Author Topic: A step under the Smokin' (Read 2035 times)

jjlamoroso · « **on:** October 10, 2005, 11:07:05 AM »

My Smokin' is great on medium conditions;
I am considering buying a Punisher for playing when
the SI is too strong for med-dry conditions.
However, when I read the BTM ratings, both the balls
are rated 16-16 for length and backend.
So, according to BTM, are the balls very similar, or
according to Brunswick chart are the balls really
different?

BrunsNick · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:25:38 PM »

Night, meet Day...

Punisher would be perfect.
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Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
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RSalas · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:38:48 PM »

I concur. I carry a Punisher for conditions where the Smokin' is overreacting.
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jjlamoroso · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:57:51 PM »

Any comments on the BTM ratings?

RSalas · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:08:28 PM »

For me, the BTM ball reviews make great bathroom reading. They're a great source of entertainment, but they certainly don't map to reality as I know it.

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...formerly "The Curse of Dusty," and "PoÃ¶ter BoÃ¶f" before that...

BrunsNick · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:36:50 PM »

Don't believe everything you read...

Unless its about me and my undeniable charm.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n de Brunswick!

jjlamoroso · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2005, 06:38:46 AM »

That's why I'm asking your advice!

Thank you for your input!

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2005, 05:35:20 AM »

A friend has both the SI and the Punisher, both are drilled the same (pattren 2E, pin under ring). The SI reacts like a Punisher on steroids for more oil -edgy. Both make a very good complement, since their reaction is very similar - only with the SI being better suited for more oil and fresh lanes and the Punisher for later games and dry/medium-dry conditions.

Get both, drill them the same, and there you go!
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Edited on 10/13/2005 5:28 AM

jjlamoroso · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2005, 06:45:50 AM »

Thank you everybody!

RSalas · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2005, 01:50:34 PM »

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If anything some styles might find there is too much gap between the Punisher and Smokin. I think even the Rampage with a PK 18 cover would give you a compliment to the Smokin.

I have both the Rampage and the Smokin' with the same layout (2E from the Brunswick high-differential drill sheet), and the two are *very* close in reaction. The differences are that the Rampage is pushier in the midlane, and sharper at the break. Because of this, I'll use the Smokin' on broken-down conditions where I need to bump left and play from the oil to the dry, and the Rampage when I have to get my feet very deep inside and I need something in my hand that I can count on to recover from anywhere.
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