It all just depends on your personal preference. I have played the pro and I own a premium. Me personally, I enjoy the upper playfield but some people don't like it. The premium is absolutely a stunning looking game and with the RGB LEDs and the upper playfield, it just looks like a more complete game. I also am a big fan of the ball being fed interactively to the throne. The first time people see that happen when they come over and play they really get a kick out of it.