I am not shocked your Spit Fire hooks using pattern #2. That's the one for longer med-heavy oil patterns if I remember right.
If it does not have a weight hole, try adding one to calm it down or knocking more weight out.
As for the surface, I'd say avoid polishing it, tends to make balls more violent off the dry. Use some Abralon/Scotch Brite and rough the cover some to help calm it down.
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