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J_w73

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Reviving a Storm Surelock
« on: January 01, 2020, 02:38:29 AM »
I picked up a Storm Surelock from buddies this summer and it was quickly one of my best balls ever.  The ball hooked on stuff nothing else would... Made moves from where nothing else would. Carried like nothing else I had and provided some big scores.I also don't do well with asymmetricals or strong cover balls in general but this ball was different.  Still seemed to get down the lane on a lot of conditions and actually hooked and didn't turn to puke on the back end. That being said, 6 months later and I'm ready to throw it in the garbage.  Is there any way to revive this cover?  I clean it after every use and always freshen the surface before each use but it just is only puke now for the most part. I've tried to put it in a ball oven and I don't get much oil out of it.  Going to try the dishwasher to see if that helps.  I'm ready to get rid of it but want to give it another chance.
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Re: Reviving a Storm Surelock
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2020, 07:48:01 AM »

If you've pulled the oil out then your likely fix is to take it down to about 500 and then skip to 2000.  Spend more time at 500 and much less at 2000.

Today's high performance covers are "softer" than ever and they smooth out VERY FAST.  As those microscopic peaks and valleys smooth out the ball will become less effective at displacing oil, and the "traction" that came from the factory is diminished.

This happens across the board regardless of manufacturer, but it's much, much, more than an oil absorption thing.  For a cover to become oil soaked it can take anywhere between 40-60 games, while surface texture can be noticeable easily after a dozen games or so.  I would refer you to the Innovative site to see their laser scanner results. 

Oil absorption happens, but surface texture changes fast once the ball encounters friction, and EVERY ball needs to find friction in order to change direction. 

I have awakened hundreds of Storm, Brunswick, and others over the years in the shop, so I'd recommend your not trashing the ball.  It will likely respond when you find that ideal surface texture for your particular house.  Hope this advice helps you.  If you live anywhere near me, look me up as I can guarantee that I could help restore most, if not all, reaction.  Best of luck to you, and Happy New Year full of strikes!

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Re: Reviving a Storm Surelock
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2020, 02:48:27 PM »
IF you clean the ball really well, you may not get much out of a de oiling process.  I noticed this on my equipment and I also make sure to clean my stuff very well.

I would suggested taking it to someone for a complete resurface.

If you have access to a spinner

360 4 sides 30 seconds each side FIRM
2000 4 sides 10 seconds LIGHT

I usually adjust time, based on how used my pads are.
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Re: Reviving a Storm Surelock
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2020, 03:06:53 PM »
IF you clean the ball really well, you may not get much out of a de oiling process.  I noticed this on my equipment and I also make sure to clean my stuff very well.

I would suggested taking it to someone for a complete resurface.

If you have access to a spinner

360 4 sides 30 seconds each side FIRM
2000 4 sides 10 seconds LIGHT

I usually adjust time, based on how used my pads are.

+1.  Kind of regret getting my oven because virtually nothing comes out because OCD about cleaning, naturally gets super hot here in the desert and balls bake in trunk anyway and tend not to put a lot of games on any one ball.  Spinner is much better investment imo and as said is probably the answer here.
« Last Edit: January 06, 2020, 03:10:03 PM by BowlingForDonuts »
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