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  • @Ctdbowling
    @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You can get this product here ctdbowling.com/products/the-clear-basic-package?variant=29205186773090

    • @remington1439
      @remington1439 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ronald Hickland Jr ,I need to ask you on that clear stuff? When I put my ball in the ball oven(I do this about ever 50 games on a ball) I usually use that purple stuff to clean all the oil off, then shine it or sand it then add a little shine(which I’m buying the wax from you) so myQ is after ball oven use purple stuff or clear?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read all of this ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

    • @anthonyladuca8165
      @anthonyladuca8165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that what she lol 😆

    • @agallo121
      @agallo121 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @surgemeister182
      @surgemeister182 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Ctdbowlingshould this method be used before of after fully resurfacing the bowling ball? I'm gonne make my own ball spinner and I like to know how I can make the best use of it. Thanks for the answer.

  • @canuck_gamer3359
    @canuck_gamer3359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Reading the comments here it seems to me that too many people are quick to jump on this fellow. For almost as long as reactive balls have been around, there have been 'restoration' products and people have debated their usefulness. Ebonite introduced one of the first products that required the entire ball to be encased and I believe the product looked like wood chips/shavings. People also put their bowling balls into ovens to bleed the oil out of them both at home and using specialized equipment or filled a box with cat litter to try and draw out the oil. I ran a pro shop in a 74 lane house for years and in that time I was never able to conclude whether any of these things were effective but I never criticized anything I didn't feel was harmful or fraudulent. Ronald Hickland seems to me like a man who loves the game and enthusiastically posts videos for people to enjoy, so what's the problem? If you don't agree with his opinions- fine, don't use his advice. But there's no need to go beyond a polite, respectful dissenting opinion.

  • @MrJTRfilms
    @MrJTRfilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I dont bowl, have my own ball or shoes, yet I know how to renew a ball. The deep paths of TH-cam

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well let's get you fixed up!

    • @wattiewatwat
      @wattiewatwat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It would be odd if you didn't bowl but do have your own ball and shoes 😂

    • @kellyjoyner4912
      @kellyjoyner4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who cares

  • @johnorminski
    @johnorminski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    @RonaldHickland how much of the performance improvement was due to “The Clear”, and how much was from re-finishing the ball to 2000 grit?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watch this video th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

    • @getreal6124
      @getreal6124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ctdbowling So about a 5-board performance gain on a Storm Super Sonic.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@getreal6124 correct

    • @danemuramoto7683
      @danemuramoto7683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ctdbowling: You didn't address the fact that the surface preparation on the ball before and after ARE DIFFERENT. You should probably use the product on a "house ball" that already has a dull (1500-2000 grit matte) finish BEFORE, as well as after.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We actually did show The Clear by itself it's right here... th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

  • @irontrunk2267
    @irontrunk2267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Yeah 150$ is too steep just to rejuvenate an old ball. I’d rather spend the little extra and get a brand new one.

    • @BadWolf_JT
      @BadWolf_JT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I could have saved 13 1/2 minutes of my life if I had just scrolled down a bit and read your comment first. $169.95 for everything he showed off in the video to clean my old ball but make it look like hammered crap at the same time, or $175 to buy a brand new ball. I'm chucking that old ball and buying a shiny new ball.

    • @SKRUBL0RD
      @SKRUBL0RD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      But you can reuse all of the products there on dozens of balls instead of buying dozens of balls costing way more.

    • @richardstarling2159
      @richardstarling2159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cost me 30 to resurface mine

    • @nicholasscheetz229
      @nicholasscheetz229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SKRUBL0RD Agreed!

    • @spydergs07
      @spydergs07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's not one time use.

  • @stitchergary
    @stitchergary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    First person to modify the surface of a bowling ball was pro bowler Don McCune back in the early 70's.. He came up with the "soaker" which, if I can remember, was soaking a bowling ball in ethyl methyl ketone.. He won a lot of titles one year having the advantage of a ball that hooked more and delivered more power... They outlawed the practice because it was very flammable and dangerous... Just a little useless trivia....

