win a ball from Bowling.com
« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?  (Read 3872 times)

michael.willis9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 481
Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« on: February 08, 2019, 02:35:09 PM »
On some of the online pro shops, I’ve seen a ton of X-out balls. Are they even legal to use on usbc leagues and tourneys?
Logged

 

SVstar34

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5465
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2019, 02:37:37 PM »
Yes. As long as they're on the approved list which also includes overseas releases. They are good to use

X-out is generally for mid-weight, color blem, extreme pin-cg distance, or cg extremely out of line
Logged

michael.willis9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 481
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2019, 02:48:06 PM »
Awesome. I’m just being so extremely cheap about this ball. Something big and solid but so condition specific it’s not worth the crazy amount high end balls are worth. I’ve been seeing a lot of x-outs on good balls for cheap.

Should I reach out to them and see what would make it x-out
Logged

MI 2 AZ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8158
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2019, 03:29:15 PM »
Michael,

I don't know where you are looking at a 2nd ball but on ebay, some of the sellers will list the reason why.  Here are some examples:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Radical-LUDICROUS-bowling-ball-14-LB-NEW-IN-BOX/292951719724?hash=item4435487f2c%3Ag%3AyDwAAOSwRwxcXKB-&LH_Auction=1&LH_ItemCondition=1000%7C1500

This ball is 14lbs. 3oz.  with  26 top and a  2-3 " pin and the cg is 1/2" left of the pin/mb line.  This ball is  a factory second only because of the size of the pin being larger than normal.............


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Radical-Katana-Dragon-pro-cg-bowling-ball-15-LB-NEW-IN-BOX/303052298976?hash=item468f531ae0%3Ag%3ApgcAAOSw8zRcWhOX&LH_Auction=1&LH_ItemCondition=1000%7C1500

This ball is 15lbs. 4oz.  with  2.2 top and a  3-4 " pin and the cg is  1 1/2" right of the pin/mb line.  This ball is a factory second and is what is known as a pro cg ball.........PICS ARE OF THE EXACT BALL LISTED.......


This seller usually has a list of reasons why a ball could be a 2nd:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/E39-New-Brunswick-Kingpin-Max-Bowling-Ball-14-2oz-Top-2-5oz-Pin-2-3/113614870561?hash=item1a73f95821:g:dn0AAOSwo7ZbyoZl

Scroll down to the bottom of the above page and you will see the list.

Logged
_________________________________________
Six decades of league bowling and still learning.

ABC/USBC Lifetime Member since Aug 1995.

MI 2 AZ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8158
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2019, 03:32:34 PM »
Quote from: michael.willis9 on February 08, 2019, 02:48:06 PM
Awesome. I’m just being so extremely cheap about this ball. Something big and solid but so condition specific it’s not worth the crazy amount high end balls are worth. I’ve been seeing a lot of x-outs on good balls for cheap.

Should I reach out to them and see what would make it x-out

Can't hurt to ask. 

Logged
_________________________________________
Six decades of league bowling and still learning.

ABC/USBC Lifetime Member since Aug 1995.

michael.willis9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 481
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2019, 03:44:49 PM »
Quote from: MI 2 AZ on February 08, 2019, 03:29:15 PM
Michael,


This seller usually has a list of reasons why a ball could be a 2nd:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/E39-New-Brunswick-Kingpin-Max-Bowling-Ball-14-2oz-Top-2-5oz-Pin-2-3/113614870561?hash=item1a73f95821:g:dn0AAOSwo7ZbyoZl

Scroll down to the bottom of the above page and you will see the list.
weird this one is from my hometown lol. I’ve been looking at bowling.com and bowlersmart.com
Logged

BowlingForDonuts

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1120
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2019, 05:09:39 PM »
+1 on X-outs.  Absolutely love light 16 on my x-out Purple Hammer.  Visually has more pits than ideal but scores I have put up with it so far means DGAF.  Saving $45 on a new ball nobody discouts is ka-ching.
« Last Edit: February 08, 2019, 05:12:46 PM by BowlingForDonuts »
Logged
Here today.  Gone tomorrow.

Juggernaut

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6498
  • Former good bowler, now 3 games a week house hack.
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2019, 07:21:50 AM »
Quote from: BowlingForDonuts on February 08, 2019, 05:09:39 PM
+1 on X-outs.  Absolutely love light 16 on my x-out Purple Hammer.  Visually has more pits than ideal but scores I have put up with it so far means DGAF.  Saving $45 on a new ball nobody discouts is ka-ching.

 Yeah, got a deal on eBay on a black quantum 2nd. Only thing wrong with it was when it cured, it had a few very small pinhole sized spots on it.
 Ball had great specs, and for $65 shipped, I couldn’t pass it up. 🤓
Logged
Learn to laugh, and love, and smile, cause we’re only here for a little while.

JohnN

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Re: Are X-out balls legal in usbc?
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2019, 10:23:39 PM »
Got a Katana Slash X out on EBay . No problems works very well.
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »