Removed the old grommets and repaired the paint after sanding with waterproof sandpaper. Repaired paint chips and scratches. The blue is metallic, and the navy blue was mixed with black. After painting, it was polished with #1000 waterproof sandpaper, and the top was clear coated, making it smooth. The grommets are new. Compared to the Vcore 100 2023, the trajectory is lower. Volleys are more demanding than with the Vcore. Service speed is faster. The current 2025 model seems to have an even softer feel. If you prioritize pop over softness, the 2023 might be better.