The Melee Jab is a very popular ball in the Brunswick line and they are, mostly, comparing these two for the type of reaction to friction. I, personally, had a so-so look with the Jab. I liked the shape, but never really matched up with it. Plus, I already had equipment to cover that look and decided to shelf it. Many of my friends lit it up with theirs. For me, the Freakshow is a perfect match. I compared it to my Jab and the reaction was a little longer than the Jab and had a similar change if direction on the backend. For cost and performance it is very much a ball like the Wrecker from Roto Grip. In my opinion...This isn't a carbon copy of a Melee Jab, but more of DV8's take on a ball that has similar characteristics. At the OOB surface the Freakshow will be more for medium light conditions or patterns with a defined friction spot. Where the Melee handles a little more volume OOB. Just my take.
