You can get this product here ctdbowling.com/products/the-clear-basic-package?variant=29205186773090

@remington1439

3 жыл бұрын

Ronald Hickland Jr ,I need to ask you on that clear stuff? When I put my ball in the ball oven(I do this about ever 50 games on a ball) I usually use that purple stuff to clean all the oil off, then shine it or sand it then add a little shine(which I’m buying the wax from you) so myQ is after ball oven use purple stuff or clear?

@Ctdbowling

3 жыл бұрын

Read all of this ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

@anthonyladuca8165

2 жыл бұрын

that what she lol 😆

@agallo121

Жыл бұрын

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Reading the comments here it seems to me that too many people are quick to jump on this fellow. For almost as long as reactive balls have been around, there have been 'restoration' products and people have debated their usefulness. Ebonite introduced one of the first products that required the entire ball to be encased and I believe the product looked like wood chips/shavings. People also put their bowling balls into ovens to bleed the oil out of them both at home and using specialized equipment or filled a box with cat litter to try and draw out the oil. I ran a pro shop in a 74 lane house for years and in that time I was never able to conclude whether any of these things were effective but I never criticized anything I didn't feel was harmful or fraudulent. Ronald Hickland seems to me like a man who loves the game and enthusiastically posts videos for people to enjoy, so what's the problem? If you don't agree with his opinions- fine, don't use his advice. But there's no need to go beyond a polite, respectful dissenting opinion.

@masterp2269

Жыл бұрын

Say it LOUDER

I recently started bowling again and have a Brunswick ball I received as a gift in 1978. The ball certification with the date was still in the bag. I've been looking at ways to clean the ball and appreciate your video.

Great video brother and love the amount of pride you take. Found some bowling balls at the thrift store and was curious about how to bring them back.

I dont bowl, have my own ball or shoes, yet I know how to renew a ball. The deep paths of KZread

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Well let's get you fixed up!

@wattiewatwat

4 жыл бұрын

It would be odd if you didn't bowl but do have your own ball and shoes 😂

@kellyjoyner4912

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares

The first ball looks like it may have crossed and could have hung a little on crossing back into the oil at the 5 board which makes the initial throw a touch sketch. If the video gets remade I'd like to see a handful of throws on the before and after.

Informative. Thank you. It's been years since I've competed. Maybe I'll give mine new life and get out there.

I think it's a cool thing to know....especially the science part. Seeing there was an hour in between shots....it looks like the 2nd shot had more loft and rotation on it. Would love to see it in our shop. We have some of your products. And I support you %100 Ron.

@amberchester2244

4 жыл бұрын

Carleton Chambers yes he put more finger action in it to spin more. Hence more hook. I’m not even gonna say he slowed it down too. lol

Nice job!! Thanks for the information!!

Things have changed so much over the years... My era was JP LT48 or the red Columbia 300....Yeah, I know, I'm old...thanks for the video..

@tommydoowop

3 жыл бұрын

but hey, the LT48 did the job back then, when a 190+ avg was well respected, as I'm sure you can appreciate

WOW! I am impressed with how consistent that shot was and the difference it made. Good job on this video!

This vid was sent to me by a friend. Reading through comments, it's crazy to see how many people question the product knowledge of one of Ebonite's previous key ball designers (I'm guessing they don't know that). I bet if the products were free, the skepticism would be less. I get the whole "well, I can just do XYZ at home", but even though the immediate result may be similar, we don't know the potential long-term effect. Consumer choice to buy a product or not, but if choosing not to, great - move on. Haven't had a chance to try the products yet - I just don't know where to start. Keep up the good work with keeping bowling great!

The kit should include 3 plugs for the holes.

@MMAKingRay

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and a riunded bottome in bucket. Would use a tiny fraction of the clear if it was an 1/8" all the way around is all.

@vannigiovannigio8861

3 жыл бұрын

@@MMAKingRay You are right about that.

