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Events Impacting Scoring

Events Impacting Scoring . So Who’s Fault Is It Anyway?. Impacts of Legislations or Events that would or could effect scoring level of bowling. Measuring Factor Ratio of Honor Scores 300,299, 298 to playing strength impacted by outside influences from 1840 to 1999. . Events or Legislations.

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Events Impacting Scoring

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  1. Events Impacting Scoring So Who’s Fault Is It Anyway?

  2. Impacts of Legislations or Events that would or could effect scoring level of bowling • Measuring Factor • Ratio of Honor Scores 300,299, 298 to playing strength impacted by outside influences from 1840 to 1999.

  3. Events or Legislations • 1840 • First indoor lanes built (Manhattan NY) • 1880 • Two fingered grip first introduced • 1895 • The American Bowling Congress organized • OH BOY!!! Here we go.

  4. Events or Legislations • 1899 • Flat gutters lowered to two (2) inch deep. • Why? Were scores too high then? • 1902 • Minimum pin weight 3lbs. 2oz. • 1905 • First rubber ball developed (Ever true) • Maximum ball weight set at 16lbs.

  5. Events or Legislations • 1907 • Flat gutters lowered to 3 ½ inches • Again why? Scoring? • 1909 • Minimum pin weight 3 lbs 0 oz. • A 2 oz drop in pin minimum. • Resurfacing required every 12 months. • 1912 • Scoring ratio of 1:2000 bowlers

  6. Events or Legislations • 1913 • DoDo ball is outlawed • Balls were 24+ lbs • Represents first attack on ball manufacturers • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:4400 up from 1:2400 • 1914 • Mineralite ball introduced (Brunswick) • Manufacturers going crazy launching a new ball every 9 years

  7. Events or Legislations • 1922/23 • Minimum pin weight 2lbs 12 ozs. • A reduction in pin weight of 6 oz • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:2900 down from 1:4400 • Heavier pin were tougher to knock down. Rocket Science applied here.

  8. Events or Legislations • 1928 • Flat gutters: quarter round required on each side • 1931/32 • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:703 a dramatic increase of 1:2197. Down from 1:2900 • Rounded gutters allows pins to fly back on to pin deck. The advent of the messenger.

  9. Events or Legislations • 1932/33 • Air Conditioning comes to Bowling • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:479 an increase of 1:224 from 1:703 • Apparently our customers liked to be comfortable when they bowl.

  10. Events or Legislations • 1933/34 • Minimum pin weight increased back to 3 lbs an increase of 4 oz. • Ratio of 1:365 an increase of 1:114 up from 1:479 • Pins still aren’t heavy enough • 1936 • Ned Day uses first three (3) finger ball • Rules did not prevent additional holes since two (2) was the norm of the day.

  11. Events or Legislations • 1938/39 • Synthetic coatings developed (lacquer) • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:1196 an decrease of 1:831 scoring has gone down from 1:365 • First dramatic decrease in scoring and it is associated directly to LANE SURFACES. • What a revelation!!!!!

  12. Events or Legislations • 1943 • Fiber-pin base approved • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:2400 an decrease of 1:1204. Scoring continues to plummet from 1:1196 • Next dramatic decrease in scoring and it is associated directly to PINS. • What a revelation book II !!!!!

  13. Events or Legislations • 1945 • First lane dressing (D.B.A.) • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:3943 a decrease of 1:1543 down from 1:2400. Lowest scoring pace since 1914 • Next dramatic decrease in scoring and it is associated directly THE LANE DRESSINGS. • 1947/48 • First televised bowling match (CBS)

  14. Events or Legislations • 1948 • Laminated pins developed • 1950 • Three piece laminated pins introduced. Minimum pin weight 2 lbs. 14 ozs. (2 ozs decrease in weight) • Introduction of ethyl cellulose coatings • 1951 • Pin base change mandated 2 ¼ to 2 inch diameter. • First automated pinsetter installed (AMF)

  15. Events or Legislations • 1956 • Smaller pin base required • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:3863 an increase of 1:71 up from 3934. • No substantial change for last 9 years • 1959 • Introduction of first polyester balls (Columbia)

  16. Events or Legislations • 1963 • Minimum pin weight 3 lbs 2 ozs • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:2707 an increase of 1:1156 up from 1:3863 • First significant increase in scoring associated to a bowling ball. • 1966 • First reference made to not altering or conditioning a lane to create a ball path.

  17. Events or Legislations • 1972 • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:1583 an increase of 1:1124 up from 1:2707 • Significant increase in scoring associated to let me guess LANE CONDITIONS. They were walling them up!!!!! • 1973 • Pro Bowler Don McCune perfects the Soaker • Soaker ball outlawed

  18. Events or Legislations • 1974 • “Blend” lane condition developed • 1976 • “Blend went to Flat” • AMF introduce “MagicScore” • Back to even Lane conditions • Minimum durometer reading on balls set at “72 “ hardness

  19. Events or Legislations • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:1713 an decrease of 1:117 scoring is down from 1:1583 • Directly associated with move lane conditions towards flat. • 1977/78 • Synthetic lanes introduced (Permalane) • Board of Director allowed to revise lane dressing rule • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:1358 an increase of 1:355 up from 1:1583 • Directly associated to Synthetic lanes as well as LOOSE LANE DRESSING GUIDELINES!!!

