Play fields today are not made of the same wood as the old days, it’s softer, non marine grade, less plys and has a softer hardwood veneer that is mostly sanded away by over zealous workers trying to get them smooth quick. I watched them set up the DP pro that was next to the tournament area at Expo this year. It was smooth as glass when unboxed, but looked exactly like the OP pic after 2 days of play. My Family Guy didn’t look that bad after it was used for 2008 Flip out tournament at the ‘08 Expo (I bought it Sunday after the tournament ended) so there is either a plethora of air balls in DP or they are using cheaper wood, or both. Yea, anything eventually can be pounded flat but this looks like it is going to pound concave, not flat.