I'm on version 4.0 on my 7250.

My high score is 22,870

I got past level 34 and then it wrapped around to level 1 again. It got harder. The ball moved faster and the bricks would start their downward procession sooner. I got as far as the dreaded horseshoe before it beat me. I was lucky by getting a lot of lives but I've discovered a few tricks along the way.

I think the catch is the most useful as it puts you in control. long can be almost as useful as catch. Gun has its value but you have to be careful on the higher levels as it might open up too many holes in the lower unbreakable bricks where the balls can get through. Those lower unbreakable bricks can work to your advantage.