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JPbowling151

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Top Bowling Ball Cleaners:
« on: November 15, 2012, 02:58:47 PM »
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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Re: Top Bowling Ball Cleaners:
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2012, 02:09:10 PM »
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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Re: Top Bowling Ball Cleaners:
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2012, 02:46:50 PM »
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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Re: Top Bowling Ball Cleaners:
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2012, 03:19:07 PM »
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.
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