first of all, I talk with Curtis on some things, second, I have been throwing nothing but Elite now for a month and i have been averaging over 240, I made the switch after talking with Curtis,I cant wait for the next year in the South region to bowl with Elite, Remember one thing How much did Lane 1 cost when the balls were made by brunswick, then you have to remember they pay the PBA to use there logo's. There balls that are not the PBA's and the Alien are not $289, I think you are getting what you pay for on the quality of the balls. There are no fill spots or damage on the product. The reason you dont see alot of the balls on tour i think is because they are still a new company.