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This ball always goes in my bag! In symmetric terms, I have it layed out 4 x 3 7/8 with a 3 1/2" pin buffer. For me, this puts the pin under the ring finger. I have used it at many different surface preps and it responds well to changes. I currently have it at 2000 AB and it still gets through the heads well, even on a light or highly used condition. Must be that U2S coverstock.
This ball is great for playing outside or on fresh or flying backends. If the backends are clean enough, it will strike from deep angles, also! It will smooth out most any over/under condition. For being so smooth, the ball still carries extremely well. When the lanes are really dry, this is my next choice up in hitting power above my Lane #1 Starburst XXXL. The only conditions it won't shine on are heavy and/or long oil, and burnt heads with lots of carry down. The reactives have a better chance on those.
This ball is a pleasure to throw and makes a good choice to read the lanes with. It will tell you if you need more ball, and quite often, it will be enough.
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the pooh

Have had my Natural for a few weeks now, and main thing is knowing when to use it amd when not.  On Fresh oil it tends to leave splits, but once the lanes have broken down somewhat, it''s a good ball.

Haven''t had any breakout games with it yet, nor any really bad ones.  It does smooth out the reaction.

Edited on 1/19/2010 1:14 PM