As of January 1, 2026, the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) has enforced a new era of equipment regulation, effectively banning slow oil-absorbing urethane balls from premier events like the U.S.
Bowlers competing in the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Baton Rouge, La., know where the center is and where they're staying. What they didn't know until Friday was the oil ...