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Mike E

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Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« on: February 20, 2007, 09:24:25 AM »
I've decided to drill a Blueberry Buzzsaw. My question for those of you who have owned one is, How strong is it? Most .035 differential balls I would drill 5&3/4" pin to pap with a 135 degree backend. The house I bowl in usually has short oil(they just redo the heads to 28 ft. for the evening leagues.) This combined with my slower ball speed (about 13.5 at the back of the lane) and 90 degree axis location is the reason for  my tame drills. So i guess I'm asking how this ball compares to other balls in the .035 differential catagory?

                                  Thanks for any help,
                                  Mike E
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Mike E

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2007, 06:24:20 PM »
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shelley

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2007, 06:46:58 PM »
A former teammate of mine had one, I don't remember the layout on it.  It was a very smooth ball that could take him through the entire night without too much trouble.  Sorry I can't give you more details.

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scottie

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2007, 07:49:27 PM »
This is my fav ball, and i have a couple . One is drilled pin under ring, and cg out about 21/2 from cl...ball is strong and has a nice arc to the pocket.
My other ball has pin over the bridge, and cg out, again approx 21/2 from cl...both balls roll great and have given me honor scores.
I like to keep the finish buffed and not polished,similar to box.
The blueberry is a buzzsaw classic!
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Shaggy

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2007, 06:39:32 AM »
The Blueberry is a good ball for medium oil conditions with clean backends.  The PK18 coverstock is not the best in carrydown.  I would recommend the Solid Uranium, Cobalt Solid, or G-Force to compliment the Blueberry on carrydown conditions.
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Bjaardker

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2007, 09:47:54 AM »
The Blueberry is the epitome of a medium ball.

Medium roll
Medium length
Medium Reaction

Most of all, it's incredibly predictable.

There's a reason that so many people (including myself) have used this ball as a benchmark ball for years.

That being said, if you only have 28 feet of oil and things dry out, with your slower ball speed the blueberry may grab the dry a little too hard for you. However, the magic of the c/2 core with the pk18 cover is that it LOVES it when you come up the back of the ball. It just roooolllllsss. If you're adept at taking out the side roll & come up the back, you should find good success with the BB.

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Mike E

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2007, 02:27:40 PM »
Many thanks to all who replied.
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Ragnar

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Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw-How Strong?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2007, 02:36:05 PM »
If your Blueberry has a shorter pin you might try what I did with one of mine.  About 1 1.5" pin, CG 1.5 inches from PAP, Pin 1.5 inches from pap, so a 1/5 x 1.5 x 1.5 kind of layout.  Very much a control ball, very rolly.
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