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BOWLING TECHNOLOGY STUDY - CONCLUSION (new specs info Links)

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For those who haven't seen it, This page has links to PDF's covering the information related to the new spec. changes.

BOWLING TECHNOLOGY STUDY - CONCLUSION
https://www.bowl.com/BowlingTechnologyStudy/

There are about 30 PDF's plus 6 videos.:

The conclusion of the research and for the specifications updates.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net ... lusion.pdf

The news release announcing the new specifications for bowling balls.
https://www.bowl.com/News/NewsDetails.a ... 3622331019

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the new specifications.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net ... TS-FAQ.pdf

The full Bowling Technology Study released in February 2018.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net ... lStudy.pdf

The recent research related to balance holes and static weights.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net ... search.pdf

the rest are

CORE TECHNOLOGY

Part 1: Differential RG Study
Part 2: Differential RG Study- Retest
Part 3: RG and Differential RG Study- Quantify Ball Motion Effects
Part 4: RG and Differential RG Study- Bowler Properties
Part 5: RG and Differential RG Study- Retest
Part 6: RPM vs. Ball MOI- Bowlers Rotation Study
Part 7: Adjusting RPM Rate Vs. Ball MOI
Part 8: Vary RPM vs. Ball MOI on House Pattern
Part 9: Summary of all Tests and Area at Pocket
Part 10: Area at the Pins- Retest
Part 11: Simulate League with E.A.R.L. on House Pattern
Part 12: Comparing Different Weight Balls on House Pattern
Part 13: Bowler Test Results
Part 14: The Effects of Balance Holes
Part 15: Side weight vs. large balance holes
Part 16: Imbalance Effects with Fixed Pin Placement
Part 17: Balance Hole vs. 3 oz. Static Weight in All Directions
Part 18: 3 oz. Static Weight vs Balance Hole - Bowler #1
Part 19: 3 oz. Static Weight vs Balance Hole - Bowler #2
Part 20: Adjustable Static Weight Ball with E.A.R.L.

COVER TECHNOLOGY

Part 1: Initial Oil Absorption Test
Part 2: Oil Analysis for Oil Absorption Test
Part 3: Surface Roughness Effect on Oil Absorption
Part 4: Oil Depletion Study vs. Ball Oil Absorption Rate
Part 5: Repeatability of Oil Absorption in Same Location
Part 6: Clean vs. Dirty Surface Preparation Water Effect on Oil Absorption
Part 7: Five-Person Team League Simulation Study

INDEPENDENT SURVEY

An independent research company was engaged by USBC to conduct an independent, objective, and research-based analysis of the effects of technology in bowling with USBC members, pro shop operators and bowling proprietors.
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My PSO said that, despite what the USBC has ruled, the PBA does not play by their rules.
They can do whatever they want and thus pro bowlers will mostly not be impacted at all by this.
Is this true?
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Re: BOWLING TECHNOLOGY STUDY - CONCLUSION (new specs info Li

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Nord wrote:My PSO said that, despite what the USBC has ruled, the PBA does not play by their rules.
They can do whatever they want and thus pro bowlers will mostly not be impacted at all by this.
Is this true?
The WTBA has their own rules regarding balance holes and gripping holes. Even those that jav5e their own rules will still be affected by the ball absortion rate. I'd think the PBA will probably follow suit since ball manufactures are their biggest sponsors and use it to sell bowling balls to the public. and the same goes for WTBA to make sure there are universal playing rules.

except for core enthuastics I don't think many people will ever notice the change.

as a 2 hander i am hoping for more weak assymetrics on the market
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