I agree with this 100%.
Similar to MET's Sparky MB, AS also has the random luck factor of how and where the Toy box magnet throws your ball after bashing the Toy box to light lock. But to heap more randomness on, it's COMPLETE LUCK on whether you get the majority of your locks. From having played AS at IFPA US Nationals and then watching a lot of AS on the IFPA Pin-Masters stream, I'm guessing that 75%+ of ball locks were from lucky bounce-ins vs a well-aimed intentional shot to the lock lane.

Spelling AEROSMITH can >>potentially<< lead to Double Scoring on the Pro, because when you complete all those yellow targets, it qualifies a Mystery Award, and you can only get 2X Scoring via Mystery Award on the Pro (outside of Toys MB 2x+ scoring).

As a silver lining, the prolonged animations means that if you hit the scoop for Add-a-ball during a MB, you get a LONG time to play with the remaining ball(s) on the table risk-free.