I would suggest trying to shim the ball up higher in the x bow. Ideally you would want the shooter tip to hit the ball on the equator. Should be easy to stick a peice of sticky backed felt, or something like that under where the ball sits, and see if it helps at all.

Just my 2 cents.....

I would agree about the top spin effect to some effect. There would be very little real top spin being transferred to the ball by that plastic. It's not like that's a pool cue applying some real "English" to the ball.

Just thought it would be an easy thing to try and easy to undo if it doesn't help.

gweempose

How makable is your left ramp using the flippers?

How far from the bottom of the ramp would you say it lands? Maybe it needs to touchdown on the playfield sooner so it doesn't bounce up the ramp and scrub speed.