Where would I find a detailed description of the rules for plugged balls on the National and Regional tours. Senior and Regular.
USBC seems to have no restrictions
PBA rules for plugging
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Re: PBA rules for plugging
From what I remember on the pro tour ball plug can be used but has to be clear so they can inspect the plugged hole for foreign objects. On the regional tour I believe the rules are the same, but I've heard sometimes they are a little more lax in enforcing it.
Re: PBA rules for plugging
Matt,
Those were the old rules.
PBA no longer has color restrictions to plugged holes.
Those were the old rules.
PBA no longer has color restrictions to plugged holes.
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Ball Speed: 17 mph (lane average foul -> headpin)
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Tilt: 17 degrees
Rotation: 60 degrees
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Re: PBA rules for plugging
Cool, thanks for the update, it was an older PBA rule book (2006?) that I think I read that in, but don't remember exactly. That's actually quite a relief as many of my balls are plugged and not with clear plug. Not that I am planning on hitting the tour anytime soon...or ever. Maybe when I'm a senior...
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Re: PBA rules for plugging
Rule 11.8 Plugged Equipment - Plugging material may be used in accordance with current USBC specifications. No foreign matter may be placed withing the plug area, and all equipment shall otherwise comply with PBA regulations.
Re: PBA rules for plugging
So does that mean my Nsane with 10 plugged holes would be perfectly legal as long as it meets the USBC static weights?
It seems to me the default regulations for the PBA are the USBC specs
It seems to me the default regulations for the PBA are the USBC specs
Re: PBA rules for plugging
pbp
Yes, it would be legal - at least I am unaware of any USBC rules that limit how many plugged holes you can have.
Yes, it would be legal - at least I am unaware of any USBC rules that limit how many plugged holes you can have.
PAP : 5 3/4" by 1/2"
Ball Speed: 17 mph (lane average foul -> headpin)
Rev Rate: 405
Tilt: 17 degrees
Rotation: 60 degrees
Ball Speed: 17 mph (lane average foul -> headpin)
Rev Rate: 405
Tilt: 17 degrees
Rotation: 60 degrees