Could it simply be that they put out more/longer oil to prevent some more 300s? I know that the Punisher is quite oil sensitive. If there is too much out there, it will just slip and hit like a marshmallow, leaving washouts and so on.
If you want to stick with that ball, I'd try sanding it (1.000 grit or less)and check ball reaction. If that dioes not work, consider a stronger ball... I would not use the Punisher for something it was not designed for, even after surface adjustments. It is a medium-dry condition ball, nothing more (but also nothing less).
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