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thirtyclean

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Coverstock question ...
« on: October 05, 2006, 12:47:37 AM »
With a bunch of coverstocks coming in 1000 grit and
up to 4000 grit, what happened to the old theory of
the lanes will always bring your cover to about
600 - 800 after so many games. Has anyone remembered
this theory ? If this is the case, how often should
you upkeep your covers to keep them at the factory
finish, especially the 2000 - 4000 covers, for
instance the Black Widow and the One.

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azus

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Re: Coverstock question ...
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2006, 11:44:51 AM »
Ive never heard that the lanes can take down a ball grit to 800. Maybe they can on wood lanes. But ive noticed that my track on my hybrid have gotten some scratches and that stuff, so i think it would be a little lower grit than the rest of the cover.
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Re: Coverstock question ...
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2006, 12:32:59 PM »
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With a bunch of coverstocks coming in 1000 grit and
up to 4000 grit, what happened to the old theory of
the lanes will always bring your cover to about
600 - 800 after so many games. Has anyone remembered
this theory ?


Yes, but it's not a theory.

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 If this is the case, how often should
you upkeep your covers to keep them at the factory
finish, especially the 2000 - 4000 covers, for
instance the Black Widow and the One.


There is never any set amount of games, for which you personally have to refresh your ball's surfaces. Simply put, there are just too many variables involved in the "equation". PLUS it also depends on whether it's polished or not.

Obviously 4000 grit matte needs refreshing more often than 2000 grit, more often than 1500 grit, etc. etc. You, the bowler, need to "eye-ball" both the surface and the ball's reaction. Then do it when you see fit.

FYI the same is true for balls that some super-dull like MoRich, Awesome Hook, Total SHock and Awe, Visionary Granite  Gargoyle, and AMB Centaur Particle and Frankie May Gryphon. These not only tend to go from their 320/400/500 stock surface into the 600 and 800 grit range, they also tend to get an oil shine.

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Re: Coverstock question ...
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2006, 07:52:15 AM »
I'd also say there is no rule of thumb. Some balls track out more easily than others. I had an X-Factor RE-Loaded that had to be re-sanded every 10 games to keep hooking, really strange. On nthe others ide, I have a polished old Reaction Rip which does not seem to age at all, even though I use it on drier lanes. Even with a visible track, a ball must not be considered "worn out". The ball's performance on the lane should tell you if it needs a surface adjustment/refreshment.
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