This video was awesome!! So great to see and learn, thanks! =) I may both do myself or go to my pro shop even more often now, thanks!

The last time I bowled was in the 70's. Like everything else, times change. We used to have this machine, sort of looked like a washing machine with a clear window. You would put in 50 cents (Hey, a pack of cigarettes cost 50 cents), and it would spin the ball for 5 minutes, and out would come a clean ball. Getting off all the oil from the lanes. Nice job on the video.

@b.j.thomas3264

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Finally found a morning league (now that i'm old) that fits my hours so I have started bowling again after 8 years. My bowling balls hooked like crazy (didn't have to do anything special in the hand release, they just hooked!) but they are lifeless now. No machine anymore. The guy at the center hand cleaned it for me ($4) last week. It will be interesting to see if helps the performance. I'll find out Tuesday!

@MarcG7424

Жыл бұрын

I remember those machines 😁

@Gk2003m

4 ай бұрын

Lustre King!

very cool product! I learned something new!

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@RonaldHickland how much of the performance improvement was due to “The Clear”, and how much was from re-finishing the ball to 2000 grit?

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

Watch this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/k354saZpoZjZdbg.html

@getreal6124

5 жыл бұрын

@@Ctdbowling So about a 5-board performance gain on a Storm Super Sonic.

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

@@getreal6124 correct

@danemuramoto7683

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ctdbowling: You didn't address the fact that the surface preparation on the ball before and after ARE DIFFERENT. You should probably use the product on a "house ball" that already has a dull (1500-2000 grit matte) finish BEFORE, as well as after.

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

We actually did show The Clear by itself it's right here... kzread.info/dash/bejne/k354saZpoZjZdbg.html

This is helpful for discontinued bowling balls that they don’t make anymore

You are the best man!

Yeah 150$ is too steep just to rejuvenate an old ball. I’d rather spend the little extra and get a brand new one.

@Stoutlagger_TV

5 жыл бұрын

I could have saved 13 1/2 minutes of my life if I had just scrolled down a bit and read your comment first. $169.95 for everything he showed off in the video to clean my old ball but make it look like hammered crap at the same time, or $175 to buy a brand new ball. I'm chucking that old ball and buying a shiny new ball.

@SKRUBL0RD

4 жыл бұрын

But you can reuse all of the products there on dozens of balls instead of buying dozens of balls costing way more.

@richardstarling2159

4 жыл бұрын

Cost me 30 to resurface mine

@nicholasscheetz229

4 жыл бұрын

@@SKRUBL0RD Agreed!

@spydergs07

4 жыл бұрын

It's not one time use.

Please dont listen to these people. I can already tell half of them are divorced and the other half only have one friend... the bartender that doesn’t reciprocate. Keep doing what you are doing I didn’t realize in the bowling niche there were so many professionals... Ill be watching the tour on espn looking for some of the commenters on this video

Very nice

Believe it or not, you can bake your ball in your trunk in the summer. I did this accidentally by leaving my ball in the trunk in 90-degree heat. When I pulled my ball out of the bag, oil was dripping everywhere. Luckily, I had a towel under my ball that absorbed most of the oil. This is a great video on how to really clean the pores of a bowling ball. Although, the cost of the clear is a bit expensive right now. Thanks for posting.

Great Educational Video Ronald....Thanks

First person to modify the surface of a bowling ball was pro bowler Don McCune back in the early 70's.. He came up with the "soaker" which, if I can remember, was soaking a bowling ball in ethyl methyl ketone.. He won a lot of titles one year having the advantage of a ball that hooked more and delivered more power... They outlawed the practice because it was very flammable and dangerous... Just a little useless trivia....

It would have been nice to observe the difference between the sanded ball (no soaking) and the original.

