Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Chainsaw S.O.S.
Reviewed:August 2011
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Coverstock Specs
Name:ION Pearl
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:Highly Polished
Color:Blue Pearl
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.53
Diff:0.013
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The new Chainsaw S.O.S isn’t simply a new colored Chainsaw for Lane #1. The first one used a coverstock called “Skid/Hook” and this one uses a pearl version of the ION coverstock. Although they changed the cover, Lane #1 stayed with the Endcut Doomsday core. This core/cover combination creates more length than the original with a touch stronger response to the friction down lane.

The Chainsaw S.O.S. matched up best with our dry test pattern. All three testers experienced easy length from the pearl ION cover with a controllable motion at the back end from the low flaring core design. The biggest difference we saw between the Chainsaw S.O.S. and the original was the extra length on this pattern. We were able to get closer to the friction than we

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About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.