While I don't go to quite these lengths, this process should get you the most length:

Using Abralon, Siaair, wet/dry sandpaper or NEAT pads, use the full spectrum: 500 grit, 1000, 2000, 4000. Then use either a White Trizact pad or a newspaper to take the 4000 grit to the 6000 - 8000 grit range. Except for the newspaper, use as fresh a pad as you can get for each step. Use 45 seconds to a minute on a side, keep firm pressure. Make sure each grit level's lines are removed by the next grit level's application. Use water on each pad religiously.

Next take a polish with a slip agent. Valentino's UFO is the one I prefer, but Control-It or Delayed Reaction will work. Apply at least 2 heavy coats on 4 sides. Wait 1 - 2 hours between coats.

For the most part this process will make most balls get as much length as this ball, the lane and oil on which you're bowling,  and you (your release, ball speed, etc.) are capable of getting.

The slip agent polish will also reduce the backend and the overall hook of this ball.

Keep in mind that, if you use too strong a ball, there are many weak balls which, with a light polish, may very well get you more length than a stronger ball, even when using the above process.

Thanks. I was actually thinking of using this on a weak ball. I have an old C300 Wild.

The local center has been putting out a lighter oil. I do okay with Urethane, but I got to thinking maybe there is a surface process that might work.

I am going to give it a try. Need to order UFO.

Now I hope you don't mind another question. Cleaning it after games. What would you use?

Newspaper as a final finish especially for 6 sides at 30-45 secs a side will give the ball a polished look. On any bowling balls it can really reduce its reaction if not carefull. It is that strong. I would be affraid to add anything else like polish on top of that finish.

Newspaper as a final finish especially for 6 sides at 30-45 secs a side will give the ball a polished look. On any bowling balls it can really reduce its reaction if not carefull. It is that strong. I would be afraid to add anything else like polish on top of that finish.

But he wanted the MOST length.
I did say I would not do this myself.

I have try it by using the ball spinner but make sure you have plenty of newspaper while doing it. It give a nice shine to it. Don't use water with newspaper.

Quote from: kidlost2000 on September 11, 2014, 11:50:42 AM

Newspaper as a final finish especially for 6 sides at 30-45 secs a side will give the ball a polished look. On any bowling balls it can really reduce its reaction if not carefull. It is that strong. I would be afraid to add anything else like polish on top of that finish.

But he wanted the MOST length.
I did say I would not do this myself.

I know. Just stating it can give damn near 60' of length if not careful lol.


For how to use newspaper my best results are taking a larger piece and folding it down into a 4-6" square. Wet the ball and  the side of news paper touching the ball and a little on the side facing your hand for grip. Have the folded edge of the newspaper facing into the direction the ball spinner is spinning. So if it is going left to right, have the folded edge facing the left. It will damage the news paper some but these few things I have found cause minimum loss of paper and hold up a lot better.

Please do a video and tell how YOU see a difference in reaction. What you say can be as beneficial as what we,  as viewers,  see.