This isn't criticism, but how coming your asking if it's the better ball after you bought it? Though for quote unquote "handling oil", the animal would be better. For the reasons supplied.
As for drilling, I heard a rumor that morpheus cores do better with the pin under the ring, so you might lean that way. Not sure if there's any truth to that. But likely, that'd be the better option anyways. Mabye you could do like a 4x4 or something? But what are your style/stats? That will help a lot.
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-Andy