How common is it that a trip to the local lanes damages your ball?

[ccbehrens]

So I was in today and showed the manager. He offered to "put a clear coat on and buff it out". Is that typically how these are fixed?

[KYDave]

So I was in today and showed the manager. He offered to "put a clear coat on and buff it out". Is that typically how these are fixed?

Yes it is. Clear epoxy to fill it in and then resurface the ball. If they do a good job on it you will never know it was there.