We've been debating over these 2 pins over the past couple months. I've played both a lot on location, just curious what others think. Plus, I enjoy versus threads. I'm tired of cycling through pins, the buying/selling thing is getting old so I'll keep whatever we end up getting for at least 2 or 3 years minimum. I enjoy both pins but to me they couldn't be more different. Kids and wife like both about equally. I would say though that I don't enjoy the ramp shots very much on hobbit, they are pushed too far back on the playfield and are not as satisfying to hit.