Surfacing: The Secret to Improving Your Bowling Game!

Dive deep into the world of ball surfacing in this video, where we unveil the secrets that can significantly elevate your bowling performance. From the nuances of surface adjustments to their impact on your overall game, we're demystifying the techniques that pro bowlers use to stay ahead. Ready to enhance your skills and boost your scores? Watch now and level up your bowling journey. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert bowling insights! #BowlingTips #GameImprovement #BallSurfacingSecrets
Time Stamps:
0:00 - 1:37 Intro
1:37 - 2:52 4000 Polish
2:55 - 5:27 1000 Polish
5:27 - 7:17 4000
7:17 - 9:07 2000
9:07 - 11:05 1000
11:05 - 12:06 500
12:06 - 13:14 Outro

[@Mikey-1990]

I like that you don't automatically just put your customers into a new ball and actually take the time to explain other options with surface first. I've been bowling for twenty five years and I've seen so many pro shops just push a new ball onto people and the bowler still running into the same issues. Thank you for your honesty and integrity as a great pso!

[@megatbasyarullah4859]

Nice. Usually when people talk about surface they rarely show the difference between surface changes with polish. I've been wondering about it for a while and glad you're posting about it

[@danielfettes2954]

Nice vid Jayson! I always love surface videos

[@jackiemapoy8292]

Good video bro keep it up man thank you for the knowledge of bowling that you’re sharing to us

[@gititgood]

Thanks for the lesson. Much appreciated.

[@robertfrost2652]

Great information. Thanks

[@Jas019]

Great video! Love the extra data most channels don't have it!

[@RevItUpBowling]

Glad you like them!

[@DMsReptiles]

I just found your channel and damn you made a great video! Keep it up and you now have a new sub ❤

[@kendalltrimble9069]

Very well explanation of surfacing, sending this out to my peeps

[@mattvongruben]

Outstanding, informative video! Thank you! You earned a new subscriber!

[@RevItUpBowling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichalD417]

I'd really be interested in seeing the same video on a sport pattern. I believe the house shot is making the shots look way too similar even with the huge surface changes. The main culprit I'd say is the fact that the house shot gives you a wide spectrum of oil volume side to side giving any surface enough traction to hook properly even before the end of the pattern. On a heavier (and possibly longer) sport shot I believe you should be able to see that the polished balls don't get enough traction to start hooking or on a shorter pattern the opposite - they hook way too much right after the pattern ends and simply don't blend. (Considering we're talking about fresh pattern)

[@JoeFulk56]

This makes me want to change my new virtual gravity blackout balls surface to utilize a bigger transition zone and less snappy backend. Thanks for this! A lot of information here to take and use to be a better prepared bowler

[@MrSmoooov]

Great stuff buddy thanks 👍🏾👍🏾❤️

[@RevItUpBowling]

No problem 👍

[@Overcome.Reality]

Great video, I’m looking to get specto for my local lanes. As a newer PSO myself I learned about surface a little bit later and it saved me and my clients so much money!

[@TheHabstrick]

How do you own a bowling center without knowing about surface. Game is really dying! Geez!

[@Overcome.Reality]

Who said I owned a bowling center? A paragraph too much for you to read bud? It’s actually making a resurgence, because of people and channels making informative content to learn more about the game

[@Stevens2024]

Great video!! Really like how you compared the surface changes! I recently got the IQ tour ruby and liked the out of box surface but found that the hook was less sharp after about 12 games. I’m going to try and add some polish to see if I bring it back to the same reaction I had before.

[@RevItUpBowling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jjlewis6147]

I never use out of box finish, almost everything I throw needs 1k pad, except pearl , even that needs the shine knocked off of it to read the lanes right

[@mvswimmer8]

Subscribed! We need JJ!!

[@RevItUpBowling]

Thanks! He’ll be in the videos soon!

[@adamlee5504]

Nice video. I think we crossed with your brother a couple of years ago at the nationals at south point. He's a lefty.

[@RevItUpBowling]

Yep! That's my bro!

[@meanboy2000]

@@RevItUpBowlinghe’s a pretty cool guy. He introduced me to other members of your family. They were very nice people.

[@richardgandia5700]

I thought you did an excellent job with your video and explanation although my question is if changing your surface for example with a 1500 grit polish out of box what would you use first in changing the surface etc. Based on the different box surfaces do you want to go up or down

[@billcain7821]

Excellent video glad it popped up on my KZbin start page. I'm your average everyday Joe league bowler, lefty, high speed low rev., my arsenal consists of only 2 balls the TNT Infused and the TNT after drilling they both came in at 15lbs. I keep my Infused at its out of the box finish which I believe is 2000 polished and my TNT at 500, the out of the box finish wasn't there for me and after experimenting with 1500 and 1000 so, so results the 500 dialed me in dead on point. I can usually go with my Infused for all 3 games namely because I'm usually the only lefty on the lanes that night, but when there's more the lanes will transition and break down forcing me to go to my TNT, sometimes I have to start with the TNT because once our 10 min. of practice is over the left side of the lanes will already be in transition because there was 4 or 5 of us using that side. Surface care has always been an important part of my ball care and I always tell everyone you should be cleaning the surface of your balls you've used at the end of each league, tournament day of bowling and or practice session. You should've pointed out to those who may not know that you can't touch or change the surface of your ball once league or tournament starts it must be done prior to the start of bowling when it comes to league or tournaments. This rule is in both the PBA and USBC rule books and applies to any and all sanctioned leagues and tournaments.

