bowl1820
07-21-2017, 06:03 PM
Since this kind of came up in another thread, I thought I'd post the info.
There are rules regarding the serial numbers and names/logos on a ball, which can go missing over time do to resurfacing etc.
Any bowling ball used in USBC certified competition must be approved and identifiable as a ball listed on the “Approved Ball List” located on the Equipment Specifications page on bowl. com with the exception of House Balls.
For identification purposes, each ball must have some form of serial number, the ball’s original brand and model names or logos must also be on each ball.
So what happens if one or all are missing? Whats required to be legal?
(This was checked with the USBC rules dept.)
The Ball serial number:
A serial number is required to keep the ball legal. If this number goes missing you can have it engraved or re-engraved (Note: It doesn't have to be the original number).
The USBC Star Logo:
The USBC Star Logo is a manufacturing requirement not an end user (Player) requirement, So it would not need to be re-engraved. The ball would be legal as this isn’t an player requirement, assuming the ball has the other required markings.
The ball’s original brand and model names or logos:
These may not be re-engraved by the bowler, Once the ball is no longer identifiable by the brand name/logo and ball name it is no longer allowed to be used during USBC certified competition.
There are rules regarding the serial numbers and names/logos on a ball, which can go missing over time do to resurfacing etc.
Any bowling ball used in USBC certified competition must be approved and identifiable as a ball listed on the “Approved Ball List” located on the Equipment Specifications page on bowl. com with the exception of House Balls.
For identification purposes, each ball must have some form of serial number, the ball’s original brand and model names or logos must also be on each ball.
So what happens if one or all are missing? Whats required to be legal?
(This was checked with the USBC rules dept.)
The Ball serial number:
A serial number is required to keep the ball legal. If this number goes missing you can have it engraved or re-engraved (Note: It doesn't have to be the original number).
The USBC Star Logo:
The USBC Star Logo is a manufacturing requirement not an end user (Player) requirement, So it would not need to be re-engraved. The ball would be legal as this isn’t an player requirement, assuming the ball has the other required markings.
The ball’s original brand and model names or logos:
These may not be re-engraved by the bowler, Once the ball is no longer identifiable by the brand name/logo and ball name it is no longer allowed to be used during USBC certified competition.