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daves123

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Question about a buzzsaw
« on: October 21, 2017, 07:32:07 AM »
I have a NIB buzzsaw /c cobalt pearl and don't know much about it. Is there anyone on here that can tell me about this ball? Any imput would be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2017, 08:00:28 PM »
oh well, i'll drill it up and find out.
won't be the first ball that didn't work out.
I want to thank all who have responded to this thread
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2017, 05:33:09 PM »
Good luck.  It might be better than you expect as that is a Brunswick poured ball I believe.  Most people say the 900 Global poured balls didn't match up with Lane #1 cores worth a damn but they sure did with Brunswick.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2017, 05:56:20 PM »
Yeah, the Global covers didn't match up well for those cores. Brunswick shells rolled the best, imo.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2017, 07:48:42 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on October 25, 2017, 05:56:20 PM
Yeah, the Global covers didn't match up well for those cores. Brunswick shells rolled the best, imo.

Yeah withholding judgement on my Stealth Bomber until I truly see a flood.  Ball is decent but nothing real special imo.  Especially compared to my new More Cash.  Of course 5 years is a lot to spot on cover stock tech plus didn't drill the SB as aggressive as I should have.  In fact think I might add a second thumb hole to that ball as well eventually.  Pretty much learned now I can't drill anything but dry balls too aggressive with my style.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2017, 08:39:40 PM »
The reason I wanted to try this ball was I've had lane#1 balls in the past like uranium solid, buzzbomb and a gemstone. All worked well for me so I scrounged up this one. The uranium solid was my favorite by far.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #21 on: October 26, 2017, 01:53:55 PM »
This ball is way more  ball than the uranium  solid. 
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2017, 07:16:43 PM »
HEY THAT THING GOT A HEMI IN IT ?  Your'e bout to find out!
I just love that line.  hope you are right about how powerful it is.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #23 on: October 27, 2017, 10:01:29 AM »
Oh I am being I still own one and still use it during league.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2017, 11:05:48 AM »
I'm bout to find out. Thanks
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #25 on: October 27, 2017, 01:47:37 PM »
So what layout did you go with and do you like the reaction you got?
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #26 on: October 27, 2017, 09:45:06 PM »
 Going to have it drilled tomorrow afternoon. I live an hours drive from the pro shop. I'll have to talk it over with my PSO and see what he thinks.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #27 on: November 05, 2017, 09:53:55 AM »
Well I finally got the buzzsaw drilled up , pin down. Sorry but I don't know all the rest of the spec's.
What I can tell you is the ball goes long and smooth and hits harder than anything I own. This ball threw messengers so hard I thought it was going to break something.
I think this ball for me will work well on shorter med. condition. I would like to try some different surfaces to make it read a little earlier.
Any advice on surface adjustment would be appreciated
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #28 on: November 05, 2017, 09:05:05 PM »
Yeah if Ritchie hadn't stiffed Brunswick he would still probably be able to charge $200+ for balls.  As for surface couldn't see what the original factory was (just says polished) but you may have to experiment.  2000 grit no polish is a good middle of the road to start with.  Find myself more and more using my grey scotch brite which is around 1500 or so but I am rev challenged.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #29 on: November 05, 2017, 09:59:38 PM »
Thanks Hack. I think I'll give it a try at 2000 and see if it picks up a little earlier.
On a side note related to surface adjustment, what type of material should I  be using for this type coverstock? I've heard you can ruin some proactive type covers using the wrong stuff.
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Re: Question about a buzzsaw
« Reply #30 on: November 06, 2017, 10:21:27 AM »
Hard to ruin a ball unless you get carried away with low grit on a spinner.  As far as I know every bowling ball can be sanded without any problems including even my epoxy ball.  Personally I am a big fan of scotch brites (not ones for dishes though, have to go to Home Depot paint section and get Burgundy and Lt. Grey and other colors don't remember) and Trizact pads because they last  so long but if you don't have a spinner I would say Abralon pads is a good place to start.  This chart will give you a good idea of how things match up.   
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