the front of the lane nicely with enough energy from the amped up nucleus-Ai core to finish strong through the pins. This ball fits the ball 1 category in a tournament bag. This will be the first ball im using in a tournament!