It grips the lane early, rolls heavy but won't pop off the back even pin up. Its the kind of reaction that nobody rushes out to buy but everybody should have in their bag. I had a lot of success with this ball and recommend it for medium/heavy oil when you are trying to play a little more parallel but want a more even shape.The original revolver and the loaded did not impress me at all and I am disappointed that I did not see this coverstock used on any other balls in the B line