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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: machine35 on January 24, 2015, 07:23:48 AM
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Is there a way to resurface your ball at home without going to the pro shop to do it?
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buy a spinner
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Master has some hone kit thing out. Idk if its any good..
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Is there a way to resurface your ball at home without going to the pro shop to do it?
You really need a spinner to start with.
If you truly want to resurface your ball, there are devices you can use (emphasis on the word, "can".) You SHOULD use a spinner, because if you need to do this, there are many other operations that you will want to and need to do, that you can do far more easily and far more properly with a spinner.
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Is there a way to resurface your ball at home without going to the pro shop to do it?
You really need a spinner to start with.
If you truly want to resurface your ball, there are devices you can use (emphasis on the word, "can".) You SHOULD use a spinner, because if you need to do this, there are many other operations that you will want to and need to do, that you can do far more easily and far more properly with a spinner.
Yes a spinner is the way to go....And a good one sells for about $300.00...
I said a GOOD ONE...Not a toy...And that is usually a 1/3 HP and a one speed model...
A 1/2-3/4 HP and a two speed may be about $500.00...<<<For a GOOD one...
Now a pro shop may charge about $30.00 to resurface your ball...
$30 vs. $300-$500...And that's not counting all the supplies you will need...
Pads, cleaners, polish, Glasses, jacket...etc etc...
your decision...
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Just replaced a spinner last year and the best deal going new is this Vortex 1/2 HP one speed for $219 shipped. Has a 5 year warranty and you can do 6 months no interest payment if using paypal. I love mine. Have always had a spinner and it is the best investment around for any serious bowlers. Surface and maintenance of surface is key. Dual speeds are nice but not needed for most out there. Save the extra $$$ and buy some supplies and you are good.
http://www.vertexbowling.com/Vertex-1-2-HP-Bowling-Ball-Spinner-v-spinner12.htm
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Yes a spinner is the way to go....And a good one sells for about $300.00...
I said a GOOD ONE...Not a toy...And that is usually a 1/3 HP and a one speed model...
A 1/2-3/4 HP and a two speed may be about $500.00...<<<For a GOOD one...
Now a pro shop may charge about $30.00 to resurface your ball...
$30 vs. $300-$500...And that's not counting all the supplies you will need...
Pads, cleaners, polish, Glasses, jacket...etc etc...
your decision...
No question there is an initial investment for a personal spinner. But if you bowl leagues, tournaments, practice regularly, and own several balls, the spinner pays for itself quickly.
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i got my vertex 1/2hp spinner a little over 7 years ago and have had absolutely no problems. i love it and feel its been the best investment ive made in my bowling equipment.
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I'm like most. A ball spinner was one of THE BEST investments I've ever made associated with bowling.
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i got my vertex 1/2hp spinner a little over 7 years ago and have had absolutely no problems. i love it and feel its been the best investment ive made in my bowling equipment.
Got my 1/3 hp Vertex about 10 years ago when that was all they had. I debated, many times, upgrading to a 1/2 hp model, but I can't kill this thing with a 2x4. It's paid for itself 80 or 90 times over (only a little exaggeration here, seriously).
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FYI: I use a wet sponge and wet/dry paper. I put the ball in a "ball cup" to hold it. It sure doesn't beat a spinner, but in case of urgency, it does work.
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Follow-up FYI: I just found a 1-3HP at Vertexbowling.com for $199.95 shipped.
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The best bowling investment I made was for a really good pair of bowling shoes. The second best investment was for a ball spinner. I've had my spinner for over twenty years. Don't know the brand as when I bought it I had to go through a proshop to get it and there are no brand markings on it. The investment in the spinner paid for itself in the first year.
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I have a 12 year old Vertex myself. Not only do my bowling balls but my teammates also. Good investment is the floor switch.
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I also purchased by vertex ball spinner also five years ago also I was the best decision I ever made of I've done my equipment my teammates equipment also made money off of it is the best investment anybody could ever buy don't ever question your money well spent.
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Good find on the spinner... Got mine for $220-$230 8 years ago.....
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I debated for several years on purchasing a spinner, got married a little over a year ago and my wife surprised me with one for Christmas. Great investment you wont be disappointed. Much easier than by hand like we have all done before.
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Yeah I also recommend a Vertex ball spinner.
However, if you really want to spend the money, a Haus Resurfacing machine works great. http://shop.innovativebowling.com/Next-Generation-Resurfacing-System-SD-haus-sd.htm;jsessionid=8CDCEE686D0D13D97141DEEB613343BC.m1plqscsfapp06
I have a Haus in my house, and it's the best thing ever. I have videos up online to show the problems I ran into assembling it.
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Dude, for the money you cant beat a 1/3 HP vertex ball spinner... I've had one for 8 yrs. + , done team mates & my bowling balls... Best money I sent!
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One thing though get the flower pot attachment or put a 3 sided plexie glass container around the spinner so you don't dirty up your house. This is one of the benefits of my Haus is I don't dirty anything up. My balls stay round. It does a great job polishing and sanding. I'm just looking for a good way to clean my balls and I'd be set.
For the money though, I agree the Vertex is the best personal spinner on the market. On a hard flat floor there's no vibrations. Just get a good sturdy work bench for it. The basement concrete floor will never shake on this.