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BOWLING TECHNOLOGY STUDY - CONCLUSION (Links)
« on: April 27, 2018, 12:36:14 PM »
For those who haven't seen it, This page has links to PDF's covering all the information related to the new usbc spec. changes.

main page:
BOWLING TECHNOLOGY STUDY - CONCLUSION
https://www.bowl.com/BowlingTechnologyStudy/

There are about 30 PDF's plus 6 videos.:

The conclusion of the research and for the specifications updates.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/TechnologyStudy/2018BTSConclusion.pdf

The news release announcing the new specifications for bowling balls.
https://www.bowl.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?id=23622331019

I suggest you start here the FAQ's:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the new specifications.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/TechnologyStudy/2018BTS-FAQ.pdf

The full Bowling Technology Study released in February 2018.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/TechnologyStudy/FullStudy.pdf

The recent research related to balance holes and static weights.
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/TechnologyStudy/BTS-ContinuedResearch.pdf

the rest are about:

CORE TECHNOLOGY

    Part 1: Differential RG Study
    Part 2: Differential RG Study- Retest
    Part 3: RG and Differential RG Study- Quantify Ball Motion Effects
    Part 4: RG and Differential RG Study- Bowler Properties
    Part 5: RG and Differential RG Study- Retest
    Part 6: RPM vs. Ball MOI- Bowlers Rotation Study
    Part 7: Adjusting RPM Rate Vs. Ball MOI
    Part 8: Vary RPM vs. Ball MOI on House Pattern
    Part 9: Summary of all Tests and Area at Pocket
    Part 10: Area at the Pins- Retest
    Part 11: Simulate League with E.A.R.L. on House Pattern
    Part 12: Comparing Different Weight Balls on House Pattern
    Part 13: Bowler Test Results
    Part 14: The Effects of Balance Holes
    Part 15: Side weight vs. large balance holes
    Part 16: Imbalance Effects with Fixed Pin Placement
    Part 17: Balance Hole vs. 3 oz. Static Weight in All Directions
    Part 18: 3 oz. Static Weight vs Balance Hole - Bowler #1
    Part 19: 3 oz. Static Weight vs Balance Hole - Bowler #2
    Part 20: Adjustable Static Weight Ball with E.A.R.L.   

COVER TECHNOLOGY

    Part 1: Initial Oil Absorption Test
    Part 2: Oil Analysis for Oil Absorption Test
    Part 3: Surface Roughness Effect on Oil Absorption
    Part 4: Oil Depletion Study vs. Ball Oil Absorption Rate
    Part 5: Repeatability of Oil Absorption in Same Location
    Part 6: Clean vs. Dirty Surface Preparation Water Effect on Oil Absorption
    Part 7: Five-Person Team League Simulation Study

INDEPENDENT SURVEY

An independent research company was engaged by USBC to conduct an independent, objective, and research-based analysis of the effects of technology in bowling with USBC members, pro shop operators and bowling proprietors.
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Re: BOWLING TECHNOLOGY STUDY - CONCLUSION (Links)
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2018, 02:56:03 PM »
Aloarjr810, thanks for consolidating all that information into one handy reference post.
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