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The 'Immortalizer': Has the real reason reactive resin balls lose power over time been found and a cure created?

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Monday, March 8, 2021 8:00 am
The 'Immortalizer': Has the real reason reactive resin balls lose power over time been found and a cure created?
Reese Hurwitz, left, Cameron Hurwitz, center, and Mark Buffa, right, of Buffa Bowling Distribution, with Immortalizer bags. Photo by Buffa Bowling Distribution and Magnum Bowling Products.
Almost since the Xcalibur began the reactive resin revolution nearly 30 years ago, such balls losing their power/reaction/hook over time has been an issue. In some cases, that power loss can be accompanied by cracking of the coverstock, which is something that impacts every manufacturer.  Over the years, there have been so many theories advanced for the reason(s) that I don’t think I could recite them all. Some theories focus on the cracking, with recommendations to rotate your...