  • @RubiksHnK
    @RubiksHnK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The first ball looks like it may have crossed and could have hung a little on crossing back into the oil at the 5 board which makes the initial throw a touch sketch. If the video gets remade I'd like to see a handful of throws on the before and after.

  • @PollyMz3
    @PollyMz3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    “Phazing looks alot better”. Realizes it looks the exact same and turns ball over. Yeah okay makes sense

    • @BadWolf_JT
      @BadWolf_JT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol, I noticed that too.

    • @thegdoat1
      @thegdoat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 I was like "nah fam, that ring around the thumb hole looks exactly the same." 🤣🤣

    • @jaycrowe4344
      @jaycrowe4344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All that is really just smoke and mirrors the only thing he done was sand the ball down witch you can do with any sand paper or pads you can also soak in dawn dish detergent or any degreaser

  • @hemidemon2851
    @hemidemon2851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Crediting "the clear" for performance improvement yet ignores the fact one ball was shined...the other dull. Of course you will see more performance. " this eliminate phasing" ...didn't eliminate the phasing at all. Lol

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually we are showing the entire process for ball restoration. Watch this as we demonstrate The Clear by itself. th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html
      Read this for more details
      ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @michaelcook7090
    @michaelcook7090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    They've legalized soaking? Somebody call Don McCune!

  • @vannigiovannigio8861
    @vannigiovannigio8861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The kit should include 3 plugs for the holes.

    • @MMAKingRay
      @MMAKingRay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah and a riunded bottome in bucket. Would use a tiny fraction of the clear if it was an 1/8" all the way around is all.

    • @vannigiovannigio8861
      @vannigiovannigio8861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MMAKingRay You are right about that.

  • @adfx2493
    @adfx2493 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    what the hell....you re throwing 2 shots and you think you did it like a bot with same speed, revs,tilt and rotation? if you throw it like a bot it would even hook ealier simply because on that same spot oil is gone from the shot before. if you dont hit it that accurate how do you wanna compare? specto shows very good that even the best pros dont throw it on the same spot and you wanna sell a bucket to improve a "used" ball? really? that hook comes from the (new) 2000 grit surface...thats it. rest is only inaccuracy. until this video it was nice to watch your videos....

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol you obviously have not watched my videos 😂. We have multiple videos showing not only the entire process but just The Clear by itself, on a Brand New ball. We have documents written to show what it's doing and tons of glowing reviews for the product. Just check out ctdbowling.com and thanks for watching.

    • @tenncutt
      @tenncutt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Were talkin wow factor brother, got to be good for a few extra pins!

  • @NathanShines
    @NathanShines 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video brother and love the amount of pride you take. Found some bowling balls at the thrift store and was curious about how to bring them back.

  • @timray7758
    @timray7758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hi, this is Rome. Can I have my ball back now?

    • @sethparrow04
      @sethparrow04 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But your name is Tim Ray

    • @Terrafire34
      @Terrafire34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sethparrow04 He was born in Rome so its his nick name. His name is Tim "Hey it's that guy who was born in Rome and always loses his bowling balls" Ray that was too long to put on his bowling ball so we just call him Rome :)

    • @timray7758
      @timray7758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Terrafire34 You understand. I thought this was obvious.

    • @drsudz
      @drsudz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You win!

  • @leonkronsbein1652
    @leonkronsbein1652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    170 $ for The Clear Complete Package Ball Restoration.... Then I´d rather spend 30$ more for a new on ahahahah

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's starts at $109 and $170 is still less than a new ball. 😂😂 Oh and it's reusable and can work on your entire reactive arsenal.
      Here is the $109 version
      ctdbowling.com/products/the-clear-basic-package?variant=29205186773090

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J9Dalton yes but you get what you pay for. Dawn has surfactants in it ( Google it) That's not good for your Bowling Ball to absorb. A little research will go a long way. Here, let's use the common sense approach. Have you ever seen a manufacturer of bowling balls endorse that? Here read this. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @j29g99
    @j29g99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone else here ever put their bowling balls in the oven on real low heat for 15 minutes? Pull it out clean all the oil off. Rinse/Repeat? Always worked great getting all the absorbed oil out of the balls and makes your house smell like an ally

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yikes! That's dangerous not only to your Bowling Ball but to your health.

