I'm going to chime in here. DON"T BAKE SOAKERS! If you think the ball won't hook, then put it up, and send it to me. The Thing Returns is an arcy pearl that will hook, but it is not, repeat NOT a super hooker. It is designed to get cleanly through lighter oil and broken down heads and give a definite, but controlled move. It is not the best ball for high speed players. However, it has been a very versatile pearl for ME. If you need to clean it, use Dawn and warm water. Also, resurfacing it helps -- alot.
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