Hey Pat (and friends), I was having trouble with the Lane Masters website today so I called the company. I spoke with a lady by the name of Teresa (BTW
she speaks highly of you Pat)seeking some technical information on the Solid Strike and The Buzz Attack since I cannot find any technical info anywhere on the web. Well, they are in the process of revamping their website, in fact,they are having a hard time even sending out emails. They send their apologies to the community.
    I was told that the core used in the Buzz Attack (called the Buzz II) was the same core used in the Yeah Baby, Big Kahuna and the Masterpiece. Retro core, new dynamic coverstock??? This is supposed to be Lane Masters most aggressive ball ever?!?!? I was then told that the core for the Solid Strike was a slightly modified counterstrike core with a 1200 sheen finish coverstock. I was also told that the Buzz Attack was 5 - 6 boards stronger than the Black Pearl Reactive.
    Pat, I am going to pick up these balls when I am in Vegas next week, can you clarify or add any additional insight or information about these two balls?
When I first spoke to Teresa she was unaware that the Solid Strike was even in production until I told her that the ball had been approved Dec 08.
    Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Ken
(maybe I'll bump into u @ vegas)

Buzz Attack Review

About the ball: 15 lbs, 2 1/2" Pin, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2", pin below and right of ring finger, CG in the thumb positive quadrant, weight hole just right of PAP, 3/4 oz positive side weight, 1/4 oz thumb weight, 1 oz top weight after drill (3 oz prior to drill).

The Buzz Attack (BA) is Lane Masters’ most recent release. It would be natural to think of the BA as the replacement for The Buzz but, to me, 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 cover. The construction is also different in that the Buzz Attack utilizes a core, a core wrap/filler and a couple of inches of the Endurance Micron Pearl coverstock while The Buzz is a true two-piece ball featuring a core and coverstock only. The trade-off is a higher differential RG for a lower coefficient of restitution. The result of all of this is a ball that is a natural on medium conditions with a range of medium-light to medium-heavy.

In comparison, The Buzz covers the light to medium range. To me, the Buzz Attack and Terminator Rebellion cover the same territory, with the Buzz Attack a touch more “flippier” and the Rebellion a touch more “rollier.” I’m already missing The Buzz as now there is a big hole between the Buzz Attack and the Hornet. (Hopefully my Buzz continues to exhibit a long life).

Looking at the glass half-full, The Buzz Attack is a good baseline ball. If the box 1200-grit sheen is too much, the coverstock polishes easily for lighter patterns. I’m using my Buzz Attack instead of my Black Pearl Reactive on shorter patterns when the BPR is too much on the back ends. I could see using the Buzz Attack as part of a two ball arsenal along with a Dynamic Power for the heavier patterns. Add a Hornet as a third ball and you would have the entire range of conditions covered.


Edited on 6/2/2009 0:31 AM

Where can the Buzz Attack be purchased (unable to find this ball anywhere)?
Thanks!  
Clark