The Black is true urethane. The Burgundy is reactive designed to read the lane earlier. The Black is more ideal on shorter patterns or maybe flatter patterns. The Burgundy was made more so for medium length patterns and is more house shot friendly. The Black widow Urethane is still a ton less than the Burgundy, but offers a lot more core help compared to the Black Urethane. If you need more feedback to make a decision, feel free to expand on what you're looking for.