Hi Midnighter,
In terms of length and backend strength, in box condition this ball falls between the Solid and the pearl. Now, the unique thing about this ball, is it can also give you the look of a solid particle if you bring it down to 1,000 or below. When polished, it almost acts as if there is no particle in the ball at all.
One of the best things about this ball is that you can change the surface back and forth without having to worry about damaging the coverstock. So, if your going to bowl a tournament that you know is going to have a longer pattern, there is no problem bringing it down to 600, and then the following day bringing it back up to 2,000 for different tournament or league. This is a very durable coverstock,and the particles will not breakdown or smooth out like other particle balls.
Jason