My house shot is usually a medium oil shot, on 3 year old DBA synthetic lanes. It varies from week to week, but rarely heavier, and sometimes medium-light. It needs to be on the medium to medium heavy before the Inferno comes out of the bag. It is a very low RG ball, and even though it's a "pearl", it is Activator, and that is a strong cover. A very even rolling ball, but susceptible to losing energy early due to the above factors. The Eliminator, even though a particle ball, is a light-load particle. Mine is polished, and drilled tame, and it will stay in play longer than the Inferno. I am an average speed, average rev player. I like both balls, and would have a tough time choosing one over the other - I like both.