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bhlightnr

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Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« on: July 14, 2011, 06:57:20 AM »
I threw my Cuda/C ceramic core for years as my controll, go to ball.  Last weekend I threw it and when it came back there was a crack that went almost the circumference of the ball.  As you can tell I was devastated.  I want a ball that would have similar characteristics and have been out of the game for a few years.  What balls out there, that may be available used or new, may be similar or would be recommended by you all.  I wish I could find the same ball in 15lbs, but I know that ain't happening.


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kidlost2000

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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2011, 04:46:48 PM »
Was it the pearl or solid?
 
I'd try a Freeze on the same layout as the Cuda and adjust the surface as needed to get a similar look as the Cuda.


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bhlightnr

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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2011, 04:53:58 PM »
It was the original red solid


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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2011, 05:21:11 PM »
I think the Freeze would be your best starting point. Stay with the same drill pattern and if it is a little longer then you want just knock the shine off a bit and should work great.

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dougb

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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2011, 09:52:57 PM »
These balls pop up on eBay frequently.  And where are you in California?  My pro shop (in San Leandro, near Oakland) has a heavy 15 lb (single drill, plugged) for sale.
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bhlightnr

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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2011, 10:08:42 PM »
Thought I'd show the ball in the aftermath. but the photos are too  big.  sorry.  It is red actually has a pink pin.  And to answer, I am in  Pasadena, CA, near LA
 
 


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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2011, 08:01:19 PM »
Here's a NIB one on eBay for $155 + shipping.  Not my ball, just passing it on.
 
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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2011, 08:53:27 PM »
Was the sanctioning body still ABC back then?  Notice on the ball there is a USBC stamped on the bottom of the Columbia 300 logo?  Wonder if Columbia did a limited run in 2006 as the serial number does start with a 6.  Interesting.
 



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Here's a NIB one on eBay for $155 + shipping.  Not my ball, just passing it on.

 




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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2011, 06:21:42 PM »
That is 100% not an original. It will have a stronger cover then the one from 96.
 


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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2011, 07:48:25 PM »
Yes it would be the re-make since USBC did not exist in 1996.

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Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2011, 04:26:38 PM »
You know, you are getting older and sooner or later you will need a 14 pound ball, so lucky for you, there just happens to be a 14.3 Cuda/C Pearl on Ebay right now NIB!  



 
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