Likes: Its a great spare ball...what not to like. This is my spare ball and it is a dart. Many people make a huge mistake by not starting their kids out on this ball (or the columbia equivilent WB). Why spend $100's of dollars on a ball for an 8 year old who may not stay with the game. Buy plastic or urethane and teach them the basics. Good timing, good approach, good roll and good follow through. Then go buy that $200 beast.
Dislikes: I can't use it all the time. plastic is the only legitimate equipment still around. If you can strike with plastic you can strike with anything. PBA's Mark Roth plastic ball tourny is the best judge of pure talent the PBA has.