Is there any way to removing the "pilling" from a worn wool fabric coat to make it appear newer? Dry clean?

I have a beautiful, classic black wool coat that I received as a holiday gift many years ago from my parents. It fits perfectly, and was very expensive, so I wanted to try to get it to last longer. It is covered in those little "pills" or tiny balls of fabric that occur when you’ve worn a garment many times. I’ve never had the coat dry cleaned or washed, so I’m not sure why it’s so worn out. Usually, I only have trouble with garments I’ve thrown in the drier a million times. I’ve actually never had a coat look this worn out. Even the motorcycle jacket I’ve had since 1994 is less worn out looking…then again, perhaps time adds to a biker jacket’s charm. Anyway..do you know of any way to remove those "pills" from the wool to give it a newer, smoother look? I think it’s a shame to just get rid of the coat and buy a new one, because this one has such a fantastic cut, and is literally timeless. I don’t like to waste hundreds of dollars on a new coat every year if I have a nice one that can be salvaged and be worn for a longer amount of time. If you know a way , please share your ideas…Thanks so much

I bought a sweater shaver from the laundry department at my local WalMart. It works great for getting those awful looking pills off fabrics. It looks a bit like an electric shaver but just takes batteries. That is the only think I know of that will fix your problem. If you’ve never seen one, I’ve included a link so you know what I’m talking about. Amazon prices are comparable with what I paid and it’s so worth the money to save something you love, especially if it’s expensive. Good luck.