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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: bear300x on July 01, 2009, 07:58:21 AM

Title: balls spinners
Post by: bear300x on July 01, 2009, 07:58:21 AM
Looking into getting a ball spinner to start changing cover stocks myself.

Just wondering which ones you guys would recommend.
Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: Hogsharley on July 01, 2009, 04:02:22 PM
Vertex mold or Donkee. Innovative spinners are more more pricey and best for a pro shop.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: bear300x on July 01, 2009, 06:25:42 PM
I probably should have put the following questions in the orginal post, but...

What about horse power and variable speeds?

Is there a real need for a high and low for typical maintenance and cover stock changes?

Is 1/3 hp enough of is 1/2 really that much better?

thanks
Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: ccrider on July 01, 2009, 06:32:42 PM
I think you can do everything you need to with a single speed. However, if you like gadgets, get the one with the most bells and whistles, ie, two speed.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: azguy on July 01, 2009, 06:58:24 PM
For home use, 1/3 hp Vertex .

For shop use, Innovative.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: tenpinsniper on July 15, 2009, 05:59:18 AM
It's really about torque, RPM next and HP is third in my book.

Torque is gonna keep it from getting bogged down while polishing. High Speed could be useful if you have the torque to keep the ball turning.



Edited on 7/16/2009 11:21 PM
Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: jkiser01 on July 15, 2009, 06:04:13 AM
I have had the Donkee and Vertex and the Vertex is a much better unit IMO with little to no vibration. The Donkee vibrates badly. I have a 1/2 hp model and it works just fine. Its only a single speed but that has never been a problem. They also have GREAT customer service.

Get the Vertex 1/2 hp unit, you won't be sorry.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: icewall on July 15, 2009, 07:05:48 AM
I have a 1/2hp vertex that I believe I bought from buddies? and the price was really hard to beat.

I have used this spinner a LOT and it never complains. VERY satisfied and would recommend them.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: yeehayashi on July 15, 2009, 09:23:51 AM
Another vote for the Vertex Mold.  I've had the 1/2 hp unit since Nov. and use it all the time.  Very little wobble and it has done everything I expected & wanted.  Got mine from Buddies and their price w/ free shipping was too good to pass up (plus their customer service is excellent).  Just my 2 cents...
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: taige690 on July 15, 2009, 10:17:32 AM
What I like about the Vertex spinner is the portability, its great to take on the road to tournaments as well.
Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: Androooo on July 16, 2009, 07:28:58 PM
Vertex here... even in Australia.

Just needed a power converter and away she goes
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: pro shop guy on July 16, 2009, 07:59:17 PM
innovative spinner here.....LOVE IT!!!
Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: ValentinoBowling on July 22, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
Vertex Here, my personal model is going on 8 years, with one year being in a 120 degree storage unit!

We sell them with our products

www.valentinobowling.com - click on order and then spinners

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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: justink on July 24, 2009, 04:51:44 PM
Yeah but if your really "innovative" you can build one like I did. The only thing is the cup for the ball is a pain to make. I have had it and used it regularly for 3 years now. A little bit of vibration, but if your careful which you have to be with any spinner your fine.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: bowlerdawg on July 24, 2009, 04:58:38 PM
quote:
innovative spinner here.....LOVE IT!!!


+1
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: DukeHarding on July 24, 2009, 05:54:23 PM
Vertex 1/2 HP...
Works great.
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Title: Re: balls spinners
Post by: themagician on July 24, 2009, 05:56:30 PM
Vertex are top notch, I have one at home and the local pro shop guy has nothing but good to say about the Vertex after switching from a Donkey.
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