Out of the box the Sensor is a lot more mellow, doesn’t want to bend the corner as much but still lets you know it can make a move at the end of the pattern. I can see where the Sensor can labor just a little as the night goes on. In a three-game block the Sensor can easily be the first ball out the bag. As the game goes on and the oil starts to move around the Sensor will let you know it is time to make a move with less angle or try another ball in the bag. I like bowling balls that show me limits early. I hit he Sensor with a 2000, pad then 3000 pad thinking it was going to help give a little early read but also help it continue at the end of the pattern. Goodness, was I wrong. The Sensor has some bite to it, I was not expecting so much movement off the friction. Not a bad thing I just wasn’t ready when I saw the Sensor make an abrupt turn left (I am right-handed). If you are looking for a ball that can be smooth (out of box surface will be the way to go). Then if you are looking for that same ball but much meaner off the friction (hit it with a pad anything lower then 3000 is my suggestion)