I ordered a trial package of the Valentino products. Their response was amazing, I placed the order last Thursday and had it in my mailbox this Monday. I have a Dynothane Energy that I've just never been satisfied with. No problem getting it to the pocket, but it wouldn't carry as well as I want. It was originally drilled Rico, but I plugged it and redrilled it 5 X 5 pin up. It still wouldn't carry (2000 Abralon, no polish). It didn't have many games on it, so I sanded it with 1000 grit Abralon (four directions) and then hit it with Resurrection per the instructions. The result was a very good looking and feeling matte finish. I wanted to use it this afternoon, Wednesday, on lanes that had not been oiled since yesterday afternoon, so I applied the Snake Oil per instructions. Great shine resulted, and I could feel the ball pull less and less on my rag as I shined it up. Used it today and had the best reaction I've ever seen from that ball. I could still hit the pocket, but the carry was dramatically better than ever before. I wish I had taken the time to throw it before using the Snake Oil, but knew I'd need the extra length today. When we get to the fall season I'll probably take the polish off and reapply Resurrection - I think that will give a great reaction on oil. I am well pleaased with the products, and plan to try them on a customer's ball next week. -- JohnP
