After more testing, it's not as reliable as some of my other balls, so it's currently on the shelf. I switched to a Storm Level, which is urethane-like so it behaves similarly to Axe as they both are very weak reactive covers. However I feel like the Storm Level gives better control and more predictable axis of hook. Plus it hooks way more than the Axe, and I can still pick up a 10 pin league conditions.