November 01, 2022
USBC Releases 2022 Ball Hardness Report
The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report examining how bowling ball hardness changes with use and performance implications of ball hardness.
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April 28, 2022
USBC introduces new center inspection and certification program, featuring ACE Tool
The USBC introduced new details for a tiered center certification program and unveiled a data-collecting tool for center inspections at the USBC Convention.
April 01, 2022
Message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy about recent bowling ball announcements
A message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy on recent bowling ball announcements and a detailed FAQ for additional information.
March 14, 2022
USBC revokes certification approval of Storm Spectre ball
USBC has revoked approval of the Storm Spectre bowling ball and removed it from the list of balls approved for USBC competition effective March 14, 2022.
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.
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.