Short cycling times with Phire Hot Start II DNA Polymerase. A 600 bp fragment from human genomic DNA was amplified with five different hot-start DNA polymerases. With Phire Hot Start II DNA Polymerase, the PCR protocol was completed up to four times faster than with Taq DNA polymerases utilizing chemical or antibody-based hot-start technologies (suppliers A-D). Green buffer further reduces experimental time by allowing fewer pipetting steps and direct gel loading.