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scottyboy777

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Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« on: May 22, 2017, 04:36:24 PM »
Trying to find out which bowling shammy to purchase.  I dont have a favorite bowling company, just want to get the best one. Thank you.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #31 on: May 31, 2017, 08:14:24 AM »
Got my Genesis Pure Pad yesterday. It's definitely thicker than others and and a bit smaller than anticipated.  Can't find an answer on the website as to whether there's any difference in the sides (on mine gray/brown). I would assume not, but can't hurt to ask... Both sides are equal, yes?
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #32 on: May 31, 2017, 08:32:42 AM »
I use the maroon side against the ball. The side with the logo is always against my hand. Never thought much about it but would probably work the other way too although the non-logo side has more of a deeper nap to it.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #33 on: May 31, 2017, 10:36:52 AM »
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
I use the maroon side against the ball. The side with the logo is always against my hand. Never thought much about it but would probably work the other way too although the non-logo side has more of a deeper nap to it.

I'm the opposite, i use the logo side.... all this time I could of been doing all wrong... but the oil rings disappear anyway...

update: here's N.V. demonstrating the pad on this video... I should of asked him how to use it when I saw him..... (i feel stupid now)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COpIQnCFXLg
« Last Edit: May 31, 2017, 10:41:11 AM by xrayjay »
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #34 on: May 31, 2017, 10:42:14 AM »
Quote from: xrayjay on May 31, 2017, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
I use the maroon side against the ball. The side with the logo is always against my hand. Never thought much about it but would probably work the other way too although the non-logo side has more of a deeper nap to it.

I'm the opposite, i use the logo side.... all this time I could of been doing all wrong... but the oil rings disappear anyway...

update: here's N.V. demonstrating the pad on this video... I should of asked him how to use it when I saw him.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COpIQnCFXLg

I'm not saying I'm right about which side to use, just that it's the one I do use.

I got my original one from Noel.  ;D


It probably doesn't matter that much in the long term.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #35 on: May 31, 2017, 10:48:57 AM »
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 10:42:14 AM
Quote from: xrayjay on May 31, 2017, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
I use the maroon side against the ball. The side with the logo is always against my hand. Never thought much about it but would probably work the other way too although the non-logo side has more of a deeper nap to it.

I'm the opposite, i use the logo side.... all this time I could of been doing all wrong... but the oil rings disappear anyway...

update: here's N.V. demonstrating the pad on this video... I should of asked him how to use it when I saw him.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COpIQnCFXLg

I'm not saying I'm right about which side to use, just that it's the one I do use.

I got my original one from Noel.  ;D


It probably doesn't matter that much in the long term.

LOL I'll ask him to print instructions for dummies like me.

 
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #36 on: May 31, 2017, 11:15:22 AM »
Just to make sure all options are covered, I've been using both sides of the Buddies and Brunswick.
I just watched the video... Whats up? He wiped using the NON Logo side of the Pure Pad and showed the results, as he says...  "a nice difference" by showing us the LOGO side.... WTF?

I will say though, the non-logo pad is twice as thick as the logo pad stitched on, and the test did seem to show more removal than the other pads... Interesting.

On edit, I think I misinterpreted. When he says "nice difference", he wants us to look at the ball, not the spot on the pad. The logo side up is marketing..... Prolly my bad.
« Last Edit: May 31, 2017, 11:20:54 AM by lefty50 »
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #37 on: June 03, 2017, 03:51:45 PM »
Just bought a chamois cloth out of the auto section on sale for like six bucks (big enough to cut into 2 good size wipes) and have to say it is also better than a microfiber for wiping down a ball.  The smell is a bit funky and probably going to be a bear to clean without ruining it but so far impressed with it.  The lane oil doesn't seem to dirty it too much and being leather it grabs that oil crazy good.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #38 on: June 08, 2017, 10:50:57 AM »
I ordered some Bickmore Saddle Soap Plus (as more a city dweller grateful to the country folks recommendations on Amazon lol) and have found it absolutely rocks for cleaning chamois cloth so I bet it would work really well on these leather based shammys as well.  It cleans dirt and grime virtually on contact and removes oil but not enough to damage the leather.   
« Last Edit: June 08, 2017, 11:01:05 AM by HackJandy »
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #39 on: July 12, 2017, 03:13:01 PM »
Old thread but finally broke down and got myself a Genesis pad and wow well worth the $20.  Used it for like at least 25 games (on strike ball, seldom wipe down spare) and its just now broke in but still looks pretty far from a first cleaning.  I use both sides so that helps.  Will use the saddle soap on it to see if that is strong enough when finally do clean because really helps preserve the leather.  Got tired of chamois cloth I had getting dirty almost immediately.  Cleaned up the chamois real good and now use as the final step when polishing balls.  Much like car detailing it really excels at this.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #40 on: July 12, 2017, 07:58:54 PM »
Personally, I kinda gravitate towards the Storm deluxe shammy. I like being able to wear it like a mitt, and use the grey side during bowling. It has worked well, and is very easy to care for. A teammate of mine found the other storm shammy to be quite good as well. I suspect all are actually pretty close, so it really comes down to aesthetics on these and personal preference.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #41 on: July 18, 2017, 02:35:29 PM »
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 10:42:14 AM
Quote from: xrayjay on May 31, 2017, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
I use the maroon side against the ball. The side with the logo is always against my hand. Never thought much about it but would probably work the other way too although the non-logo side has more of a deeper nap to it.

I'm the opposite, i use the logo side.... all this time I could of been doing all wrong... but the oil rings disappear anyway...

update: here's N.V. demonstrating the pad on this video... I should of asked him how to use it when I saw him.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COpIQnCFXLg

I'm not saying I'm right about which side to use, just that it's the one I do use.

I got my original one from Noel.  ;D


It probably doesn't matter that much in the long term.

From what I remember the Genesis Pure Pad is made out of buffalo leather.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #42 on: July 25, 2017, 01:33:19 PM »
Quote from: J_w73 on July 18, 2017, 02:35:29 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 10:42:14 AM
Quote from: xrayjay on May 31, 2017, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: milorafferty on May 31, 2017, 08:32:42 AM
I use the maroon side against the ball. The side with the logo is always against my hand. Never thought much about it but would probably work the other way too although the non-logo side has more of a deeper nap to it.

I'm the opposite, i use the logo side.... all this time I could of been doing all wrong... but the oil rings disappear anyway...

update: here's N.V. demonstrating the pad on this video... I should of asked him how to use it when I saw him.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COpIQnCFXLg

I'm not saying I'm right about which side to use, just that it's the one I do use.

I got my original one from Noel.  ;D


It probably doesn't matter that much in the long term.

From what I remember the Genesis Pure Pad is made out of buffalo leather.

Yep nothing like it and already lost mine.  Knew I was going to as had several people already remind me about leaving it behind.  So small (made mistake of getting black one too) and I am so forgetful.  Decided to go back to my chamois cloth as its almost as good but much harder to leave behind (big and yellowish) and if I lose it (decent chance) I am out half of $7 (cut big cloth in two) instead of $20.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #43 on: July 26, 2017, 12:02:02 PM »
I got my Genesis pad on ebay for $15. I basically get all  my bowling accessories on ebay. Can save quite a bit.
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Re: Which bowling shammy is the best and why?
« Reply #44 on: July 26, 2017, 12:16:06 PM »
So did I. Got it from seller: abetterproshop. Superb service. I also like the fact that when he posts new balls for sale he shows you the picture of the actual ball and all the specs. That way you can choose an asym with the CG shifted in the direction you like.
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