Bowling Lane Differences

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Bowling Lane Differences

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There are different bowling lane manufacturers I'm presuming. Bowl.com I'm also going to assume puts out the "standards" to manufacturers for producing those lanes so we get something similar from lane to lane. Now my question....If I'm a tournament bowler and I know there are differences in the composition of lanes where would I go to find out just what those are? I know wood lanes are softer than synthetics so they play different in that the balls will hook sooner than on synthetics and maybe hook more. How do you compare Manu #1 to Manu #2 to Manu #3 for synthetic lanes?
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Re: Bowling Lane Differences

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Some of the common Lane surfaces in order of decreasing friction are:

Guardian (most friction)
wood (different coatings change friction)
Brunswick Lane Shield
AMF HPL and SPL
Original Brunswick AnviLane (if it has been polished)
new Brunswick Pro AnviLane (textured)
early Brunswick Pro AnviLane (least friction)

The hardness of the sub strait, the foot print that the ball produces on the surface, and the texture are the determining factors in determining the friction between the ball and the lane.

USBC specs a minimum of 35 Sward hardness for synthetic panels. Though the exact hardness is proprietary info to the manufacturer.
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