Ronald what was the surface on ball before you started and when you ended...I'm surprised you didn't show that with your little grit counter🤔🤔

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

Check this blog. There is a video where we did that. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

What a great video

hey i know this vidoe is old but if you took my suggesten that would be great! im new to bowling so i was wondering if you could do a video on how to get better on splits

Could you do a comparison video of that ball with the clear with no resurfacing vs a resurfacing? How much of that gained hook is just from adding surface to a lane shined ball?

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/k354saZpoZjZdbg.html

@nicholaslloyd5623

5 жыл бұрын

This definitely answers part of what I was wondering. However, what if you took two identical balls, both with 100 games on them, then put both through the clear but only resurface one... how much difference would there be between the two balls? I'd be very curious to see!

@martyjr540

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicholaslloyd5623 Ball surface gives a bowling ball a whole new look.. You can clearly see the difference in the two balls.. the original ball was shiny and just skidded, the altered ball was 2000 grit matte finish.. of course it's going to grip the lane faster and appear to hook more..

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

@@martyjr540 Check this out. It explains the process. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

Mr.Hickland I have an old bowling ball it's a Columbia 300 Karma but it has a crack down the middle i was wondering if I could fix it of if not how to properly discard it?

They've legalized soaking? Somebody call Don McCune!

Sweating an old used bowling ball in the sun for max five minutes for about 10 times draws most of the absorbed oil by the ball starts to come out, wipe the oil every time after sweating it and repeat the process about 10 times and make sure you don't leave the ball for too long in the sun as it might crack the ball and let the ball cool down before repeating the process again then finally you can put the ball with the thumb hole facing down and wash it with liquid soap to remove the oil and dirt and let it cool down and then finally wipe it clean and dry, this method also helps in removing excess oil absorbed by the ball over a period of time and gives you better reactive action on the lane.

Ronald I love your videos it's been a long time since I step foot in a bowling Alley I have A couple ball that need TLC one in particular is a old Manhattan Rubber ball 16.8 or less It was my fathers ball then I got it the ball it now 50 years old the ball has a lot of nick and some deep gouges in it I was thinking of getting it re surfaced so I could use it again I had a mean hook averaging 232 - 242 more or less any suggestions.

@Jackburton1984

Жыл бұрын

Bro what is up with your favorites

Another way to clean your ball is heat it up outside (if it’s hot) or you can bake it in the oven. This makes the oil in the ball come out and you can get more hook from your ball. Hope this helped!

@leontunnicliff1737

4 жыл бұрын

Great now my wife is pissed at me, the Thanksgiving butter ball Turkey came out tasting like the gutter ball Turkey instead.

@stevedobbins2942

4 жыл бұрын

I bowl in the winter-time generally, and setting the ball on the heater vent at home will cause the ball to sweat out the oil. then i spray it with ball cleaner and wipe it off. After a day or two of that, it's good to go!

@user-wh6sp6st8s

3 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, what temp do you bake a bowling ball at and for how long?

@johnkawslski3777

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-wh6sp6st8s 180°

@Jimboit2

2 жыл бұрын

Caution on the oven method. It will cause the glue to breakdown thus causing grip deformation if baked too often. I learned the sun is best with 5 minute exposure in 5 increments. Clean between each increment with water and Dawn. Final cleaning with your preferred ball cleaner.

I wonder if you bake it first then the clear protocol would be even more performance.

Awesome work like always! Question will this procedure replace the oil extractor machine oven thing at pro shops? Meaning is this it's intended purpose?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

It will replace the oil extractor machine

@jupavalos

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ctdbowling thank you sir

I can tell you that resurfacing a bowling ball is effective. When resurfacing doesn't restore a ball's reaction, baking the oil out of the ball is a surefire way to restore it.

Can adding380 grit to a symmetric ball, change it to an asymetric ball motion

Kinda thinking it would do about the same thing from 1st shot to 2nd shot with the sanding alone.

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

Lol read this and watch the video. The surface is the same..... ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

@tylersmith8590

4 жыл бұрын

As well. I would of hit it with a sanding pad and a quick cleaning.

