I guess I am in the minority. I am not a fan of the VSP. I drilled mine the same as my VS with the hope it would provide a shape I could transition to from the VS.
Unfortunately for me, mine is weaker than my VS (not a big deal) and has a very similar shape to the VS. Carry is much worse for me. The VSP needs friction, yet for me will rollout upon seeing any.
I felt the same way and quickly sold my VSP, it rolled really forward off friction, but needed a lot of friction to hook. Layout was the same as one of my OG Venom Shocks that rolls great and is super versatile.
Mentioned above, but the Hydra did for me what I expected the VSP to do, so guess hole filled.
And FWIW, many local to me have had great luck with the VSP, so i'm not sure if it was a batch thing, or just something I haven't paid enough attention to in the individual match up.