I was emailed the following :
Dear Cedron: FYI - please see the posted press release on this issue - attached as well. We apologize for the delay in sending out a response, but we were waiting for additional information from the manufacturer.
Best regards,
Neil Stremmel
USBC Technical Director
neil.stremmel@bowl.com
414/423-3385
414/421-5860 (fax)
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August 25, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Patrick Brettingen
USBC Communications
(800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3244
patrick.brettingen@bowl.com
On the Web: bowl.com
USBC REINSTATES LANE #1 BOWLING BALL TO
APPROVED LIST
GREENDALE, Wis. - The United States Bowling Congress has returned to
its list of approved equipment the Super Carbide Bomb bowling ball with a
sanded cover manufactured by the Lane #1 company.
USBC originally approved the ball in 2002, but last week removed it
from its list of equipment approved for certified USBC competition after
issues emerged surrounding the release of a different version of the
same ball.
"We have been working with Lane #1 during the last week to resolve
several issues relating to this bowling ball," said USBC Technical Director
Neil Stremmel. "Since we have now worked out the concerns, we have
returned the original version of the Super Carbide Bomb to the list of
approved bowling balls so that bowlers can once again enjoy this product in
all USBC competition."
A version of the Super Carbide Bomb with a polished cover that was
recently released remains on USBC's list of non-conforming bowling balls
that cannot be used in USBC-certified competition. The polished ball was
advertised as USBC-approved but was never submitted to USBC for
testing.
USBC Specifications and Certification
The USBC Specifications and Certification testing facility, opened in
1977, is an eight-lane center in a climate-controlled building where
team members regulate and standardize bowling equipment by concentrating
on pin and product testing, research work, bowling center certifications
and lane dressing inspections. The staff provides lane-conditioning
support for a variety of tournaments and Sport Bowling events. The
Specifications and Certification team consists of engineers, technicians and
support staff.
Since the mid-1980s, Specifications and Certification has been the only
facility recognized to approve products for international competition
such as the World Tenpin Bowling Association and the Federation
Internationale des Quilleurs.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,
ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides
programs and services and enhances the bowling experience.
USBC officially launched Jan. 1, 2005, as an organization serving more
than three million adult and youth bowlers in the United States. It
resulted from the merger of the American Bowling Congress, Women's
International Bowling Congress, Young American Bowling Alliance and USA
Bowling.
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Edited on 8/25/2005 9:29 PM
