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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2018, 01:39:15 PM »
Reading the comments on the FB post about this. Some are talking about two handlers having to put an X where their palm will sit on the ball to denote which side they’re using. Not seeing it in the release. Is anyone else seeing that?

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2018, 01:40:24 PM »
Psycaz,

 Yes, and we ALL probably have stuff with extra holes in them, I know I do.

 BUT, I will plug the holes and keep right on using them.

 And many will have new stuff by then anyway, so...................
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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2018, 01:42:51 PM »
Reading the comments on the FB post about this. Some are talking about two handlers having to put an X where their palm will sit on the ball to denote which side they’re using. Not seeing it in the release. Is anyone else seeing that?

 OUCH. There goes that “triangle drill” that some two handlers are using.
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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2018, 01:46:25 PM »


^^^^^^^^

Many bowlers right now
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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2018, 01:47:13 PM »
Sweet rule change. I see me making bank when this hits as everyone will want the "old" stuff that doesn't have to conform to the new rule.


But on another note, has anyone EVER seen someone drilling a hole deeper in the ball during competition? I didn't even know that was a thing...  :o
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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2018, 01:48:46 PM »
So I throw with 2 fingers, no thumb, does this mean I'll only be allowed to drill 2 fingers now? Not being a smart ass just generally curious as I had to do away with a balance hole and a thumb hole both on a ball a few years ago

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #22 on: April 24, 2018, 01:55:06 PM »
So I throw with 2 fingers, no thumb, does this mean I'll only be allowed to drill 2 fingers now? Not being a smart ass just generally curious as I had to do away with a balance hole and a thumb hole both on a ball a few years ago

"..........With the elimination of balance holes, bowlers may have up to five holes for gripping purposes and all gripping holes must be used on every delivery..............."

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2018, 01:57:41 PM »
Psycaz,

 Yes, and we ALL probably have stuff with extra holes in them, I know I do.

 BUT, I will plug the holes and keep right on using them.

 And many will have new stuff by then anyway, so...................

I have stuff with a balance hole. I really don’t care about having to plug them. My son does too. It’ll just be a mess for the shops to plug all this stuff. Folks will need to give shops lead time to get the work done.

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #24 on: April 24, 2018, 02:05:32 PM »

 Video answers a lot of questions, like YES, TWO HANDERS HAVE TO MARK THE SIDE OF THE BALL WHERE IT WILL BE HELD.
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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #25 on: April 24, 2018, 02:32:59 PM »
Smoke and mirrors, nothing to really worry about in my mind here.  Junk on the ball comes off with some firm scrubbing with a shammy, which will still be legal.  Nano tech will probably go by the wayside, so I'm buying a few cases of Idols, but nothing really to worry about. 
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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #26 on: April 24, 2018, 02:35:52 PM »
I’m assuming that .054 Differential is also in effect as I understood.... Someone clarify this please......

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #27 on: April 24, 2018, 02:43:57 PM »
USBC has also released another statement regarding these things remaining the same in 2020

Top tier bowlers are going to still whack everyone.
House shots are still going to be easier than a mother_
It will get harder and harder to find sponsors
Chad Murphy's ego will get bigger

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #28 on: April 24, 2018, 02:44:52 PM »
I drill everything pin over bridge and cg in center so doesn't affect me.

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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #29 on: April 24, 2018, 02:47:27 PM »

What changes are going to be made to static weight restrictions? Once you plug the hole it's about a 90% chance that thing is going to be out of spec on the dodo.

Or did the squad of Chad Murphy yes-men not think that through yet?


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Re: USBC has done it. No weight holes 8/1/2020
« Reply #30 on: April 24, 2018, 02:51:41 PM »
Thanks Juggernaut