Equipment

Bowling Balls

Bowling balls must meet all USBC specifications as defined in the latest edition of the Equipment Specifications and Certification Manual. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure all equipment is eligible for competition. Only balls that are on the USBC approved list and are product registered are allowed in competition. Bowling balls MUST have the manufacturer’s name, product name and serial number clearly visible at all times for identification purposes. Balls and drilling must meet all USBC specifications. All bowling balls may be checked for compliance with USBC equipment specifications.

The following bowling balls are prohibited for use: 900 Global Altered Reality, 900 Global Wolverine, Roto Grip UFO Alert, Storm Electrify Solid, Storm Phaze 4 and Storm Trend 2.

Tournament staff reserves the right to check equipment for compliance at any time.

Damaged Equipment

In the event a player's bowling ball is damaged during tournament play in such a fashion that it will not meet USBC specifications, the player must notify the tournament director and the ball must be immediately taken out of play.

Use of Abrasives on Ball Surface

Altering the surface of a bowling ball by the use of abrasives, cleaners or polish is prohibited during competition. Surface alterations must be completed by the end of the qualifying warm-up session. In addition, no substance may be placed on the outer surface of the bowling ball. The outer surface of the bowling ball may only be cleaned with a dry towel or shammy once the bowler has started competition.

Once competition has started, all surface altering products must be removed from the settee area (e.g., Abralon, sandpaper, polish, etc.). Surface alterations are prohibited for the rest of the tournament after qualifying has started.

Penalty for first offense: Warning and removal of any altered bowling ball for the remainder of current block or match-play round

Penalty for second offense: Disqualification