While I have not thrown a Deuce, and I agree that the Thing, can be quite a bll, especially with a 10:30 drilling like that, I would have been more inclined to go with a DT Element. However, many people have had a lot of success with the Deuce. If you are comfortable with that drilling, the Deuce is a logical step up from the Thing with a small bit of overlap; I'd suggest a very similar drilling on the Deuce will keep it, as th enext logical step up from the Thing.
Once minor item is that the Deuce usually comes 1000 matte while the Thing comes polished. As a dull ball, for more oil, take care of that dull surface in order to avoid premature death. If your Deuce comes polished, there will be more overlap, in my opinion; I think you should probably dull it, if only slightly.
good luck.
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