As for the PBAI seem to recall that bowlers can only wear Dexter shoes and throw PBA sponsored ball manufacturer equipment...so I'm assuming a bowler can't have something like "Lane #1" or "Pyramid" on their jersey. Or, can they have that on their jersey...they just can't use that equipment (because the manufacturer didn't pay the PBA fee)?
basically If the company doesn't pay the fee and register the product (balls, accessories, logos), you can't use it in PBA competition.
Excerpt from PBA Rules: Guidelines for Registered Products.
Use of Non-Registered Bowling Products. Competitors may not use any nonregistered bowling-related product in PBA competition unless special exceptions have been approved by the PBA.
PENALTY: Bowling Conduct Violation - $250 and the product must be removed
Use of Non-Registered Bowling Balls. Competitors may not use a ball that has not been registered and cleared by the PBA during competition.
PENALTY: PBA Code of Ethics Violation - Disqualification
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