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Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: JMAN 67 on May 23, 2004, 05:25:20 PM

Title: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: JMAN 67 on May 23, 2004, 05:25:20 PM

Gang,

A friend of mine has worn his Cuda/C to a nub, what is the best match in Columbia's current line. He just loves that old Cuda!  Thanks, JMAN

Title: Re: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: JMAN 67 on May 24, 2004, 10:51:26 AM

Jeff,

Thanks!  I will pass it along.

JMAN

Title: Re: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: RandyO on May 24, 2004, 11:16:42 PM

Although it's not currently offered, do you think the Reaction Rip would be a closer replacement than either the Spirit II or a polished Full Throttle? Similar RG, slightly more differential, Strong pearl superflex vs. pearl holoflex?

Title: Re: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: RandyO on May 29, 2004, 05:25:36 PM

And mine hardly flared. I had it drilled pin over ring (which is around 5-1/2" from PAP, and I doubt it flared more thane 2 to 3" total. It was always smooth and readable. YMMV.

Title: Re: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: charlest on May 31, 2004, 01:48:17 PM

Just out of curiosity, a few thoughts occurred to me.

1. Has anyone learned whether we're talking about the Cuda/C solid or the Cuda/C pearl?

2. The original Cuda had a Flexcel coverstock. Its replacement, the SuperCuda/C had a SuperFlex coverstock. This made the first almost weak in comparison to the replacement.

3. Is the "friend" looking for an exact replacement (which would call for the mild Flexcel coverstock or SuperFlex with a higher RG) or for the equivalent to a Cuda/C (pearl or solid) so that the current ball would be in the same place in Columbia's current line-up as the Cuda/C was in the Columbia line-up at the time (1995 or so) ????

So if he were looking for an exact replacement, the Spirit II (now discontinued)or the Wild (possibly with a slight scuffing) is probably the closest.

If he were looking for the equivalent, it would be either the Messenger To Traction (solid) or the Messenger ti Pearl (pearl).

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Title: Re: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: TDC57 on May 31, 2004, 01:57:19 PM

I've had a CudaC and also the Reaction Rip, Ti-Pearl Messenger.  I would say the original Wicked would be a good choice. It has reacted very close to the Cuda C for me.

Title: Re: Cuda / C Replacement
Post by: JMAN 67 on June 10, 2004, 09:29:07 AM

charlest,

We are talking Cuda/C Pearl, and he wants an almost exact replacement. The Messenger ti Pearl sounds like a good choice.

Thanks,

Jess