Hey Ronald, you should really consider selling those Products international, i would love to have some of that Clear, and True Cut pads in Germany.

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

We do sell them all over the world. Just go to the website ctdbowling.com

Damn that looks like Burr Oak Bowl before they remodeled it. Love this alley

“Phazing looks alot better”. Realizes it looks the exact same and turns ball over. Yeah okay makes sense

@Stoutlagger_TV

5 жыл бұрын

lol, I noticed that too.

@thegdoat1

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I was like "nah fam, that ring around the thumb hole looks exactly the same." 🤣🤣

@jaycrowe4344

3 жыл бұрын

All that is really just smoke and mirrors the only thing he done was sand the ball down witch you can do with any sand paper or pads you can also soak in dawn dish detergent or any degreaser

Could start with green 3m household scrubber then used auto grade wet dry sand paper in above mentioned grit. $13. Clean with lighter fluid and buff with auto polish. Less than $30. I used to do this at a pro shop in the 80's as a 12 yr old kid. I had a ball spinner in the shop which made the process quicker. Never got any complaints.

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Lol you can do a lot of things but that doesn't mean you should. I hope you have good insurance.

This is timely

Sanding alone made the ball hook, without using any chemicals. When I sand my ball not using any comicals it reacts the same way.

I saw how this product was able to stay clean after the ball was worked on how long can it be reused if all the proper steps are followed? I have a 4 ball arsenal 3 high performance and 1 polyester for spares

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it can be here are the details. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

Anyone else here ever put their bowling balls in the oven on real low heat for 15 minutes? Pull it out clean all the oil off. Rinse/Repeat? Always worked great getting all the absorbed oil out of the balls and makes your house smell like an ally

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Yikes! That's dangerous not only to your Bowling Ball but to your health.

@j29g99

4 жыл бұрын

#fakenews lol all joking aside I understand why some people would be hesitant to try that method considering bowling balls are not cheap but I've been doing that since 2007 on multiple balls and have never had an issue. I've had one ball crack at the pin long before I started baking them in the oven so to speak and that was just through normal wear. Maybe I'm just lucky?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Well here let me help you understand. Bowling balls have plasticizer in them. Go Google that and then Google Texanol. Then you will have a better understanding of why you shouldn't leave your bowling ball in the oven.

@safesinnaah1397

2 жыл бұрын

I've definitely done that with the oven at 180 for years now. It doesnt bring back all the bowling balls but it's worked for me 75% of the time. Excellent tip to share 🎯 Salute

Maybe if you use those fine strainers they use to pour car paint. You could filter your clear through that for reuse

Ok so I’m new to bowling. Used to go maybe once a year. Just got my father in laws ball out of the garage and found that it has a crack starting at one finger hole and goes completely around to the other finger hole. We would like to try to restore it of at all possible

I think my “newest” ball is 11 years old. Brunswick C-System 3.5. It’s still a scorer on the right conditions.

I don't bowl,and still enjoyed this.

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, maybe this will inspire you to go out and bowl sometime. Thank you for watching.

Crediting "the clear" for performance improvement yet ignores the fact one ball was shined...the other dull. Of course you will see more performance. " this eliminate phasing" ...didn't eliminate the phasing at all. Lol

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Actually we are showing the entire process for ball restoration. Watch this as we demonstrate The Clear by itself. kzread.info/dash/bejne/k354saZpoZjZdbg.html Read this for more details ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

Hey Ron if all steps are followed correctly how often should this be used to clean a bowling ball?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

50 to 60 games

The first shot hit the half board/ end board while the second hit was way more in maybe 3-5 boards, and I saw no change in what you called Phazing. The avalon pads probably did everything and those are cheap.

