Ken, I may be wrong on this, but I don't think it maters as long as it is not used outside of the Paddock area.  I've used Black Magic (made by Ultimate, not PBA registered) polish between squads in the paddock with no problems.  The issue is really related to products used during competition.  Any bowling product used and carried onto the lanes must be from a manufacturer that has paid the registration fee, or it can't be used.  This means balls, bags, gloves, wrist supports, etc.  I used to have an Ultimate 2-ball tote, that stayed in the paddock, since Ulimate was/is not PBA registered.  Since you can't use polishes, etc during competition, I don't that that using it would be an issue.  Besides, if you put it on at home before even coming to the tournament, who would even know that it was applied to the ball.

Edited on 10/15/2003 2:23 PM

Took this from the offical ABC approved list:

Products Containing Solids or Abrasives
NOTE: THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN SOLIDS OR ABRASIVES AND, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY NOT ALTER THE SURFACE HARDNESS OF A BOWLING BALL, CANNOT BE USED DURING ABC/WIBC SANCTIONED COMPETITION BECAUSE IT WOULD BE IN VIOLATION OF RULE 18. HOWEVER, THESE PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED BEFORE OR AFTER LEAGUE AND/OR TOURNAMENT SESSIONS.


#1 Low % of Abrasives – Don Carter
#2 Course – Don Carter
#3 Medium – Don Carter
#4 Fine – Don Carter
1-Step Reactive Resin Ball Cleaner - Ebonite Intrn'l
2-Step Reactive Resin Ball Cleaner - Ebonite Intrn'l
2001 Pro Roll Bowling Ball Polish - Hi-Temp Products Co.
3M Citrus Base Cleaner
Ball Buff - Pro Packaging
Ball Cleaner & Wax No.III - Grecian Attack
Ball Cleaner & Polish - Pro Shops of America
Ballshield 1000
Ballshield Base Cut & Shine
Bowling Ball Cream Cleaner – Strata Products, Inc.
Brunswick Ball Polish - Brunswick
Captain Bob's X-12 Bowling Ball Wipes
Clean Right – Baldy Products
Clean Shot – Future Clean Inc.
Control-It - Neotac/Neo Technologies
Cream Cleaner - The Wax Shop
Degree - Columbia
Delayed Reaction Ball Polish - Advanced Polishing Products
Doc's Magic Bowling Ball Elixir
Factory Finish High Gloss Polish - Brunswick
Fast Work – Don Carter
Finesse-it II - 3M
Go Long – Don Carter
Lane Ice - A.J. Discount Proshop Inc.
Naturoll Finish Ball Polish – Life Time Solutions
One Grand Products, Inc. - Cream Ball Cleaner, Ball Polish
Perfect-it II - 3M
Power House Extender Polish - Ebonite
Power House Factory Finish Polish - Ebonite
Power House Quick Sand - Ebonite
Power House Particle Polish - Ebonite
Reaction Control System Cleaner - Ebonite
Reactivation - AMF
Reactive Resin Finish Polish - Ebonite Intrn'l
Rev-It Polish - Today's Solutions
Scotch Brite Scouring Pad
Scrubbing Bubbles - Johnson & Johnson
SD-20 – Spartan Chemical Co.
Super Cherry - Ballshield
Sure-Shot Polish - Future Clean Inc.
Ultimate Plus Polish Cleaner - Ultimate Bowling Products Inc.


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My wrist brace is just like my RADAR detector, I really don't need it but it sure makes me feel better when I have it on.

Edited on 10/15/2003 4:13 PM

In a message to the legal department at PBA, this is what I wrote.

 

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I have a question regarding use of substances when bowling in a PBA sponsored event.

There is a product on the market "Doc's Magic Bowling Ball Elixir" that is ABC/WIBC accepted for use before or after sanctioned events.  I would like to know is it also okay to use it in a PBA event.  If it is or is not is there a rule that states this?
 

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This was their reply.

 

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You can use a non-product registered bowling ball polish as long as it doesn't leave the locker room.  Thanks, Sam
 

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I looked into the PBA rule book and found this.

 

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Page 36

27.    Can I use a ball polish that is not product registered?
   You may use non-registered ball polish as long as it is kept in the locker room.
 

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So as long as you the ball is coated with the Elixir it can be used as long as it does not leave the locker room.

Hope this helps.
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Owner and Inventor of
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