It is layout three. With 4000 factory polish ,it will go long, but when it hits a dry board it will flip.I took mine down to 1000 and polished and it mellowed out the snap.It makes sense though , because the ball starts up earlier. Gonna try 2000 polished tomorrow. I like the ball polished ,because it appears to hold the energy better and gives the ball a more arching hook.I loved the way it snapped with the factory 4000 on it. but it finished to late for me on medium to heavy oil with a good rev rate.If 2000 polish doesn't work ,then i might be stuck.Might try it without polish just for curiousity. Good luck to ya