[@tonysanta3497]

Pros only have 3 drillings, normally adjust with cover strength and surface. Eliminate the as many variables as you can!

[@matthewzweig1557]

As a pro, this is incorrect for the majority, variables are ok sometimes if you know how to use them :)

[@douglasbuck8986]

The lower the number the MORE the ball reacts. Think snow tires.......IF your ball over reacts at 1500 try 2000.... or 1500 with polish. If at 1500 it doesnt read the lane, go down to 1000. Throw the ball, observe the reaction .... make the correction....different target, different release or different surface.

[@mattstoremangolf4]

How often do you have to apply surface to the ball? Like how long does it last? Or is it a one time thing that lasts quite a long time?

[@RevItUpBowling]

It can vary. Every time you throw a ball down the lane, the surface on the ball will change. From the general friction of the lane on the ball while it’s spinning to the belts picking the ball up, the balls surface will change ever so slightly. I would say, if you find a surface that works for you, refresh it at maximum every 10 or so games. Some balls, like urethanes, could use a refresh more often. Along with cleaning after every set to reduce the chance of the ball absorbing more oil and keeping the cover clear of any contaminates. Thanks for the question!

[@judyporter6314]

I have checked surface grit with the CTD Ver2 grit meter after 3 games, and a solid 1500-2000(using trucut pads) will end with 3-4000 on it, with the track being the larger number. Amazing how quickly the overall surface changes, just going through the equipment.

[@douglasbuck8986]

That's fine if you are young and able....not so much if OLDER. I use pads ALL the time...they help me compensate for less revs and ball speed....I use a spinner and the pads last a fair amount of time....also found a less expensive source for the pads. SMALL price to pay to remain competitive at my age.

[@KevinPatz-pn2gs]

What about dry lanes at cheap bowling alleys that don't oil the lanes except for leagues. Would a high polish be best? The last pro shop suckered me into a pearl ball and I could not hook the ball at all, and it cracked in half in 6 months. I have a phase 2 storm now that's ok.

[@RevItUpBowling]

I would try polish. It will make it more responsive off dry but if it can get down lane and not hook in the mids, then I feel like it would be effective. Just be aware of where the ball is hooking now and after polishing. We want the ball to get down lane more. Conditions like that are always hard to get matched up on. It’s like golfing at a course that’s pure sand. You can do it, but it’s not optimal. I hope this helps 👍

[@KevinPatz-pn2gs]

@@RevItUpBowling Really appreciate the information!

[@douglasbuck8986]

Keep your ball off wood surfaces and carpeting....avoid getting the ball really hot or cold. The coverstock and core of the ball expand and contract at different rates.... the combination of parking the ball on absorbing surfaces and radical temp changes will lead to cracks. If not using the ball regularly, keep it in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying out and leaching out the plasticizer in the ball.

[@KevinPatz-pn2gs]

@@douglasbuck8986 Thanks for the info. I had it stored in my ball carrier. Nothing like getting all ready to bowl with friends and pulling out the only ball you have with a wide split around the whole circumference! I'll never by pearl again. It just looked and felt cheap. Even though it was a Storm brand it lasted 6 months. I bought a used Storm Phase 2, that I had redrilled and it hooks and has lasted over two years no cracks.

[@douglasbuck8986]

Its not the pearl cover stocks fault....don't toss the baby out with the bath water.@@KevinPatz-pn2gs

[@shanenorthrop1969]

What is flat 10 and ring 10 what does that mean?

[@RevItUpBowling]

A "ringing 10" in is when the 6-pin circles the 10-pin without knocking it down, because of a high entry angle or speed. A "flat 10" happens when the 6-pin lacks energy to dislodge the 10-pin, usually because of a low entry angle or low force.

[@SuperHonkyPodcast]

They charge way too much for surface pads! I know they definitely help and change the motion of a bowling ball on the lane, but the price they charge for them is pathetic! Especially considering they don't even last! New pads seem to only last me a couple uses (at most) and we're supposed to have all these different grits and what not. I'm a 200-210 average bowler and I still refuse to pay for all that bullshit! I think these pads are only meant for actual pro bowlers or bowlers that are actually out there profiting from their game. For 99% of us they just aren't worth buying! I paid $50 dollars for like a half dozen pads and they literally only lasted maybe a couple weeks worth of bowling. $50! Now imagine someone in 2 or 3 leagues a week and how often they'd need to keep purchasing more! They'd be spending $100 dollars a month on just sandpaper pads? Yuck!