Abralon Pad by Hand

[Blomer]

Hello All,

At the ball demo the guy used some Arbalon pads to get some shine off the balls. I believed he used 1000 grit when shooting on TPS. In the past, I would add some surface to my equipment using 400 grit sand paper. Someone ne showed me how to do it and worked well, no sure if it's the right thing to do. Anyhow, I got some Arbalon pads in the mail. I have no,spinner so plan on doing by hand. Any tips? Can you over use them? Any information would be g ally appreciated.

[got_a_300]

I have no,spinner so plan on doing by hand. Any tips? Can you over use them?

Yes you can use them by hand but it will be harder to do than it would be using a ball spinner.

Tips: yes try to keep the pad(s) damp when using them as it will make them last a lot longer
they will eventually wear out but using them damp helps keep them in good shape and using
them dry clogs them up faster.

I use a spray bottle with water in it I just spray the pad and ball but I have a ball spinner so if
doing it by hand I guess just keep the pad sprayed down and rub hard I also use a dry towel
to wipe off the ball after sanding it down.

Now as for over using them I'm not sure what you mean by that but you will wear the pad out
before you will wear the cover off of the ball if that is what you mean.

[Blomer]

Thanks. I rolled a f w games today, cosmic. Wa struggling getting the ball to love and I used the pad on it and bam, it took off. Glad I got these. What I mean if it could over use the pads by damaging the ball?

[LOUVIT]

So if you pad the ball how long does it last? Is it just to get the ball to hook for the night? Sorry, still learning..lol

[Jessiewoodard57]

it really depends on how often you bowl and the lane conditions. The ball will naturally lane shine over a period of time again conditions will dictate how soon the ball will need some more rejuvenating

[Aslan]

I used to use them by hand before each series on whichever balls I wanted to keep at a certain surface. So, if I wanted to throw 1-3 balls that night and wanted them at 1000 abralon, I would surface them by hand before the series. And I would do that each night.

It's important to keep in mind that once you start bowling, you can't legally use them. There is a "gray area" regarding when you first take a ball out of your bag...before you ever throw it...usually people won't complain. But once you throw a ball, that's the surface you're stuck with for that night of league play. You can't surface between games or shots. Some people do...but eventually they will get called out for it.

[Blomer]

During a game, can you surface a ball that you have not used yet?

[bowl1820]

During a game, can you surface a ball that you have not used yet?

Nope, once competition starts your locked in.




18/2 When may I alter the surface of my bowling ball?
a. Cleaning – Cleaners approved for use any time may be utilized before, during or after
certified competition; cleaners approved for only before and after competition may only be
used during these times. The use of a ball spinner is prohibited during competition.
b. Sanding – You are permitted to sand the surface of your bowling balls prior to certified
competition; however, the use of abrasives is strictly prohibited once the first ball is thrown
in the competition.
c. Polishing – You are permitted to polish the surface of your bowling ball prior to certified
competition. However, once tournament or league play begins, the use of a ball spinner is
strictly prohibited.

[Aslan]

During a game, can you surface a ball that you have not used yet?

Bowl1820 hit the nail on the head. Technically illegal. Thats why I'd sand 2-3 balls prior to starting...if I ended up using just one ball...oh well...but if I needed another ball...I wouldn't have to break any rules.

[Blomer]

One more question, after warming up, you see you need to add surface, can you? Since you didn't throw the first ball in the first frame?

Thanks for all he info! Much appreciated!