JC: Particle basically is an additive in a bowling ball's coverstock that allows the ball to grip the lane earlier (Think of this as being similar to putting treads on a tire). The pearlization is another process to the coverstock which increases the length in the bowling ball.
The saw blade has both of these, which should cause more of a hockey stick type reaction with a basic layout, coverstock prep, bowler, and ths (typical house shot). Drilling it for more of a controlled reaction, as I did, makes this more of a control peice for dealing with over under conditions, which particles normally do well on for heavier oil volumes, but not necessarily lighter volumes. This ball is now great for lighter medium wet-dry shots, Basically most of the sport patterns or pba patterns you will see. The low rg also helps the ball to rev up a little bit (it means that it is center heavy, spin in your chair with your legs in [center heavy] then your legs out[cover heavy] and you will see the difference).
I really like the way this ball revs up also, to answer garcia's question. The low rg really gets the ball reving in the oil.
If you describe your style of bowling and what you are looking for the ball to do, I might be able to help out a little more.
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