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Reddit mentions of Tac Up Bowling Ball Cleaner- 8 Ounce
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Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Tac Up Bowling Ball Cleaner- 8 Ounce. Here are the top ones.
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- Package length: 5.08 cm
- Package width: 5.08 cm
- Package height: 18.415 cm
- Product Type: SPORTING GOODS
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Specs:
Color | White |
Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 9 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 8 ounces |
Weight | 0.64 Pounds |
Width | 2 Inches |
> What's the best way to clean them?
A spray cleaner like this or this would work for a basic clean up, but the balls may need a full detox and resurface at a pro shop depending on their condition. With 30 balls, I'd probably just clean them up with a spray cleaner and let the future owners have the resurface done when they plug and re-drill them. (See below)
> Anything I should check for besides cracks?
Cracks and big divots in the surface of the ball are the big ones. Minor scrapes and scratches can be worked out at the pro shop when the new owner has the ball plugged and re-drilled.
> I think they may have custom finger holes. Anything I can do about that?
If any of the balls get sold (depending on age/condition, many of them may not be worth the hassle), the new owner would need to take the balls to a local pro shop and have them fill in the holes (known as plugging) and then redrill to their hand's measurements. Nothing for you to do about that.
> I notice a lot of these balls have another hole besides the three finger holes. What is the purpose of it?
You're referring to a balance hole/weight hole. You can read more about them here.
> What's the best way to sell? eBay? Craigslist? Bowling forum?
Like anything else, take lots of pictures and try to be as detailed as possible about the specifics (brand, model, etc.) Many of the balls may not be worth anything, so it could be a diminishing rate of return. I think you can post for sale items here as long as you don't spam the boards. Might be worth checking with the mods to be sure. Craigslist would be another good option. Ebay also.
I'd love to see pictures of what you've got just out of curiosity.
> Thanks for the reply! The bowlingball.com scale helps a lot when comparing different manufacturers.
Pleasure! And yes, it does. I've found it's pretty dang accurate so it's helpful for comparing apples to oranges (or C300 to Roto Grip, but you get the point haha)
EDIT I'd go with 15# if I were you. No real reason to be throwing 16# unless you just throw everything else 25mph or something lol
> Would you recommend going with a symmetric core?
Yes, I would definitely recommend a symmetric core for your first ball. It won't be as flashy as an asym, but will also be a bit easier to control and work well as a ball to build around as you expand your arsenal.
> I have looked at the Storm Rocket Ship and am considering that one but will definitely talk to the pro shop next time I go. I have a friend who has the Storm Code Black which I tossed a few times and liked; do you think that would be harder to control due to its core?
I actually had a chance to throw the Rocket Ship, Code Black, and a bunch of other stuff at a Storm/RG demo day last week (write-up is here). The RS would be a fantastic ball to get - I'd also take a look at the new Motiv Chronic Paranoia (releases today, IIRC) and the Ebonite GB2 MVP. The Code Black is an awesome ball as well, but it's a bit more specialized - it definitely has a much more violent reaction due to the polished pearl reactive coverstock and asymmetric core.
> Regarding the finish on the balls and how long they will last: I have read people saying they have had a ball "die" and stop hooking after several games. Any tips on a type of ball that would be less prone to this, or does it just require proper cleaning?
Usually it's more like several hundred games, but yeah proper maintenance is key. This is the maintenance schedule that I follow for all of my reactive gear:
So rubbing alcohol is a decent cleaner, people have been using it for a long time. The only thing is that it is not designed as a de-greaser and has a bit of trouble picking up the oil. It would be better than no cleaning at all but IMO not quite as good as a specific bowling cleaner.
My recommendation would be tac up