I have taken equipment to the pro shop and they put it in the Rejuvenator. It is basically a mini oven and keeps a consistent temperature. They check it and wipe off oil every few hours. It definitely takes something out of the ball, the question is is it only oil or also plasticizer ?.
I don't take equipment in often, but the ball does react better after baking. I asked my coach about it and his suggestion was it shouldn't hurt the ball as long as it isn't over used, no more than once a year was his recommendation. Ebonite says not to use it ever, but other ball companies say it won't hurt the ball.
Using a home oven I would think is more risky. I believe the ball is rotating in the rejuvenator, which would not be able to be done in the home oven. In addition, not all ovens are true to temperature.
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