if you're not going to take care of the coverstock of the ball you may as well wetsand it to 600 grit and leave it----that's about what it will be eventually after all the wear and tear. polished balls need more attention than dull balls do. how often do you throw them ? this will determine a lot.

Well, some balls lose their polish rather quickly, ie my Ultimate. After 30 games the polish on the track is pretty much gone. If you like the reaction of the ball polished, then keep it polished by all means.

Burning out has nothing to do with not cleaning the ball. Burning out means the ball your using is too strong for the amount of oil your using it on. The effects: reduced backend and hit. In other words, the ball is using its energy too early because there is not enough oil to carry it down the lane. Polishing will help this problem if you have it or switching to a weaker ball.

As for cleaning, I personally use a mixture of Simple Green mixed with water. 50/50. It's good for cleaning off a good amount of dirt and grime. But for the belt marks or hard stuff, I use Neo-Tac's Hook-It which takes it off in no time. But the stuff can become pretty pricey as it costs like 13 bucks for like 8 oz. Wiping the ball in between shots can also help oil from being soaked in. Hope that answers your question.
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thanks guys, i bowl about 4-5 games a day, 5 days a week. How often should i have it repolished, and is there any specific kind of polish i should be using? thanks!

cool thanks! i'll give that one a try.. should i polish it myself or should i have the pro shop do it? if i do it myself how should i do it? thanks