i'm assuming this ball is used, right ? i would try and find out how many games are on it and go from there. if the ball has 100 or more games on it you owe it to yourself to have it resurfaced to original condition. first, have the oil extracted from the ball with a revivor or rejuvinator machine that's found in many pro shops. then have it resurfaced---try to find a pro shop that has a haus-type machine to do the job. then have the ball brought back up to 400 grit and have it polished with brunswicks factory finish high gloss polish. this will make the ball almost brand new. make sure you clean your ball after everytime you use it, whether it's league, practice, or a tournament.