re: Same brand or a mixed bag??

Whatever works best. If what works best happens to all be the same brand, so be it. If you're dumping performance for look, you've got OCD.

I know a lot of people who are the same way about thier bowling equiptment. They'll have 8 or 9 balls all from the same manufacturer and sacrifice performance for "looks."

Until I get a sponsorship or become a staff member (lulz), mixed bag ftw.