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Track_Fanatic

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Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« on: September 04, 2008, 01:35:21 PM »
Starting October 1, 2008.  Using Lane Master and Legends equipment will be illegal for use in all PBA competition.

 

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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2008, 08:17:35 AM »
Did they drop grassroots level?  Cause that's all they had before.
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2008, 09:08:00 AM »
where did you get information?
and mainly why?
include more info when making a post like this.
thanks

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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2008, 09:23:59 AM »
They aren't listed http://pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1


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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2008, 11:10:12 PM »
The PBA only advises their members when certain equipment are no longer able to be used in competition.  There is no other information other than what I posted.  Oh wait, there is.  You also won't be able to wear Linds too!

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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2008, 11:31:31 PM »
can I still do my knitting ?????
or has that been revoked also?
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2008, 11:32:55 PM »
if you cant wear Linds, I wonder what Michael Fagan and a couple of other bowlers are gonna wear for shoes.
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2008, 12:26:22 AM »
I JUST SPENT 4-5 THOUSAND DOLLARS ON Lane Master balls and you gonna tell me I cant use them in a region????? QUICK, SOMEONE TAKE ME TO THE ER IM GONNA BE SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 Oh god I hope this information isnt correct. If it is.... Anyone want to buy a couple dozen LM? I was just starting to settle down from being a ball whore to, and now thats shot to hell! Guess I better start looking for something else.L John

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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2008, 07:12:26 AM »
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as im a bowler from australia i cant see the sense in not allowing anyone to use any bowling equipement that has been sanctioned by the relevant bowling associations


gonzo,

It's not and never has been a matter of "sanctioning",in the manner we normally use such a word, as of meeting certain crieris.

It is no more or less a matter of paying the apparently exorbitant fees to ALLOW their use. So, it's strictly a matter of money.
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2008, 08:41:48 AM »
The good thing here in Sweden is that you can use any USBC approved ball in all leagues and competitions..  
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2008, 03:15:55 PM »
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can I still do my knitting ?????
or has that been revoked also?
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Knitting is still grassroots level.

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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2008, 03:54:46 PM »
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can I still do my knitting ?????
or has that been revoked also?
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Knitting is still grassroots level.


Ah, then crocheting is what needs tour level approval. OK, I'm safe.
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2008, 05:20:46 PM »
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The good thing here in Sweden is that you can use any USBC approved ball in all leagues and competitions..  


And that is the case in all non-PBA sanctioned competition.  I've never heard of a USBC sanctioned league or tournament where some USBC-approved equipment is not allowed.

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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2008, 05:59:42 PM »
When i bowled in a regional on labor day weekend, the director said that Lanes Master cannot be used from October to December 2008. Starting January 2009 is when their contract begins. So you can start using LM balls in PBA Regionals in January.
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Re: Unable to use equipment in PBA tournaments...
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2008, 10:39:24 AM »
Good! I'm starting to really like my Terminator Rebellion.  In addition to the fact that I still have a blank Kong and a Black Pearl to drill.

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