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

LOL incorrect, false, and that is ok you just don't know. Here check this out. This will give you some education on exactly what is going on. Thanks for watching. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

@bmil38

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ctdbowling Oh damn, you really sound stupid. Basically laughing at him, telling him he's wrong 3 times, and then saying a blog will give him some education which you assume he doesn't have. Great marketing job, bud. Hey Grammarly and No Red Ink will help you with your lack of English skills though. I can tell you need to fine tune those from other comments lmao

With the Tru Cut pads, if I were to use them on a spinner along with water, will I still see significant longevity in the pads?

@Ctdbowling

3 жыл бұрын

Check this out as it details what happens. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/trucut-sanding-pad-conditioner

What is this for bowling ball dip

I have the scuff remover/cleaner but It still doesn't hook as much as it used to. Any advice on that?

@Ctdbowling

Жыл бұрын

Do you have the TruCut sanding pads? Try them at different grits to get the hook in the right part of the lane.

The ball got agressive because it was pre sanded and stripped off of polish and oil residue. Lacquer thinner could've done this a lot faster with a much, much stronger ball reaction, without pre sanding if this is all that this chemical can do which looks pretty expensive.

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

Lol lacquer thinner is flammable and illegal to use on a bowling ball. Please spend a little time on Bowl.com to help educate yourself on the rules. Also read through the comments. We posted a video showing The Clear by itself, even though sanding is part of the treatment process.

I use dish soap and hot water...works the same and is much cheaper

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, no it doesn't work the same. Read this and educate yourself on what's going on.ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

@wolfmp1

4 жыл бұрын

Ive been using dish soap and water for about 30 years, and have only used 4 balls in that time frame. Im not saying what you are doing is the only way, im saying this was is cheaper and works just as well.

@bridgethoey7998

4 жыл бұрын

Did the same with the hot water and soap for a couple of season then got lazy and didnt soak it.i could tell the ball wasnt reacting like it had previously when soaked. Oil patten was basically the same.

@orinanime

2 жыл бұрын

@@bridgethoey7998 I'm new to bowling. Still learning maintenance and upkeep. Can you explain soaking and cleaning with dish soap?

@orinanime

2 жыл бұрын

@@wolfmp1 I'm just starting out in my bowling hobby. I'm trying to learn about maintenance/upkeep. Can you explain the whole dish soap and soaking thing?

Why am I just now seeing this? I think I remember you from burr oak bowling alley🤔

Wow

Also, it is pricy , as are most products for bowling . I personally use the Dawn bath ( watch the phazing!) but temperatures are hard to control and people say ball will die quicker next time around...uniform heating and cooling and all that about the plastisizer, etc. I have had balls crack , is it due to separation of core and stock due to uneven heating ? Don’t know , but it does make a difference in performance short term. A lot of work , doing all this , if it were more reasonably priced , it’s a hit ! Until then , maybe the Dawn every few weeks. And BTW, I have a ball rejuvenator , never get oil out like that , not me , anyways ...

@Ctdbowling

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Dawn is slippery right? That slippery material also absorbs into your bowling ball. That's not good for you bowling ball but great for your dishes. You should keep the Dawn for your dishes and leave the science of cleaning bowling balls to companies that employ chemist to do the work, testing, and development for products. As far as price. Considering it's reusable it's pretty reasonable actually to restore your old bowling ball or improve a new one. No one else has a product like this on the market. Look at the views of the video.... I think this product is doing ok LOL. If you don't like it or what we are doing feel free to move along. We get it, not everyone wants to get better. We will continue to educate people on the science of bowling. Have a great day and best of luck.

what kind of liquid for dipping the ball ?

After all that work why not immediately polish the ball then bowl with it? Also i did I assumed resurfacing involved resin. The alley I bowl at the machine keeps leaving deep scratches all over my ball how would this product help wi th that issue?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

The ball came sanded from the factory. So we were trying to get it back to factory finish. Sanding your ball can remove scratches.

I’m two years late to this video but good lord the amount of ignorance in this comment section is off the charts. I’m very happy to be an educated member of #teamCTD

What if you don't have a thumb hole do you still stick where the thumb hole would be up when sticking it in the clear?

