I like the Diva if it's your first one. A stronger symmetrical which will be more applicable to a variety of patterns. The Dude, is a super clean and smooth ball reaction. I haven't found a whole lot of success early on in a set with the Dude. For me, it has needed some friction for optimal reaction. I've heard of others putting surface on Dudes to get more midlane, but I personally believe it really kills the best part of the of the ball reaction on medium to lighter oil. Which is why I would start with something like the original Diva which will give you a good overall reaction.