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Lane #1 re-introduces it's famous Purple Buzzsaw with its patented single density diamond core and beefs it up with a new pearlized "Pro Action Particle" shell. The ball glides through the heads while maintaining a strong even arc off the dry boards, eliminating over-reaction. The smooth, clean roll makes it easier to hit the pocket, allowing this
Buzzsaw to carve through the pins for more strikes. For bowlers not in need of a 16 lb. ball, Lane #1's 14 and 15 lb. lighter weight Saws come fully packed with 16 lb. ball core power, boosting these lightweights for optimum performance. This feature is available first and only from Lane #1.


Spec  are:

Composition of Shell: Pearlized "Pro Action Particle"

Color: Purple

Available weights: 14-16 lbs.

Hardness Range on D-Scale Durometer: 75-78

Lettering: Neon Yellow.

I bought the Pro Purple for use on old wood lanes, light oil that breaks down quickly, but with a definite out of bounds.  Most bowlers have to play track area, as outside lines don't score.  I'm low track, 45+ degrees rotation, above average speed, below average revs.  Drilled the ball with pin 2 inches from PAP, to minimize already low track flare built into ball, but rev it up quick, since I need the revs.  CG is in grip center for smooth arc.  It works.  Ball gets downlane through fast drying mids with a long smooth arc motion.  Does not overreact to oil or dry--handy in this house where over/under is a plague.  Saves up plenty of punch for pins--handy since it's hard to attain much entry angle at this house.  Hits with a sharp crack rather than usual crash.  Have been looking for ages for a ball that matches up my preferred game to this house.  This is the one.  Very smooth--it goes where you throw it.  One word of caution:  I don't see a huge back end out of this ball--it's (for me anyway) for squirrely conditions where the boomers get you in  ugly spare trouble, but you can still skid out with most pearls.

I have been researching Lane One balls now for the past year, and have decided to try one.  I like to play the out side line, anywhere from straight down and in around the second or third arrows, depending on the oil.  Since I am not rich I really put a lot of research and thought into any purchase I make, especially with bowling balls, and their inherent price tag.

I chose the Pro Purple based on the criteria of its ability to easily glide through the heads then roll smooth and strong towards the pocket.  

Stats:  15.4  LBS
2 oz Top weight
Set it up according the drill sheet for C.G. axis, pin out about 2 inches towards ( 3 ) O: clock
Axis hole needed to achieve Length of ( 5 ) and back end of  ( 5 ).

This set up promised to allow me to move out and let the ball roll off my hand with strong forward roll and finish in the pocket strongly with out over reaction in transition from oil to dry, and was I ever impressed !

The core/ cover combination is so impressive in the way it works together, you get control and consistency with a explosive result at the deck, the carry is absolutely phenomenal. While test driving this baby I only left ( 1 ) ten pin through out 5 games, the results were: 1160 after 5 games, and this was the first time out with it.  

The condition I bowled on was a basic house league set up, medium oil heavier in the mids and lighter on the outside with the last 15 or so feet of carry down, as this was second shift. I was rolling between the 3rd and 2nd arrow on a small swing and the ball would get down the lane as advertised then turned with precise, smooth yet powerful motion, and cleared the rack effortlessly.


This is the ball I have been needing, I highly recommend it.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a message on the boards.

Mike aka Plane Facts

Drilled Stack Leverage
This ball does not quit on the hook category.  The hook similarly to most particle stuff drilled in a similar fashion but this is the ball that sits in my bag.  It has a great roll signature meaning it hook pattern is a beautiful sight.  Rolls great hits hard, what's not to like, definitely a must in the tourney bag o' balls.

Ball is 15#, 4" pin, unknown top weight (got it used).  See my profile for personal stats.

Drilled 5.5 x 5.5 (pin above, a little to the left of middle finger), CG more or less stacked below.  Light coat of polish applied.

I normally throw on two different sets of synthetic lanes.  #1 has 36' of oil with a fair amount of carry down.  #2 has 40' of oil, fairly clean backends.  The Purple Pro does better on the longer pattern with the cleaner backends.  The drilling, surface, and low flare of the ball needs some dry to get into a nice heavy roll.

This ball does next to nothing in oil, but knows what to do with the dry when it finds it.  I don't have the hand, but I don't think much of anyone could make this ball snap.  When it finds the dry part of the lane, it makes a hard arc for the pocket.  The hitting power is deceptive.  It won't blow the rack apart or send many messengers, but a good hit will be rewarded with a strike.  Many times people will watch the ball roll and think "flat 10", only to have it kick out the 6 anyway.  Along with my other Buzzsaw (Pearl Cherry C2), I seem to leave a few too many 7-10's in the hole.

The Purple Pro also gives great release feedback.  Throw it flat and watch it go straight.  Juice it too much and crush the nose.  Forgiveness around the pocket is also very good.  Light hits carry way above average.  The worst you will leave on a slightly high hit is a 4 (probably because it is rolling, not snapping).  The ball reacts better when I come around the side a bit.  If I come straight up the back, it will go very straight.  I use this ball and release for my 10 pins.  I retired my Blue Dot because my conversions with the Purple Pro were higher.

I haven't got to throw it on a truely dry condition to see what kind of length it would get, but I don't think it would be a problem.

Added 5/10/02

I am in the middle or redoing my arsenal and decided to change the cover.  Had the proshop put it on the Haus machine a few minutes to dull the cover down to around 1000 grit (no polish).  The ball now reads the midlane much better.  It makes it's move a little earlier, but still maintains the hard roll/arc like before.  Makes the reaction a lot more reliable.  I no longer have to worry if the ball will find enough dry to turn the corner.

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Strider
Penn State Proud

This was the first buzzsaw I bought. The ball is 14# and it was drilled max leverage according to the spec sheet from lane#1. I would pull this ball out for the second game when there was some oil carry down and put it away the 3 game because of to much carry down. This would be my only complaint with this ball, that it was a 1 game wonder. Of course I later found out how to have the ball really drilled and am sure it would have been great on a variety of conditions. I gave a 10 on a scale of 1-10 because of it's hitting power and drilled right it is an awsome ball.

Your on the wrong site here.I ask'd that question once,an all I got was offers to buy them for 250 DOLLARS!.I was starting to think they(purple pro)were lined in gold or something.Good luck!!
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QUIT MAKING EXCUSES, AN LEARN HOW TO ADJUST!!

good ball. i use it mostly for spares but when it breaks down, best ball to use. i have it drilled pin under with small weight hole. i suggest the ball for anyone.
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"Revs isnt the game, accuracy is."