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How To Get Life Out Of Your Old Bowling Balls
Proper maintenance extends the lifespan of your bowling balls and ensures consistent performance. This guide covers resurfacing, modifying surfaces, and maintaining fit for optimal gameplay. Learn how to identify old bowling balls, restore their surfaces, and build a balanced arsenal suited to various lane conditions. Understand different coverstocks, from plastic to reactive resin, and how they impact your shots. The Pyramid Phoenix Revivor, patented under US 12,005,320, helps extract oil buildup, preserving hook potential. Discover essential maintenance strategies to maximize ball longevity, improve control, and adapt to changing oil patterns for better scoring and performance on the lanes.
Written By: Rich Carubba | Written On: Saturday, June 9, 2018 | Updated On: Thursday, January 23, 2025

How to Clean Oil From Your Bowling Ball
Properly maintaining your bowling ball is essential for achieving consistent performance on the lanes. Over time, a bowling ball accumulates dirt, oil, and other debris, which can reduce its ability to grip the lane and affect its reaction. To keep your bowling ball in top condition, regular hand cleaning and oil removal are necessary. Here’s a guide to help you properly hand clean your ball, as well as information on using a specialized tool like the Phoenix Revivor from bowlingball.com for deep oil extraction.
Written By: Tony Ruocco | Written On: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | Updated On: Monday, December 9, 2024

What Exactly Is Rs and Ra In Bowling Balls and Does It Matter
When discussing the surface of a bowling ball, two important measurements often come up: Ra and Rs. Both of these terms are measurements of surface roughness, but they serve different purposes and impact how a bowling ball interacts with the lane in unique ways. Understanding Ra and Rs can help bowlers make more informed decisions about ball maintenance, adjustments for specific lane conditions, and choosing the right ball for their game style. Here’s a deep dive into what Ra and Rs mean in relation to bowling ball surfaces and how they influence ball performance.
Written By: Keith Spear | Written On: Sunday, November 10, 2024

How To Get Life Out Of Your Old Bowling Balls
Resurfacing the coverstock to your existing bowling ball equipment is an important step in how to get life out of your old bowling balls. It is also vital that you remove the oil that is absorbed by the coverstock.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

How To Dull Your Ball To Make It Hook
If you are trying to learn how to dull your ball to make it hook, then begin with understanding the various pro shop services available to you and also what you might do at home or on the lanes to prepare your bowling ball accordingly
Written By: Rich Carubba | Written On: Sunday, June 23, 2024

How To Make My Bowling Ball Shine
This article discusses methods of making your bowling ball surface shiny.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Thursday, April 28, 2016 | Updated On: Monday, January 22, 2024

Bowling Ball Coverstock Maintenance
Following a simple bowling ball coverstock maintenance procedure will be helpful in protecting your investment in your equipment.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Solid Reactive vs. Pearl Reactive Bowling Balls
Understanding the differences between solid reactive vs. pearl reactive bowling balls will help virtually everyone choose which type of coverstock options are available in the bowling ball purchase process.
Written By: Rich Carubba | Written On: Monday, September 18, 2023

Solid Reactive And Pearl Reactive Vs. Hybrid Bowling Balls
Understanding the differences between solid reactive and pearl reactive vs. hybrid bowling balls will help virtually everyone choose which type of coverstock options are available in the bowling ball purchase process.
Written By: Rich Carubba | Written On: Sunday, September 17, 2023

Don't Get Rid Of Your Old Bowling Balls
Don't be in a hurry to retire an old bowling ball just because you have invested in new equipment. You may be putting aside a ball which can still be very effective
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Friday, May 26, 2023 | Updated On: Monday, May 29, 2023

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