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Message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy about recent bowling ball announcements

Message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy about recent bowling ball announcements

A message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy on recent bowling ball announcements and a detailed FAQ for additional information.

USBC revokes certification approval of Storm Spectre ball

USBC revokes certification approval of Storm Spectre ball

USBC has revoked approval of the Storm Spectre bowling ball and removed it from the list of balls approved for USBC competition effective March 14, 2022.

USBC proposes preliminary specifications for string pinsetters

December 07, 2021

USBC proposes preliminary specifications for string pinsetters

The United States Bowling Congress is sharing additional data and proposing preliminary specifications to the manufacturers of string pinsetters.

USBC publishes updated research report on string pinsetters

September 23, 2021

USBC publishes updated research report on string pinsetters

The United States Bowling Congress is sharing additional data and findings from research as part of a comprehensive scoring study of string pinsetters.

Preliminary USBC research shows string pinsetter pinfall statistically different

January 06, 2021

Preliminary USBC research shows string pinsetter pinfall statistically different

USBC has released a preliminary research report as part of a comprehensive scoring study of string pinsetters. Strike percentage is down 6.9% across all entry angles tested; multi-pin spares are up.

USBC issues final adjusted bowling ball hardness specification

USBC issues final adjusted bowling ball hardness specification

USBC has raised the minimum hardness to 73D for all models and eliminated the use of field tests to check bowling ball hardness.

USBC postpones implementation of tiered center certification

USBC postpones implementation of tiered center certification

The postponement means the inspection of centers under the new program will not begin until Jan. 1, 2023.

USBC to implement a tiered center certification program

November 25, 2019

USBC to implement a tiered center certification program

Following a recent study of the lane certification process and analyzing data, USBC will implement a tiered center certification program over the next five years. Details will be announced at the 2021 USBC Convention.

Ohio laneman receives Jim Jaryszak Award

Ohio laneman receives Jim Jaryszak Award

Randy Hart of Sandusky, Ohio, was presented the award, to recognize a person for their behind-the-scenes work as a laneman, during Bowl Expo.

Three-unit lane dressing rule is suspended by USBC Equipment Specifications Committee

Three-unit lane dressing rule is suspended by USBC Equipment Specifications Committee

The USBC Equipment Specifications Committee determined the three-unit rule, required at the time oil is applied to a lane, no longer is applicable.

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