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Title: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM

The Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2 comes with a PowerKoil 18 reactive urethane coverstock and a highly polished finish. The high flaring dual stacked mini nuggets help this ball cut through med heavy oil with a strong backend finish. This ball sands easily, to hook through "heavy oil" conditions.


Color: Blueberry

Coverstock: PowerKoil 18 Reactive Urethane

Core: High Differential Dual Stacked Mini Nuggets within Patented Diamond Core

Hook Rating: 20+

Flair Potential: 6”

Pin Placement: 12 O'clock 1-4” out

Construction: 5-piece

Hardness: 75-77 D-Scale

Finish: Highly Polished

Increased Dynamics: 15-14 lbs.

Available Weights: 14, 15 and 16
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: BowlPro on June 09, 2002, 03:04:14 PM
Lane #1. Fans are lining up for this one!

Let's just get to the point on this one!
The New Blue Berry BuzzSaw/C2 is just plain and simply "POWERFUL" !!!!  
This ball features the "Tried and Proven" BuzzSaw/C2 (Diamond in a Diamond) Core,
(Previously used in the "Cherry Pearl C/2"
The Blue Berry uses the "Power Koil-18" Reactive coverstock from the
Brunswick family. This cover stock is strong at 18+ Hook potential.

The cover stock is "fully adjustable" and can be fine tuned to your specific
lane reaction requirements! Polish or Sand this ball as needed!

Our Test ball is drilled, "Label Leverage" (4X4-1/2)Pin & CG., No balance Hole.
We found this ball to be to much cover out of the box for our league condition test lanes.
So with alittle "Black Magic" polish we were able to put this ball in play with "Great Control" and "Strong Hook!"

Hitting Power? Excellent as expected from this new Lane #1. ball!
Powerful!!! Strong!!! and Hard Hitting!!!

Those of you who are "Lane 1. Fan's" will find this ball to be an excellent replacement for your Cherry BuzzSaw/C2.

Those of you who want to experience the power of a BuzzSaw, This one "Will Not" let you down!
You should run to your local proshop and order this one immediately! Don't wait until someone else gets it first in your area!

We will Highly Recommend this ball to Our Customers and to all bowlers!

BowlPro
www.discount-proshop.com

Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: jjdodge98 on August 31, 2002, 07:51:53 PM
One Word...WOW!!!!!!

Ball specs...
16 lbs, drilled thumb leverage off of the Lane #1 drilling sheet with small balance hole...not sure about pin placement...box condition...using it for the normal house shot (med. oil...fresh backends) on first shift league

My specs are in my profile.

This is my first big time ball (had been bowling with a Scout for all conditions).  Fifth game out of the box was a 236, which is my highest game!!!
My average in two leagues is 160 and 149 and I have not shot any score under 170 since throwing the Blueberry.

This ball hits REALLY HARD as is expected from a Lane #1 ball and it also carries really well from what I have experienced.  I am very pleased with this ball and will become a full fledged Lane #1 bowler from now on.

I will try to post a more informative review as I roll this ball more but just wanted to share how much I like this ball so far!!!

Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Rock77 on October 04, 2002, 06:44:32 AM
I really dont know where to start. This ball is AMAZING!!! It is 15 lbs. drilled RH pin to the right of the ring finger, cg at center span. I have averaged 170 over the past 2 years and have now been throwing this ball consistenly over the past 2 weeks. I have raised my league average up to a 182 and am averaging right around 210 with it. I havent altered the surface or done anything to the coverstock, although it can be altered very easily. This ball reads the lane very well and has a nice arcing motion to the pocket. Hitting Power is like no other ball I have thrown!! If it is anywhere near the 1-3, the pin deck is clean!! It carries everything in sight and rarely leaves a corner pin!! I love this ball!! Excellent job Lane 1!!
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Hydranine on October 21, 2002, 02:46:27 PM
Well....I was very excited once I ordered this ball and was thrilled to receive it.  I would have to say the excitement has been somewhat downhill from there.  Not saying I hate it at all, but certainly not as strong as I expected.  It will outhook my Trauma ER by 2-3 boards, but other than that, the performance is certainly NOT better.  I was Bowling On Tuesday, where my Trauma ER has my avg at 234, and decided to pull out the BlueBerry after much practice with it.  Three solid ten-pins in a row.  If I came in perfectly flush to the pocket (as I normally do) then the ball would not hit well at all.  Across that game I had 2-7pins, 3-10pins, and 2-8Pins, way too much for a person like me.  I only shot 226 that game with the ball.  Next game, pulled out the ER, 279 as normal, no problems.  Only one 7-Pin on a light hit with the ball, all the rest pitted.  This is normal of a Tuesday night shot, and what I have come to expect, hence, I was disappointed with the Blueberry's performance.  If I get the BlueBerry out far and let it wash in light, it will scatter the pins nearly every time, however, this is not how I play, I play flush perfect pocket shots.  I may miss 2 out of a series that are not flush in the pocket, and I certainly will not adjust to a lesser shot to use a BlueBerry.  I would not Avg 230 in two leagues If I relied on Crappy, light hit junk, so I will continue to use the ER for now, and see what more I can do with this Buzzsaw.  Rating 6 of 10.  Better Luck with this ball than I had!
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: DavidLeverageWeight on November 11, 2002, 12:08:09 PM
This ball is awesome!!! Not gonna hook alot which I like.  I have it drilled 1:30 pin, cg just barely in the negative (1/4 inch left of my mid line).  I started with it very shiny and it cleared the front great.  On the shorter patterns I have hit it with 600 so it will roll earlier and layoff in the back and it has worked great this way also.  May have to drill another one so I can always have both "surfaces" at my disposal.
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: shark300 on November 15, 2002, 09:02:05 PM
Ok had a 15# pin 2-3 3.2 oz top weight before we drilled.Drilled this ball stacked leverage.This ball is awesome for me on fresh conditions.The house i bowl on is wood and oils 35 ft and clean backends.Ball ignores the front and hits the dry and flips nicely to the hole.This is my 2nd buzzsaw and have been very pleased with this one and my other.I tried on the same place but 2nd shift and ball doesn't like when you have a little carrydown seems to skid a little to far.I also tried it at my other house which is synthetic and seems to overskid a little.So,i guess if you're on wood lanes with fresh backends this would be the perfect ball, at least for me it is anyway.
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: LeftyLane1 on December 03, 2002, 09:54:11 PM
Very versatile coverstock on this ball. I have 2 blueberry, 1- has pin under ring finger cg left of centerline 1" and this drilling rolls smooth with smooth arc to the pocket with great carry on medium to dry lanes. The other is pin under ring finger, cg left of centerline 2-1/2" up 1" with hole on pap. This ball is very strong on the backends but not jumpy. Good roll through the midlane with a strong move to the pocket and carries extremely well. Just dull the ball track if it does squirt a little to bring the reaction closer to you.
Scale of 1 to 10... Oh 10 all the way... Great Job Lane #1....
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: vikingdl on January 05, 2003, 08:36:52 PM
Greetings,

Just picked up a Blueberry Buzz/C2 as a Xmas gift. The Buzz is my first hook ball having been drilled for maximum leverage. My average is 144, bowling on one league per week. Average lane conditions where I bowl are medium oil. Since I got the ball I've bowled a dozen games and I've bowled more 200+ games with this ball then I have in the last 3 years. The Buzz is very forgiving to someone like myself who's just learning how to throw a hook ball. I can say that the "Buzzsaw" effect is very true, when you put the ball in the pocket, either side, the pins just explode! With a little extra speed, I have consistently picked up my spares as this ball is very accurate!

I would rate this ball very highly. I went a little over budget on this ball but I am very glad I did. As I gain more experience, I will be picking up another Lane #1 so I can build up my personal arsenal!!! Great job Lane # 1!
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Mongo on February 25, 2003, 09:45:08 AM
It's been a while, I know, but I finally got a group of balls together that complemented one another and I haven't been drilling stuff up like a madman.

That, and I quit the pro shop over the holidays....that's another story.

