For your first ball, don't waste your money on something expensive. You need something predictable, versatile, controllable. Stick with an entry level ball. Go to your local pro shop and see what they have. Storm has the Tropical Storm and the Street Rod, Columbia has the Jazz, Brunswick has the Avalanche and the Groove, Ebonite has the Tornado and the Clash and the Bash. All are cheaper balls, but that doesn't mean they can't strike. They are simply meant for medium to lighter oil conditions in general.