no dont do that. Find a pro shop that has the ebonite hook again system, or columbia's system, have them sand entire ball with 100 grit sand paper, then put it in the hook again systen for 1, or 2 days. They will clean it up, and take it back to factory finish, or whatever grit you want, and it should have some life to it. I used it on my sharp blade when it lost its punch, and now it works better then when i first got it. Its worth the 20 or 30 bucks. it will bring the ball back to life for a while.
Ryan
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High Game- 287
3 Game High Series- 808
4 Game High Series- 901