Just an FYI on Venom Strike total hook strength and I do have one. This is from BTM they rate it almost equal in total hook to a 2 Cruel and I quote under the Total Hook Section of the Venom Strike ball review
"We found the Venom Strike to offer much more hook than where Motiv has it placed in their reaction charts". I am only saying this so others be fore warned as how to layout VS's. BTM rated it as an oily use ball (total hook 53 BTM). Though, I do not have a Thrash I would rate it possibly slightly above that and below the black Sigma Tour (derivative of ST's cover and lower total diff. on the VS low Rg ball like the ST. I do agree with Tracy I would not say it's placed correctly as a light-medium ball slow response ball. Factoring in lane condition , bowlers stats., ball surface etc. Stating this from my experience not to start arguments but for lucid discussion.
My experience on a 41' slightly blended condition this morning 3 men on a lane 3 games. 223-240-268 Used Venom Strike bit inside rolled 12 at arrows to 8 on fresh 1st two games switched to Primal Scream last game in to 14-15 at arrows to 8. Good move more power in the pocket with the PS.
Now, I have a Venom Strike and though it is a weaker layout 78*(PAP-pin-PSA)x4 3/4"x65* no x hole it is a great house shot ball as long as you can move in slightly and play the volume in around 3rd arrow. If you are a highre speed lower rev player you could move out into track area again depending on lane condition. Very much a control ball OOB @P3000. My PAP is 5" over and 0.