I have been a league bowler for 14 years, 10 of those of which I have averaged more than 200. But never was able to shoot that 1st 300. I have seen many people over the years shoot a perfect game with a lower average (some even less than 190) than me. I got my Real Deal between 2 and 3 years ago and immediately love it as my "A" ball. I bowled more 700's than ever and got my average up to 215. Last summer I was able to tie my highest game at 289 with it, 5-270+ games, 4-260+ games, 5-700 series and at the end of the summer, a 784 series (all with the Real Deal). Something happened this past fall league. I dont know what, maybe I just had too many games on this ball and I over sanded it over time. Whatever it was, I bumped it down to my "C" ball and a few times I did not even bring it to league. It just wasnt hooking like it use to. Over the last 6 weeks with a new oiling machine, the oil would carry down after 6 frames making the backends real slick. I usually always stand on 30, throw at 15 out to 7 for a strike. But with the new oiling machine, it would not come back, so I struggled for weeks and my average was falling. So, 2 weeks ago I decided to play a more up the lane (12 board, standing on 22)outside shot in the 3rd game with my Real Deal (took it out of the bag) and got a 257. This past week, I started the same way and shot my 1st 300 game with my old Real Deal. That ball has carried better than anything I have ever thrown. I would have more 300's with it if my mental game did interfere. I do have to say that with more than 200 games on this ball, it is still a smooth and strong rolling ball that continues to carry the 10 pin. I am a more accurate more confident bowler with my "Real Deal".