Wasn't crazy with the polished cover on the Black Ops, but after taking it down, it is hard to get out of the bag. Also, the Special Ops is pretty dang good with the polish on. IMO I don't think the S70 is any weaker on the Black Ops than the original Break or Eagles. On a side note, I will say, the Desert Ops is a completely different animal than the Break Down. For those that may have had a sour taste in their mouths from the Break Down and the low diff core, the Desert Ops is not the same ball. I know it features the same core, but the cover rolls so much better. So far I have more confidence in how it finishes and it rolls like the cover is a touch stronger.