I haven't had much experience since I've only played on it twice, but I agree w/ azus on the break point. I've sent some shots right of 10th arrow and was happy if I left 1-2-4 or 1-2-4-7.
Keep ball speed down when it's fresh. I've used my Pin Slasher to open both weeks, so far. 1st time around, ball was at 1000A w/ light polish. Worked better than I thought it would on the fresh shot. I didn't have to make a ball change for the 4 game set that 1st week. 2nd time around, I started w/ the Pin Slasher @ 2000A. Lasted about 2 games before I went to a Gravity Shift @ 2000A.