I would expect a pearl version. It was said there will NOT be a pearl B/W, but one is on the approved list. I would also expect there to be no real answer from Hammer for a while, so sales of the N/M don't fall, then, the release of the pearl.
I also think more people used the #1 layout when it was/is not the best for them and that's why some have had no luck with the ball. I understand it's new and Hammer was trying to help folks in laying out this ball, BUT...if that layout is no where near what works for a person, there are several to pick from. I just think folks went over board and didn't look at more than #1 and that could be a reason it doesn't work for them.
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