Well, I'm back, and my first review is a doozy.  Ballreviews.com regulars know of the Sawheads and how much they hype their favorite ball company.

People, this isn't hype, it's the truth baybee.

I had a couple of balls sitting in my office I had been waiting to drill, nothing spectacular (Frenzy and Silver Streak Pearl), but wanted something different.  I've been reading about Lane #1 and how wonderful they are, but just didn't see what the big deal was.  I put out a post for a Blueberry and got some responses, but Mr. Sterner offered me a trade deal that saved me some cash, so I got an Blueberry and an Emerald (that's being drilled soon).

OK, there's the back story, here's the deal.

Specs:
15 lb.
4 1/2 X 5 (label)
Box finish

Tested the BB in league last night along with my Tornado TPS and Pearl Elixir.  The BB is a bit earlier than the TPS, but smoother off of the breakpoint. It was longer than the Elixir, but saved energy better and had a similar motion.  I was really impressed at how it hit without covering a bunch of boards.  Great control, just super, kind of reminded me of a Pulse (similar shaped core), but better....lots better.

After playing around and shooting 198 the first game, I focused in for the final two to see what I could do.  I hadn't thrown the BB much as I didn't like the early look, but a little carrydown took the TPS out of play and the BB made its premiere.  The first strike I threw with it turned heads, by the end of the game I had people asking me what I was throwing (224, almost lined up).  The last game I finally get the angle right and proceed to do the following.

9/ (stone 9) X X X X X X X X X 9/ (stone 7 with an airborne scout).

Folks, the reaction is smooth and the hit is huge.  In 20 years of bowling and close to 100 bowling balls I can never, ever remember a ball hitting this hard, ever.  I don't know if there's magic foo-foo in the cover or if the core is just that good, but I've never heard pins go "CRACK" like that.

For power and control, the Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2 is it. Period.
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: slumpp on April 06, 2003, 09:52:11 AM
Ball specs:  15.24 lbs, 3.6 oz top weight, 2" pin.  Ball drilled label, pin to the right of the ring finger.  Original games with this ball found the ball with over/under, not having the same breakpoint, or look every ball.  Threw it on both synthetic lanes and two different wood houses with the same results.  Got a little mad because the cover was showing track wear after 6 games (due to the wood), took the cover down to 220, then back up to 4000 sanded and finished it off with some storm extras polish.  First set out after this treatment resulted in a 560 + series.  The next night out, different wood house 748, reaction and carry was much better for me than out of the box.  Won just about everything that I got into.  Paid for this ball and two others.  If you like resin balls, this one is good (skid/snap).  
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on April 30, 2003, 02:20:29 PM
We have drilled a couple of these for different bowlers in our shop and they all rave about how great this ball is.

With the Reactive coverstock and the Buzzsaw C2 core, this ball is easy to read and makes a controlled move to the pocket. On most medium oil house shots this ball will shine.

The ball comes out of the factory shines, but if you need more hook, scuff this ball up and it will give you more overall hook.

I think that if you are a Lane #1 lover and you haven't tried this ball, you are missing out. If you want to try your first Lane #1 ball, then this should be it.

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Thanks
Bill
BuddiesProShop.com
"The Place All Bowlers Shop"
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Liveforspeed on May 01, 2003, 08:55:30 PM
A very versital ball. Shine it, scuff it, or leave it in box condition. This is another 14# drilled max leverage. Not learning from previous attempts at this drilling the ball lost back not like it said on the drill sheet. Still not disappointed with the performance of this ball. I had several great series with it and sold it to a friend who has improve his average by 10 pins. The drilling works great for him. Hitting power this ball doesn't lack. A 10 for this ball and way to go Lane#1.
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Doug Sterner on June 17, 2003, 12:52:34 AM
Ball specs: 2-3" pin and top weight of 3.3 oz.

Drill pattern: 4x3 with the pin next to the ring
Why? to help develop roll when the Cherry Bomb was going too long.

Coverstock condition: box finish with a light coat of Track Clean N Sheen.

This ball does exactly what I wanted. On any oil pattern it picks up the roll at about 30 feet and has a nice steady feed into the pocket.

