The lanes for my league this year have been sub-par.  Not many bowlers are happy with them.  They are hooking FAR more than they should be.  They are old wood.  I've heard rumors of refinishing this summer, but that doesn't help me much right now.  I'm playing way inside, and it's inconsistent for me, so I want to try to play more down and in.  But, everything is hooking too much.  So, I'm considering polishing my Ambush for more length.  I'm pretty sure it's drilled with Brunswick pattern 2L, but not positive.  Is this what I should do?  It's already pretty snappy, and I don't want it to get out of control.  And, I can't spend the money on a new ball.  Thanks.

Thanks, notclay.

I do not have access to a spinner, however, and will probably have my pro shop do whatever I decide on.  I've never really done any surface adjustments or anything on my own.  As I'm sure you've guessed, I don't have a lot of technical knowledge, but would like to learn whatever I can.  So, I'm open for any suggestions.

EDIT:
Is rough buff something I can apply at home without a spinner?

Edited on 1/14/2008 10:49 AM

I'm wondering that, since the basic Ambush is SUPPOSED to be 400 grit plus B'wick High Gloss polish, maybe RDR's pro shop should sand it to 800 - 1000 grit and then have the pro shop re-apply the B'wick High Gloss polish. This way he'll know where the ball is, grit level-wise. If he just has them apply some Rough Buff on top of the polish, it'll be hard to tell what to do next or how far to go with what process.

If the 800 - 1000 grit plus High Gloss doesn't reduce the hook enough, he can go to 1500 grit or 2000 grit and apply the polish.

Of course by that time, it may be safer to just get a new mild ball.
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