Friction-increasing substances

Andrew Y. · #1 24-01-2009, 23:22

depending on the material (rubber)

there is a spray used on RC tire compounds to make em stickier...i cant remember the name but your local hobby shop may know

dpeterson3 · #2 24-01-2009, 23:46

I wouldn't use rosin. I bowl, and I have seen rosin go everywhere. It will stick to the balls and most likely get on the floor. It doesn't stick well to any non-fabric materials, and it doesn't stick well to them either. It is designed for keeping hands dry/

Bruceb · #3 29-01-2009, 10:20

What about pine tar like the big leagers use on their bats? Or some kind of friction tape or maybe belt ease?
Bruce

MrForbes · #4 29-01-2009, 10:23

We found some spray on insulating rubber paint, designed for tool handles and such. Applied to ABS pipe (after sanding the pipe so it sticks better) it seems to do a great job of increase friction on the balls, and does not leave any residue like rosin would.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqXdL74tVzc

Daniel_LaFleur · #5 29-01-2009, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruceb

What about pine tar like the big leagers use on their bats?

Pine tar is rosin

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