What surface do you guys use on a ball when you want to tame the flip? I have an Unhinged that is allergic to oil and jumpy off the dry. I've already tried to break the shine with a used 2000, but it didn't do enough. I'm thinking about 500 and letting it lane shine, or newspaper over the 500.

Only thing that matters is you use less surface.  Many people have this issue and it all depends on what the current surface is.  If you are highly polished, then a 4000 pad can make a difference.  If you are at 2000 then perhaps 500 is an option.  Main thing is to know what you are starting with so you make a logical choice.

Only thing that matters is you use less surface.  Many people have this issue and it all depends on what the current surface is.  If you are highly polished, then a 4000 pad can make a difference.  If you are at 2000 then perhaps 500 is an option.  Main thing is to know what you are starting with so you make a logical choice.

Yes, this is a good procedure. My only minor qualm is that 500 and huge increase from 2000. Try 1000 first.

The Unhinged can have a rather sharp breakpoint under most circumstances, if your release and the amount of oil on which you're using it permit it. If you've put a flippy drilling on it (high pin or small VAL angle), then you may need more surface than you might think. If you like the ball's basic design, try either a P3 or P4 weight hole, if the CG location permits or redrilling with a larger VAL angle and/or a larger Drill angle.