I saw the Blue Alien thrown on a heavy fresh tournament shot by some guy who had a bunch of Elite stuff in his bag (Shark, RS48, a couple I couldn't identify from my perspective). He was a righty with pin next to ring. It looks like a retro ball, when it was being held still, but it worked for him. He seemed to be a fast tweener and was covering 25- about 8-12 at the break while others were playing inside or shooting straight. I have thrown a green Alien where the span was about 1/4 too short for me, and I liked the ball. If you got it for oil, I would hang onto it. Everyone I have met who is throwing at least one Elite ball really likes them (That's only about 8 people, but still a 100% satisfaction rating from my polling). I say if you got it at a bargain, you are all set. The only reason I have opted against Elite is the price.