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    Just a fair warning to all you that have a weight hole in your current equipment. USBC will not allow those in sanctioned league or tournament play next season. I took my stuff in now, because my PSO warned me that he'll most likely be plugging 2000-2500 balls this summer. Get you stuff in now, or you'll be waiting!
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmyb View Post
    Just a fair warning to all you that have a weight hole in your current equipment. USBC will not allow those in sanctioned league or tournament play next season. I took my stuff in now, because my PSO warned me that he'll most likely be plugging 2000-2500 balls this summer. Get you stuff in now, or you'll be waiting!
    Unless the time line has changed here is what is showing up on Bowl.com, if this is still accurate your PSO is off by a year.

    August 1, 2018 - Bowling ball companies were submitting information about oil absorption rate, the goal is nothing that is faster than 2 minutes and 15 seconds. This rule is to be applied August 1, 2020

    August 1, 2020 - The elimination of the allowance of balance holes in equipment. Bowling equipment can have up to five gripping holes as long as each gripping hole is actively being used.

    August 1, 2019 - Towels used to clean equipment during competition must be dry and free of any liquid cleaner

    January 1, 2020 - Balls are allowed to have up to 3 oz. of side weight in order to help bowlers prepare for the elimination of the balance hole (I thought this was moved up, but the article online still states this date).

    https://www.bowl.com/News/NewsDetail...id=23622331019
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    I thought it was 2020 also but I'm not as up on these rules as many on here. Also, I know when I bought my Kingpin last summer my PSO said it had about 3 oz. of side weight and that it wouldn't be legal the first week (might have been August 1st it was legal, can't remember now) I had it but would the following week.I bought that ball July 17th, 2018.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boatman37 View Post
    I thought it was 2020 also but I'm not as up on these rules as many on here. Also, I know when I bought my Kingpin last summer my PSO said it had about oz. of side weight and that it wouldn't be legal the first week (might have been August 1st it was legal, can't remember now) I had it but would the following week.I bought that ball July 17th, 2018.
    Yeah, pretty sure that the 3 oz. side weight was moved up, but that the balance hole is still 2020 - thanks for the input.
    Currently in the arsenal: Roto Grip Hyper Cell (@2000), Hammer Gauntlet Fury (@1000 polished), Roto Grip Idol (@2000), Storm IQ Tour Emerald (@1500 polished), Storm Phaze 4 (@1500 polished), Hammer Cherry Vibe (@1500 polished), Hammer Black Widow Urethane (@1000), Jet Blackbird

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    Was under the impression that both were moved up. I am not a USBC rep, nor is he. He may also be trying to cushion himself against an onslaught of last-minute customers as well. Just going off what I was told yesterday. My suggestion was merely to enlighten. No one wants to be the last-minute douche canoe.....
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Correction--Just looked, and the boys here are right. Goes into effect 01-Aug-2020. I trust my PSO implicitly, an I'm sure he's just trying to even out the rush.
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmyb View Post
    Correction--Just looked, and the boys here are right. Goes into effect 01-Aug-2020. I trust my PSO implicitly, an I'm sure he's just trying to even out the rush.
    Wait....can you tell my wife I was right....lol
    Arsenal "15# Global Eternity Pi-45x4.5x40" "15# 900 Global Xponent-60x4.5x40" "15# 900 Global Zen Soul-60x4.5x40" "15# Roto Grip Idol Helios-90 x 2.25 x 45" "15# 900 Global Altered Reality-50x3.625x30" "15# Brunswick Uppercut-80x3.625x35" "15# Brunswick Igniter-70x5.5x35" "15# Raw Hammer Pearl 45x5.75x40" "15# Brunswick T-Zone"
    Rev Rate about 270 @ about 15.5 MPH at the pins* High Game: 290 - High Series: 733. PAP: 5 1/8"x1" up; tilt 20*, rotation 75*. YTD highs - 290-733
    Oh, and LEFTY!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by boatman37 View Post
    Wait....can you tell my wife I was right....lol
    If she's like mine, she won't believe it anyway.....
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmyb View Post
    If she's like mine, she won't believe it anyway.....
    That's why I need you to tell her....lol
    Arsenal "15# Global Eternity Pi-45x4.5x40" "15# 900 Global Xponent-60x4.5x40" "15# 900 Global Zen Soul-60x4.5x40" "15# Roto Grip Idol Helios-90 x 2.25 x 45" "15# 900 Global Altered Reality-50x3.625x30" "15# Brunswick Uppercut-80x3.625x35" "15# Brunswick Igniter-70x5.5x35" "15# Raw Hammer Pearl 45x5.75x40" "15# Brunswick T-Zone"
    Rev Rate about 270 @ about 15.5 MPH at the pins* High Game: 290 - High Series: 733. PAP: 5 1/8"x1" up; tilt 20*, rotation 75*. YTD highs - 290-733
    Oh, and LEFTY!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by boatman37 View Post
    That's why I need you to tell her....lol
    Could backfire, my wife would likely respond with "I'm glad you know all about bowling, but what about <blank>" which you are set up to have no way to know.
    Currently in the arsenal: Roto Grip Hyper Cell (@2000), Hammer Gauntlet Fury (@1000 polished), Roto Grip Idol (@2000), Storm IQ Tour Emerald (@1500 polished), Storm Phaze 4 (@1500 polished), Hammer Cherry Vibe (@1500 polished), Hammer Black Widow Urethane (@1000), Jet Blackbird

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