@caftood

4 жыл бұрын

Did you really just ask that

@wiljaques4722

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph L yes haha this was before i knew anything about bowling

i repaired mine with jb weld, big chips around the thumb hole, i filled, sanded and i still cant bowl...

My ball seems to be a tad white in certain spots after resurfacing do you know what i could i do avoid this if i resurface it again

@Ctdbowling

Жыл бұрын

You can send pictures to help@ctdbowling.com and they will be able to assist.

I know this is an old video. I'm just wondering are we saying that the gallon of fluid was absorbing through the surface of the ball and getting the oil to come to the surface and get released from inside the ball? So in essence, this is a different way to replace baking the oil out? Or is this more like detoxifying?

@Ctdbowling

Жыл бұрын

It's an alternative to getting the oil out. The product is called The Clear and it's available on out website ctdbowling.com

I would have liked to seen the ball cleaned and resurfaced then thrown then due the clear and compare the three. as you have stated surface is everything. that way you can see the difference of each step

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

The clear is sold as a package. Which is why we showed the entire process We have already shown the performance impact of surface with the TruCut pads videos. We have also shown the impact of just The Clear. kzread.info/dash/bejne/k354saZpoZjZdbg.html Check the channel as there are lots of comparisons.

To all the naysayers, if you’re me , you’re still trying to duplicate your old X factor Ace! And can’t! It’s a crapshoot often times , getting a new ball drilled up , hoping it reacts right to your game... The only thing keeping me from doing it , is the Ace has already been resurfaced too many times and is 16 lbs. I throw 15 now . But the concept is good !

@STATRipper

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVED my Ace... didn't realize there was a cult following for that ball. Best wishes!!

Lol so he did all that cleaning and the ball and pins just stayed there for him the whole time. The second time he threw it just clearly had more rev

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

Lol you obviously didn't pay attention to the video. 😂😂😂 Check this out there is another video in this blog. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

How many balls wil one jug of clear do and how often should you do these processes

@Ctdbowling

3 жыл бұрын

ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

Hi, this is Rome. Can I have my ball back now?

@sethparrow04

4 жыл бұрын

But your name is Tim Ray

@Terrafire34

4 жыл бұрын

@@sethparrow04 He was born in Rome so its his nick name. His name is Tim "Hey it's that guy who was born in Rome and always loses his bowling balls" Ray that was too long to put on his bowling ball so we just call him Rome :)

@timray7758

4 жыл бұрын

@@Terrafire34 You understand. I thought this was obvious.

@drsudz

4 жыл бұрын

You win!

P.S. I have bowling league play for over 40yrs. Seen all the products come and go.

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

I am sure you have. We seek to educate people who wish to become better bowlers. We also understand that not everyone wants to get better or become educated on new things. Old mentality doesn't bode well long-term in most cases. Look at Blockbuster Video or TWA. Have a great day. I left you a link to help you educate yourself. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

Dull makes to hook earlier giving the impression its hooking more....

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

That is not always the case. Sanding a ball can make it hook less.

@tywinngton8384

4 жыл бұрын

johnwis23 my team Partner did mine befor we started and it hooked great and better

For $109 you get quite a few items that's listed on the website

How do I use The Clear on polished bowling balls?

@Ctdbowling

Жыл бұрын

The same process you just Polish it and then do the treatment.

So the fact that the ball was still wet (and there was probably liquid still in the finger holes) has nothing to do with the weight being higher right?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

The ball was as dry as we could get it at the time we checked it. The point is that the product has absorbed into the ball. It's just a another way to demonstrate what is happening.

So just a quick question. Other than the trash, is there a way to recycle balls other than just donating them?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

I am not aware of

How do you know what pad to use?

@Ctdbowling

2 жыл бұрын

We have a chart on our website that will help you get the ball back to factory finish

Any reason you can't just flip over the absorption pad and use the other side?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

The other side won't absorb nearly as well. One side is coated.