    • @j29g99
      @j29g99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      #fakenews lol all joking aside I understand why some people would be hesitant to try that method considering bowling balls are not cheap but I've been doing that since 2007 on multiple balls and have never had an issue. I've had one ball crack at the pin long before I started baking them in the oven so to speak and that was just through normal wear. Maybe I'm just lucky?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well here let me help you understand. Bowling balls have plasticizer in them. Go Google that and then Google Texanol. Then you will have a better understanding of why you shouldn't leave your bowling ball in the oven.

    • @safesinnaah1397
      @safesinnaah1397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've definitely done that with the oven at 180 for years now. It doesnt bring back all the bowling balls but it's worked for me 75% of the time. Excellent tip to share 🎯 Salute

  • @johnburden9109
    @johnburden9109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kinda thinking it would do about the same thing from 1st shot to 2nd shot with the sanding alone.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol read this and watch the video. The surface is the same..... ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

    • @tylersmith8590
      @tylersmith8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      As well. I would of hit it with a sanding pad and a quick cleaning.

  • @wolfmp1
    @wolfmp1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I use dish soap and hot water...works the same and is much cheaper

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, no it doesn't work the same. Read this and educate yourself on what's going on.ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

    • @wolfmp1
      @wolfmp1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ive been using dish soap and water for about 30 years, and have only used 4 balls in that time frame. Im not saying what you are doing is the only way, im saying this was is cheaper and works just as well.

    • @bridgethoey7998
      @bridgethoey7998 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did the same with the hot water and soap for a couple of season then got lazy and didnt soak it.i could tell the ball wasnt reacting like it had previously when soaked. Oil patten was basically the same.

    • @orinanime
      @orinanime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bridgethoey7998 I'm new to bowling. Still learning maintenance and upkeep. Can you explain soaking and cleaning with dish soap?

    • @orinanime
      @orinanime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wolfmp1 I'm just starting out in my bowling hobby. I'm trying to learn about maintenance/upkeep. Can you explain the whole dish soap and soaking thing?

  • @nicholaslloyd5623
    @nicholaslloyd5623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Could you do a comparison video of that ball with the clear with no resurfacing vs a resurfacing? How much of that gained hook is just from adding surface to a lane shined ball?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

    • @nicholaslloyd5623
      @nicholaslloyd5623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This definitely answers part of what I was wondering. However, what if you took two identical balls, both with 100 games on them, then put both through the clear but only resurface one... how much difference would there be between the two balls? I'd be very curious to see!

    • @martyjr540
      @martyjr540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nicholaslloyd5623 Ball surface gives a bowling ball a whole new look.. You can clearly see the difference in the two balls.. the original ball was shiny and just skidded, the altered ball was 2000 grit matte finish.. of course it's going to grip the lane faster and appear to hook more..

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@martyjr540 Check this out. It explains the process. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @Azari_D
    @Azari_D 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lol so he did all that cleaning and the ball and pins just stayed there for him the whole time. The second time he threw it just clearly had more rev

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol you obviously didn't pay attention to the video. 😂😂😂 Check this out there is another video in this blog. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @josephbeers2256
    @josephbeers2256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the Sham Wow guy would have made a better pitch.

  • @stitchergary
    @stitchergary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Things have changed so much over the years... My era was JP LT48 or the red Columbia 300....Yeah, I know, I'm old...thanks for the video..

