Don’t ruin your game by damaging your bowling ball! You just achieved your desired custom ball that does not means you are on the board to play! As ball storage is a vital issue, so you also have to be aware to store it correctly. Whatever, if you don’t want to get a cracked bowling ball-follow here and get some fantastic Bowling ball storage ideas-
Bowling Ball Storage Ideas:
Before jumping to the main point, let’s discuss some relevant important matters. Do you know why you have to store the bowling ball safely? It’s not only for that; it’s a valuable item for your game!
Rather the construction of this bowling ball is such-they cracked over time. So why do the crack happens? The inner side of a bowling ball is made with stone-like solid materials. And the outer surface is rounded with elastic-like material. This outer springy coating thus helps the ball to glide properly.
So long improper storage of this ball therefore could force it to a continuous gravitational force. This gravitational force and the inner stone-like solid material will work together to crack the outer elastic. The inner solid and heavy portion in that case will force the outer soft cover to crack. And once the crack begins at any point, gradually it will spread to the whole ball.
The thumb role of storing your ball safely is to touch it and move it at least once a week. So when you will touch and move it, the inner pressure will not get any chance to meet the continuous gravitational force. So ultimately your blowing ball will stay safe from any cracks.
Secondly, store the bowling ball in a zipper bag. In such a way you can prevent the dust and the air from get contact with your ball. Yes, your ball already has cured while manufactured. But curing is a continuous process that will continue its lifetime.
If you can store your ball from the off surface and from off air, the curing process will continue for a long time. And you might don’t know, the more you can avoid air contact with your ball, the more your ball can cure. Tightly tie the zipper bag, and ensure a double tie from the double side. It will protect the surrounding air to come inside.
Another important thing, store the ball at an optimal temperature. A hot temperature will make your bowling ball crack. So store it in a dry and cool place. A dry place will protect your ball from mold and mildew formation. A mold formation on the ball surface can cause the ball to get damaged. So it is also a vital issue to caring for your ball.
When you need to pull out your bowling ball from the storage bag, change the grip inserts. Usually, we suggest changing these every 60 to 80 games. So you cannot use these for more than 2/3 months. Using more than this time can cause dirt plus oil formation. So you will not get a proper grip on this. Also after the expiry date, the grip plastic expands and becomes loose.
Ultimately the whole grip becomes so much harder to give you optimal gripping while you are in the game. If you regularly change the grip inserts, your ball will give you a good grip with a more controlled strike over it.
Store your bowling ball on your shoe rack:
It’s a little bit tricky idea. Hence you cannot use all of your shoes or book rack to store your bowling ball. Just you have to ensure your bowling ball is not sliding down from the open side of the rack. You can make a customized bowling ball rack for more convenience. We have discussed details on our previous topics about this.
Just make your preference bowling ball shelf, or use the shoe rack (if it is optimal to hold the bowling ball). Before placing the ball inside the shelf, keep the ball in a zippered ball and close the bag opening tightly.
Lots of designs and options are available on the net, from where you can get an idea of how you can make a bowling ball shelf. If you use the shoe rack, just clean it properly. And renovate it if needed.
Bowling balls shelve design:
I made my bowling ball myself,how? I put this shelve again in the corner of my living room. Just I make a simple wood shelf with two racks. I can keep 8 bowling balls inside this rack. However, on the top of this ball shelf, I put a small aquarium. And the front of the shelve also covered with a glass door. So it’s a two-in-one option as an aquarium holder and as a bowling ball holder.
Hang the bowling ball (Just avoid this section, if you do not want to make your ball a craft item):
It’s a superb idea if you have a balcony, on which you want to make some fantastic craft ideas. Just use some thick wooden wool. Make a larger ball holder (like the thread womb/bird nest). Now place your ball inside the zipper ball. Then take a cotton cloth and wrap the ball. Place the ball inside the wooden thread womb. Now hang this ball on the upper side of the balcony.
Hang it on the balcony grill. You can hold a few of these bowling balls this way. So it will look good and awesome. This eye-shooting crafting not only protects your bowl safely but also will increase your balcony’s aesthetic value. You also can store your bowling ball on the top of a larger flower vase. In that case, place the bowling ball inside the zipper bag, and cover the ball again with a wooden cloth piece. It just will look, like the bowling ball flower on the flower base!
Storing Your Bowling Trophies Like a Pro
If you have a collection of bowling trophies, it’s essential to store them properly to preserve their value and beauty. Here are some tips to help you keep your awards correctly:
1. Clean them gently.
2. Disassemble removable parts.
3. Choose a suitable location.
4. Protect from sunlight.
5. Regularly check and dust them.
FAQs:
How do you store a bowling ball at home?
I do nothing important. Just I store the ball inside a zipper bag. The zipper bag got a tight tie from all sides. I do not miss one thing, that is I do not forget to move my bowling ball at least once in two weeks.
What is the shelf life of a bowling ball?
It depends on how you treat your ball. Also how you store it. However, the ball’s quality also is crucial thing to enhancing the ball’s life. On average, 5-10 years is the shelf life of a brand bowling ball.
In a Nutshell:
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