A benchmark ball for medium-light to medium-heavy conditions.
15 lbs, pin below and right of ring finger, CG in the thumb positive quadrant, weight hole at PAP, 2 1/2" pin buffer to the VAL, 3/4 oz positive side weight, 1/4 oz thumb weight, 1 oz top weight after drill (3 oz prior to drill).
Dual angle layout: 45 degrees x 3.75" x 45 degrees with a P2 weight hole.
The Buzz Attack (BA) is one of Lane Masters’ recent releases. I thought the Buzz Attack would be an update of The Buzz but this is not the case. Compared to The Buzz, the BA features a lower radius of gyration, a higher differential RG, and a stronger surface due to the mica in the reactive pearl cover. I see it listed as a particle pearl. Consider it to be more of a reactive cover on steroids: Easy to maintain and versatile. The construction is also different in that the Buzz Attack utilizes a core, core wrap/filler and a couple of inches of the Endurance Micron Pearl coverstock while The Buzz is a true two-piece ball featuring core and coverstock only: The BA features a higher differential RG and a lower coefficient of restitution. The result is a ball that is a natural on all medium conditions. In comparison, The Buzz covers the light to medium range. The Buzz Attack and Terminator Rebellion cover a similar range of conditions.
The Buzz Attack is an excellent baseline ball. If the box 1200-grit sheen is too much, the coverstock polishes easily for lighter patterns. One of my teammates used his Buzz Attack at the 2009 USBC National Tournament with excellent success: His best scoring year at nationals. He is a right-handed stroker/tweener that is comfortable between the 15 to 8 boards. The BA is also used by a left-handed tweener/cranker who usually brings it from the outside. By comparison, I'm a tweener that is comfortable playing anywhere from 30 to the twig. I used my Buzz Attack at USBC Open Championships in 2010 on doubles and singles squad. The ball was terrific playing deep and rolling to the track near my break point: Hook set reaction with no overreaction. The Buzz Attack works well for each of us. Highly recommended for anyone from a one-ball, once-a-week league bowler to someone who uses a much larger arsenal for league and tournament bowling.
My measurables: Weight: 15 lbs
PAP: 4.25" over, 0.25" down
Ball Speed: 18 mph at release, 16 mph down lane
RPM: 315 rpm (300 to 330 rpm range)
Axis Rotation: 45 to 70 degrees (usually ~50 degrees)
Axis Tilt: 19 degrees
Morich Mania, RipR, Craze, Perpetual Motion, Frenzy, Mojave, Morich Spare Ball
LM Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Xtreme Damage, Buzz Attack, WCPP, WCR, The New Standard, Yeah Baby, Buzz, Hornet
Edited on 3/15/2011 at 3:38 PM