    • @tommydoowop
      @tommydoowop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      but hey, the LT48 did the job back then, when a 190+ avg was well respected, as I'm sure you can appreciate

  • @tonyr8443
    @tonyr8443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The ball got agressive because it was pre sanded and stripped off of polish and oil residue. Lacquer thinner could've done this a lot faster with a much, much stronger ball reaction, without pre sanding if this is all that this chemical can do which looks pretty expensive.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol lacquer thinner is flammable and illegal to use on a bowling ball. Please spend a little time on Bowl.com to help educate yourself on the rules. Also read through the comments. We posted a video showing The Clear by itself, even though sanding is part of the treatment process.

  • @cchambe3
    @cchambe3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think it's a cool thing to know....especially the science part. Seeing there was an hour in between shots....it looks like the 2nd shot had more loft and rotation on it. Would love to see it in our shop. We have some of your products. And I support you %100 Ron.

    • @amberchester2244
      @amberchester2244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carleton Chambers yes he put more finger action in it to spin more. Hence more hook. I’m not even gonna say he slowed it down too. lol

  • @SneakySteevy
    @SneakySteevy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It would have been nice to observe the difference between the sanded ball (no soaking) and the original.

  • @austinrutledgebowling1813
    @austinrutledgebowling1813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m two years late to this video but good lord the amount of ignorance in this comment section is off the charts. I’m very happy to be an educated member of #teamCTD

  • @joshsize89
    @joshsize89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Kinda sketchy. Should have finished the ball to 2000 before the first shot was thrown.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's incorrect a person who has been bowling with there ball wouldn't have sanded it first. They would have bowled with it, and it would have shined up. This is a real life situation and demonstration. If you are looking for a same surface comparison of The Clear then watch this video. th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

    • @bmil38
      @bmil38 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ctdbowling Ya lost me based on that first sentence. If you're trying to pitch a product, please sound educated.

  • @fliboimoney
    @fliboimoney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ronald what was the surface on ball before you started and when you ended...I'm surprised you didn't show that with your little grit counter🤔🤔

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check this blog. There is a video where we did that. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @dr.plague6897
    @dr.plague6897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    why was this recommended?

  • @Mosthated_VQ
    @Mosthated_VQ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why am I just now seeing this? I think I remember you from burr oak bowling alley🤔

  • @JoeyBagOfBagels99
    @JoeyBagOfBagels99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The last time I bowled was in the 70's. Like everything else, times change. We used to have this machine, sort of looked like a washing machine with a clear window. You would put in 50 cents (Hey, a pack of cigarettes cost 50 cents), and it would spin the ball for 5 minutes, and out would come a clean ball. Getting off all the oil from the lanes. Nice job on the video.

    • @b.j.thomas3264
      @b.j.thomas3264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Finally found a morning league (now that i'm old) that fits my hours so I have started bowling again after 8 years. My bowling balls hooked like crazy (didn't have to do anything special in the hand release, they just hooked!) but they are lifeless now. No machine anymore. The guy at the center hand cleaned it for me ($4) last week. It will be interesting to see if helps the performance. I'll find out Tuesday!

    • @MarcG7424
      @MarcG7424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember those machines 😁

    • @Gk2003m
      @Gk2003m 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lustre King!

  • @Genesis.1-1
    @Genesis.1-1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently started bowling again and have a Brunswick ball I received as a gift in 1978. The ball certification with the date was still in the bag. I've been looking at ways to clean the ball and appreciate your video.

  • @gio_32
    @gio_32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please dont listen to these people. I can already tell half of them are divorced and the other half only have one friend... the bartender that doesn’t reciprocate. Keep doing what you are doing I didn’t realize in the bowling niche there were so many professionals... Ill be watching the tour on espn looking for some of the commenters on this video

  • @EBY318
    @EBY318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The first shot hit the half board/ end board while the second hit was way more in maybe 3-5 boards, and I saw no change in what you called Phazing. The avalon pads probably did everything and those are cheap.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL incorrect, false, and that is ok you just don't know. Here check this out. This will give you some education on exactly what is going on. Thanks for watching. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

    • @bmil38
      @bmil38 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ctdbowling Oh damn, you really sound stupid. Basically laughing at him, telling him he's wrong 3 times, and then saying a blog will give him some education which you assume he doesn't have. Great marketing job, bud.
      Hey Grammarly and No Red Ink will help you with your lack of English skills though. I can tell you need to fine tune those from other comments lmao

  • @johnwis23
    @johnwis23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dull makes to hook earlier giving the impression its hooking more....

