For me, I see more overall hook in the Burgundy than my ALF solid (midlane & backend finish). I kept both balls at box surface and see that both balls compliment each other very well. The ALF solid is about 5-7 boards weaker, but smoother in the backends.

The difference in the ALF solid & the original ALF, is that the solid really blends the lanes more than the original which was a pearl version. The coverstock on the new ALF solid really gets through the fronts & tames down the end of the pattern better than the original which I loved! This ball replaced one of my original ALF, and I put my original ALF with 500 w/ FF polish so I use it when the lanes get ugly in later shifts/tournaments...

Hope this helps & let me know if you have any other questions about the Hammer line!

I am thinking of doing the same thing... Drilling a 2nd Burgundy and taking the surface up to 3000 or putting clean & sheen on top of the 500 grit surface.

The ALFS would compliment the ball too with a similar layout, but I too LOVE the Burgundy look going down the lane.

Which layout (burgundy) would you recommend for shorter pattern lane condition?

I'm tweener with medium speed.