BALL CARE

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 & 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.

Surface Care

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WHY YOUR BALL DOESN'T HOOK ANYMORE

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RESURFACING GUIDE

Follow the process to achieve your desired finish

Rough Edge

ROUGH EDGE

1. 360 grit - Firm pressure for 30 sec.

2. 1000 grit - Light pressure for 5 sec.

Medium Edge

MEDIUM EDGE

1. 360 grit - Firm pressure for 30 sec.

2. 2000 grit - Light pressure for 10 sec.

Smooth Edge

SMOOTH EDGE

1. 500 grit - Firm pressure for 30 sec.

2. 2000 grit - Light pressure for 10 sec.

3. 4000 grit - Light pressure for 10 sec.

Reacta Gloss

REACTA GLOSS

1. 500 grit - Medium pressure for 30 sec.

2. 2000 grit - Medium pressure for 15 sec.

3. 4000 grit - Light pressure for 15 sec.

4. Dime sized amount of reacta gloss - High pressure for 15 sec.

To resurface your ball, choose one of the finishes above. Each finish has its own steps, and for every step in the selected finish, complete the 4-step cycle below.

Reacta Gloss
Reacta Gloss
Reacta Gloss
Reacta Gloss

PRODUCT GUIDE

U CLEAN U SCORE

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.

REACTA CLEAN

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 SKUFF

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

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 GLOSS

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

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

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 CLEAN

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 .

TRUE BLUE CLEANER

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.

abralon surfacing pads

ABRALON PADS

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.

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