Approved, Non-Approved Products Need to know which products are approved or not approved for competition?
Bowling Ball Hardness Research USBC research showed environmental factors can change the hardness measurement of bowling balls
Bowling Technology Study The USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications team spent more than two years doing in-depth research, leading to new specifications.
Center Certification The team helps uphold the credibility of the sport and makes competition fair by inspecting lane beds in bowling centers.
Standard Operating Procedures Get a detailed look at how different equipment and requirements are tested.
E.A.R.L. the Robot One of the most important members of the team at the USBC isn't a scientist, it's a state of the art ball throwing robot named E.A.R.L.
Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award Presented to a person who has devoted his/her life to the behind-the-scenes career of the laneman, the award is presented each year at Bowl Expo. Learn more