Deep cleaning the easy way

[billf]

At least 15 minutes however if I get busy they will go longer.

[scruffwhor]

how do you know when the oil starts leaving the ball??? what does the water or ball look like when that starts happening???

[Bendial]

I did this to my misfit and marauder madness recently and was pleased with the results. Reading into it further on the internet though there are a lot of mixed opinions out there as to whether or not this method is safe, or if its damaging to the ball. A lot of people say its damaging and will separate the core from the other material over time...other people say its perfectly safe

[billf]

I did this to my misfit and marauder madness recently and was pleased with the results. Reading into it further on the internet though there are a lot of mixed opinions out there as to whether or not this method is safe, or if its damaging to the ball. A lot of people say its damaging and will separate the core from the other material over time...other people say its perfectly safe

I've been doing this for 7 years with no ill effects. It's just heat and not nearly as hot as a rejuvenator oven a pro shop uses. Now if you boil the water, then it will damage the ball.

how do you know when the oil starts leaving the ball??? what does the water or ball look like when that starts happening???

The water gets darker, even black if it's real bad. The balls look shiny, just like all wet objects lol. When dry the cover looks just like it should, i.e. shiny will be shiny again and dull will be dull.

[scruffwhor]

has anybody tried adding oxy clean to the water when performing this deep clean? what do you think would happen??

[billf]

I haven't tried oxy-clean...yet. I may try it with an older ball. That way if it doesn't work I won't be out a good ball. If it does work, then I have another ball ready for donation.

[GoodGravy]

Went out yesterday and noticed my Reign of Power was not moving as much as it had a week earlier....amazing once you hit the saturation threshold on a ball how quickly the friction point/hook fades...Let it soak yesterday and headed out to practice later today.

Over the past few months, I have been using the 'Hot Water' soaking method and have had really good results. Unfortunately, I am getting a lot of nicks and scratches (normal wear and tear) so I am going to have to break down and head to the pro-shop for a resurfacing......

[Bendial]

An update on this, I did it to my marauder madness and the finger bridge cracked a few weeks later. Won't be doing this again.

[billf]

An update on this, I did it to my marauder madness and the finger bridge cracked a few weeks later. Won't be doing this again.

Totally unrelated. If the bridge is at least a 1/4" wide DV8 will warranty it. If it's not, then the driller should. It's either a driller error or a manufacturer's defect and has zero to do with getting wet.

[DLP]

Did this with the Cyclone last night since it's been thrown anywhere from 6-9 games a week since March. Didn't realize how dull the ball was getting until I fished it out of the tub and dried it off.

You know, either way I say this it sounds silly..
How often should I look at bathing? vs How often should I bathe my balls?