USBC on Thursday in this Facebook post released a “2026 Hardness Field Testing Research Report summarizing the first year of field data collected on slow oil-absorbing bowling balls at USBC national championship events.” The report is here and attached to this story as a PDF. The most notable part of the report is that “USBC plans to implement 73D as a low-end field hardness limit for slow oil-absorbing equipment at specified USBC national events. More information on that,... Social Media:
Upcoming Tournaments:| Name | Bowling Alley | Address | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tough Shots Tour | Planet Fun | 349 Whiteville Rd NW #130, Shallotte, NC 28470, USA | August 23, 2026 | April 18, 2027 |
| Summer Sport Series | Striker's Family Sport Center | 8500 NW 44th St, Lauderhill, FL 33351, USA | June 30, 2026 | August 04, 2026 |
| MSUSBC Youth Masters | Richfield Lanes | 5340 Richfield Rd, Flint, MI 48506, USA | November 14, 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| Sweetwater Showdown | Green River Bowling Center | 1410 Uintah Dr Green River, WY 82935 | September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2026 |
| Greater Iowa Bowling Association | Plaza Bowl | 1119 N 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732, USA | August 15, 2026 | March 06, 2027 |