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is not always the case. Sanding a ball can make it hook less.

    • @tywinngton8384
      @tywinngton8384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      johnwis23 my team Partner did mine befor we started and it hooked great and better

  • @Ctdbowling
    @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here watch this video as well. th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

  • @wattiewatwat
    @wattiewatwat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why did you go for kilograms? I am Australian and my bowling ball is literally the only thing I don't weigh in kilograms 😂

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol it was just a setting on the scale that fit at the time.

    • @wattiewatwat
      @wattiewatwat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ctdbowling actually this video is somewhat sciencey, and kilos make more sense for sciencey things so I applaud that. Good work sir!

  • @brycerives6664
    @brycerives6664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Should’ve drilled a new one with the same layout and everything to show the comparison between a fresh new cover compared to an old cover, too resurfaced/de oiled

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That ball is a classic. We opted to just keep it undrilled.

  • @richardmiller9209
    @richardmiller9209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much of this was just due to the surface change? You could just have it rejuved for 1/3 the price. 🤷‍♂️

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch this. th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then watch this th-cam.com/video/w79lcfok5Zk/w-d-xo.html

  • @Dana_Danarosana
    @Dana_Danarosana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don McCune was so far ahead of his time... He changed bowling long before Mark Roth with a 5 gallon pail of C4H8O in his basement in Indiana. Don't everyone start in on me... I KNOW this is different from several aspects... but the part about soaking a bowling ball in a liquid to make it hook more is the same.

  • @dragonman910
    @dragonman910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can tell you that resurfacing a bowling ball is effective. When resurfacing doesn't restore a ball's reaction, baking the oil out of the ball is a surefire way to restore it.

  • @GingyNinjyy
    @GingyNinjyy ปีที่แล้ว

    Pro tip, just get another bowling ball. If you haven't gotten together enough money to invest in another ball by the time your old ball stops hooking then wtf. This is just a waste if time and resources. Get a new ball with a fresh cover, let the old one go.

  • @mreid08
    @mreid08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ok, every time he says "bowling ball" take a shot!!

  • @tommyjakks
    @tommyjakks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is helpful for discontinued bowling balls that they don’t make anymore

  • @tylerkrug7719
    @tylerkrug7719 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting, now i just need a bowling ball,lol.
    And wait for it to get old

  • @ameliadroste7866
    @ameliadroste7866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another way to clean your ball is heat it up outside (if it’s hot) or you can bake it in the oven. This makes the oil in the ball come out and you can get more hook from your ball. Hope this helped!

    • @leontunnicliff1737
      @leontunnicliff1737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Great now my wife is pissed at me, the Thanksgiving butter ball Turkey came out tasting like the gutter ball Turkey instead.

    • @stevedobbins2942
      @stevedobbins2942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bowl in the winter-time generally, and setting the ball on the heater vent at home will cause the ball to sweat out the oil. then i spray it with ball cleaner and wipe it off. After a day or two of that, it's good to go!

    • @user-wh6sp6st8s
      @user-wh6sp6st8s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Out of curiosity, what temp do you bake a bowling ball at and for how long?

    • @johnkawalski48
      @johnkawalski48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-wh6sp6st8s 180°

    • @Jimboit2
      @Jimboit2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caution on the oven method. It will cause the glue to breakdown thus causing grip deformation if baked too often.
      I learned the sun is best with 5 minute exposure in 5 increments. Clean between each increment with water and Dawn. Final cleaning with your preferred ball cleaner.

  • @gblan
    @gblan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What would a pro shop charge to do this?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      $40 normally

    • @gblan
      @gblan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ctdbowling Not bad really.

