OK, well, I just bought a used Nail urethane...now, I'm not sure of box conditon (dull/shiny), but if i was going to use this as a spare/burnt lane ball, would it be too strong for spares if I keep it dull, or would I still be able to use it for dry lanes if it was polished?  I'm not from the old Nail days, so someone with experience help.

Thanks.
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-Andy

And yes, I have already replied to your post that quick.

Edited on 4/27/2004 9:01 PM

Depends on the more on the lenght of the oil on the lanes you will be playing.

I sometimes used urethanes for sparing.  On long oil, with speed the urethane will behave like a plastic ball and offer no bite.  but on shorter oil, the ball will start to turn, albeit only a slow, soft arc.  I usually keep my urethanes in the 1200 grit range, and sort of let it roll onto the pin/s.  Shiny and it might suddenly turn at the last moment.

Hope this helps.
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DARK BEER IT IS THEN!

Ah, so just keep it at a high grit....that makes sense.  I guess I should have thought of that, but I guess it's one of those things where only someone on the outside could see it...

Thanks.
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-Andy

And yes, I have already replied to your post that quick.