iceman,
I have not heard of any problems with earlier or later released GP2s, I can say that I got 3 of them in the first week of January (very close after release date) and every one of them hook, and hook very well.
Once you get a chance to throw the ball get back to us.
-EX-
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio
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