Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.
Bowling may look simple, but hidden technology inside the ball—and invisible patterns on the lane—completely change how it works. Modern bowling relies on off-center cores, specialized surfaces, and ...
After six years of using the Allen oil pattern for regional and state competitions, the Michigan High School Athletic Association decided to switch to the Phantom oil pattern for the 2022 bowling ...