Sorry the delay, the website is now updated with the Vendetta Black Solid specs.  

http://www.dynothane.com

As for comparing it to the Element, I'd say it was night and day.  I really had a hard time matching up with the Element.  It was simply too much ball for me.  Early roll with continuous backend.  I finally drilled one with a negative pin that I could keep on the lane.  But once the Thing came out, I had no need for the Element.  I only have one Vendetta Black, just had it drilled up and so far it's everything it's cracked up to be.  Decent length, maybe reads the mid-lane earlier than I thought it would, and medium-aggressive backend.  But don't let it fool you, this ball will snap if you want it to.  

So basically, the Element is a earlier rolling and bigger hooking ball than the Vendetta Black.  The Element will probably arc more, the Vendetta Black will skid-flip more... between the two.

I am pleased with the Vendetta Black so far.  The pearl one was a little too snappy in my hand (more revs than ball speed).  So the solid coverstock is a welcome addition.

So far this is what looks like my game plan.

First ball out the bag.... Thing (go long drill)
If Thing is not covering enough boards... Thing (early roll drill)
If Thing is snapping too hard... Vendetta Particle
If Vendetta Particle is rolling up too early... Vendetta Black
If Vendetta Black is still too much... Barrage
If Barrage is too much... go home.  

Hahahahaaa!

I hope this helps.  Let us know what you go with.

Tony Melendez
tony@allBowling.com