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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: MrNickRo on August 19, 2014, 03:15:27 PM
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I've been hearing good things about the 'Wipe it Dry pad' from Master industries.
http://www.bowlwithmaster.com/product-p/801.htm
Any thoughts?
Also, I'm curious how similar these are to leather chamois, because they are significantly cheaper.
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Given how well micro-fiber towels do wipe oil off a ball (contrary to what the Wipe-It-Dry video shows), for about $1 for a 16"x 16" micro-fiber towel, versus the
$22 to as much as $33.95 per towel PLUS SHIPPING for a Wipe-It-Dry,
personally I have a hard time even considering paying that much for this "revolutionary" device.
Try a chamois and let us know how much better than a micro-fiber towel removes lane oil.
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Yeah, the video is definitely just a marketing thing, but I'm definitely still curious. The price is too high, but I've read in other places that they may indeed work fairly well.
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I got one yesterday from my local pro shop and practiced yesterday and today. They do work. How much better than microfiber...I would say much better if oil is on ball it removes it. I used a Storm SuperNatural on a fresh house shot and oil sits on ball because of the urethane formulation cover. The WID removed it....microfiber removed some but not as much as WID.
Cost is $21.99 free shipping.
http://www.bowling.com/products/master-wipe-it-dry-pad.htm
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And out of stock :(
I guess that's one of the main reasons I was curious about whether it's similar to a leather chamois or not.
Does it have a thickness to it? O
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So how about going to walmart or bedbathbeyond and trying a shamwow? Easy return policy if it doesn't work.
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I was going to post something about this actually, I ordered one for myself last week. I've used microfiber for the last couple years, and this thing blows it away. What used to be several passes with a microfiber towel, that still didn't really completely get all the oil off, now is just a single pass over the oil and it all comes off, ball feels like you just got done cleaning it. There's no refolding of the towel when somebody knocks it off the table, there's nobody mistaking it for theirs and taking it because no one else has one yet, and it works extremely well.
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There's no refolding of the towel when somebody knocks it off the table, there's nobody mistaking it for theirs and taking it because no one else has one yet, and it works extremely well.
I put my name on mine (permanent marker) since I think you will see more of them as they work well.
In this thread Hank Boomershine says how to care for WID.
http://forum.bowlingchat.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10005
"To All:
When cleaning the leather pad, I would recommend that you use ordinary dish soap. Thoroughly rinse the pad after washing and let air dry. Once dry, you can use a shoe brush to skuff the leather again. Thanks
Hank"
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Thanks Scott and Giz for actual feedback of the product. I'm not as much a skeptic, so there's a pretty good chance I order one for myself as well.
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Thanks Scott and Giz for actual feedback of the product. I'm not as much a skeptic, so there's a pretty good chance I order one for myself as well.
If you can get a shamwow or chamois reasonably I see them working as well. In fact a friend of mine suggested using a leftover old leather pad from a Dexter shoe and wash it and scuff if used and sewing into a pad for backing.
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If it is just a leather towl you can buy it else where cheaper without shipping. SImilar to the Dexter leather/deerskin soles.
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If it is just a leather towl you can buy it else where cheaper without shipping. SImilar to the Dexter leather/deerskin soles.
It's better constructed than a towel. It's a pad with backing. Easier use....no folding. For me it's worth $20.....heaven knows I've blown more $$$ on other bowling crap than a WID that I use after every shot.
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This is what I'm thinking:
http://www.amazon.com/Detailers-Choice-10X02200-Genuine-Leather/dp/B000EFCPMC/ref=pd_sim_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1WJX91WD33YHENJ7CKPE
Think 2 sq feet is a good size?
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I understand being excited about the backing I guess. Still not sure when folding became an issue. Usually folding it allows for easier placement into a bag or other item for carry.
Shamwow doesn't having backing and you thought it would work.
Just a suggestion for someone to try that maybe interested. Not doubting the usefulness of the product.
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I completely understand. I was looking for someone who already has one to advise whether or not a leather chamois has a similar feel.