The backend is strong but not uncontrollable.

This ball absolutely crushed the PBA C and D shots we bowled on. Unfortunately the guy behind the ball was about as consistent as a back country dirt road.

One thing I did notice about this ball is the sound when it hits. It has a very distinct sound. It hits hard but very loud. Not a bad thing but it is noticeably different.

I am going to try the ball with a gloss polish and see what it does and then maybe a 1200 grit wet sand.

I think this ball in combo with the Cherry Bomb and Emerald makes a great all around league arsenal.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
www.dougsproshop.net

Think about it....pins are wood, lanes are wood...
the weapon of choice is obvious...
CUT 'EM UP BABY it's BUZZSAW TIME!!!
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Camtheman on June 29, 2003, 03:58:03 PM
i won this ball in las vegas at the wipe out tournment at the the orleans. this ball has the orleans gator on it. pin is next to ring finger. if the cg is the lane #1 symbol then its under my pin right in the middle of the span. extra hole on my axis. this ball i shot mostly 220's - 240's on it. on a scale of 1-10 i give it a 9
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im 12..
average is around 190-200
shot 289 on a sport league.
won all stars
my balls are: White Dot black silver caramel,
Monster Frenzy
X-Factor Duece.....all 15lbs
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: Brian Green on July 17, 2003, 01:26:52 AM
i drilled this saw up 4 1/2 by 3 3/8.....  this ball is totally awesome on fresh oil with no carry down.........  i can imagine this drill pattern on this ball would make one hell of a sport condition ball.....  i left the surface untouched out of the box.........  

when this ball gets into carrydown it likes to skid right thru the break point and washout....  but i got 2 infernos to handle the carry down.....


all in all this ball definately fits the gap that i baught it for  which was fresh oil with no carry down............

if you got the extra cash to spend on a bowling ball,  i dont think you could go wrong with this one.....



 Brian Green


Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on September 17, 2003, 10:55:52 PM
Ball is left as received from the factory.  At this point, no need for coverstock "tweaking", but at least I know it's an option.

16 pounds..2-3" pin...3 oz top weight.

Drilled with a simple label "twist" drilling with pin at 1:30.  Finishing side & finger weights are 1/8 and 1/2 ounces respectively and a 3/16" lengthened span to promote a little more "hand" at the lane during release.

One word.  

Boom.  

When operator uses ball correctly, this ball is an absolute freight train.  I know.  I know.  Bear with me.  You're thinking yet another ball from (insert ball company here) that someone thinks hits better than others.  Please.  Let's just try to believe me when I say this.  I haven't thrown 16# since I was a Senior in High School, and I was under the impression that the one pound difference between 15 and 16 pounds is miniscule, at best.  I'm here to inform you that for me, at least, it makes a huge difference in carry.  I haven't left as many 10 pins, but, here's the flip-side to the deal.  I've left three 7-9's in nine games including two today.  At this point, it's kind of a cool trade off.  It's kinda like a badge of honor you can wear when those two are left standing after a good shot.  True, it would be nicer if all 10 would fall.  But, as the peach might suggest, not all great shots result in strikes and not all strikes are great shots.  Haven't noticed any odd coverstock concerns as others have had with the BB C/2.  Only after another month or so will this become a worry.  For now, I just need to zero in on a ball that I really enjoy throwing thusfar.
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I may not have a ton of hand, but I've got 1500 pounds of fingers.
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: prorevfreeway on September 20, 2003, 09:56:57 AM
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I HAVE NEVER THROWN A BALL THAT HITS LIKE THIS ONE
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: theHHHgame on November 10, 2003, 04:16:07 PM
Well first let me say that this is my 1st venture into the
enigma that they call lane 1

I have my ball drilled label leverage and I have to say that I am very impressed I have been in a slump for about 10 weeks and punched up this ball about 2 weeks ago

Length-This ball clears the heads well on a typical house shot
but begins to move early when the heads are starting to go away
but if you adjust hand position this ball can clear them on dry lanes as well

Backend-This ball never really snaps for me unless the backends are flying
This ball has one of the most controlable rolling backends that i have ever seen it arcs smoothly into the pocket.

