Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Specifications are as follows:
Coverstock: Pearlized Extra Length Reactive
Color: Midnight Blue
Hook Rating: 17
Core: Single Density Diamond
Flair Potential: 1-3â€
Pin Placement: 12 O’clock 2-4†out
Construction: Modified 2-Piece
Hardness: 76-78 D-scale
Finish: Highly Polished
Increased Dynamics: 15-13 lbs.
Available Weights: 13, 14, 15 and 16
Post by: Tiger Tony on November 13, 2001, 01:30:54 PM
Second condition was a faster breakdown of the heads and the midlane while the oil didn't carry down well, but evaperated all I did was less turn on the ball to create longer srtoke, deep inside shot and let the ball do what it was made to do. This is my 3rd Buzzsaw and might I say that I am very satisfied with all of them.
Post by: Coreyj on November 29, 2001, 07:55:53 PM
Ball:15 lbs 2" pin
Drilled: "Label" pin by ring finger/ label(C/G) under palm
Style: high 3/4 roller
Lanes: dry synthetic
Post by: Mike Austin on December 03, 2001, 12:12:31 AM
I drilled one of these balls for one of my customers who is a Buzzsaw Fanatic. John is a lower rev tweener player, but pretty accurate. His track is a little low, getting the ball down the lane is not usually a problem. Getting the ball to turn the corner when the lanes break down is. He loves the Cherry Carbide/C. He wanted the Silver Buzzsaw/C, but this ball had just arrived in the shop, so we drilled it.
I used about a 4 inch pin from PAP with cg in a strong position, and the mass bias in about a 75 degree position. I wanted this ball to make a sharp turn when it does make a turn. So when John has to move to 3rd or 4th arrow (not in his comfort zone) he can get the ball to turn the corner.
This ball was perfect! There was a tournament in town that weekend. First 3 games right out of the box - 737. He was bowling second shift of team event on somewhat broke down synthetic lanes. The XL was easier 10 boards longer than the Cherry Carbide, but much sharper. He went from 1-2 boards area at his break point to having about 6-7. For John, this was the whole lane. XL hits very good. Only 1-2 10 pins in the set, in a house noted for not carrying the 10 very well. He left two solid 9 pins, which doesn't happen for him very often.
I think this ball will work well for the big hand guys. For the straighties and tweeners, this will be a dry lane ball. I think the twisters will really like this ball with the pin over the fingers, stacked. From 4th, 5th arrow, this ball should have plenty of energy on the back end. Compares to a strong Storm Too Hot, or maybe a strong Messenger Pearl. Probably a little harder at the break point than these two balls. Fairly long for a Brunswick produced ball, and cover material shines very nice. Compares to the Zone X shell, but the ball gets down the lane a little better than a Zone X. Hope this helps ya..
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Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
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Post by: MichaelsILVA on January 22, 2002, 07:07:04 PM
for a 630 first week and 607 second week.Also during practice this week I rolled 4 games 237,205,300, and a 247.I am very happy with this ball.I plan to buy a Carbide next purchase.My game just keeps on improving.
Post by: snakes on February 07, 2002, 10:05:10 PM
18.5 speed
375 rpm
Left-handed
5 1/2 pap
Ball specs
6x4 no hole
WOW!
Too Hot, no. Flame, no. Tornado, no. Scout, no.
If you have alot of hand please break down, spend the extra money and buy this ball.
I wasted money buying other dry lane balls, instead of just buying this one first. We all have done that. But hopefully I learned my lesson.
The XL will not be as skid-flippy as the too hots and the afterburners. It will hit and have better pocket entry than the flames or the scouts. It WILL clear the heads with outstanding ease. I used this ball on a league shot that is always
deep in and dry mids and screaming back ends. Passed with flying colors.
I drilled this ball to go super long. This ball clears the heads excellently. You need to hit some dry, but when you keep it in the soup it does not leave puff corners like other "dry lane" balls. The drilling being 6x4 you need that dry. This drilling might even be to extreme for it. I need to experiment with it more.
The XL hooks about ten boards less on a normal house condition than the cherry c2.
This ball will make you want to practice on scorched shots. I cannot praise it enough.
Buy the ball, drill it right and go find some dry!!!!!
Post by: TIREDofBS4 on February 09, 2002, 07:10:37 PM
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Post by: Plane Facts on March 03, 2002, 01:41:07 AM
After having the opportunity to throw the XL on a couple of different oil patterns I decided to post a review on its progress. The ball stats are as follows: Weight, 15lbs 4 oz. Just about 3 ounces of top weight. I purchased the XL to use on dry lane conditions, it was advertised as a ball that achieves great length, and gets through the heads with ease. I was struggling last Thursday night with my Pro purple, it was hooking to much on the shot that was put down so I pulled out the XL. First of all I need to mention that I drilled the XL 6 x 4 with the addition of finger weight, most people thought I had lost my mind putting an even longer set up on a ball already designed for extra length. I moved outside and played the first arrow right down the gutter just staying out side the soup, the XL did roll long, very long, then set up on a descent towards the 1-3 like a well oiled machine. Playing the out side line brings with it a great many disadvantages if you don’t stay focused, you can also leave a lot of ten pins. The XL rolled out to about 50 ft then made a very defined readable move with a great deal of force just blowing the rack apart.
