qbert
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Post by qbert on Sept 10, 2009 8:49:50 GMT -6
Anyone have any secrets they use to get some texture back on a football - without damaging the ball or effect air flight- after it has been soaked, gets dry & becomes smooth? Thanks
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Post by airraider on Sept 10, 2009 9:33:22 GMT -6
Anyone have any secrets they use to get some texture back on a football - without damaging the ball or effect air flight- after it has been soaked, gets dry & becomes smooth? Thanks They make some ball wash and brushes that some coaches swear by.. I have not attempted it myself. |
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Post by otowncoach on Sept 10, 2009 9:43:24 GMT -6
Coach Slack has some sponges for sale that will put the tack back on the football. The sponges are soaked in some kind of wax - and they have worked pretty well for us.
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qbert
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Post by qbert on Sept 10, 2009 9:52:02 GMT -6
Are they on the DSQA site? I couldn't find anything. What about the brushes & wash? Where would you find that?
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Post by autigers on Sept 10, 2009 10:45:14 GMT -6
I use Saddle Soap. You can get it at any Tracter supply company. It is used to clean saddles, but works great for the leather on footballs.
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Post by gunrun on Sept 10, 2009 13:27:10 GMT -6
Saddle soap works well.
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pab
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Post by pab on Sept 10, 2009 13:39:47 GMT -6
Wilson makes a Tac sponge and brush that works well. It makes the ball tacky and is better than that spray can junk. "The Tac Cube was developed by Wilson Sporting Goods in conjunction with Horween Leather Co. This cube is to be used in preparation of footballs for game use. The materials in the cube are the same that are used in the tanning process of the Wilson exclusive tanned in tack leather game balls. For preparation, simply wipe the football with the cube followed by a light brushing prior to each game. This will bring maximum tack to the surface of the leather providing great feel and performance. " Here is a link to a place you can order them. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. www.wizardkicking.com/footballs.html |
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Post by CoachFetty on Sept 13, 2009 7:20:25 GMT -6
a little rubbing alcohol and a soft brush works for me
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Post by redbudfan on Sept 16, 2009 5:57:43 GMT -6
I started another thread on the same topic because I didn't get this thread in my search. Sorry.
Rubbing alcohol how does that work? I have also been told in my thread that putting them in a dryer works and a few years back I was told to use some type of leather conditioner and the put it in the dryer. Which worked well but I forgot the time and type of leather conditioner.
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dduck13
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Post by dduck13 on Nov 2, 2010 11:12:59 GMT -6
I am pretty interested in this myself...I looked at wizardkicking.com and they have brushes and a tac cube but has anyone tried them and can let me know if they really work. I would think the dryer thing would work well for a new ball by helping remove the waxy film that come with when you first get them...but an older ball that you are trying to get the tac back...I don't see how that would help. Any other suggestions?
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Post by cc on Nov 2, 2010 22:51:53 GMT -6
I know someone who uses the Wilson Tac Cube and swears by it. They play a lot of games in the rain and they love it.
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llewis
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Post by llewis on Nov 3, 2010 17:08:59 GMT -6
We don't use the cube but use the brushes. You can use any shoe shine type of hard bristled brush you want. The brushing raises the grain of leather back up producing the grip. Also lightly spray them with super tape adhesive, let it dry, rub down with damp cloth, let dry and play!
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