Author Topic: Which bowling shammy is the best and why? (Read 28040 times)

scottyboy777 · « **on:** May 22, 2017, 04:36:24 PM »

Trying to find out which bowling shammy to purchase. I dont have a favorite bowling company, just want to get the best one. Thank you.

Freddy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2017, 05:39:56 AM »

I use Dawn and warm water. I scrub the shammy with a nail brush. Works great!

Aloarjr810 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2017, 08:02:02 AM »

Quote from: earlyrolling on May 24, 2017, 01:52:14 AM

How does one clean a shammy exactly (dish soap and warm water)?

I've cleaned my bowlingball.com leather shammy with warm water and hand soap and a nylon suede brush and it's fine.

You have to treat it like a car chamois, you got to use a very mild soap. Don't use dish soaps (like dawn), laundry detergents, chemicals , alcohol or you'll remove the natural oils from the leather. A Chamois usually get stiff because they get too dry and the loss of the natural oils in the leather.

I washed mine by hand with a hand soap and gently scrubbed it with the brush, then rinsed it thoroughly and squeezed/wrung it dry. I then stretched it out and clipped it to a coat hanger and let it air dry. Don't put it in the sun, UV is bad for it.

Freddy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2017, 08:08:48 AM »

Noted! I guess that is why mine seems to be stiff after cleaning. It does soften up after use. I will use regular soap next time! Thanks!

Gatekeeper · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2017, 09:47:24 AM »

I use Buddies Pro Shop shammy for $9.95; after about 6 months I chuck it out and buy a new one. I'm not wasting my time scrubbing that thing!

xrayjay · « **Reply #20 on:** May 24, 2017, 10:50:02 AM »

I too use the Genesis pad and have cleaned it several times. I use pretty warm water, a little bit of lemon juice, and soak the pad for several minutes outside in the sun. Then light up my happy stick, sipping on my woodford, while petting my doberman (not in that order)

as we watch my kid blow bubbles.

HIBIKI Japanese whiskey sounds good right now though....

charlest · « **Reply #21 on:** May 24, 2017, 12:48:05 PM »

Side issue: Using the leather pad.

Since I bowl on so little oil, I rarely use my leather pad, but whenever I try to use it like any other towel, I can't. As soon as it makes contact with the surface of the ball, it stops dead from friction. It doesn't "wipe". I can just hold the ball with one hand and wipe with the towel in the other hand, like I do, standing next to the ball rack, having just picked up my ball.

So, is it only my doing something dumb (always possible) or what different method do you use to wipe a ball with this so very tacky leather pad?

xrayjay · « **Reply #22 on:** May 24, 2017, 01:16:57 PM »

Quote from: charlest on May 24, 2017, 12:48:05 PM

Side issue: Using the leather pad.

Since I bowl on so little oil, I rarely use my leather pad, but whenever I try to use it like any other towel, I can't. As soon as it makes contact with the surface of the ball, it stops dead from friction. It doesn't "wipe". I can just hold the ball with one hand and wipe with the towel in the other hand, like I do, standing next to the ball rack, having just picked up my ball.

So, is it only my doing something dumb (always possible) or what different method do you use to wipe a ball with this so very tacky leather pad?

THIS is true....

I bowl at two houses. At one house I use a damp mirco towel with Valentino on it. The house is lower volume and dirty. (for some reason, maybe it's just me, RX helps my ball get down lane :O ) )

At another house where flare rings cover the ball, the PURE PAD is very helpful. But it'll still grab on the ball on drier spots on the ball.

Aloarjr810 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2017, 01:48:52 PM »

Quote from: charlest on May 24, 2017, 12:48:05 PM

Side issue: Using the leather pad.

Since I bowl on so little oil, I rarely use my leather pad, but whenever I try to use it like any other towel, I can't. As soon as it makes contact with the surface of the ball, it stops dead from friction. It doesn't "wipe". I can just hold the ball with one hand and wipe with the towel in the other hand, like I do, standing next to the ball rack, having just picked up my ball.

So, is it only my doing something dumb (always possible) or what different method do you use to wipe a ball with this so very tacky leather pad?

That friction that's stopping the ball dead, is basically forcing you to wipe the ball properly.

If you normally hold a regular towel in one hand and spin the ball on it with the other.

That's the bowler's version of a gunfighter twirling the gun on his finger. It's all for show, That's not cleaning the ball.

