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Equipment Boards => Ebonite => Topic started by: AkA 99 Problems on December 03, 2007, 02:55:11 AM

Title: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: AkA 99 Problems on December 03, 2007, 02:55:11 AM

I purchased a 15 lb. Gamebreaker back in on Sept. 3rd of this year. and have bowled with it for the last 12/13 weeks. I bowl in 3 different leagues ( Heavy Oil in 2 of the leagues and Med. on the other)  and have been subbing in another (heavy oil) for the last 4 weeks. That would give me over 150+ games with this ball, including practice . After every shift I take it to the pro shop to get cleaned. Yesterday, the ball was just skidding and skidding down the whole lane - No reaction - No break - Nothing. I think I have just burned out this ball.  This also happened to me with my SR300.  I am thinking about jumping off the Ebonite bandwagon and trying something else. Can someone recommend something else for me to use ?

Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: kodak816 on December 03, 2007, 11:06:14 AM

try lanemasters/legends. they cost a little more but for me they are very versatile and last longer than ebonite and hammer.

Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: loose5682 on December 03, 2007, 11:08:12 AM

Or, you could try a hot water bath and soak the oil out of your ball...your pro shop should be able to help you understand the details about hot water soaking...

Also, is it possible that they've changed the pattern on you?

Another question, what has your shop been cleaning your ball with?
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Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: Monster Stitch on December 03, 2007, 11:08:32 AM

What type of clenaer did your pro shop use?

Also have you soaked the ball in hot water.

Everytime your shop clened the ball did he/she put the original box finish on it.
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Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: strikingresults-atl on December 03, 2007, 11:37:00 AM

Aka,
Cleaning after every set is a very good practice, but thats only have of the battle.You will want to try an oil extraction method.I would try hook again or a hot water bath, or the revivor.These methods will restore your hook.The Gamebreaker is an awesome ball dont give up on it.All the balls on the market are high maintence a need to be cleaned on a regular basis and need to have the oil removed.I would suggest having the oil removed every 50 games.
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Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: MC on December 03, 2007, 11:39:59 AM

maybe they inadvertently put polish on it this time?

If you are looking to try something different, look into Visionary. Covers seem to last for years (no exageration).
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Edited on 12/3/2007 12:42 PM

Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: flipback11 on December 03, 2007, 11:51:26 AM

ya the cover on thr gambreaker is a beast ans soakes up oil quick so if your proshop can bake it or whatever they have to extract the oil then resurface it. id do that and it should bring it back from the dead. good luck wiht it great ball love mine
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Title: Re: Gamebreaker Burnout ... help.
Post by: leftehh- LG on December 03, 2007, 02:23:03 PM

Is it box surface? is it actually "backing up"? Details.
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