Your ball towel, ideally, should be a lint free, microfiber cloth. Microfiber cloths will protect the finish of your ball, and lint free cloth will keep threads and pieces of cloth from rubbing onto your ball and influencing your game. For the best results and the most consistent throws, towel off your ball after every shot. During prolonged play, you may want to swap in a clean towel at about the halfway point in your play. [1] X Research source
After you have wiped down your ball with your alcohol dampened cloth, take a dry part of your towel or a fresh towel and wipe free any remaining moisture on its surface.
This can save you a considerable amount in professional cleaning and help you bowl more consistently.
When playing on oily lanes regularly, you may want to have the oil pulled from your ball every 50 games. Better regulated lanes might only require your ball to be deep cleaned every 70 - 100 games. When you start noticing the action of your ball on the lane to change, it’s probably time for a deep cleaning. [5] X Research source
To ensure that no water gets into your finger holes, you may want to use an additional piece of tape per hole.
Alternatively, you could run errands, tackle some chores, read a book, or play a handheld game while you’re waiting. This way, you’re not bored while your ball is cleaned.