  20. Events or Legislations • 1978 • Water based finishes introduced • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:788 an increase of 1:570 up from 1:1358 interestingly enough this number of 1:788 rivals the total of the 1931/32 season of 1:703 but not nearly as low as the 1:365 attained in 1933/34 season. • A remarkable upswing and what a surprise it is directly caused by the introduction of another LANE FINISH!!! • 1980 • Playing strength reaches maximum of 4,799,195 • Surlyn pins introduced (AMF)

  21. Events or Legislations • 1981 • Urethane Bowling balls first introduced (AMF Angle) • 1982 • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:405 an increase in scoring of 1:383 up from 1:788. The 1:405 is dangerously close to the scoring pace of the early 1930.(1:365 to 1:479) and we all know that the 30’s were totally impacted by exotic ball drillings and weight distributions.

  22. Events or Legislations • 1983 • Suggest minimum pin weight 3 lbs 6 ozs. • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:386 an increase in scoring of 1:19 not significant in itself except that in 1933/34 minimum pin weight of 3 lbs yielded a 1:365 ratio

  23. Events or Legislations • 1984 • Certified Lane Inspector Workshop required for all association inspectors (ABC/WIBC) • Lane inspection device tested: Phase 1 • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:409 an decrease in scoring of 1:23. First decrease in scoring since 1977 and it was directly associated to LANE INSPECTION.

  24. Events or Legislations • 1985 • Lane inspection device tested: phase II (ABC) • Minimum pin weight 3lb 6 ozs. Heaviest ever. • Testing of “short oil” in progress (ABC/BPAA) • Lane dressing additive mandated for 85/86 season (ABC) • Coefficient of friction testing of all bowling balls in progress (ABC) • Pocket pinfall tests to evaluate pin dynamics in progress. (ABC)

  25. Events or Legislations • 1985 • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:380 an increase in scoring of 1:29. Similar increase as previous 2 years. • 1986 • Aug 22 the LDD 26 feet rule • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:284 an increase in scoring of 1:96. It equates to a 25% increase in scoring ratio. Associated directly to the advent of SHORT OIL.

  26. Events or Legislations • 1987 • Aug 1 the LDD 24 feet rule. • Jan 1 tape take-up optical reader • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:239 an increase in scoring of 1:45. It equates to a 16% increase in scoring ratio. Associated directly to the advent of SHORT OIL PART 2 the LDD 24 Rule

  27. Events or Legislations • 1988 • Aug 1 LDD 24 edge to edge minimum • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:211 an increase in scoring of 1:28. It equates to a 13% increase in scoring ratio. Proof positive that the short oil theory has holes in it. BIG HOLES!!!

  28. Events or Legislations • 1989 • March 7 Tom Jordan rolls 899 series with Straightshot ball. Ball had high rg# and low flare potential. • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:181 an increase in scoring of 1:30 It equates to another 16% increase in scoring ratio. 2 piece balls are not even popular yet. Proof that lane conditions will allow low performing balls to improve scoring.

  29. Events or Legislations • 1990/91 • Many 2-piece balls enter the market • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:162 an increase in scoring of 1:19 It equates to another 11% increase in scoring ratio. Finally the reason for the high scoring since the inception of bowling, it was the BALLS all along. I knew it.

  30. Events or Legislations • 1991 • June 1 • LDD 24 feet and minimum 3 units of oil • System of Bowling • Unannounced inspections • Award score validations eliminated. • Aug • Alternative 2 and 3 unit rule in effect

  31. Events or Legislations • 1991 • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:143 an increase in scoring of 1:19 It equates to another 13% increase in scoring ratio. More lane dressing rules, they are really keeping the scoring in check.

  32. Events or Legislations • 1991 • Sept • Excalibur ball started the reactive resin ball introduction. • Balls success in result of the shortened oiling patterns allowing massive friction down the lane • 1992 • Jan 1 • 3 unit rule only (LDD eliminated)

  33. Events or Legislations • 1992/93 • DBA Lane Walker introduced • Brunswick introduced Max pin (same as Vulcan Vultex II pin) • All ball manufacturers introduce reactive resin balls • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:99 an increase in scoring of 1:44 It equates to another 35% increase in scoring ratio. Direct correlation to the improved lane machine technology and reactive resin balls that take advantage of high friction and better maintained lanes.

  34. Events or Legislations • 1993 April • New ball specs implemented to control balls at today’s scoring pace. (RG, Diff, COF & COR) • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:78 an increase in scoring of 1:21 equates to a 21% increase in scoring.

