The 1000 grit surface could be some of what I am seeing. I sanded my Nirvana to 500/1000 because of our house shot and my slightly speed dominant style. If you have a Nirvana and it handles what you need it for, then I would get a ball to compliment or fill in your arsenal somewhere else. Maybe you need a look like a Vandal or Deviant or Diva Divine. For me, I match up better with the Grudge, my Nirvana would be a ball down and a little longer.