IBF adopts USBC specifications for string pinsetters for IBF-sanctioned title events on string machines

The International Bowling Federation in November 2020 made string pinsetter certification its policy, available for every member country, even though the string machines of that time were what I call carnival — not the USBC certified ones. The move included extending memberships to IBF compliant string centers, and recognizing leagues, tournaments, scores and averages in IBF compliant string centers. IBF cited economic and environmental sustainability issues in its decision, as I detailed ...