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strikecing

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Chris Barnes throwing...............
« on: January 09, 2009, 12:16:41 PM »
So im watching extra frames and Chris Barnes is throwing a U2 urthane (spelling) on the right lane which is the Cheetah pattern.  How crazy is that???
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2009, 08:50:43 AM »
Here's from the PBA Rules:
11.8 Plugged Equipment. Plugging material may be used in accordance with
current USBC specifications. No foreign matter may be placed within the plug area,
and all equipment shall otherwise comply will PBA regulations.
Penalty for 1st Offense:
Intermediate - $500 and the ball must be immediately removed from play
Penalty for 2nd Offense in a Season:
PBA Code of Ethics Violation - Disqualification
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2009, 06:54:38 PM »
This was true years ago.

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At one time I had heard that the plug had to be clear. I don't know if that is true or not.
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2009, 09:26:31 PM »
Rules from the USBC also doesn't allow any subtance on the ball gut you still see pros and other bowlers banging their rosin bag over the holes then wipe it off.  Now even wiping the rosin off the ball is illgeal
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Mike L

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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2009, 09:13:18 AM »
Just curious since Barnes is under contract with Columbia, how does he get away with throwing a Viz-a-Ball?  I mean I know he has the contract with Pepsi too, but is there something stating he can throw that even though Columbia makes plastic?
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2009, 09:19:22 AM »
USBC rules do not apply in the PBA excpet for the Masters (I know) and US Open (I think).
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tuckingfenpin

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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2009, 09:19:55 AM »
They probably worked his contract out to allow him to throw the Pepsi Viz-a-ball even though it wasn't manufactured from the company he throws.
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2009, 09:30:50 AM »
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Rules from the USBC also doesn't allow any subtance on the ball gut you still see pros and other bowlers banging their rosin bag over the holes then wipe it off.  Now even wiping the rosin off the ball is illgeal


Well here in the UK we are now not allowed to use any products which emit dust such as hand conditioners/grip sacks etc in the players/seating area,which as I am sure some of you are aware would be a right pain in the butt in bowling alleys that get hot or for bowlers like myself,who have trouble with their grip sometimes.

Also there is a rule in place whereby you cannot alter the surface of a ball once a tournament has started,even between blocks. Thats fine for those that can afford to bring lots of balls with varying surfaces to the tournament but what about those,such as myself,who cannot afford this luxury?

Makes you wonder sometimes if the people who run bowling know the first thing about bowling themselves!
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I would have got away with it if it was not for those pesky kids (Behind my lane) and those blasted 10 pins.

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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2009, 09:45:04 AM »
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Just curious since Barnes is under contract with Columbia, how does he get away with throwing a Viz-a-Ball?  I mean I know he has the contract with Pepsi too, but is there something stating he can throw that even though Columbia makes plastic?
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its part of the pba advertising.  certain players i think are REQUIRED to throw branded vizaballs like the pepsi, CLR, or Lumber Liquidator balls.
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2009, 09:59:51 AM »
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Just curious since Barnes is under contract with Columbia, how does he get away with throwing a Viz-a-Ball?  I mean I know he has the contract with Pepsi too, but is there something stating he can throw that even though Columbia makes plastic?
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I actually own a Storm Viz-a-Ball. The ball is obviously made by Brunswick, due to Brunswick has the Viz-a-Ball process patented.   But, because it is a sponsor ball, they are allowed to throw it.  Although, if you are not sponsored by the company, you cannot throw that ball.  I know a bowler who bowled the US Open with a white sanded Viz-a-Ball cause he was not authorized to throw it.
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Re: Chris Barnes throwing...............
« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2009, 11:16:17 AM »
Wasnt that GL3 that had a Pepsi ball and they made him either sand the logo off or take it out of play??? Pretty crazy since you can purchase that ball at many different online stores. Guess the PBA can do what they want. Just like the shoe issue. Why is it allowed that people can wear Nike or New Balance tennis shoes as bowling shoes, but Linds cant be worn, because they didnt pay to be a licensed equipment. If they are going to stick to the rules there should be no grey area's PERIOD.
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