More than not, most of the issue is bowler error. I am not blaming this on the ball, BUT -- my consistency of making the 10 pin started when I changed to the poly ball. I can throw hard and straight - so i am thinking that the ball with a core, may be BETTER of an option so I don't skate by it. I understand if I pull it, it will probably miss left, unless there is some oil. But knowing I have some room will help, I believe.