Is this USBC approved yet? Interested to see if it'll have any effect on a brand new ball.

How do you get the ball shiny again?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

ctdbowling.com/products/trucut-polished-ball-maintenance-kit

@drsudz

4 жыл бұрын

Wax, of course!

Why does the ball have two thumb holes?

How often can the clear be reused?

@Ctdbowling

5 жыл бұрын

As long as you keep it clean with a new absorbtion pad. You can continue to reuse it.

Should’ve drilled a new one with the same layout and everything to show the comparison between a fresh new cover compared to an old cover, too resurfaced/de oiled

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

That ball is a classic. We opted to just keep it undrilled.

Don McCune was so far ahead of his time... He changed bowling long before Mark Roth with a 5 gallon pail of C4H8O in his basement in Indiana. Don't everyone start in on me... I KNOW this is different from several aspects... but the part about soaking a bowling ball in a liquid to make it hook more is the same.

My experience with all types of restoration, is that whatever recovery you get is limited and only works for a short period of time.

My pro shop will "rejuvenate" (resurface, water bath) my ball for $20. It works...How is this any better?

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

This is reusable, you can do it at home. It works better because it addresses all of the reasons ball lose performance. Here are the details. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

He did say that stuff is reusable, so you can maintain multiple ball too.

What bowling alley uses donated house balls??

@zoeyf3471

5 жыл бұрын

A privately owned alley by me has a lot of old balls people must leave when they are done with them. The ball are usually chipped up with a lot of dents.

@irontrunk2267

5 жыл бұрын

Every alley I’ve been to has balls people have left

@TheBean42069

4 жыл бұрын

where I bowl every ball is dented to frick, I bought some old ones off of some guy hopefully they'll be better lmao

@wolfmp1

4 жыл бұрын

Where I bowl they dont have any donated house balls due to the liability concerns. If someone uses a house ball they order, and that person gets hurt due to the ball they cant be sued, where as if its a donated house ball and they get hurt, they could get sued.

@flitemedic55

4 жыл бұрын

James Allen a lot of them do...I use to donate all my old balls( they’re all high end equipment)... but now not so much because I use “It’s”

What determines if a ball is left or right handed?

@Ctdbowling

2 жыл бұрын

How the ball is drilled.

When is an optimal time to use this product on a ball? Once a year? Once every 2 years? Every 6 months? As I’m new to bowling, I don’t know how long it takes for a ball to go bad.

@seofelite

4 жыл бұрын

Largely dependent on # of games played but for the average league bowler (not necessarily sanctioned or serious competitions) probably around the ballpark of a few years or more before this treatment would make a significant improvement to performance.

@robvoyles

4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 balls made in 1996 and all i do is wipe them down with mean green and rubbing alcohol mix and have bowled many many games in 23 years and they still hook and hit strong.

What would a pro shop charge to do this?

@Ctdbowling

3 жыл бұрын

$40 normally

@gblan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ctdbowling Not bad really.

I think the Sham Wow guy would have made a better pitch.

170 $ for The Clear Complete Package Ball Restoration.... Then I´d rather spend 30$ more for a new on ahahahah

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

It's starts at $109 and $170 is still less than a new ball. 😂😂 Oh and it's reusable and can work on your entire reactive arsenal. Here is the $109 version ctdbowling.com/products/the-clear-basic-package?variant=29205186773090

@Ctdbowling

4 жыл бұрын

@@J9Dalton yes but you get what you pay for. Dawn has surfactants in it ( Google it) That's not good for your Bowling Ball to absorb. A little research will go a long way. Here, let's use the common sense approach. Have you ever seen a manufacturer of bowling balls endorse that? Here read this. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

Question, why is there two thumb holes?

@Ctdbowling

3 жыл бұрын

One hole is a weight hole.

does this stuff not waterlog the ball inside?

@Ctdbowling

Жыл бұрын

No it does not