After watching the stream yesterday, there is TONS of hook everywhere.  Guys were getting stuff back from the 3 board if they threw it right. 

I practiced on the team pattern yesterday.  There is a lot of hook.  One individual played out, but he did not have a consistent reaction.  That was due to his inconsistent release.  Any flaws in your release or variation in speed will show up. 

We were able to use stronger balls than I anticipated.  The balls that were shined were not as good as those balls that had the shine knocked off. 

Going to need SOME surface to get the ball into the hook phase before it hits the end of the pattern and to smooth out the transition.  I still feel like the IQ Tour Nano at box is going to be a great choice this year. 

I practiced on the team pattern yesterday.  There is a lot of hook.  One individual played out, but he did not have a consistent reaction.  That was due to his inconsistent release.  Any flaws in your release or variation in speed will show up. 

We were able to use stronger balls than I anticipated.  The balls that were shined were not as good as those balls that had the shine knocked off.