Has anybody looked over the Phase II Motion Study on bowl.com? Some interesting results about what affects a balls motion the most. Maybe static weights do matter a little.
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Moon
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So many questions, so little time but I''m having fun.

I attended a couple of Paul and Neil's seminars at Bowl Expo this year.  They are proceeding with work that has never been done before in this industry. (and so far the results are well worth the time and expense)

One of the issues that they kept on stressing is that they are trying very very hard to protect the integrity of the results.  They only let the manufacturers see the specific data for that conpamies balls and not everyone elses. They are also keeping the exact ball to ball data away from us which I think is a good thing because the data truly belongs to the manufacturers.  If the manufacturer chooses to make the data public that is their own issue.

Keep on hitting it hard Paul!!!!!

jensm, To answer your question most of the manufacturers have set up profilometers to measure surface roughness the exact same way we do. In fact, in the last two months, I have been to a ball plant to help with their setup and another manufacturer came here to see how we do it.

Unfortunatly, since we charge the manufacturer's to approve their new bowling balls, it is their data and it is up to them if they would like to share it with the general public.  

Hopefully this answers your questions.

Paul
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"Oops, Looks like we are going to need another timmy."  -Dr Lizard, "Dinosaurs"

About $2000 USD.
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"Oops, Looks like we are going to need another timmy."  -Dr Lizard, "Dinosaurs"

As I was reading the posts in this section I couldn't help but to write in and offer support for the Ball Motion Study.  The ball motion study has produced valuable results to not only bowlers who take the time to understand and ask questions but also to the entire industry.  The results of the study show true analysis of scientific data and help sort through what really matters in the controlling factors of ball motion.  In a sense, the everyday bowler can use this information when looking for new products and sorting through the many marketing campaigns from several ball companies.  From an industry standpoint this research allows USBC to direct detailed attention to certain areas that could influence factors in ball motion and help provide a balance between player skill and technology.
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Nick Siefers
900 Global
Senior Design Engineer
Nicks@900global.com