We still hit .44/375's here and my teams use Evil's an ZN's. Also, when I say the distance isn't there, I mean it's just not with my og EXT. If you catch it good, it still clears 300' fences. I am spoiled by my og's b/c miss hits sometimes still go out. I know w/ the 52 core ball that won't happen. I am still all in all happy w/ my S2 an it is very user friendly & fun to hit.