In June 2022, Creating the Difference revolutionized ball maintenance with its groundbreaking CtD Surface Scanner V1. Recommended by pro shop owners and consumers alike as a go-to tool for understanding bowling ball surfaces - its invaluable features take comprehension to the next level by offering insight into rate of surface change. This is essential in reading lane transition and increasing consistency of ball reaction over time! With the latest version of our hand-held surface scanner, V3, we've created an unprecedented level of accuracy - providing reading on surface grit at levels never seen before! This groundbreaking device was developed using feedback from real world testing and data gathering to continually refine its algorithms. The final result? A chart showcasing a newly available scale in comparison to all three versions of our Scanner's capabilities – truly revolutionary technology for bowling ball preperation and maintenance.
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CtD Ball Surface Scanner V1
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CtD Ball Surface Scanner V2
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CtD Ball Surface Scanner V3
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<250 (Less than 250 grit)
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<500 (Less than 500 grit)
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<500 (Less than 500 grit)
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500
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500
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1000
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1000
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1000
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1500
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1500
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1500
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2000
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2000
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2000
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3000
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3000
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3000
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4000
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4000
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4000
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4500
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4500
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4500
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Stable (4700 grit aka Lane Shine)
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Stable (4700 grit aka Lane Shine)
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Stable (4700 grit aka Lane Shine)
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5000
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5000
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5000
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5500> (Greater than 5500 grit)
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5500
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5500
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6000
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6000
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6500
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6500
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6500> (Greater than 6500 grit)
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7000
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7000> (Greater than 7000 grit)
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10 Scannable Grits
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14 Scannable Grits
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15 Scannable Grits
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For the most accurate scan possible, Version 3 scanning technology requires taking measurements from at least six locations on a bowling ball. This is to fully capture any irregularities in surface profile that can happen even with brand-new balls off the factory line – averaging multiple readings leads to an optimal result!
If you want to gain a better insight into bowling performance, tracking the change in coverstock on your ball is key. Scanning every five frames and ensuring the surface of each scan is properly wiped clean will allow you to accurately monitor how quickly it approaches "Stable" or 4700 grit - this being its eventual end point where the surface will no longer change. Knowing exactly how fast your ball's surface changes can go some way towards understanding lane transitions when bowling; as both elements are constantly shifting against one another over time. To combat such fluctuation, having multiple balls at similar surfaces may help slow down that alteration for achieving increased scores!
Upgrade to Version 3 with ease! Our soon-to-be launched blog will provide you step by step instructions for a hassle free transition. Plus, click the link here for exclusive insight on surface scanners.