I have done this with a couple of my BB. It really did wonders for me, allowed me to move inside and play crazy parts of the lane where it would not at all be possible with the box surface of BB. It did indeed save the energy, and as insideout said, it made a strong arc, not an uncontrollable snap. Definately worth experimenting with, as I have said this is the most versatile coverstock I have ever seen and you will see when you polish it like a marble or dull it like a piece of chalk, it's a phenomenal ball either way!
NOTHING Hits Like A Hammer!!
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Chris Heringer