Carry-I have had great luck with carry so far i get great pin action and carry
most of the light hits and brooklyns that i have

SO i can say that i am impressed and think that i broke out of my slump with this ball last week
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TheHHHgame
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: leftykeithy on February 09, 2004, 10:01:51 PM
this ball is the best ball ever it can reaact to heavy oil or nearly no oil at all this was my first big hooking ball it will stay in my bag forever

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Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: LeftE on February 10, 2004, 01:06:26 AM
Let me start by saying that I am a lefty, med-high speed, about 17.5 to 18 mph, with about a 30 degree axis rotation. Decent, but not high revs by any stretch of the imagination.

My Blue Berry is 4-5 inch pin, 16 pounds, with 3 oz. top weight. It is drilled label leverage, with pin about an inch from my ring finger, and CG in the middle of my palm.

The Good: Versatility. This ball can play almost anywhere on the lane in close to any lane condition. Also, sanding the coverstock has a big difference on ball reaction, smoothing the break point and causing the ball to grip and roll much much sooner. By contrast, polishing the surface, or finishing with a high grit paper causes the ball to glide through the heads, and sharpens the break point considerably. I know everybody says "hit and carry" is dependant of enterary angle and ball speed, so perhaps it is just me, but this ball does seem to hit harder then anything I own. It sends the pins low, and generally out of the pocket and into the bed in a hurry. Nothing left.

The Bad: If the ball is sanded, it will have a hard time making it through heads that are getting alittle spotty. Also, because this ball drives so hard through the pocket, I tend to leave alot of 7 pins. I never get those crazy messengers (as with my Cherry Bomb) that fly everywhere.

The Ugly: The fact that Lane x'd the ball and those light blue spots that appear from time to time. The coverstock scratches and tracks quickly, and looks pretty beat up after a few games, but on the plus side, this ball is close to 90 or so games for me, and has not lost any reaction.

The following tests are with the same ball condition, 800 grit with 3M rubbing compound, for a decent gloss finish.

42 foot sport shot: Only throw this one a couple times, and the blue berry is very consistent. I have to play towards the outside, coming slightly out in between the second and first arrow. Ball starts to roll at about 40 feet and begining a smooth arc towards the pocket. In the dry the ball tightens the arc quickly, almost like a snap....

Flooded house shot: Not sure the length or what not. If I go way out side I can find the pocket, reaction very similar to that of the house shot. Smooth arc at first, that tightens and tightens...

Medium oil, stripped back ends, house shot: When my Cherry Bomb starts to over hook or squirt, I go to the Blue Berry. Covers several less boards, but is much more constant and even rolling. I move right several boards on the approach, toss it over the third arrow, out to about 10 boards from the gutter. The ball really shines, with a hard snap/arc and a perfect reaction on this condition.

In conclusion: This ball seems to react the same, no matter the oil pattern, condition. In general it is several boards less then my Cherry Bomb, but much earlier rolling. With the 7/10 layout, the ball begins to spin in the midlane, and starts a smooth arc to the pocket. Out in the try, the arc tightens quick, just shy of a snap. The only thing that really slows this ball down is very heavy carrydown, though sanded, the ball will eat that up also.

Length 1-10: 6.5
Hook 1-10: 7
Breakpoint angle, smooth to snap 1-10: 6.5
Versatility 1-10: 12
Hit 1-10: 9


Great ball, maybe the best Lane 1 ball ever...

This is my first review, so feel free to let me know how to improve it. Thanks, Todd
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on July 13, 2004, 04:24:07 PM
Ball: 4 1/2 inch pin from PAP, right and above of the ring finger. CG placed on my midline. Worked best with the cover wet sanded down to 1000.

Lane Conditions: various

Reaction: Smooth off of the breakpoint. With the box surface it did not have much recovery and could not handle oil at all. Heavy roll into the pocket.

