This ball is ver flexible. I have mine shined and use it as a spare ball mostly. I have found though when a condition is totally broken down I can use it as a go to ball. I have had this ball in my bag for 5-6 seasons now and the ball needs resurfaced but I am afraid to because it still does what I want it to. Any suggestions on whether I should resurface it or not? Does anyone own one that they do not like and would like to sacrifice it? Any other opinions out there? I think that this ball is one of the best go to balls when all else fails this ball always works. Let me know.