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November 09, 2023

USBC completes certified string pinsetter scoring research; no significant difference from free-fall machines

The report concludes there is no statistically significant difference between the scoring pace of USBC-certified string pinsetters and traditional free-fall machines.

2023 Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award winner

Janawicz receives Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award

John Janawicz of Winter Haven, Florida, was named the recipient of the 2023 Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award Wednesday at Bowl Expo in Orlando, Florida.

USBC certifies string pin bowling as independent competition effective August 1, 2023

The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report on string pinsetters and the USBC Equipment Specifications Committee has approved final specifications based on the research.

February 13, 2023

UV content no longer a mandatory lane oil additive

The United States Bowling Congress will no longer require UV content as a mandatory additive in USBC-approved lane oils but will continue to use lane oil with the UV additive for its championship tournaments.

Bowling Ball Hardness Update

November 01, 2022

USBC Releases 2022 Ball Hardness Report

The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report examining how bowling ball hardness changes with use and performance implications of ball hardness.

USBC introduces new center inspection and certification program, featuring ACE Tool

USBC introduces new center inspection and certification program, featuring ACE Tool

The USBC introduced new details for a tiered center certification program and unveiled a data-collecting tool for center inspections at the USBC Convention.

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.

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