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.
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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.
January 06, 2021
Preliminary USBC research shows string pinsetter pinfall statistically different
USBC has released a preliminary research report as part of a comprehensive scoring study of string pinsetters. Strike percentage is down 6.9% across all entry angles tested; multi-pin spares are up.
June 08, 2020
USBC issues final adjusted bowling ball hardness specification
USBC has raised the minimum hardness to 73D for all models and eliminated the use of field tests to check bowling ball hardness.
June 08, 2020
USBC postpones implementation of tiered center certification
The postponement means the inspection of centers under the new program will not begin until Jan. 1, 2023.
November 25, 2019
USBC to implement a tiered center certification program
Following a recent study of the lane certification process and analyzing data, USBC will implement a tiered center certification program over the next five years. Details will be announced at the 2021 USBC Convention.
June 28, 2019
Ohio laneman receives Jim Jaryszak Award
Randy Hart of Sandusky, Ohio, was presented the award, to recognize a person for their behind-the-scenes work as a laneman, during Bowl Expo.
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June 23, 2019
Three-unit lane dressing rule is suspended by USBC Equipment Specifications Committee
The USBC Equipment Specifications Committee determined the three-unit rule, required at the time oil is applied to a lane, no longer is applicable.
December 13, 2018
USBC releases lane inspections research, extends data collection through next season
In addition to the data received for the 2018-2019 season, USBC will gather another season of data during the lane certification process in 2019-2020.
April 24, 2018
USBC sets new specifications for bowling balls
The USBC Equipment and Specifications Committee established new specifications designed to sustain the playing field both currently and in the future.