I just bought this ball today because i was unhappy with my Hammer Taboo. At first it wasn't really reacting the way I expected it to so I did a bit of research and found out that it isn't a really high hooking ball. Once I found that out, I began to bowl at my house, which is usually heavy oil conditions, but they had broken down after a 5-man league. I was immediately happy with the results. As the reviews said, it isn't a really high hooking ball, but it is a very easily controlled ball and it hits hard. I had a lot of very bad shot, but still generated a lot of pin action and strikes. I was also able to pick up more of my spares, two of which were difficult (4-7-9 and 5-7 splits). My Taboo was very difficult to handle and strike with. If is hit the pocket, it hit hard. If not, it was weak. I am very happy with how hard this ball hits, no matter where it hits. If you want a ball that is going to run from one side of the lane to the other and back, this is not the ball for you. But if you are looking for more control, this ball if perfect for you.