Anytime you shine a ball more than it's original finish you create more skid in the early part of the lane, thus creating more backend reaction or a sharper breakpoint due to energy being stored up longer. I've seen good results with the Goliath being smoothed to 1500 and then shined with a high gloss finish. It appears to clear the front like a reactive ball, but is not so jumpy in the dry, which is what you should see out of a particle ball.

Happy New Year Y'all,

   RoB
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If ya ain't throwin' Brunswick.....Ya ain't maximizin' your abilities.  Get ur done with Brunswick !!!