Atreyu
I think the discomfort comes from the 'ball' rather than the bank!
It just comes down to personal preference. No more, no less. Each has different advantages.
I have tried both techniques in every conceivable airframe configuration (even rotary wing) I just prefer crab, it always works for me.
But I'm happy that 'cross controlled' does it for others!
(Atreyu, thanks for the pm)