  • @WoodCraftsinc
    @WoodCraftsinc ปีที่แล้ว

    Can adding380 grit to a symmetric ball, change it to an asymetric ball motion

  • @OfficalAlexPlays
    @OfficalAlexPlays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if you bake it first then the clear protocol would be even more performance.

  • @gregseate2369
    @gregseate2369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very cool product! I learned something new!

  • @ronburgandy5006
    @ronburgandy5006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative. Thank you. It's been years since I've competed. Maybe I'll give mine new life and get out there.

  • @leebertie57
    @leebertie57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My pro shop will "rejuvenate" (resurface, water bath) my ball for $20. It works...How is this any better?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is reusable, you can do it at home. It works better because it addresses all of the reasons ball lose performance. Here are the details.
      ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @donsullivan6199
    @donsullivan6199 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, but no why is that a house ball. I would like to see you do this will a ball from Goodwill.

  • @tmcafee52
    @tmcafee52 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see that the specs for the Storm HyRoad says that it is 1500 polished grit but you resurfaced the ball to 5500. Why is there a difference?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  หลายเดือนก่อน

      1500 is the grit used in the Polish.
      5500 is the measured grit result on the actual bowling ball.

  • @skwira000
    @skwira000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't sound like a typical CEO.

  • @toddopacich1222
    @toddopacich1222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To all the naysayers, if you’re me , you’re still trying to duplicate your old X factor Ace! And can’t! It’s a crapshoot often times , getting a new ball drilled up , hoping it reacts right to your game... The only thing keeping me from doing it , is the Ace has already been resurfaced too many times and is 16 lbs. I throw 15 now . But the concept is good !

    • @STATRipper
      @STATRipper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely LOVED my Ace... didn't realize there was a cult following for that ball. Best wishes!!

  • @robmerrill9894
    @robmerrill9894 ปีที่แล้ว

    all you have to do is de oil your ball and resurface to get like new performance

  • @danhansell2799
    @danhansell2799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    way too expensive. I can get my ball resurfaced/refinished for like $40. It's like new.

  • @bobrosso9147
    @bobrosso9147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude....what are you workin' on.......a bowlin' ball?

  • @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
    @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Basically you remove the surface with sanding then use a chemical that eats the surface making it tacky...

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This really explains what is happening. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @AV8R_1
    @AV8R_1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why does the ball have two thumb holes?

  • @rfs1701e
    @rfs1701e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw how this product was able to stay clean after the ball was worked on how long can it be reused if all the proper steps are followed? I have a 4 ball arsenal 3 high performance and 1 polyester for spares

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it can be here are the details. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @ninemag8083
    @ninemag8083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    All you did was dull the ball any ball that is dull will react more the a ball with shiny surface duh

    • @chrisfentress13
      @chrisfentress13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wrong shiny pearl balls react just as strong off the dry if kept clean. A clean ball will react to the lanes better regardless of if he dulled it down or not.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol obviously that's not all we did. If you think the surface thing was the change in the reaction maybe you should watch the other videos on this channel where we verify the surface being the same. 🙂

    • @wattiewatwat
      @wattiewatwat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, if all he did was dull the ball then yes, the ball wpuld react more, but it would be an uncontrollable reaction. There's a reason why people don't just buy a ball then smash it with sandpaper.

  • @alexkorn6036
    @alexkorn6036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For $109 you get quite a few items that's listed on the website

  • @terrydunaway5445
    @terrydunaway5445 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job!! Thanks for the information!!

  • @Jon66B
    @Jon66B 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So the fact that the ball was still wet (and there was probably liquid still in the finger holes) has nothing to do with the weight being higher right?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ball was as dry as we could get it at the time we checked it. The point is that the product has absorbed into the ball. It's just a another way to demonstrate what is happening.

  • @VennGamesMoreDoBeWeirdThoLol
    @VennGamesMoreDoBeWeirdThoLol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When is an optimal time to use this product on a ball? Once a year? Once every 2 years? Every 6 months? As I’m new to bowling, I don’t know how long it takes for a ball to go bad.

