Hey guys,

I've been bowling for about 2 months now, after each set I clean my bowling balls with either a wipe 'n strike wipe (the green package) or with Legends cleaner.
This is about all I do, besides the fact that before every ball I throw I clean it with a cotton towel.

Question 1: wipe 'n strike & legends are good cleaners right? is it good to use them both, or is it better to stick with 1 cleaner?

Question 2: If I don't notice any change in performance on the balls, is this enough? Or should I consider hot water baths and stuff after 'x' games just out off precaution?

Thanks for reading, and reaction... really important to me, balls aren't cheap here in Belgium, and I would love to hold them as long as possible ! (really happy with my current line-up so far)

Greetz.

IMO using a cleaner thats really good like legends or black magic removes almost all dirt and oil.


I would only bring it to a pro shop if:

A. it looks like the ball is worn where you track

B. the ball may be either loosing its original reaction or you feel it needs to be resurfaced due to all the games bowled on it.


I dont really agree with sanding the ball down at just 35 games... if that was the case id be in the pro shop every 3 weeks.


also I believe balls that are VERY agressive such as the new solids like black widow will need to be surfaced earlier then others as they seems to get worn much faster then balls which are harder in general.

this is all IMO... please keep that in mind.... btw ive only had 1 ball die and it was the only ball i didnt always clean as it just never matched up to my game in the first place.

Edited on 3/21/2008 3:27 PM