Taking care of your bowling equipment
If you’ve spent your hard-earned pennies on bowling equipment, it’s a good idea to learn how to take care of it. Not only will this ensure that it lasts as long as possible, it will also keep it in good condition for longer and could even improve your bowling game.
It can be expensive and, like the rest of us, it needs a little love. A little TLC regarding your bowling gear could go a long way. So here’s how to take care of them, including bowling bags, shoes and accessories…
Taking care of your bowling ball
Bowling ball lanes have a coating of oil. This oil protects the rail and helps the balls curve better. Rubbing the ball with a bit of shoe polish and a soft towel will remove any dirt, oil, wax, or any other foreign objects. It may surprise you to learn that something as robust and durable as your ball can be affected by very high or extremely low temperatures.
So when caring for your ball, make sure you don’t leave it out in the sun. Temperatures above 80F can warp your ball and render it unusable. Similarly, if it gets too cold, your ball could freeze! Note that this is more likely to happen with lightweight balls than heavier ones.
Performance is everything with bowling balls, so even a seemingly innocent scratch could affect your performance. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your ball. If your ball is scratched or has dents on the surface, a bowling alley should be able to repair it for you.
Taking care of your bowling shoes
Taking proper care of your bowling shoes will ensure that their performance is not affected. For example, cleaning the sole of your slipper shoe will ensure that it does its job for longer, which is why you need to learn how to care for your bowling gear properly. If there is any debris or other debris on your sliding shoe, it may not slide as well as it could.
Just a little warm water and a mild detergent should do the trick. As with other shoes, you may want to use polish or cleaner to treat the leather. If your soles have seen better days, you can re-sole them at your nearest bowling store.
The shoes are very durable and should last for many years, however caring for your bowling shoes by employing these little tricks will ensure that they stay in good condition for longer and do not interfere with your performance.
Taking care of your other bowling equipment
When it comes to how to care for your bowling equipment it’s all about keeping it clean. Bowling bags, shoes and gloves can be cleaned with a little soapy water. After all, there’s no point in lovingly polishing your ball and then putting it in a dirty bowling alley that’s full of the grime you just cleaned.
