Should I polish my bowling ball?

Asked by: Ann Sanchez

Polishing a bowling ball reduces skid and friction as the ball goes down the lane, allowing it to conserve energy. Balls that are too dull will hook early, using up energy that would otherwise be stored for the back-end reaction.

Does polishing a bowling ball make it hook more?

When a bowling ball comes from the factory with a polished finish, that factory polish can wear off in as little as 6 to 12 games. This can change the reaction of your bowling ball making it hook earlier and less in the backend of the lane.

How often should you polish a bowling ball?

After every use: Each time you bowl, you should be cleaning your coverstock with ball cleaner to reduce oil absorption. After ten games: Re-polish shiny bowling balls or scuff balls with sanded coverstock. After 30 games: Clean the ball with liquid dish detergent.

When should you use a shiny bowling ball?

Dull balls were for oily lanes; shiny balls were for dry lanes.

Can you polish a bowling ball with car polish?

Re: Auto Polish Okay for Balls



Either of these are fine for bowling balls. My buddy had a pro shop and used them whenever he ran out of “real” bowling polish. They both have grit, with the polishing compound having a higher grit level (less abrasive) to remove those swirl marks.

What does shining a bowling ball do?

Polishing a bowling ball reduces skid and friction as the ball goes down the lane, allowing it to conserve energy. Balls that are too dull will hook early, using up energy that would otherwise be stored for the back-end reaction.

What is the best way to polish a bowling ball?

Apply the Polish to the surface of the bowling. Ball. Once that's done you just want to let it dry. Then with a nice clean towel. You're going to go ahead and buff that off. Give it some elbow grease.

What kind of polish do you use on bowling balls?

And you need to happen I said that 4000 grit base finish because the 4000 grit allows the ball it could be higher took me 5,000 great but the 4000 grain or 5000 grit base finish.

Can you use furniture polish on bowling balls?

Can I use furniture polish on a bowling ball? I wouldn’t do that. The furniture polish would leave a slick residue on the ball, which would cause it to slide down the lane uncontrollably.

Can I use Turtle Wax on a bowling ball?

Gives you a long and angular ball motion it doesn't clog the pores. And best of all it's easy to usually do it by hand if you have more questions make sure you check us out at CTD.

How do you make a dull bowling ball shine?

But essentially you would just sand the entire surface to the bowling ball now the truck conditioner is good because it's going to help to give you a much more consistent.

How do I make my bowling ball hook less?

You want to make sure you move your eyes. And where you sight on the lane along with your feet in the same direction that's important and the other thing is to try to move your feet at least twice.