Very simple ball cleaner.

[Benelli]

You aren't just going to wipe off extremely dirty balls from a tavern or pool hall. With a plain cloth. Any soap would be so diluted with hot water it's a non issue. I've cleaned balls this way for 30 yrs.....guess how many issues I've had. ZERO. they aren't made out of clay anymore.

What "finish" are you talking about? They are solid phenolic resin there is no finish on them

A car detailing spot shine is far superior to water when you just want to do a quick clean.

And yes some cheaper balls, esp Chinese ones have a clear coat of resin on the outside that acts as a sealant

 

[stevelomako]

That’s interesting, I’ll be sure to file that upstairs. I rarely clean the two sets I have. When I do, I use warm water and a tiny bit of mild hand soap. Whatever my wife has next to the kitchen sink. I scrub them with an old rag, cotton. Whenever I play, in competition, the cloth is not new. The balls are not new, or clean. So, that’s the way I practice.

You can put them in a long tube sock and roll it back and forth a few times.

 

[tomatoshooter]

Even though Aramith ball polish has wax, the rules say balls should be cleaned with nothing but water and alcohol, to leave no residue.

 

[straightline]

You aren't just going to wipe off extremely dirty balls from a tavern or pool hall. With a plain cloth. Any soap would be so diluted with hot water it's a non issue. I've cleaned balls this way for 30 yrs.....guess how many issues I've had. ZERO. they aren't made out of clay anymore.

What "finish" are you talking about? They are solid phenolic resin there is no finish on them

Polish is my guess.