Yes, definitely needs oil to work the way it should, especially in the heads, it's my only ball that has a true mid-lane reaction, it sits just below my Mutant Cell and above my Hy-Road as far as overall hook. I have mine at 4000 grit with 500 grit as the underneath finish.
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Current arsenal:
Storm Hy-Road
Motiv Cruel C-51
Roto-Grip Mutant Cell
Storm Rapid Fire Pearl
Storm Eraser PBT
Brunswick C-System 2.5