keep in mind that particle also gives a different rolling characteristic than plain reactive.

I have not the big experience (had not so many bowling balls like others here) but for me my actual particle pearl (Track Machine) on our oilier THS is doing a wonderful good job. (smoothes out over/under as long as the lanes don't get real dry)

But one thing is true:
particle wears off faster - particle needs some more maintenance

I see no problem about a resurface! The particles are so small a normal sanding process does not "destroy" them but the actual wear and tear of normal use does which imho means you need to "refresh" the surface more often.
(for me it means I rub my 1000grit slightly dulled Machine every 100 games off with a 1000grit pad - by hand - to just take off the top and damaged particles.)

But that is all off topic...... sorry

Bottom line:
Particle gives another look on the lanes and some people it helps - especially when lanes get spotty or carrydown is a problem.
 I had issues with particle balls (Track Arsenal particles balls - but the drilling was the main factor those two didn't work back then + my ignorance and) but tried it again and am happy right now (let's see how long the Machine keeps working)

imho ... my 0.02
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"Have fun and bowl well!" - Grayson
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Unoffical Ballreviews.com FAQ

Every serious player should have at least one and maybe two particle balls in their arsenal with one of them being a particle pearl. Particle is a totally different reaction and they can be your best friends on flatter, tougher, tournament type patterns.

I use a PP on the Cheetah when the volume is medium because it is softer on the back end of the lane instead of throwing itself left when it encounters friction. I can take the same PP and flatten my release and square the lane up to go up the boards on lower/medium volume Viper type patterns.

Good particles to have in the bag are Brunswick Sidewinder. This ball is special and not very visible in many bags until tournament time. Another is the Storm Secret Agent. This ball can handle more oil and stays online very well.
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Mike Craig-Columbus, OH