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Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« on: June 23, 2016, 08:20:49 AM »
I've been bowling off and on for over 20 years and always changed my ball surfaces manually (towel in one hand and flipping ball in other).  However, I have heard people in my leagues talking about how they adjust their balls to different grits from week to week.  I know they aren't going to pro shops to do this.  They obviously own a spinner.

Is it worth it?  The ones I saw are around $250.  Are they easy to use?  Would be cool to keep my balls the same exact grit polish week to week instead of paying pro shop $3-5 to get this done.

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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2016, 12:40:12 PM »
I have a 1/2 hp Innovative spinner and love it. The unit pays for itself and is a great investment as most posters have stated.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2016, 12:43:34 PM »
1/2 HP Innovative, love it! 
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2016, 02:07:04 PM »
I have a 1/2 HP Innovative also.  I take it to almost ever tournament.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2016, 04:56:15 PM »
I've got the 1/3 hp Innovative, and a spinner is definitely a great investment if you are even slightly serious about your bowling.  Well worth the money for all the previous reasons mentioned.  To top it off, build yourself a copy of the Revivor / Nu-ball oil-extractor for less than $100 and you are set, with a definite advantage over others that don't have these items.  For sure though, buy the spinner.

Btw, I just saw there is a used Innovative 1/3 hp spinner for sale on BBE for $225, Myrtle Beach area.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #20 on: June 23, 2016, 06:36:18 PM »
Does brand matter? I see a lot of people saying they have a Vertex or Innovative, should anything else be in consideration?
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #21 on: June 23, 2016, 07:03:18 PM »
1/3 hp Vertex (if it matters)

Use it regularly
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #22 on: June 23, 2016, 07:22:54 PM »
Quote from: CoorZero on June 23, 2016, 06:36:18 PM
Does brand matter? I see a lot of people saying they have a Vertex or Innovative, should anything else be in consideration?

When I bought my Vertex in 2001, Innovative spinners started at over $500; so theirs were out of the question for me.

I started out with a Donkey brand, but it vibrated and jumped at every speed, even when bolted to a heavy table; it was junk, useless and I sold it quickly.

I kind of liked Vertex initially because of the price and its warranty. I liked a whole lot more several years later because of the service I got. They even warranted their basic model for use in a pro shop. Pro shop spinners take a TON of use and abuse; if they warranted their spinners for use there, they have to have a lot of confidence in it.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #23 on: June 23, 2016, 08:24:46 PM »
Quote from: CoorZero on June 23, 2016, 06:36:18 PM
Does brand matter? I see a lot of people saying they have a Vertex or Innovative, should anything else be in consideration?

Innovative is top of the line and they have the best customer service.

I have two both 20+ years old, the first spinner I ever bought was the innovative IPS-4 a 1/4hp, 400 rpm table top model must be the smallest spinner there was.

Still going! only thing that ever went wrong with it was it had little nylon gear that wears out, I replaced it twice and they gave me the part for free.

then in 97 I bought a proshop tub mount, never a lick of trouble.

The Innovative Personal Spinner (IPS-4)

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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #24 on: June 23, 2016, 09:58:54 PM »
I've owned a spinner for close to twenty years,can't do without.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #25 on: June 23, 2016, 11:28:50 PM »
Purchased a Vertex spinner 14 years ago. Good buy. I use it for my own equipment and to help friends with theirs.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #26 on: June 24, 2016, 02:07:39 AM »
best purchase ive ever made use it atleast twice a week. great for experimenting. never get rid of balls when they stop working just resurface and go!
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #27 on: June 24, 2016, 12:45:47 PM »
Quote from: charlest on June 23, 2016, 07:22:54 PM
Quote from: CoorZero on June 23, 2016, 06:36:18 PM
Does brand matter? I see a lot of people saying they have a Vertex or Innovative, should anything else be in consideration?

When I bought my Vertex in 2001, Innovative spinners started at over $500; so theirs were out of the question for me.

I started out with a Donkey brand, but it vibrated and jumped at every speed, even when bolted to a heavy table; it was junk, useless and I sold it quickly.

I kind of liked Vertex initially because of the price and its warranty. I liked a whole lot more several years later because of the service I got. They even warranted their basic model for use in a pro shop. Pro shop spinners take a TON of use and abuse; if they warranted their spinners for use there, they have to have a lot of confidence in it.


I still have my Donkey, never experienced it jumping/jerking.

Like others said, a ball spinner is gold. It's probably saved me countless money, as I tend to resurface instead of reload on new balls at the pro shop.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #28 on: June 24, 2016, 01:47:47 PM »
Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread Necromancer, but I have one more question. Is there any real difference for personal/home use between the 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP models?
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #29 on: June 24, 2016, 01:59:32 PM »
Quote from: CoorZero on June 24, 2016, 01:47:47 PM
Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread Necromancer, but I have one more question. Is there any real difference for personal/home use between the 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP models?

I have used both.  Mine is a 1/3 HP and a friends 1/2.  both are single speed.  IE either on or off.  and I saw no difference in function or the quality of resurfacing.

if the spinner has more than "on" speed, HP might matter. but I lack personal experience with those.
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Re: Hi. How Many Of You Own Your Own Ball Spinner?
« Reply #30 on: June 24, 2016, 02:13:03 PM »
Quote from: DrBob806 on June 24, 2016, 12:45:47 PM
Quote from: charlest on June 23, 2016, 07:22:54 PM
Quote from: CoorZero on June 23, 2016, 06:36:18 PM
Does brand matter? I see a lot of people saying they have a Vertex or Innovative, should anything else be in consideration?


When I bought my Vertex in 2001, Innovative spinners started at over $500; so theirs were out of the question for me.

I started out with a Donkey brand, but it vibrated and jumped at every speed, even when bolted to a heavy table; it was junk, useless and I sold it quickly.

I kind of liked Vertex initially because of the price and its warranty. I liked a whole lot more several years later because of the service I got. They even warranted their basic model for use in a pro shop. Pro shop spinners take a TON of use and abuse; if they warranted their spinners for use there, they have to have a lot of confidence in it.


I still have my Donkey, never experienced it jumping/jerking.

Like others said, a ball spinner is gold. It's probably saved me countless money, as I tend to resurface instead of reload on new balls at the pro shop.
Donkey is know for this, the problem is the shaft goes into the plastic and over time wears a bigger hole their fore causing the wobbling. Doesnt matter how good you bolt it down, the problem is the worn out shaft area.

I would not recommend a donkey unless they have gotten better. Pay the extra and get innovative.
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