Author Topic: Puma Classic Vs. Cross Fire, comparisons anyone? (Read 2756 times)

DP3 · « **on:** August 11, 2005, 12:44:17 PM »

Any comparisons guys, staffers, Paul Smith?
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JPRLane1 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2005, 09:10:10 PM »

Same core, same numbers, Cross fire has a weaker longer coverstock. Start with the Puma if its hooking a little too early pull the cross fire out it will push down the lane further. A great one two punch if you love pearl balls gotta love the light bulb core. I say the Puma is 5to6 boards more and a little earlier than the cross fire.
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the pizz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2005, 10:59:03 PM »

my crossfire hooks a little earlier than the puma, but they are not layed out the same.

i always go to the crossfire first. i feel that i can do anything i want with that ball. (similar to the v2 sanded) play up the lane, or send it out.

my puma is great when i need more length than the crossfire. the crossfire seems to have more pop off the dry where the puma is a little smoother and tame, if i get too deep with the puma (5th arrow) i have trouble carrying the corners.

if u have more specific questions ill be happy to answer.

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LuckyLefty · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2005, 01:11:16 PM »

That's what I thought similar core and Crossfire is a solid and the Puma is pearl....Right?

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS some might say the Crossfire is almost a Cougar!

JPRLane1 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2005, 01:14:06 PM »

Wrong same core and both pearls while the Puma is a stronger earlier pearl and the cross fire is longer weaker pearl better for lighter stuff, Puma is at home on medium.
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JPRLane1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2005, 01:16:58 PM »

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my crossfire hooks a little earlier than the puma, but they are not layed out the same.

i always go to the crossfire first. i feel that i can do anything i want with that ball. (similar to the v2 sanded) play up the lane, or send it out.

my puma is great when i need more length than the crossfire. the crossfire seems to have more pop off the dry where the puma is a little smoother and tame, if i get too deep with the puma (5th arrow) i have trouble carrying the corners.

if u have more specific questions ill be happy to answer.

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Paul Smith
04/05 PBA West Region Rookie of the Year
Ebonite Regional Staff
"Bowl to Win"

Wow I am surprised to hear this the cross fire by nature is the longer and milder of the two covers. How much different are they drilled Paul? I could understand maybe more backend burt definitely not starting up earlier.
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KDawg77 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2005, 01:17:37 PM »

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Wrong same core and both pearls while the Puma is a stronger earlier pearl and the cross fire is longer weaker pearl better for lighter stuff, Puma is at home on medium.
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Leader & Founder of Fellowship of the Saws! 03/04/05 Respect us or get left in our Saw Dust!
There is but One Power, One Order, One Ball. There is only the F.O.S. and there is only the Lane#1 Buzzsaw!

Yep, Puma is modified Trimax resin and Cross Fire is Big Bang XL resin
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the pizz · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2005, 02:20:04 PM »

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Wow I am surprised to hear this the cross fire by nature is the longer and milder of the two covers. How much different are they drilled Paul? I could understand maybe more backend burt definitely not starting up earlier.

The crossfire has a 2 inch pin. The pin is under the ring and the cg is stacked under it, no weight hole. The cg is quite low so the ball pops off the dry. The ball rolls very tight. What I mean by that is the top of the core and the center of gravity are spinning close together, less flare. I would say it rolls similar to a Beast if anyone remembers. A lot of stored energy.

The puma is drilled with the pin above and to the right of the ring finger, the cg is above the midline and right of the pin. After measuring its about a 4.5x3.5 drilling w/ a weight hole, this ball does have nice back end but the crossfire has a stronger overall movement.
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"Bowl to Win"

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