Actually... I have a Raid and have had a lot of success with it until recently.
Either the pattern has changed (at my favorite center), or I'm just not throwing as hard, but the majority of my shots are making their move early. Unusual as I have always been speed dominant player, and used to be very frustrated when I couldn't get enough movement out of a ball.
I have older equipment that consists of balls that WERE very aggressive in their day (Storm Triple X, for instance), but they don't seem to hit with the same force as the Raid. Even when they arrive at the pocket at what appears to be a good angle.
So I guess I'm looking for something a little weaker than my Raid, but without sacrificing the power it has. It's not burning up. Just a hair early as far as when it's grabbing.
That's why I'm thinking weak as far as reaction, but not with a weak (pancake type) core.