Cover/core matchups are a big deal. I had both the Vivid and the Sync. Obviously, both used the NRG cover. For me, the Vivid was a good ball, but it was rolly, rolly, rolly. It was smooth and consistent, but it never did anything to wow anybody. My Sync, on the other hand, is fantastic. It gives a good read of the midlane, and it's smooth and strong on the backend. Obviously, in my case, the cover/core matchup on the Sync worked better in my hands than the matchup on the Vivid.

If you liked NRG on the Nano and love the core of the IQ Tour series, there's at least some logic behind thinking that you'll like the two when paired together. Now, there are certainly no guarantees, but if you need a ball, it may be worth taking the plunge.

I think it will be a good ball for a lot of people. It got used a lot during the WSOB and it looked good on the lanes during the tv show matches

I think this is going to be a good ball. Proven core, popular coverstock, iconic ball name. All these things are a recipe for success. Plus after seeing the ball roll it's hard to deny it's going to be a good edition to many people's bag.