I mentioned the Alpha Crux because it is such a good ball on todays conditions, both house shots and heavier tournament patterns. I think instead of looking for something that is just like your Vertigo, no matter how much you like it, you look for a strong cored asymmetrical, probably with a solid or hybrid shell. I like to start with an aggressive shell, but almost always take it up to 4000, and often polish a bit on top of it to match my game The fact you like the Vertigo at this age tells me it is the layout, not the shell that matches up well for you. There is no way the shell is anywhere near box condition no matter how meticulous you have been in maintenance. Get the strong cored ball with similar specs to the Vertigo, and you can tweak the shell to best match your game