Bowling balls come in different materials like reactive resin, urethane, and plastic, designed for grip, hook, and consistency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to issues like an uneven surface, contamination, and unpredictable results on the lanes. Care for your ball to ensure long-lasting, top-notch performance.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO CLEAN YOUR BALL
Steve Kloempken explains how to keep your bowling ball clean.
KEY STEPS TO CONSIDER
- Wipe after Each Shot: Use a shammy to wipe off any oil or dirt after each shot. This prevents contaminants from penetrating the ball's surface.
- Deep Cleaning: Periodically, you should perform a deep clean using a dedicated bowling ball cleaner. This removes deep-seated oil and grime from the ball's pores.
- Resurfacing: Depending on usage, you may need to resurface your ball. Professional pro shops can help you with this process, ensuring that your ball's surface is as good as new.
Great Products for Maintenance
U CLEAN U SCORE
With its original formulation, U-Clean U-Score delivered consistent, repeatable performance for all. But lane conditions, lane surfaces, and lane oils have changed significantly. That's why we are introducing a new and improved version of the product that launched the Storm brand. Modern urethane bowling balls very easily get saturated with oil which decreases performance. U-Clean U-Score quickly and easily restores the performance of ALL urethane bowling balls.
WHEN TO USE
After each bowling session when you throw urethane. For Urethane use only. Will work on all urethane bowling balls.
HOW TO USE
Spray cleaner evenly onto the ball surface, then wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
WHY TO USE
Engineered to clean 21st century lane conditioners to keep your urethane bowling ball in pristine condition.
TRUE BLUE
Storm's True Blue high performance bowling ball cleaner successfully combines two plant extracts into a safe, powerful, all-natural biodegradable cleaner. It is composed of all-natural polyphenolics extracted from root vegetables. It contains no toxic petrochecmicals or harsh benzene derivatives and will not irritate the skin or eyes.
WHEN TO USE
After each bowling session
HOW TO USE
Spray evenly on the ball surface, wipe dry with a microfiber towel.
WHY TO USE
All-natural cleaner that will not irritate the skin or eyes. Plant based. Removes oil and cleans belt marks on the ball.
REACTA SKUFF
Designed specifically for matte-finish balls, Reacta Skuff cleans and sands the surface at the same time. Safe to use before or after every bowling session by hand or on a ball spinner. Save time and money with Reacta Skuff’s 2-in-1 cleaning/sanding formula!
WHEN TO USE
Use on your bowling balls that have a dull finish after 3 bowling sessions. Or use when needed once the ball gets lane shined.
HOW TO USE
Either by hand or ball spinner. Massage the ball with a quarter size amount on all 4 sides of the bowling.
WHY TO USE
A 2 in 1 cleaner and sanding formula. Refinishes the ball to a matte surface.
REACTA FOAM
Get the original tacky surface back with Storm’s Reacta Foam. Save money by using less product with the innovative foam dispenser. Works great with reactive bowling balls!
WHEN TO USE
After each bowling session.
HOW TO USE
Dispense onto the ball as needed and wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
WHY TO USE
Cleans the surface of reactive bowling balls. Unique foam dispenser to help use less product
REACTA CLEAN
Storm’s flagship cleaner, Reacta Clean is safe to use on any type of bowling ball and is approved before and after competition. Reacta Clean keeps the surface tacky and fresh just when you need it most.
WHEN TO USE
After each bowling session.
HOW TO USE
Spray evenly on the ball surface, wipe dry with a microfiber towel.
WHY TO USE
Removes oil and cleans belt marks on the ball leaving a tcaky clean finish.
REACTA GLOSS
Storm’s Reacta Gloss is the purest finishing material on the market. Unlike many other polishes, Reacta Gloss contains no wax or silicone which can quickly wear off through use. With Reacta Gloss, you can feel the difference! It’s tacky, and you know what that means, more backend and more entry angle.
WHEN TO USE
Use when your polished bowling ball starts looking dull and dirty.
HOW TO USE
Either by hand or a ball spinner on all 4 sides.
WHY TO USE
Polish that restores the ball to a tacky shiny finish and provides more skid with backend reaction.
REACTA SHINE
Clean and polish your ball in less time with the 2-in-1 Reacta Shine polish and cleaner. Use before or after competition to clean and shine any ball in one easy step.
WHEN TO USE
After each bowling session.
HOW TO USE
Spray onto the ball surface, wipe dry with a microfiber towel.
WHY TO USE
A 2 in 1 polish and cleaner safely restore and vivificate the surface, tackiness, shine, and performance of any bowling ball.
XTRA CLEAN
Xtra Clean is an environmentally friendly bowling ball cleaner that is tough on dirt/oil but easy on the skin. Approved for use before and after competition.
WHEN TO USE
After each bowling session.
HOW TO USE
Spray onto the ball surface, wipe dry with a microfiber towel.
WHY TO USE
Removes oil and dirt while being environmentally friendly and easy on the skin
XTRA SHINE
Bring the radiance back to your ball with Storm’s all-purpose ball polish. Safe to use on any ball, Xtra Shine delays the hook of any ball, especially in the oil less environment.
WHEN TO USE
Use when your polished bowling ball starts looking dull and dirty.
HOW TO USE
Use a ball spinner and apply a dime size amount on all 4 sides
WHY TO USE
All purpose ball polish for any ball to delay hook and increase backend reaction on lanes that have less oil .
All Natural, Plant Based, Sustainable.
TRUE BLUE
Storm Bowling's True Blue Ball Cleaner revolutionizes bowling ball care. It's eco-friendly and highly effective, providing a healthy and environmentally conscious choice for your game and gear.
Surface Care
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WHY YOUR BALL DOESN'T HOOK ANYMORE
Zach Trevino explains why your ball doesn't hook anymore.
RESURFACING GUIDE
Step By Step Using A Ball Spinner. Complete each step for your desired edge on all 4 sides of the bowling ball
ROUGH EDGE
- 360 grit - Firm pressure for 30 sec.
- 1000 grit - Light pressure for 5 sec.
MEDIUM EDGE
- 360 grit - Firm pressure for 30 sec.
- 2000 grit - Light pressure for 10 sec.
SMOOTH EDGE
- 500 grit - Firm pressure for 30 sec.
- 2000 grit - Light pressure for 10 sec.
- 4000 grit - Light pressure for 10 sec.
REACTA GLOSS
- 500 grit - Medium pressure for 30 sec.
- 2000 grit - Medium pressure for 15 sec.
- 4000 grit - Light pressure for 15 sec.
- Dime sized amount of reacta gloss - High pressure for 15 sec.
