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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: jensm on December 02, 2015, 01:34:41 AM

Title: Less bad coverstocks today compared to 15 years ago
Post by: jensm on December 02, 2015, 01:34:41 AM
I've been resurfacing bowling balls for 13 years. In later years, I've very rarely come across a coverstock that is difficult to bring back to life. It seems to me that ten years ago and before there were more coverstocks around which were difficult to maintain. In my view, all or nearly all manufacturers seem to have improved the longevity of their coverstocks. Correct?
Title: Re: Less bad coverstocks today compared to 15 years ago
Post by: MI 2 AZ on December 02, 2015, 12:35:53 PM
Or is it just that more knowledge about maintaining coverstocks is available?  I don't think the idea of using a low grit followed by a high grit was that well-known then.  Going from a low to high with many intermediate steps in between was more common then.

I have a couple of balls from around 2000 that I still use on a semi-regular basis and they still seem to have the same hook (really difficult for me to tell because the house has changed patterns numerous times and I have made changes to my game too).

Title: Re: Less bad coverstocks today compared to 15 years ago
Post by: tloy on December 08, 2015, 11:53:36 AM
I have had mine crack out before they loose hook, unfortunately. And yes I keep them out of the cold weather..  >:(
Title: Re: Less bad coverstocks today compared to 15 years ago
Post by: trash heap on December 29, 2015, 02:09:26 PM
It seems today (to 15 years ago) that ball maintenance is at a all time high. I believe there are some coverstocks requiring maintenance after 10 games. If you want high performance you are going to pay for it. 

It's kind of funny that it has completely gone in reverse compared to the old days of bowling. Back then you wanted that old beat up ball.
Title: Re: Less bad coverstocks today compared to 15 years ago
Post by: Ken De Beasto on December 29, 2015, 02:19:53 PM
I dont know but I'm a lazy guy I have not even clean one of my motivs balls yet. They still running like its brand new.