Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.

The bowling form has a big influence on the score, but on the other hand there is a "pattern" that is not visible in the lane of the bowling, and there is a big difference depending on whether you ...

The NCAA Women’s Bowling Committee proposed to change the parameters for oil ratio application for the 2016-17 season. Committee members, who met June 13-15 in Indianapolis, recommended that the new ...

The Lake Gibson bowling team has adjusted their style to the different oil patterns on different lanes throughout venues in Polk County, and it has done quite well. Specifically, the oil patterns ...

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The Staten Island United States Bowling Congress’ fifth annual men’s and women’s championship tournaments had a different twist this year, the use of the tougher lane condition known as “White.” The ...

When you watch PBA bowling on television, and you see the pros struggling to hit the pocket, the chances are good that they’re bowling on lanes with the “scorpion” oil pattern. Like the scorpion, this ...

Bowling may look simple, but hidden technology inside the ball—and invisible patterns on the lane—completely change how it works. Modern bowling relies on off-center cores, specialized surfaces, and ...