Punisher is longer with more skid/snap backend and handles less oil then the Bruiser. Punisher can skid through the breakpoint on heavier oil than that for which it is intended, whiel the Bruiser will hanlde heavier (but not heavy oil, unless sanded). Punisher is weaker covered pearl; Bruiser is polished solid. Brusier will hook too early and tend to burn up when not used on enough oil; Punisher will get the proper length on the drier condition and hook at the right time. With similar drillings they can be a 1-2 combo.