Bowling lanes require an application of oil to protect and maintain the lane surface. This oil or conditioner is usually spread across the lane surface by machine according to a set pattern depending on what the bowling venue is for that session; it could be open bowling, a league or a tournament. The various oil patterns will affect how your ball reacts to the lane and thus how it gets to your target. Read more…
Whether it is because of a rise in popularity or just a great idea, bowling allies are becoming more and more luxurious. With the addition of certain decorative touches, elegant seating, perhaps dining and more, many bowling alleys have become more like private lounges featuring bowling as entertainment. Read more…
More than 50 million Americans participated in the sport of bowling at least once last year. About 4 million participate in a weekly league each year. While these figures are not as high as they were in the bowling peak of the 1960’s and 70’s it is easy to see that bowling is still a wildly popular sport. Read more…