Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: bhlightnr on July 14, 2011, 06:57:20 AM
Title: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: bhlightnr 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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Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: kidlost2000 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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Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: bhlightnr on July 14, 2011, 04:53:58 PM
It was the original red solid
"A life is not important EXCEPT in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson
Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: kidlost2000 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.
Be good, or be good at it.
Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: dougb 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.
Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: bhlightnr 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
"A life is not important EXCEPT in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson
Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: dougb 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.
Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: TWOHAND834 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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Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: cliffbarnesproshop 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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Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: kidlost2000 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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Title: Re: Looking For a replacement for Classic Cuda/C
Post by: Schwanstuker 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!