Just bowled for the first time in years and used another bowlers random ball. Had the best game I ever played. Can someone help me find this ball? It would've helped if you had told us the name of that ball you liked. The place to start would be asking the other bowler where he got it, Then go to t...

Ronald Hickland Jr--Today we walkthrough the entire process of laying out and drilling a bowling ball.
We will talk about how to bevel the holes and install finger grips in a future video.

Anyone seen this before, The Clutch Tracking system projecting the balls track right on the lane?

Regarding the product approval, good point Bowl1820. BTW, is the DEVCON Plastic welder clear? I seem to remember using that product for other purposes years ago. How long is the cure time for that? The only colors I knew of were White, Black and Tan (Creme), according to the package it set in 15 mi...

Something to note also is the product needs to be on the Approved Products list: Ball Plug to be legal. https://www.bowl.com/Equipment_Specs/Additional_Resources/Ball_Plug/ Be that as it may, IF your just wanting to do a simple patch like a gouge or where it's broke out around the finger/thumb holes...

This is what I found out awhile back: The rules regarding the serial numbers and names/logos on a ball, which can go missing over time do to resurfacing etc. Any bowling ball used in USBC certified competition must be approved and identifiable as a ball listed on the “Approved Ball List” located on ...

Probably a dumb question--or an uniformed bowler. When bowlers refer to their "BTU" especially when trying to add surface or make adjustments on the lane,is that a particular urethane or brand of specific ball? I am mostly a Storm/Roto bowler--no urethane. One T-Zone for spares. I found one referen...

I have a ball spinner and usually use water when using sanding pads. I know that using water supposedly extends the use of a pad--less clogging etc--but I think I get a more aggressive or tru (no pun intended) cut when spinning dry. You might want to take a look at this thread: wet sanding vs regul...

Here's a thread talking about safesport and there are links to USBC safesport info

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14479

This might be useful, Here you can see a oval thumb hole being drilled: (They have this system here) Jayhawk Tri-Oval System Demonstration This is a short demonstration of how to drill a ball using the Jayhawk Tri-Oval including how to use the built in ovaling program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

If it's any help here is the Manual
https://brunswickbowling.com/uploads/do ... 5_2012.pdf

You might also check www.bowltech.com

heres a little graphic of the xyz axis directions

This exception was due to Covid-19. New rule #14 eliminated the use of ALL cleaning products during competition and was established prior to Covid. Because of Covid, USBC allowed the use of alcohol due to it's sanitation aspect. This was one way to get bowling centers back open. Note: USBC Rule 18 ...

Then i found this Gem.... In bold text.. • Wear facial coverings,even while bowling,as the ball often come into contact with the mouth and chin Yeah that actually does happen, Many players hold the ball up to their mouth to blow warm air into the thumbhole. Hmm I wonder if they have the blowers on ...

Alex Hoskins explains the NEW Storm Layout Adapter that will help you comply with the new USBC Rules.


Storm | How to use The Storm Layout Adapter

I think you are probably the minority, most people use the same hand. Personally i have never seen anyone use different hands or even 2 hands. In any case, all of these can me measured to a degree that is satisfactory. Yes I'm probably in the minority alright, I've started sanding balls (in a sink ...

In any case, everyone uses always the same hand, so everyone uses the same method and doesn't run the risk of getting different results. Ok unless someone is ambidextrous and changes hands between ball sides for some reason :P Not necessarily always, I'm right handed and not ambidextrous. I use my ...

Thanks for the reply ! In my tests by hand, the pads i tried so far, cut more with more pressure. I haven't noticed any major inconsistencies as the sanding method was the same in pressure and duration. I will try more of the known pads in the future. But i agree they will probably wear out faster....

Are you talking about spinner or by hand ? Both,In any form of sanding (Powered or by Hand on Wood, Plastic (ie: Balls), Metals) using too much pressure doesn't produce good results. You can get uneven surface preparation, it generates lots more friction heat, your paper can load up too fast/much w...

So, is installing a slug in a balance hole legal? Neither manual (Rulebook or Equipment ) really directly address's using a "Slug" to just plug a hole. I would err on the side of caution and say no it wouldn't because of the section in the rulebook that say's : b. A ball plug or slugs may be used f...