Bowling ball: per USBC specifications — max diameter 8.595", max weight 16 lb (per ball), drilled to fit individual bowler; Each bowler may register up to 6 balls per tournament; balls must pass USBC inspection (oil absorption, hardness, surface); Bowling shoes: required, with the sliding shoe (l...
Why people argue about this
People often assume that all bowling balls are drilled identically for every player, which leads them to misunderstand that each ball is individually customized to fit its user's unique grip preferences according to USBC specifications. The confusion arises because they overlook the specific customization aspect required by this rule.
