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charlest

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Ball rejuvenator
« on: March 10, 2013, 03:01:59 PM »
May I unashamedy recommend a new ball rejuvenator invented by a bowling friend. It's a ball oven called the NuBall. I have one and have been trying it for the past 2 weeks. It extracts oil from balls via heat applied with a fan to circulate the heat via a thermostat (ranging from 95 to 155 degrees; recommended temp is 135 degrees Fahrenheit).

Please check out the information on their website:
http://www.scbp.biz
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the product can be purchased through Amazon via
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCQ0YG6/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

Please be aware that the price listed currently ($169.95 +$20 shipping) will soon be raised, as it is a very low introductory price.
(FYI This is not mine: I am not selling it. I am recommending it.)

I have been told to add this about the warranty which will be added to the NuBall when it is shipped:

NuBall should be very difficult to damage.  If any part of NuBall is accidentally damaged, replacements for all broken parts will be sent for the asking. 
 
More possible is that the top (fan, heater, thermostat etc) might stop working.  If so I will send them a new top section.  I will not send a whole replacement machine - I will replace only the part(s) damaged or not working.
 
Both statements are good for two years from the date of purchase.  The company phone number and email address can be found on the back page of the Operating Instructions.

« Last Edit: March 10, 2013, 07:25:45 PM by charlest »
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charlest

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Re: Ball rejuvenator
« Reply #61 on: March 20, 2013, 01:15:24 PM »
Quote from: Jorge300 on March 20, 2013, 11:53:21 AM
I have some questions for those that have used this product:
 
What do you do with the finger grips? Do you remove them before putting the ball in the unit? Also wouldn't it hurt the thumb slug or outer sleeve of a switch grip? Do you have to remove these as well?
 
Just curious as I have always thought about trying this process, but never have. And I would love to have one of these at home if it isn't too much of a hassle with the grips/slugs/sleeves. Also going to try and get our local pro shop interested in it too.

Sorry I'm a little late on this subject. Thank you, Steven and milo, for giving your experiences.

I left my thumb inserts and finger inserts (I use the Super Soft Contour Power Grips; if anything's going to melt under heat, it's these babies. ) in when I tested a ball to see how long it could go at the highest setting. I left it in for 3 hours and 45 minutes at 155 degrees. Ball, and inserts showed zero damage as near as I can tell from all outward appearances and throwing the ball later. Also no plasticizer came out; in theory it is supposed to start out at 150 degrees. FYI I also put a fairly accurate meat thermometer in there with the ball to check the temperature.
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Re: Ball rejuvenator
« Reply #62 on: March 20, 2013, 01:26:31 PM »
Quote from: OHBowler on March 20, 2013, 01:05:30 PM
Quote from: MI 2 AZ on March 20, 2013, 12:56:31 PM
most bowlers don't mind spending around $200 for a new bowling ball each or every other month, but they balk at spending about that same amount on an item that will last for years




I am all for this and like the idea, but honestly is there any proof this will last years? Has anyone tested the longevity of this product?

It has a two year warranty.
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Re: Ball rejuvenator
« Reply #63 on: March 20, 2013, 01:43:47 PM »
Yep, a two year warranty. And honestly, it's a fan with a heating element and a thermostat. We can probably rest assured that these are mature technologies at this point.
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Re: Ball rejuvenator
« Reply #64 on: March 20, 2013, 02:31:35 PM »
As I understand it, it was in devolopment for several years.  I don't know how many units they tested or what their longevity was, but obviously the guy making these is confident enough in them to offer a two year replacement warranty on any part that breaks.  Even if it only made it two years to the day, I'll be saving money over having my equipment baked at the shop, and I don't have to worry about screwing up my stuff with a home-cooked method.



Quote from: OHBowler on March 20, 2013, 01:05:30 PM
Quote from: MI 2 AZ on March 20, 2013, 12:56:31 PM
most bowlers don't mind spending around $200 for a new bowling ball each or every other month, but they balk at spending about that same amount on an item that will last for years



I am all for this and like the idea, but honestly is there any proof this will last years? Has anyone tested the longevity of this product?
« Last Edit: March 20, 2013, 02:33:10 PM by Mbosco »
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