I'm guessing it being more of a pad than a towel may be one of the reasons they're marketing it as a new product.
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I understand being excited about the backing I guess. Still not sure when folding became an issue. Usually folding it allows for easier placement into a bag or other item for carry.
Shamwow doesn't having backing and you thought it would work.
Just a suggestion for someone to try that maybe interested. Not doubting the usefulness of the product.
What I meant is for some that don't believe in the product or don't want to spend the money....a shamwow or chamois maybe a viable alternative.
I can't see the huge deal in a $20 product when we who adjust surfaces purchase SIAair/abralon, polishes and cleaners that add to the cost of bowling but well worth it so I don't see the issue with spending a few bucks $20+ on a WID. Especially since it's a product you will use often not something that will sit at home. ie. multiple balls you can't use and spent dollars on plus drilling. :)
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$20 is my favorite price point. I'll try anything for a 20 if it seems to be a viable product.
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Would you still use this on dry/broken down lane conditions?
I may need to invent the competing product that actually puts oil back on the surface of your ball....for additional length and controlling backend reaction...
S^2
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I always towel my ball off regardless . . for me anyway it helps me keep a better eye on my true ball reaction. If I miss a move because I'm trying to keep oil on the surface of the ball to get extra length, that may hurt more than help. Plus, backend reaction will be the same regardless unless you have a ball that doesn't flare. I realize that extra length would change a few things about the shot shape, but the flare rings that happen after the ball hits the backend will always be dry unless they pick up a tad bit of carrydown here and there. Definitely not saying there's anything wrong with leaving the oil on the ball on drier or broken down conditions, but for me it just opens the door to missing moves, and some inconsistency or unpredictability. It sounds just fine if you split your target every time, but if you miss outside your track where there's still oil and already have oil on the ball, you're getting less traction than normal, and that could have an adverse affect . . and now you have me rambling . . lol . .
Would you still use this on dry/broken down lane conditions?
I may need to invent the competing product that actually puts oil back on the surface of your ball....for additional length and controlling backend reaction...
S^2
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Sorry... my sarcasm didn't come through in the text ;-)
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Would you still use this on dry/broken down lane conditions?
I may need to invent the competing product that actually puts oil back on the surface of your ball....for additional length and controlling backend reaction...
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Sorry... my sarcasm didn't come through in the text ;-)
Sad thing about it is I figure you could make some money selling that
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Lmao . . I'm so used to honest responses like that here that I just went typical me all over it . . haaa, I totally get it now.
Sorry... my sarcasm didn't come through in the text ;-)
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I understand being excited about the backing I guess. Still not sure when folding became an issue. Usually folding it allows for easier placement into a bag or other item for carry.
Shamwow doesn't having backing and you thought it would work.
Just a suggestion for someone to try that maybe interested. Not doubting the usefulness of the product.
What I meant is for some that don't believe in the product or don't want to spend the money....a shamwow or chamois maybe a viable alternative.
I was just in an auto supply store and the natural chamois towel I saw had the following instructions:
"Do not use with strong chemicals or to wipe grease or oil."
If you were using it ONLY to wipe oil off a bowling ball, I suppose it should be ok.
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I recieved my WID Towel from Buddies Pro Shop yesterday along with my new Motiv Octane bowling ball drilled by Chris Fory and ready to go. Will try both sometime this week and see how well the WID pad works.
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Ha, I just got an Octane and a Wipe-it-dry as well.
It's amazing how dirty the pad got in just one set. I think that means it's really picking up a lot of oil and dirt, which is great, but I wonder how often it will need to be cleaned.
I think it really is a great product.
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I have been using it for a few weeks and it is a wonderful product. cleaning it requires leather cleaner and time to dry out before next use. I will never go back to using a towel again.
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I have been using it for a few weeks and it is a wonderful product. cleaning it requires leather cleaner and time to dry out before next use. I will never go back to using a towel again.
See post #4 by Hank Boomershine on how to clean W-I-D. http://forum.bowlingchat.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10005&hilit=wipe+it+dry