Randy Pederson had one shined up to about 2000 for his spare ball at the Tournament of Champions this year. Big Hits were very "interesting" to say the least for my friend that I drill for. He had 3 of the pearl ones, intending to use they for dry lanes. I drilled them label, 5 x 5 layout, pin above ring finger (Right handed bowler) and they still hooked pretty well, even on medium conditions. The new Tropical I drilled for him seems to be much more controllable. If you want something for dry lanes, try one of those with an longer pin.