I'm not sure about this being even... I feel like maybe just in terms of neutral its even. Although in pressure ram is at a pretty serious disadvantage,I'd say elp is the 2nd or 3rd worst character for ram to be pressured by. I've had the most success by running around my swords in a box pattern until I get a knockdown, otherwise I end up getting hit by some random grenade or f.s, that's just what works for me though. I'd rather not risk getting pressured because elp is awkward to punish with ram. Also, IB is a must in this match