I have been a fan of the Electrifys since the beginning. I bowl on higher friction surfaces so the Electrifys allow me to stay further right for most of the night. The Electrify solid provides just a bit more traction than my Electrify Pearl. When I need something that is just a few feet sooner and a little smoother than the pearl, but still in that weaker category, the Electrify Solid is the answer. I think this ball will be better for everyone in the sense that its cover is stronger and can be used on more than just the desert. Compared to other balls the Electrify Solid is stronger than the Tropicals, and the previous Electrifys; it is not stronger than hustles or burners.