    • @seofelite
      @seofelite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Largely dependent on # of games played but for the average league bowler (not necessarily sanctioned or serious competitions) probably around the ballpark of a few years or more before this treatment would make a significant improvement to performance.

    • @robvoyles
      @robvoyles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have 2 balls made in 1996 and all i do is wipe them down with mean green and rubbing alcohol mix and have bowled many many games in 23 years and they still hook and hit strong.

  • @warrenjackson1157
    @warrenjackson1157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where can I get these products sir

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right here. ctdbowling.com/products/the-clear-basic-package?variant=29205186773090

    • @Skumpatron
      @Skumpatron 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      pro shop

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Online ctdbowling.com

  • @rfs1701e
    @rfs1701e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Ron if all steps are followed correctly how often should this be used to clean a bowling ball?

  • @tennesseelawns
    @tennesseelawns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like it works great. But the complete system looks like it's $173 at that price may as well just buy a new ball

  • @petervoyt24
    @petervoyt24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't believe I wasted tiem watching this

  • @charlesdunlap1378
    @charlesdunlap1378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let’s see it without resurface. You could have just hit the ball with a pad to make it read early.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We did a video on that th-cam.com/video/aJDOD0q5sEU/w-d-xo.html

  • @jaceg8280
    @jaceg8280 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ball seems to be a tad white in certain spots after resurfacing do you know what i could i do avoid this if i resurface it again

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can send pictures to help@ctdbowling.com and they will be able to assist.

  • @ericbrooks1562
    @ericbrooks1562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't bowl,and still enjoyed this.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated, maybe this will inspire you to go out and bowl sometime. Thank you for watching.

  • @garyarrington770
    @garyarrington770 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is this for bowling ball dip

  • @timbailey3112
    @timbailey3112 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr.Hickland I have an old bowling ball it's a Columbia 300 Karma but it has a crack down the middle i was wondering if I could fix it of if not how to properly discard it?

  • @drsudz
    @drsudz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, I like your videos and don't want to pick nits, but..... you took a LOT of care to keep the "Clear" out of the thumb hole, but then you put that cloth on top of the ball and at the 7:40 mark we can see the "Clear" just pouring into the thumb hole. And than 10 secs later you say "thumb hole was nice and dry". You just need to edit that 7:40 piece out, little mistakes can destroy credibility.

  • @Babasultandiaries
    @Babasultandiaries ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweating an old used bowling ball in the sun for max five minutes for about 10 times draws most of the absorbed oil by the ball starts to come out, wipe the oil every time after sweating it and repeat the process about 10 times and make sure you don't leave the ball for too long in the sun as it might crack the ball and let the ball cool down before repeating the process again then finally you can put the ball with the thumb hole facing down and wash it with liquid soap to remove the oil and dirt and let it cool down and then finally wipe it clean and dry, this method also helps in removing excess oil absorbed by the ball over a period of time and gives you better reactive action on the lane.

  • @LisaMcGraw201
    @LisaMcGraw201 ปีที่แล้ว

    Believe it or not, you can bake your ball in your trunk in the summer. I did this accidentally by leaving my ball in the trunk in 90-degree heat. When I pulled my ball out of the bag, oil was dripping everywhere. Luckily, I had a towel under my ball that absorbed most of the oil. This is a great video on how to really clean the pores of a bowling ball. Although, the cost of the clear is a bit expensive right now. Thanks for posting.

  • @rodelramos9963
    @rodelramos9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sell my old bowling ball...

  • @mre8ballgaming842
    @mre8ballgaming842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What bowling alley uses donated house balls??

    • @zoeyf3471
      @zoeyf3471 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A privately owned alley by me has a lot of old balls people must leave when they are done with them. The ball are usually chipped up with a lot of dents.

    • @irontrunk2267
      @irontrunk2267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Every alley I’ve been to has balls people have left

    • @TheBean42069
      @TheBean42069 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      where I bowl every ball is dented to frick, I bought some old ones off of some guy hopefully they'll be better lmao

    • @wolfmp1
      @wolfmp1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where I bowl they dont have any donated house balls due to the liability concerns. If someone uses a house ball they order, and that person gets hurt due to the ball they cant be sued, where as if its a donated house ball and they get hurt, they could get sued.

