Just as an alternative option, if you are set with a pearl for your benchmark ball, then go for the Solar Flare. However, if you would be interested in a solid for your benchmark ball, then you might be interested in the King Cobra. It has the same cover as the DCP (F55) but will roll a touch earlier and has a little bit less flare. I think it is the closest ball to the 900 Global Favorite from a few years ago, but better. Seems like it gets better every time it comes out of the bag. Just an idea for a solid or something that would compliment the Solar Flare or DCP. Either one or both, I don't think you can go wrong.