In practice I tried several different lines, I moved in and played the 3rd arrow out to about 8 but left a lot of ten pins, I moved back over and played the second arrow with the same result. So given that I moved back out side to the 1st arrow with good speed and exceptional results were gained. Keep in mind I have used this ball on fresh heavier oiled medium lane conditions, not the condition I should be using it on, when the lanes dry out I know I will be able to move left and finish very strong. I have however read reviews where the XL was set up with an aggressive drill pattern and people were very happy with the predictability, and power of the ball. In my experience with all Lane one balls that I have, they all hit and carry so well I will never use any thing except Lane one.
This is the first reactive ball I have ever thrown, it’s a winner. Thanks Lane one.
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me: vx800@juno.com
Mike
Post by: MWDegutis on March 07, 2002, 10:56:58 AM
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Post by: A_P_K on April 01, 2003, 03:57:52 PM
The previous pattern on my XL was over undering on alot of conditions I faced, plus the carry was terrible, worse than ever before. So I paid for plastic surgery and had it redone.
The new layout is terrific for medium to lighter patterns like it should be. The ball rolls smooth, even, and controllable down the lane. It gets through the heads just as easy as it did before, but the CG out sets it in a roll sooner to prevent violent jerky backend reactions. The hit and carry are typical Lane 1, which is even better now than before. It doesn't hit as hard as the Super Carbide does, but it still hits pretty damn hard.
Typically I use this Buzzsaw on second shift or light oil tracked out patterns. I usually line my slide foot on 25 and push the ball out the a break point of ten. On the condition it's desgined for there is a superb predicatability you can count on frame after frame. I can play this same line on either lane surface.
Just to think I had retired this ball and at one point wanted to sell it based on it's performance. Now I really like it alot as it fits my style better and use it as much as I can during competition.
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on April 30, 2003, 02:18:34 PM
He used his ball in two leagues, one was second shift and the other was a first shift fresh oil.
The first night out was on the second shift, and the bowler found it too hard to control because of the backend. The ball was clean through the front and make a strong arcing motion at about 40 feet.
One the fresh shot, this ball was awesome. This more head oil and midlane oil the ball was able to get down the lane further and make a smoother move to the pocket.
This is a strong pearl ball, and less overall hook than the Emerald Buzzsaw C2.
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BuddiesProShop.com
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Post by: Liveforspeed on May 01, 2003, 09:04:02 PM
Post by: Bubba Bowler on June 07, 2003, 12:01:18 PM
Got this ball for dry. Had it drilled up label, pin at about 1:30. (15 lbs, 3" pin, 3.25oz top).
Not for extreme dry. This ball is too strong (or maybe it`s just my layout, tamer drill and this ball would probably be fine for truly dry lanes).
This ball is awesome. Not necessarily for the condition I bought it for though. This ball is great for light / medium conditions. I have high revs with about 15-17mph ball speed. Usually play this about 19 at the arrows out to about 7-8 at 40'. Ball makes a nice, smooth controlled arc and rips the rack. Carries really well on the light hits. Great control without a lot of over / under.
I just picked up the XXXL for extreme dry. I`ll write about that one once I get a few more games on it.
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Post by: Gene J Kanak on December 22, 2003, 02:59:09 PM
Pin 2-3"
Drilled pin axis with weight hole on PAP
Polished (not sure what finish) with Finesse It
I picked this ball up used from Drillwizard because it already had the pin axis drilling I was looking for. I wanted this ball to be my go-to ball when the Cherry Bomb was just too hard to control on the backends. That's exactly what I've got. The polished XL gets exceptional length and makes a strong but controlled arc to the hole, continuing through like a freight train and smashing everything when it gets there. Playing on my second shift mixed league shot, I was able to stroke this ball nice and firm up second arrow and just smash the hole all night long. This drilling and finish make the XL exactly what I was looking for on dry shots. This is not, however, a one-trick-pony, as this ball can still be used to open up the lanes when I put more hand into it. I practiced with it at a house across town that has longer oil and sloppy backends. Playing deep inside and cranking the ball up I was able to find the hole and just blast away, making this ball even more versatile than I originally thought. I know that some people have been disappointed because they've found the XL to be stronger than they expected. However, with the right drilling and coverstock prep this ball can damn near anything you want it to be. A great benchmark ball and another great weapon in the Lane 1arsenal. I see some honor scores coming with this one, maybe as early as tonight! Fantastic ball 9.5 out of 10.
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Post by: Strapper_Squared on January 27, 2004, 04:38:29 PM
Layout: Drilled with pin next to ring finger, cg swung out, approx 3.5 X 2
Conditions: Normal house shot, medium to heavy oil 13L to 13R, dry outsides
Surface: Wet sanded to 800 grit and polished with compound to high gloss
Review: I was surprised by the recovery of this ball. I was expecting more of a mellow reaction, given the fairly weak cover of this ball. What I found was super length, a defined set-up and pronounced hard arc into the pocket. By adjusting speed and hand position, I was able to get to the pocket anywhere from playing up the 5 board to swinging 15 out to 8. I found the hit and carry of this ball to be super.
This would be a great choice for anyone on medium to heavy conditions with clean backends. High rev players could get away using this on tighter shots. This ball appears to have enough "pop" to carry from inside angles when the the lanes dry out and you move inside. Overall I have had no complaints about this ball and consider it to be one of my better purchases.
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Post by: Ubik on May 22, 2004, 08:01:26 AM
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