I now have both balls the solid in box finish is big hooking ball for me almost same drill patterns. If you have carrydown go with the VPP but more head oil the solid will dig in earlier and roll up nicely. The pearl like all pearls react is snappier on the backend but because it is particle very smooth still and mine in box finish is perfect for 2nd shifts. I hope this helps you some with real use of these balls on real lane conditions i would buy both but then again i am bowling ball nut lol bordering insane really