Hey, got my ball out and threw it yesterday after using hook again. I was very pleased. I actually think it hooks more now than it did whne i first bought it. And most amazing, i didnt leave one 10 pin in the 3 gaames which is very very unusual. It carried a lot better as well. I would recomend hook again to everyone. I will continue to use it. Leaving it in longer didnt appear to hrut it.