I have the polished Hybrid Black/Pink.  I like how even mine rolls.  Sorry I don't have a solid but I would think it would be a little sooner with the same control.  Not a hockey stick reaction.

I have had 2 of the Grn/Blk hook solids. One of my favorite balls ever for drier conditions. Clean up front, smooth controllable arc down lane. Couldn't ask for anything better when I need it.

Wow i wasnt expecting someone  to say that the green/black was a great light oil ball. That ball is way stronger than advertised. Has a 4k finish with a pretty high flaring core. I cant use mine on anything less than medium. Way to early on light or dry. Get the blue/yellow hybrid or red/yellow polished solid if you want one for lighter conditions. Google bowling this month ball reviews for 2013. The review on this ball will really suprise you for an entry level piece. They rated this ball very high for medium/heavy conditions not light or dry. Also mine is drilled  very weak and is still very very strong.

yeah your  hellrazor will get down the lane much further with more backend. the hook will be a nice step below your nightmare.  just like doom stated this ball is great on the fresh.

How do these things happen ? Companies formulate their different cover stocks with material that should physically be weaker than other formulas ...and also with cores that should be weaker and yet you end up with a ball that's way strong .....help me make sense of this ...is it just mistakes by ball companies or a way to make some low end balls deceptively strong as some type of sales pitch or what ?

If you look at the Hook line, you have a core that was basically a high end core a few years prior, raised the RG, lowered the diff, and put a weaker cover on it. If you use it for the condition it is meant for, it will be a good medium oil bowling ball, with a smoother path to the pocket. If you were looking at more friction, or less of a move, you would ball down to a Desert Hook. Weaker cover, higher RG, lower diff. If you need less ball than a Desert Hook, and you've properly changed the surface, then plastic is your next answer.