It is no different than any other "soaker" coverstock. It is going to have to be maintained. I clean after every set and soak it every 45 to 60 days. I do the same thing with my Resurgence and both have over 100 games on them. As for the ball itself, Beast if thrown on enough oil. It handles cover adjustments well. I have mine set up pin over middle finger and cg a little under ring finger, cover adjusted to 4000 with rough buff.