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Beginning in 1960 in Ephrata, Washington (near the Columbia River), Columbia Industries was the first manufacturer to successfully use polyester resin ("plastic") in bowling balls. Prior to this, nearly all bowling balls were made of a hard rubber material. The company later moved to San Antonio, Texas. [1] Columbia 300 pro staff members ...
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From 1962 onwards, Jowdy was employed by bowling ball manufacturer Columbia Industries as a consultant. [7] Since the 80s, Columbia has sponsored John Jowdy scholarships for aspiring college bowlers. [7] [8] From 2007-13, Jowdy worked for Ebonite International after they took over Columbia 300. [9]
The PBA Elite League retains the regular season-long format from 2024, but teams will now be made up of players represented by bowling ball manufacturers. Parent companies Brunswick (Brunswick, Hammer, DV8, Ebonite/Columbia 300) and Storm (Storm, Roto Grip, 900 Global) will each have multiple teams, while independent brand MOTIV will have one ...
The USBC and World Bowling promulgate bowling ball specifications. USBC specifications include physical requirements for weight (≤16 pounds (7.3 kg)), diameter (8.500 inches (21.59 cm)—8.595 inches (21.83 cm)), surface hardness, surface roughness, hole drilling limitations (example: a single balance hole including the thumb hole for "two-handed" bowlers [3]), balance, plug limitations, and ...
According to Britannica, in 1964 iconic bowler Don Carter was the first athlete to earn a $1 million contract in any professional sport. The bowler, known for his mastery of the right-handed ...