BallReviews
General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: JPbowling151 on November 15, 2012, 02:58:47 PM
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What do you think is the best bowling ball cleaner out there?
I'm currently using Ultimate Black Magic rejuvenator ball cleaner. Before my pro shop use to carry Powerhouse Power Wash which I thought was very good at cleaning my equipment, the Ultimate seems to work well, just doesn't leave a tacky feeling on the coverstock like the Power Wash did.
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The best cleaners marketed as bowling ball cleaners are not permitted to be used during competition. For my money, they are
Clean and Dull
Lane Masters cleaner
Hook-It
For use during bowling, the best cleaner is Valentino's Remedy.
After that (in no particular order),
Knockout
Zapp-It
Black Magic Rejuvenator
Liquid Nitro
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Valentino Remedy Rx is what I use.
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The best cleaners marketed as bowling ball cleaners are not permitted to be used during competition. For my money, they are
Clean and Dull
Lane Masters cleaner
Hook-It
For use during bowling, the best cleaner is Valentino's Remedy.
After that (in no particular order),
Knockout
Zapp-It
Black Magic Rejuvenator
Liquid Nitro
Thanks for the info charlest. I have been looking for a good cleaner that is approved during competion, since C&D is now unacceptable.
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409 cleaner -- Just saying....
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I will step in and mention that the 8oz. bottle is on sale for $7.49. USBC acceptable before, during and after play.
http://www.valentinobowling.com/shoppingcart/index.php
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I primarily sold Powehouse Powereash until trying Valentino's Remedy RX. I. Have switched to Valentino's Remedy RX as my primary cleaner sold in my shop. I have been really satisfied with the product and feel you are getting a better value for your dollar. Would also recommend Valentino's Snake Oil and Valentino's Resurrection.
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I primarily sold Powehouse Powereash until trying Valentino's Remedy RX. I. Have switched to Valentino's Remedy RX as my primary cleaner sold in my shop. I have been really satisfied with the product and feel you are getting a better value for your dollar. Would also recommend Valentino's Snake Oil and Valentino's Resurrection.
I didn't want to seem to be excessive in my praise for Valentino's products, but now that you have initiated it:
They have no product that I would rate less than excellent to superlative!
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409 cleaner -- Just saying....
Just saying what??
The more aggressive cleaners mentioned (C&D, Lane Masters, Hook-It) are superior in every way to a generic household cleaner like 409. It's beyond debate.
In this case, you get what you pay for.
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I have been using tac up for over a year, and it works really well. It is a cleaner and doesn't alter the surface of the bowling ball.
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I have been using tac up for over a year, and it works really well. It is a cleaner and doesn't alter the surface of the bowling ball.
+1 on Tac Up
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+1 on the Tac Up as well, we go through that stuff at the shop I manage, many many satisfied customers down this way.
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Has anyone ever tried the Powerhouse Adrenaline Ball Wipes? Sounds like an interesting product, though I hear the smell isn't so pleasant.
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I love 'em actually. And yea, the odor is a bit much. Kinda like dirty socks, but on serious steriods! LOL
But they do a great job. I don't use them as an everyday cleaner but great for when away from home. I keep them in my bag for tournaments, you can grab one, clean your stuff between sets and there is no danger of spilling etc. Highly recommended and they work as advertised.
Has anyone ever tried the Powerhouse Adrenaline Ball Wipes? Sounds like an interesting product, though I hear the smell isn't so pleasant.
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My regimen.
After LaneMasters or Hook-It
During Remedy RX on micro-fiber between frames
Every couple of weeks deep clean Track C&D
Touch up cover every other by hand abralon/SIAair
50 games start all over after hot water bath.
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The powerhouse adrenalin wipes are not cleaning wipes.
"They Chemically enhance bowling ball reaction over time without surface adjustments. Improves oil absorption on reactive coverstock. Convenient to store and use. Approved for use during USBC competition."
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Has anyone ever tried the Powerhouse Adrenaline Ball Wipes? Sounds like an interesting product, though I hear the smell isn't so pleasant.
I believe Adrenaline Wipes are not considered to be a cleaner, but I'm not 100% positive. I have used them on clean balls to get the desired result: make the resin absorb more oil quicker. I think that is what the Wipes were designed to do. Balls seem to grab the lane slightly quicker and seem, to my eyes, to hook slightly more. IF that is what you need and want.
I find one wipe does 2 - 4 balls, if you return it to the sealed bag (ziploc device) after using it on a clean ball.
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Has anyone ever tried the Powerhouse Adrenaline Ball Wipes? Sounds like an interesting product, though I hear the smell isn't so pleasant.
Correct Charles, as usual lol. The wipes are more of a preventative maintenence tool if anything, and they are really strong as well. And correct in that it will open pores and extract some of the oil from the cover, so for those who use them please make sure once you have wiped the ball, go back over it with a damp cloth or alcohol to remove what oil comes to the surface, otherwise all you will do is bring it to the surface.
I have used these since Ive been in the EBI shop I manage(August), and they particularly work well with newer equipment, while they do increase ball reaction, if used after bowling they help in keeping oil absorption to a minimum to a degree. These in combination with any of the previously mentioned cleaners work well.
Oh, and do not use the wipes in conjunction with a spinner lmao, i hear its like a sparkler lol. Although in my experience, wiping the ball down with the wipe, let it sit a few then put it on the spinner and clean with cleaner really gets a tacky finish.
I believe Adrenaline Wipes are not considered to be a cleaner, but I'm not 100% positive. I have used them on clean balls to get the desired result: make the resin absorb more oil quicker. I think that is what the Wipes were designed to do. Balls seem to grab the lane slightly quicker and seem, to my eyes, to hook slightly more. IF that is what you need and want.
I find one wipe does 2 - 4 balls, if you return it to the sealed bag (ziploc device) after using it on a clean ball.