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dolbydigital

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PBA used Bowling pins
« on: October 30, 2008, 12:00:24 PM »
understand that wtba rules states that bowling pins should not be less than 3lb 6oz and not heavier than 3lb 10oz

are the pins used on tour heavier than 3lb 10oz?
if yes whats the exact weight of the pins?

i remembered the tour used the gold pins,how heavy are they?

sorry to ask such a question as i cant seem to find any answer from the tour site.
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Hogsharley

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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2008, 08:39:56 PM »
I believe that the gold pins were about 1 pound heavier than the standard white ones.
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2008, 09:02:39 PM »
They were only a few ounces heavier at 3lbs. 10oz.
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2008, 09:15:50 PM »
We have a set of the gold pins that we put in now and then... we only have enough for 1 pair, but the few ounces difference is definately noticeable. Although at times the carry is actually better because the pins tend to stay on the deck a little longer.
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2008, 09:24:41 PM »
gold pins were heavier and harder to knock out, no crazy messengers
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DON DRAPER

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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2008, 10:53:06 PM »
the brunswick professional pin( the gold ones ) were 3 lbs. 10oz., the most weight allowed by abc( now usbc ) rules.
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Crankenstein300

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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2008, 12:02:51 AM »
Pretty sure the TV pins are still standard Brunswick max pins with PBA stickers on the bottom.
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2008, 12:07:36 AM »
I believe the ones the PBA uses now are the 3lb 6oz pins most centers use now I  believe.

The gold pins were as stated the maximum 3lb 10oz, and so were much harder to carry with. Personally I think they should bring those back, that was a good idea.
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2008, 12:35:25 AM »
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I believe the ones the PBA uses now are the 3lb 6oz pins most centers use now I  believe.

The gold pins were as stated the maximum 3lb 10oz, and so were much harder to carry with. Personally I think they should bring those back, that was a good idea.


Correct.

Gold pin racks were 2.1/2 pounds heavier than the standard.
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dolbydigital

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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2008, 06:33:12 AM »
hmm...seems that nowbody can confirm what are the exact weight per pin for the gold pins back then and the current pins being used now huh?

any tour players in here can confirm that?

need this information for a school project related to bowling

all information would be greatly appreciated
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2008, 09:07:29 AM »
dolby do a little closer look you have several confirmations of 3 lbs 10 oz which would equal 4 oz/pin more at 10 pins per rack = 40 oz or 2 1/2 lbs more total weight per rack.

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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2008, 09:45:42 AM »
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We have a set of the gold pins that we put in now and then... we only have enough for 1 pair, but the few ounces difference is definately noticeable. Although at times the carry is actually better because the pins tend to stay on the deck a little longer.


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dolbydigital

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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2008, 03:17:54 PM »
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dolby do a little closer look you have several confirmations of 3 lbs 10 oz which would equal 4 oz/pin more at 10 pins per rack = 40 oz or 2 1/2 lbs more total weight per rack.

Mark

oh...

my bad as its kinda confusing sorrie....
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Re: PBA used Bowling pins
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2008, 06:11:16 PM »
I'm not a touring player and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I know that, at one point, the gold pins were 58 oz(that's for those who couldn't figure out what the 40 oz/two and half pounds).

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