Ok... so many good reviews, many bad... There's always an answer, and each ball has it's own optimal condition...

Although we can't be totally scientific, and math purists will cringe at the thought, I'm always amazed at the results that can be inferred from generic input. Clearly correlation can be developed with enough honest input. If you don't think this is possible due to variations and assumptions, you may be right, so feel free to shut up, sit down, and be quiet while we try this. We can debate statistic theory in a different thread. It's still possible to develop relevant data from general assumptions. We're going to see what happens.

If interested and have thrown the Buzzbomb, I invite you to do the following, but only with data that you are fairly confident in. Bad data is worse than no data:

Fill in as much of the following information as possible. Cut and paste it and reply to the post. I'll try to prep a spreadsheet and post results...

Remember, Buzzbombs only. It's also important to note that good reviews will help as much as bad. Let's hear both results.

Bowler:
Left or right handed -
Rev rate in RPM/minute -
PAP -
Is your "A" game down and in or swing - (NOTE: This is NOT the delivery style being reported on. It merely tells me whether the test is being conducted in your comfort zone or not)

Ball specs:
Ending ball weight -
Ending top weight -
Ending side weight -
Ending finger or thumb weight -
Describe general layout pattern from Buzzbomb drill sheet if you can -
In your own words, describe the layout - "Pin above ring with CG swung 2 inches", etc...

Test being reported (this section may be repeated multiple times for the same bowler in same cases...)
Axis rotation -
Axis tilt (if known) -
Approx speed at release -
Approx speed at the pins -
Surface grit -
Any polish/Bean's sauce/other -
In your own words, describe your thoughts on lane condition... oil flood, wet/dry, 1st shift shot, 2nd shift shot, carrydown, sport pattern, other?
Approx board at arrows -
Board at break point -  
Approx break point in feet -
Were you playing down and in, swing, pointing up? (Verifies earlier assumption) -

Your assessment in general terms...
Ball was able to consistently get to the pocket (Y/N/inconsistent) -
Hitting power in your opinion from 1-10... -
Add general impressions here... Ball was weak, DOA, excellent.

Add anything you think I'm missing here.... -

Since we're comparing Buzzbombs only, I hesitate to add thoughts relative to other equipment, but there could be underlying data from other equipment used at the same time that proves burnup or something else, so if you want to add a comparative ball, go ahead. I promise nothing as to results from that section and will only consider symmetrical balls as a comparison since any other results would surely be subjective at best.

You may notice that several questions are similar but being asked in different ways. This is done on purpose. Just go with the flow.

Should be an interesting experiment. Thanks in advance for your participation.
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OK here we go......

Bowler:
Left or right handed - RIGHTY
Rev rate in RPM/minute - approx 350 RPM
PAP - 5-1/4 right 1/2 up
Is your "A" game down and in or swing - (NOTE: This is NOT the delivery style being reported on. It merely tells me whether the test is being conducted in your comfort zone or not)
----prefer a small swing but more up the boards as opposed to a big swing

Ball specs:
Ending ball weight - 15# 0 oz
Ending top weight - 1-1/8 oz
Ending side weight - 1 oz
Ending finger or thumb weight - 1/4 oz finger
Describe general layout pattern from Buzzbomb drill sheet if you can -
In your own words, describe the layout - "Pin above ring with CG swung 2 inches", etc.
----5x4 pin above ring finger pic found here:
http://www.dougsproshop.net/images/MyArsenal/buzzbomb2.jpg

Test being reported (this section may be repeated multiple times for the same bowler in same cases...)
Axis rotation - approx 30*
Axis tilt (if known) - approx 5*
Approx speed at release - 15.5-16.0
Approx speed at the pins - Dunno
Surface grit - 1000 grit Abralon over box finish
Any polish/Bean's sauce/other - light coat of Track Magic Shine
In your own words, describe your thoughts on lane condition... oil flood, wet/dry, 1st shift shot, 2nd shift shot, carrydown, sport pattern, other?
Fresh typical house shot....55 units in the middle, 5 units at 5
Approx board at arrows -17
Board at break point - 8
Approx break point in feet - 42
Were you playing down and in, swing, pointing up? (Verifies earlier assumption) - playing a small swing

Your assessment in general terms...
Ball was able to consistently get to the pocket (Y/N/inconsistent) - far more consistent than I am
Hitting power in your opinion from 1-10... - 8.5 - 9.0
Add general impressions here... Ball was weak, DOA, excellent.
---the ball exceeds every expectation I had of the ball. easily one of the most predictable balls I have thrown.
---ball responds well to hand position and ball speed changes
---perhaps the most versatile ball I have seen. Can play up and in, tiught swing, inside out and even a fluffer shot with appropriate hand position change and footwork

Compared to other similar balls:
Stronger than my Special Agent or SUper Carbide Bomb on my house shot
Slightly weaker overall than my Super Carbide Bomb on a heavier shot. BuzzBomb and SCB both pretty close midlane wise but the BB has more on the backend.

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