If your friend fancies a hs2, I have a heretic and seemingly mad idea.
Open your friend's mind to a shadow
Shadow is remarkably similar to hs2.
Same ...
Left loop
Right loop
Upper loop
Lower left ramp
Fast gameplay
3 flipper layout
Mode shot
Lame artwork
Average wpc sounds and callouts
Pricetag
But additionally ...
Upper pf
Second ramp
Much deeper gameplay
More modes
Diverter ramps
Wizard mode
Yes, hs2 has the supercharger feature, it has better music. But imho, the shadow is miles better. It builds on the good points of hs2, adds plenty to it. And this is why I sold hs2.