Salmon Creek NuBall Bowling Ball
- Size: 8 pounds
- Construction Type: Machine Stitched
- Sport Type: Bowling
- Ball Type: bowling ball
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 110V home oil-extraction machine that revives ball performance between pro shop visits; useful for regular league bowlers, unnecessary for casual players.
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ASIN: B00BCQ0YG6Category: Bowling Balls
Overview
Lane oil dulls a bowling ball's hook over time, and Salmon Creek's NuBall pulls it back out at home by warming the ball to 135°F on standard 110V household power.
NuBall is not a bowling ball, it is a countertop machine that a ball sits inside to be gently heated and de-oiled, a job usually done at a pro shop. A perforated stand lifts the ball so warm air reaches the whole surface and oil drips away instead of pooling. Salmon Creek recommends a run about every 30 games and backs the unit with a 3-year warranty.
- Heats to 135°F
- Circulating air, no manual rotation
- About 1 hour per cycle
- 3-year warranty
Who it's for
League and regular bowlers who want to maintain hook by pulling oil out of their ball at home instead of paying a pro shop, on a roughly 30-game cycle. Not relevant to anyone shopping for a ball itself, and not usable on 220V power without an added converter.
Pros and cons
- Even heating from circulating air, no rotating needed
- Fixed 135°F target avoids overheating the coverstock
- 3-year warranty from Salmon Creek
- About an hour per revive cycle
- 110V only, needs a separate converter on 220V power
- Only worthwhile for frequent bowlers, not casual play
Performance notes
The unit holds the ball at 135°F, described as the point that draws oil out of the coverstock without heat damage, while a fan circulates warm air so the whole surface heats evenly rather than developing hot spots from resting on one side. A typical cycle runs about an hour, and the stand catches the extracted oil so it drains away from the ball instead of reabsorbing.
Specifications
| Brand | Salmon Creek |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 8 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Construction Type | Machine Stitched |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Bowling |
| Ball Type | bowling ball |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salmon Creek NuBall a bowling ball?
No, it is a countertop machine that warms and de-oils an existing ball rather than a ball itself.
How often should I run a ball through it?
Salmon Creek recommends using it about every 30 games to keep the ball hooking as it should.
Can it run on 220V power?
It is built for 110V only; a converter handling up to 500W is required to run it on 220V.