  35. Events or Legislations • 1994 • All manufacturers developing high friction resins and high differential cores. • Many mfg. hosting drilling seminars to educate pro shops on drilling surface preparation techniques • First extremely dense core introduced (ceramic) to lower the total RG and allow balls to rev quicker.

  36. Events or Legislations • 1995 • National Bowling Stadium opened • C.A.T.S. clinics started • Higher viscosity oils introduced and new lane machines to apply them (AMF Chairman Lane machine) • 1997 • Jeremy Sonnenfield shoots 900 series • Lower RG system balls released

  37. Events or Legislations • 1998 • Brunswick introduces the first particle ball using ceramic micro spheres in the shell • Ebonite follows with similar technology • Kegel Co. introduces oils with solids in them • Develop and promote lane oiling patterns containing a “launch pad” in order to allow the pattern to hold up longer. • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:36 an increase in scoring of 1:42 equates to a 54% increase in scoring. Lane oils and maintenance allow high friction balls to dominate

  38. Events or Legislations • 1999 • Kegel develops Defense Oil with suspended solids • Columbia and Storm launch their version of Particle balls • Scoring impact • Ratio of 1:47 a decrease in scoring of 1:11 equates to a 23% decrease in scoring. Higher density oils preventing balls from getting greater angle of entries.

  39. Events or Legislations • From 1999 to 2005 • Little significant changes in Ball designs or coverstocks. • Lane machines improve lane maintenance. Making it easier to repeat lane patterns week to week. • Lane oil and maintenence companies create own 800 hot line to help improve scoring conditions

  40. Events or Legislations • Scoring Pace • 2000-01 • 1:25 • 2001-02 • 1:24 • 2002-03 • 1:22

  41. Summary • History has proven that nearly ever time ABC has attempted to adjust a scoring pace it has actually gone in the reverse of the intended direction. The following pages will prove that. • In 1913 they got it right • Banning the Dodo ball moved scoring from 1:2000 to 1:4400. HORRAY!!!

  42. Summary • In 1913 they got it right • Banning the Dodo ball moved scoring from 1:2000 to 1:4400. HORRAY!!! • 1922-23 • Reduced min. pin weight and moved scoring from 1:4400 to 1:2900 • 1928 • Mandated quarter round instead of flat gutters. Scoring moved to 1:703 from 1:2900 • 1938 • Approved synthetic lane coating (lacquer) scores went down to 1:1196 • 1943 • Fiber Based pin approved. Scoring moved to 1:2400 a significant decrease. • 1945 • DBA introduces and gets approved the first lane dressing. Scoring reduced again to 1:3934. Lowest since 1914. • 1959 • Introduction of first Polyester ball. Scoring improved to 1:2707. First direct impact of ball performance.

  43. Summary • 1966 • First reference to not altering lane conditions to create a ball path. Scoring moves to 1:1830 • 1973 • Soaker ball perfected and outlawed. Scoring increased to 1:1583 • 1976 • Blend lane patter went to flat. Durometer set at 72. Scoring moved to 1:1713 Same pace as 1932 • 1977/78 • Synthetic lane approved scoring moves to 1:1358 same pace as 1934 • 1978 • Water based finishes approved scoring moves to 1:788 huge upswing • 1981 • urethane ball introduced. Scoring moves to 1:405 slightly better than the pace of the big technology year of 1932. • 1986 • Limited distance dressing 26 feet mandated scoring improves to 1:284 highest scoring ever. • 1987 • Limited distance dressing 24 feet Scoring improves to the new record high 1:239

  44. Summary • 1988 • Limited distance dressing 24 feet edge to edge scoring improves to a new new record high 1:211. • 1990/91 • 2 piece balls enter the market. New record scoring 1:162 lanes still at 24 feet. • System of bowling limited distance 24 feet and 3 units of oil minimum. Scoring at 1:143. The shorter the oil the higher the scores. Since the inception of the System of Bowling the scores have GONE UP from 1:380 to 1:99 • 1992/93 • 3 unit rule only, any distance ok. • Resin balls introduced • DBA lanewalker introduced. • Scoring breaks the century mark at 1:99 • 1993 • New ball specs implemented to control scoring pace. (RG,Diff, COF,COR) Worked great! Scoring goes to 1:78 remember pre system of bowling was 1:380 • 1998 • Particle ball technology approved by ABC. • Thicker lane oils approved. • Scoring pace 1:36 from a 1:380 pre system of bowling

  45. Summary • 1999 • Kegel develops oil with suspended solids • Scoring goes to 1:47. first decrease in 14 years. • As you can clearly see that before ABC tried to “FIX THE GAME” we were at a scoring pace equivalent to the 1930 ( you remember those technically advance 30’s don’t you) 1:380 now that they have repaired it we are at 1:22. • They are about to venture on a second attempt to fix the game and based on their first attempt and if their track record hold true they can just hand out the award rings with the sanction cards because 1:22 is not that far off from 1:1…..Just think we were at 1:788 at the start of the 1980’s.

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