First I'd like to thank Chuck and Richie for getting me this ball ahead of time and taking the 20 minutes to talk to me regarding layout and coverstock prep.
Pre-drill Specs:
Gross: 15-3
Top: 3-1/2 oz
Pin: 3-1/2"
Layout:
5x4
pin over ring, cg just right of stacke4d
no weight hole
Our test lanes:
40 year old wood, resurfaced 2 years ago
Oil Pattern:
38 foot tree with buff to 45
15 to 15 has about 50 units
outsides taper down to about 6 on the edges
Bowler specs:
righthander
350-400 RPM's
approx 15.5 MPH
I started off with this ball in box finish and tried it out. Just stood left and tossed the ball at the gutter...the logs made it VERY easy to see where the ball started hooking....that was about 20 feet. Revved very hard for the next 15-20 feet and then made a VERY strong move to the pocket.
I have got to say this ball moves harder at the break than any solid resin ball I have ever used. In fact this ball's move on the backend is about as angular as anything I have ever thrown...Pearl Cherry Bomb, C/2 and Silver Diamond included!
Now this ball does move...A LOT! But it will recover from anywhere...it is just plain sick. I was able to cut my release and play it "straighter"...ok it still covered 20 boards. Very responsive to release changes and the patented pin-punishing Buzzsaw hit. Just plain awesome....
You can find pics of my personal ball and layout in my Arsenal section....
http://www.dougsproshop.net/images/MyArsenalComparisons:
Special Agent....BuzzBomb is 4-5 boards stronger than my similarly drilled SA
LevRG...BB has more backend and overall hook
No Mercy Beat'n... more angular than the Beat'n and a whole lot more overall hook
I am taking pre-orders of this ball for $180 shipped.
Drop me a message if interested in more info or would like to place an order!
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
http://dougsproshop@aol.com
www.dougsproshop.net
Lane 1 Buzzsaw...The Official Power Tool Of BowlingEdited on 1/15/2008 11:08 PM