I think it just depends on what appeals to you... some people like reduced patterns, others like busy patterns, back stripes, etc. Personally I like a busy but "organized" pinstripe (if that makes sense), something like this: http://www.ballpython777.com/pinstri...3female927.jpg

For comparison, here's a reduced pin: http://www.reptillisherps.com/upload...06539_orig.jpg
And one with a nice back-stripe: http://www.rcreptiles.com/images/col...3214-thumb.jpg