For those that have the DD, what cover adjustments have you done for different reactions. I have mine at 4k with light polish, so far I like what I am seeing.

i changed mine from box to 4k & do not like the reaction i am seeing, i usually do well w/ balls @ 4k.   going to go back to box.   i think it smoothed it out too much.

Mine is pin up, no hole.  Too clean and too sudden off of the friction at factory.  Have tried a worn 4000 abralon pad by hand, worn 3000 by hand and pretty fresh 2000. Improved the control of the fronts and I personally got a better overall shape with either the 3000 or 2000.

It is fair to say that with my rev rate, out of the box pearls have never been a favorite of mine anyway, but I liked the core specs of this ball and at some point I will drill up a DD Trick to basically do what I was trying to get this ball to do by adding surface.

Mine is pin up, no hole.  Too clean and too sudden off of the friction at factory.  Have tried a worn 4000 abralon pad by hand, worn 3000 by hand and pretty fresh 2000. Improved the control of the fronts and I personally got a better overall shape with either the 3000 or 2000.

It is fair to say that with my rev rate, out of the box pearls have never been a favorite of mine anyway ...

Pretty much the same reaction I have gotten and things I did to it as well. I finally think I settled at 3000 polish, but have to admit, the suddenness is a turn off. But a lot of people love the ball. I just haven't found the right spot for it yet.