Agreed with what was said previously. If you are looking at something entry level, I would say a Boost Pearl. This ball definitely offers a bit of backend pop especially when the lanes have transitioned and the heads are a bit burnt. There are definitely more than a few options to pick from. Overall, you won't find more bang for your buck than that of a Black Ops! Even though its a polished solid, you will still see length with a big, strong backend move. You can never go wrong with a Break core! Those 2 get my votes.