    • @flitemedic55
      @flitemedic55 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Allen a lot of them do...I use to donate all my old balls( they’re all high end equipment)... but now not so much because I use “It’s”

  • @joemckim1183
    @joemckim1183 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wouldn't just throw a bowling ball away, donate it to a bowling alley to be a house ball. I think giving them a bowling ball should earn me a free game or something.

  • @jdizzlef83
    @jdizzlef83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This vid was sent to me by a friend. Reading through comments, it's crazy to see how many people question the product knowledge of one of Ebonite's previous key ball designers (I'm guessing they don't know that). I bet if the products were free, the skepticism would be less. I get the whole "well, I can just do XYZ at home", but even though the immediate result may be similar, we don't know the potential long-term effect. Consumer choice to buy a product or not, but if choosing not to, great - move on. Haven't had a chance to try the products yet - I just don't know where to start. Keep up the good work with keeping bowling great!

  • @tylerkrug7719
    @tylerkrug7719 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does the ball not need to be polished?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It works on all finishes sanded or polished

  • @Chilllybob
    @Chilllybob ปีที่แล้ว

    Sanding alone made the ball hook, without using any chemicals. When I sand my ball not using any comicals it reacts the same way.

  • @tenncutt
    @tenncutt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ball absorbs it like a sponge...(sure it does) sounds kinda like an underinflated football. Consult the rule book I think we have a violation...

  • @SilverDashie
    @SilverDashie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The comparison on the left is sus compared to the right.
    Just pay attention to the rev rate difference. I Don't think the clear actually did anything.

  • @turnerjohnsonii4704
    @turnerjohnsonii4704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How often can the clear be reused?

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As long as you keep it clean with a new absorbtion pad. You can continue to reuse it.

  • @hosoiarchives4858
    @hosoiarchives4858 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video

  • @richardp5920
    @richardp5920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think my “newest” ball is 11 years old. Brunswick C-System 3.5. It’s still a scorer on the right conditions.

  • @Kiura_
    @Kiura_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Ronald, you should really consider selling those Products international, i would love to have some of that Clear, and True Cut pads in Germany.

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We do sell them all over the world. Just go to the website ctdbowling.com

  • @johngilliam621
    @johngilliam621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok so I’m new to bowling. Used to go maybe once a year. Just got my father in laws ball out of the garage and found that it has a crack starting at one finger hole and goes completely around to the other finger hole. We would like to try to restore it of at all possible

  • @imback4415
    @imback4415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i repaired mine with jb weld, big chips around the thumb hole, i filled, sanded and i still cant bowl...

  • @BufordTGleason
    @BufordTGleason ปีที่แล้ว

    My experience with all types of restoration, is that whatever recovery you get is limited and only works for a short period of time.

  • @MrPottsTeaching
    @MrPottsTeaching 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohhh my he found a TABOO lmao haha; D Hmmm ;D haha lmao haha ;D

  • @Will-pl4tp
    @Will-pl4tp ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn that looks like Burr Oak Bowl before they remodeled it. Love this alley

  • @jaycrowe4344
    @jaycrowe4344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go to the dollar tree and get degreaser and soak

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naw that's ignorant, dangerous, and irresponsible to mix chemicals.

  • @Abe-Froman
    @Abe-Froman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He did say that stuff is reusable, so you can maintain multiple ball too.

  • @stilltlrforlife
    @stilltlrforlife 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One shot doesn't sell me on it. That much for a ball cleaner ill get a new ball

    • @Ctdbowling
      @Ctdbowling  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not a ball cleaner. Read this. ctdbowling.com/blogs/news/creating-the-difference-launches-innovative-way-to-improve-bowling-ball-performance

  • @g.h.1726
    @g.h.1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    why does this ball have 4 holes and are there really left and right hand bowling balls