The tackiness of the leather is what makes it effective, That's why you have to wipe the ball with it.

Even with a microfiber towel, you should wipe the oil off and not depend on spinning the ball in the palm of your hand to do the oil removal properly.

xrayjay · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2017, 02:34:54 PM »

Quote from: Aloarjr810 on May 24, 2017, 01:48:52 PM

Quote from: charlest on May 24, 2017, 12:48:05 PM
Side issue: Using the leather pad.

Since I bowl on so little oil, I rarely use my leather pad, but whenever I try to use it like any other towel, I can't. As soon as it makes contact with the surface of the ball, it stops dead from friction. It doesn't "wipe". I can just hold the ball with one hand and wipe with the towel in the other hand, like I do, standing next to the ball rack, having just picked up my ball.

So, is it only my doing something dumb (always possible) or what different method do you use to wipe a ball with this so very tacky leather pad?

That friction that's stopping the ball dead, is basically forcing you to wipe the ball properly.

If you normally hold a regular towel in one hand and spin the ball on it with the other.

That's the bowler's version of a gunfighter twirling the gun on his finger. It's all for show, That's not cleaning the ball.

The tackiness of the leather is what makes it effective, That's why you have to wipe the ball with it.

Even with a microfiber towel, you should wipe the oil off and not depend on spinning the ball in the palm of your hand to do the oil removal properly.

why would anyone wipe clean a bowling ball like they are tossing a pizza dough.

charlest · « **Reply #25 on:** May 24, 2017, 02:50:22 PM »

Quote from: Aloarjr810 on May 24, 2017, 01:48:52 PM

Quote from: charlest on May 24, 2017, 12:48:05 PM
Side issue: Using the leather pad.

Since I bowl on so little oil, I rarely use my leather pad, but whenever I try to use it like any other towel, I can't. As soon as it makes contact with the surface of the ball, it stops dead from friction. It doesn't "wipe". I can just hold the ball with one hand and wipe with the towel in the other hand, like I do, standing next to the ball rack, having just picked up my ball.

So, is it only my doing something dumb (always possible) or what different method do you use to wipe a ball with this so very tacky leather pad?

That friction that's stopping the ball dead, is basically forcing you to wipe the ball properly.

If you normally hold a regular towel in one hand and spin the ball on it with the other.

That's the bowler's version of a gunfighter twirling the gun on his finger. It's all for show, That's not cleaning the ball.

The tackiness of the leather is what makes it effective, That's why you have to wipe the ball with it.

Even with a microfiber towel, you should wipe the oil off and not depend on spinning the ball in the palm of your hand to do the oil removal properly.

No, I don't do the gunfighter's twirl. I usually look for the oil and then wipe the oil spots/slicks only. But the pad still sticks quite tenaciously. I really can't wipe with it; it just tried to force the ball to spin out of my grip.

I think I'd have to sit the ball on a cup or my lap and rub it manually, while holding it down to prevent it being spun by the pad. Next time I bowl, I'll have to try a different grip , maybe do it while seated.

Gatekeeper · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2017, 01:58:36 PM »

It's a lot easier to use the shammy if you put your grip-sack between the shammy and your hand; it gives you more leverage to push the shammy around.

charlest · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2017, 02:27:22 PM »

Quote from: Gatekeeper on May 25, 2017, 01:58:36 PM

It's a lot easier to use the shammy if you put your grip-sack between the shammy and your hand; it gives you more leverage to push the shammy around.

Interesting idea. Thanks.

charlest · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2017, 02:29:52 PM »

While this never occurred to me while using the pad, it does now because of this discussion:

Has anyone ever tried using an "Approved for Use during bowling" cleaning fluid with the pad, during bowling?

I'm not sure this is a good idea; just curious now, while this discussion is proceeding.

Aloarjr810 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2017, 03:56:30 PM »

From all the stuff I've read your not supposed to use it with cleaners, cause it ruin the leather.

basically because of the same reason you don't use cleaners to clean the pad, because it breaks down the natural oils in the leather.

charlest · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2017, 04:47:16 PM »

Quote from: Aloarjr810 on May 25, 2017, 03:56:30 PM

From all the stuff I've read your not supposed to use it with cleaners, cause it ruin the leather.

basically because of the same reason you don't use cleaners to clean the pad, because it breaks down the natural oils in the leather.

Ok. Thanks.

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