I too have mine at 3000 abralon and it still hits like a tank. The only problem I saw with the ball was that it tended to tone down its reaction because it would shine up pretty quickly. Of course I would have to constantly resurface it to keep the strong reaction at 3000 although I may bring it down to 800 with a nice coat of Snake Oil and see how that will work so I don't have to resurface it as much.