forhuskers, The yellow misfit pearl was made as a medium to low volume oil option to get down lane and have a strong motion when reaching the friction. By drilling it pin under, I would think that you are getting the ball to roll earlier and not having it store energy to get that pop downlane. The Hyroad has a stronger cover and can handle higher volumes of oil. If put a 2000 or 3000 surface on the yellow pearl misfit, it might read the midlane a little better. What kind of conditions are you using it on? Where are you playing on the lane? What are your rev rate, comfortable line, and speed?