Hook: Not a big moving ball. Very easily controlled though. With the 1000 grit surface it would handle mediums with carrydown well, but not much more than that. 7.5

Control: THIS is where the BlueBerry stands out. It shined on wet/dry conditions with the 1000 surface. 8.5

Hit: Not quite what the Uranium is, but more than the Cherry Bomb. With fresh backends if I let the ball do the work it would roll strongly into the pocket. It definately hit better playing a more direct line. 7.0

Readability: With the surface taken down it read the lanes really well. I could throw it and see the transition of the pattern from heavy oil to buffed oil and buffed to the fresh backends. Even with the surface stronger it would not handle carrydown well though. 8.0

Overall: Better than the Cherry Bomb in almost every aspect. I still like the Uranium more. Once again though, price is a factor in purchasing this ball (it is discontinued), but I am speaking as a general term...you can find balls that will perform like this in other company's midprice range which is much less expensive than this ball was when it was on the market. I do not regret giving it a try though. Very good ball to read the lanes with, and that is always something a bowler needs in the arsenal.

OVERALL RATING: 7.5
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Owner/Operator
C-G Pro Shop
Title: Re: Blueberry Buzzsaw/C2
Post by: janderson on July 15, 2004, 10:52:21 PM
Ball Specs
Blueberry #1:


Blueberry #2


Overall
Excellent "control" (predictable) ball with above average length and backend, useful for taming over-under conditions on medium-light through medium-heavy conditions.  Great for under-over conditions with no carrydown or flying back-ends.  Have tested both balls on the average house shot, 42 foot flat pattern, ABC nationals (Reno), and PBA patterns A, B, C, E.  One of my all-time favorite pieces of equipment.

Heads: Clean through the heads, even the pin-on-pap layout.  On dry heads, the ball may make a slight move around the arrows, but not enough to make it unusable.

Length and backend: Above average for both layouts though the second (5.5x4.5) is slightly (maybe 1-2 feet) longer.  The ball makes a nice hard arc to the pocket.  Very little skid-flip here. Can handle some carrydown, but not as well as other equipment.  Neither ball is prone to roll-out, but will blow through the breakpoint on heavy patterns.

Overall Hook: Slightly above average in total boards covered.

Lines played: Wide spectrum:  Straight up 2-3 board all the way in to swinging 25 to 10.

Specific condition notes:
1) House shot - Layout #2 is a monster on your typical house shot with clean back ends...can exploit all of the expected hold and recovery provided by the soft shot.  Can handle carrydown on lighter or shorter (under 38 feet) patterns, though heavier carrydown can kill the back-end which is already pretty tame.  Layout #1 is great to help control overly strong back-ends or when the "wall" is causing your wide shots to overreact and go to the nose with other equipment.

2) 42 foot flat pattern (BTM Tournament at nationals) - Both balls worked ok with more hand and less speed.  The blueberry is not a bad choice here as it doesn't overreact at the end of the oil, exaggerating mistakes (the pattern will do that enough for you!)

3) ABC Nationals (Reno 2004) - Used layout #1 all nine games for a total of 45 strikes, loved the length, reaction, and overall hook.  Great reaction on the inside shot, no under-over, odd leaves, or unpredictability.

4) PBA Patterns - For me, these work well on A and ok on E with speed, forget the rest.  Of course, other's results would vary based on personal delivery and release.

Note on the layouts
I like both layouts, though I find that I use the first (pin-on-pap) more often. The first layout reads the lane sooner and begins to smoothly arc in the mid lane with a tame (but not rolled-out) backend. It is great for controlling harsh under-over conditions and flying back ends. The second layout has a stronger back-end and covers 5-6 more boards, so it is more adaptable to dealing with carry-down, though it doesn't excel in that area compared to other equipment.  

Comparisons to Similar Equipment
Storm Razor Wire - The razor wire moves sooner and a bit more angular, but is likely 2-3 boards weaker than a blueberry with a similar layout and specs.

Hammer Reactive Pearl - Longer and stronger, with a much more angular back end than the Blueberry.  Likely 5-6 boards stronger than a blueberry with similar layout and specs.

Ebonite V2 Pearl/V2 Sweet - These balls are similar, but the V2 has a slightly sharper breakpoint, and covers about the same amount of boards.  The V2 handles carrydown better.