Roto Grip X-Cell versus Gem, Eternity Pi and Absolute Power // Ball Review

[@richardleong7969]

Another comprehensive demonstration of the unique differences between similar balls competing for the same space. I will pick up the X-Cell when I visit WSB Pro Shop soon!

[@wsbproshop]

Thanks!

[@cameronmorgan0203]

Just got mines drilled and can’t wait to throw it. Definitely need oil for it. Shot my first 300 with the regular OG Cell

[@wsbproshop]

Awesome--you're going to love it! Definitely might be my choice for Ball of the Year... we'll see when we post our holiday video in December. Thanks!

[@BipolarBowler]

I still have a RotoGrip SD-73 from 1999. 😎

[@wsbproshop]

Sick!

[@MrSouthernInfo]

Great video! Definitely open my eyes on these bowling balls? What are the bowling ball surfaces of each ball in this video?

[@wsbproshop]

Thanks--much appreciated! All of the surfaces are factory finish, straight out of the box. And, the Gem was freshly drilled... although I didn't mention that in the video

[@t.hargrove3843]

Nice comparison video. With the layouts on these, where does that put the pin for you?

[@wsbproshop]

Using my PAP, the pin is in my middle finger for all of them. That's been my go-to layout for strong balls for the last 2 years or so. A nice blend of "pin up" and "pin down," keeping the flare rings a little tighter and weaker than maybe most people would want them

[@Vietboy004]

they all nice

[@wsbproshop]

Yuppp

[@2Hander]

PEW PEW PEW

[@wsbproshop]

Pew pew pewwww

[@addictedTobowling]

Man u made this ball look amazing. I use gem for heavy oil then step down to pi. Pi my favorite ball. Do u think cell n pi are too similar to have both? Thanks

[@wsbproshop]

Thanks--appreciate it! That's how I kind of see it: start with Gem or Harsh Reality on heavy oil, and then step down to a Pi or X-Cell. I think the biggest difference between the Pi and X-Cell is that the Pi seems to have a slightly weaker cover, so it stores more and is a bit more angular down lane. For my taste, the X-Cell is a bit more rounded and tumbles in a way that seems to control the pocket safer when I'm still on somewhat fresh conditions

[@cesaralvarez3298]

So do you stick to a certain layout for asyms & syms ? I like pin up on syms and pin down for asyms.

[@wsbproshop]

Great question. Mostly I do? I definitely have go-to layouts I use for both. But once in a great while I branch out and experiment, ha.

[@jbin2756]

Would the hammer effect work on these conditions? Is it as strong as the cell?

[@wsbproshop]

Having never thrown an Effect, I don't know to be sure? But I have seen plenty go down the lanes... on house shot, and on long oil. So, yes, I think the Effect would be more than capable :)

[@mikeruisi13]

I play more right and have the roto grip X-cell and it loves the right of the lane

[@wsbproshop]

It does! I've been finding this last week that it really loves squaring up

[@mikeruisi13]

@@wsbproshop I have bowled with it on oil and on a few times when lanes are dry and it still works great. Haven’t really had any issues of it not finding the pocket, and when I do miss the pocket it’s usually me squeezing the bowl to much or missing my target