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Author Topic: The Equipment Specifications Committee has ruled to suspend the three-unit rule.  (Read 4782 times)

Aloarjr810

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Short version is the USBC finally listened to everyone, studies the situation etc. and figured out the current lane dressing rules no longer work with todays ball technology. So they are suspending the 3 unit minimum rule and sitting back and watch what happens, then figure out what to do from there.


Excerpt:
SUMMARY
The research has shown the current lane dressing rules by USBC no longer are applicable because of advancements in technology.

The research and testing by the Equipment Specifications and Certifications team is an ongoing commitment to its educational effort and dedication to the idea that USBC needs to continually explore all facets in bowling while thinking about the future of the sport and the integrity of the competitions conducted in the sport.

 In addition to the research and data gathered,USBC believes the engagement of all stakeholders in these topics is extremely important to build a brighter future for the sport and a better USBC of which everyone can be proud.

I like this part here, It basically states what most of us already knew

The modern bowling balls drastically alter any oil pattern applied to a lane surface,to the extent that by the end of a league session the pattern is totally different than the starting pattern. Most patterns likely do not comply with the current three-unit rule,required at the time oil is applied, by the end of a league session.The existing enforcement policy of one inspection per year does little to ensure continuous compliance.

The ability to govern and uphold policies, the very reason for USBC’s existence, must be for meaningful cause with the ability for its governing body to enforce. The three-unit rule in the current environment no longer makes sense,and therefore,suspension or elimination of the rule is required


You can read the report here:
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/2019OilPatternReport.pdf
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  No real need for it, and truthfully a nlend out to 3 units is probably easier than a wet dry

I find that USBC white pattern (6:1) ratio plays way easier than over walled house shot. It's more consistent, and the transition makes more sense.


Different take though and playing devils advocate; with no 3 unit rule, I think we may see houses experiment with even more drastic over walls, than we do now. For some reason, people seem to think a 15:1 puddle plays easier than a blend, which simply isn't true, unless you yank the ears off by the ball and miss by and arrow.



Agreed. High ratio or "cliffed" shots are good for fluffers or crackers, but usually very difficult for tweeners.

I wouldn’t say very difficult. Annoying, yes. Very difficult? No

Agreed. I learned to adapt to the playing field. Lower flaring balls with control it (am I showing my age?) let me stand where the dumpers play and my

 average went up 20 pins.

Next time I'll have to try that. Normally for me it's a drastic case of over-under hell due to too many revs for the dirt, but not nearly enough for the oil.

Best ball I ever had for that? Stinger 2 piece pearl with a 5.5 inch pin down, small hole on pap, 2 coats of control it. Closest thing I'd have now is a Boost with lots of surface modification.

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  No real need for it, and truthfully a nlend out to 3 units is probably easier than a wet dry

I find that USBC white pattern (6:1) ratio plays way easier than over walled house shot. It's more consistent, and the transition makes more sense.


Different take though and playing devils advocate; with no 3 unit rule, I think we may see houses experiment with even more drastic over walls, than we do now. For some reason, people seem to think a 15:1 puddle plays easier than a blend, which simply isn't true, unless you yank the ears off by the ball and miss by and arrow.



Agreed. High ratio or "cliffed" shots are good for fluffers or crackers, but usually very difficult for tweeners.

I wouldn’t say very difficult. Annoying, yes. Very difficult? No

Agreed. I learned to adapt to the playing field. Lower flaring balls with control it (am I showing my age?) let me stand where the dumpers play and my

 average went up 20 pins.

Next time I'll have to try that. Normally for me it's a drastic case of over-under hell due to too many revs for the dirt, but not nearly enough for the oil.

Even with your Raven with some surface?  Particle may be the way to go.
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  No real need for it, and truthfully a nlend out to 3 units is probably easier than a wet dry

I find that USBC white pattern (6:1) ratio plays way easier than over walled house shot. It's more consistent, and the transition makes more sense.


Different take though and playing devils advocate; with no 3 unit rule, I think we may see houses experiment with even more drastic over walls, than we do now. For some reason, people seem to think a 15:1 puddle plays easier than a blend, which simply isn't true, unless you yank the ears off by the ball and miss by and arrow.



Agreed. High ratio or "cliffed" shots are good for fluffers or crackers, but usually very difficult for tweeners.

I wouldn’t say very difficult. Annoying, yes. Very difficult? No

Agreed. I learned to adapt to the playing field. Lower flaring balls with control it (am I showing my age?) let me stand where the dumpers play and my

 average went up 20 pins.

Next time I'll have to try that. Normally for me it's a drastic case of over-under hell due to too many revs for the dirt, but not nearly enough for the oil.

Even with your Raven with some surface?  Particle may be the way to go.

I never tried the Raven with surface. That might be a good option.