Quoted from grantopia:
I don't really disagree in general, but it can be a huge disadvantage among similarly matched players. I was playing a game last week against someone on par with my skill level. Ball 3 I got into a second multiball, hit some jackpots, up about 15M feeling good (this was before new code so maybe it's changed). His ball 3 starts, goes into the upside down about 5 seconds after the plunge and smacks the drops for 21M or something. I was like well...ok...
I was being (sort of) hyperbolic when I said I'd just cradle up, but it's frustrating that you might not even get a shot at it when your opponent does. In casual play it's obviously kind of neat and invokes the theme of the show very nicely, but it's kind of defeating when you're not afforded the same chance to try and capitalize.
I have a feeling that for competition leagues will require the competition mode. Just hold down the left flipper before starting the game. I'm not sure what it all does right now but it's supposed to remove the randomization on that and the mystery shot for all players. The upside down, from what I can tell, is triggered by switch hits. Rip that spinner and go to the pops to get it quicker When going for higher scores I'm less likely to go for the center two drops when it comes up. Just so dangerous a shot.