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hhsbowler

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Replacement for Punisher
« on: September 14, 2007, 05:44:00 PM »
A customer of mine is looking to replace her punisher.  With the avalanche series not in production yet, what are some good recomendations.  They don't have to be within a certain company.

 

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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2007, 02:24:32 AM »
If you have one around, a Sahara from Morich will be very close - same coverstcok, just a medium strong asymmetrical core. Will run a bit different from the Punisher, more pop in the back end, but condition-wise a very good option.

From the overseas ball, a Master Zone from 2 years ago would also be very close (Punisher cover with Control Zone core) - if you can find one, some are still on sale.

From the current balls, I'd also look at the Dry Zone. It has stronger cover (Activator pearl from the OI), but a low differentrial core from the Purple Pearl Fuze - this one should work well in the same condition range as the Punisher.

And - there's always the simple pearl Power Groove. It handles the same as the Punisher, just less spectacular. IMHO even the better choice, since the PG's are very easy to handle and not so jerky as the Punisher.

For a more arcing option, check the Jolt solid. Will be a tad rollier than a Punisher, but IMHO an option, too.

The purple Vibe (gone) from HAmmer wourld IMHO also eb an option. It is now replaced with the Cherry Vibe, but I cannot say anything about this one.

Another assumption would be the Ogre SS from Visionary - this one should fit the Punisher bill well. I also havent thrown or even seen one in action, but since Visionary's descriptions are very correct and from the place it fits in their arsenal, it would IMHO be a candidate, too.
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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2007, 10:56:23 AM »
Check out the jolt series from storm, or the Cherry Vibe from hammer.


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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2007, 05:40:18 PM »
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Cherry Vibe...The Buzz by Lanemasters
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Nah, the Buzz is WAY stronger than a Punisher. Check out the Hornet as possibility.
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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2007, 06:37:01 PM »
i recommend the creature from 900 global.
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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2007, 12:31:26 AM »
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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2007, 05:39:05 AM »
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Re: Replacement for Punisher
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2007, 07:59:39 AM »
There is no replacement for the almighty PUNISHER. Only substitutes.