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2handedrook12

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is this illegal?
« on: February 26, 2013, 11:04:05 PM »
Dull some parts of a bowling ball ans polishing the other? This would be the only way to make a storm secret agent type reaction. Like polishing most of the track but dulling some of it.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2013, 11:06:53 PM »
Quote from: 2handedrook12 on February 26, 2013, 11:04:05 PM
Dull some parts of a bowling ball ans polishing the other? This would be the only way to make a storm secret agent type reaction. Like polishing most of the track but dulling some of it.

It's illegal... doesn't stop it  from happening though.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2013, 11:18:57 PM »
Ok just wondering. That explains why there are surface adjustments of 500/4000 compared to the step by step 4000. I only ask because I was thinking the track surface changes as the ball is thrown. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2013, 07:27:14 AM »
Yes it does. However, that is to be expected with the ball. Its a natural track in the ball. Besides, if you're going to go thru all the trouble of sand and polishing just the track (which as JMac has mentioned is illegal), you might as well do the whole ball.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2013, 07:56:20 AM »
Sanding the back flares on a polished ball gives a different type reaction than you can get with any other surface adjustment. Its illegal but like jmac said it is very common. I know a shop in my area that doesn't let a polished ball leave the shop without doing it.......
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2013, 09:59:21 AM »
Ok, Why is it illegal?
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 10:12:13 AM »
Rule 18/4 in USBC Rulebook:

Can a bowler use an abrasive on just the track or just a portion of the track on the ball?

No. USBC specifications require that the entire surface of the ball be sanded in a uniform manner. Sanding a ball in any other manner would be a violation of Rule 17a, Item 1. The penalty for a violation of this rule can include disqualification, forfeiture, removal from the league, and or suspension of USBC membership.

Rule 17a Item 1 reads:  (Unfair Tactics)

Directly or indirectly tampering with lanes, pins or bowling balls so they no longer meet USBC specifications.
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txbowler

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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2013, 10:18:41 AM »
Thank you.  I learned something new today.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2013, 10:22:41 AM »
Quote from: txbowler on February 27, 2013, 10:18:41 AM
Thank you.  I learned something new today.

I wasn't to sure either, so I looked it up.  I'm not sure how new that rule is because i remember getting told to "hit" the bowties with a pad several (2003 i think) year's ago by a reputable pro shop. 
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2013, 02:13:57 PM »
I'll admit, I've done it before.  4000 grit+ shine and sanding backflares can make the ball go absolutely nuts in the back part of the lane, hence it's illegal.  Haven't done it in years, was used on my Angular One but man it was fun to throw when they were walled up.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2013, 02:20:49 PM »
Whob knew? Guys have been doing this for many years. Ill continue to do it.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2013, 05:30:23 PM »
I used to bowl with a senior bowler that regularly did this in a house that seemed to never fully strip the backend.  He used to say "I need all the help I can get to get the 5 pin out."  Classic.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2013, 06:49:10 PM »
Quote from: J_Mac on February 26, 2013, 11:06:53 PM
Quote from: 2handedrook12 on February 26, 2013, 11:04:05 PM
Dull some parts of a bowling ball ans polishing the other? This would be the only way to make a storm secret agent type reaction. Like polishing most of the track but dulling some of it.

It's illegal... doesn't stop it  from happening though.

so true!
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2013, 09:01:53 PM »
Quote from: tdub36tjt on February 27, 2013, 07:56:20 AM
I know a shop in my area that doesn't let a polished ball leave the shop without doing it.......

thats just stupid.
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Re: is this illegal?
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2013, 03:59:51 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on February 27, 2013, 02:20:49 PM
Whob knew? Guys have been doing this for many years. Ill continue to do it.

That's the same bad-logic that Lance Armstrong and his cycling pals have been using to gain an unfair advantage.  Why not just follow the rules and play the game the right way?
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