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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: Southpaw58 on December 15, 2017, 02:21:09 PM
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At about 70 games this ball seems to have changed drastically. I de-oiled it, and resurfaced, but it just doesn't pack the punch it used to have. I loved this ball, but something has happened. Input appreciated.
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Sometimes it can happen. I haven't had an issue with any of my Brunswick poured balls
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At about 70 games this ball seems to have changed drastically. I de-oiled it, and resurfaced, but it just doesn't pack the punch it used to have. I loved this ball, but something has happened. Input appreciated.
Those are normal restoratives, if done correctly/properly.
May I ask how you de-oiled it?
Some methods work better than others. Sometimes, it just needs a longer processing to get all the oil out. Sometimes it does seem as if nothing can help the ball.
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Oil was extracted at the pro shop (hot water) 30 min.
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Another question: Is it possible that lane conditions have changed?
Also there's the possibility that after the de-oil & resurface, The new surface isn't the proper one to match up to the condition.
If the ball was being used with the original OOB surface before the resurface, the new surface most likely doesn't match it (even if you asked for the OOB surface, matching the OOB is pretty much impossible unless you have a surface scanner.)
You may have to dial the surface back in to match up to conditions again.
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You can always just buy another Danger Zone, buddies still has a few on clearance with good specs.
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One other consideration is that in most parts of the country it's much colder now than it would have been 70 games ago. I know here in Utah we haven't changed the oil pattern, but the lanes play about 3 boards tighter than they did in September-October.
Outside temperatures can have a big effect on how the lanes play. We heat the inside of the building, but under the lanes it's much colder. Less heat means less friction, and ultimately, less hook. My Danger Zone doesn't seem to have lost any reaction that I can notice. In fact, sometimes I end up asking myself "why don't I just use this ball all the time?"
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I appreciate all of your input and suggestions. One thing I forgot to mention is I started leaving a huge number of 7 pins around the time I noticed the change in reaction. I'll play with the surface some more, and if that doesn't work will get another one from Buddies.
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With how these balls are designed these days, all balls (even with good maintenance) loses some of its reaction overtime anyway. Good luck to you.
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Forgot to mention, I haven’t noticed any drop off in reaction with mines as of yet (luck maybe?).
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Hook juice
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30 minutes of hot water bath may not have been enough. Repeat the process until no oil comes out or find a pro shop with a Revivor or Detox. Some bowling balls can sweat oil for hours.
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Thanks again for all of your replies.
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Oil was extracted at the pro shop (hot water) 30 min.
That really doesn't work. You need to place the ball in a heat machine (Revivior, Rejuvenator) to have any real impact.