PaulMVR
10-02-2009, 07:06 PM
Sometimes it seems like the lanes are longer at brunswick alleys compared to other places. But I'd be willing to bet that my eyes are playing tricks on me.
Stormed1
10-02-2009, 11:03 PM
The physical specifications from the fowl line to the back of the pin deck are set in stone. However i have seen some smaller and older centers with shorter approaches
JaxBowlingGuy
10-02-2009, 11:17 PM
also i have seen different centers with different amounts of boards... some 39 some 40...the gutter depth will also play with your eyes on length and such
bowl1820
10-03-2009, 12:14 AM
from the spec. book
Length:
1. The overall length of a regulation lane, including the pin
deck, has a reference dimension of 62 feet, 10 3/16 inches,
measured from the lane side of the foul line to the rear edge
of the pin deck (not including the tail plank).
2. It must be 60 feet, plus/minus 1/2 inch, from the lane side of
the foul line to the center of the No. 1 pin spot.
3. It must be 34 3/16 inches, plus/minus 1/16 inch, from the center
of the No. 1 pin spot to the rear edge of the pin deck (not
including the tail plank).
Approach:
Extending from and exclusive of the foul line there shall
be an unobstructed level approach which shall be:
1. Not less than 15 feet in length.
2. Free from depressions exceeding 1/4 inch.
3. Not less than the width of the lane.
Foul Line:
The foul line shall be:
1 Not less than 3/8 inch nor more than 1 inch in width.
2. At a minimum, the entire width of the lane.
3. Distinctly marked upon or embedded between the
lane and approach.