USBC Pin & Ball

Robokegler?

Who knew that the Milwaukee suburbs was home to a climate-controlled bowling test center and "Harry", the robotic ball thrower? You can see Harry immortalized in "When Harry Met Alley" or perhaps by visiting the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) in Greendale. Harry is a member of the USBC's Specifications and Certification team which just wrapped up a two-year study of bowling ball motion because "over the past 20 years, bowling's credibility has been compromised". Hint: look for particle and reactive resin balls with elliptical cores or the Rotogrip (banned from the PBA Tour). Although Detroit has more bowlers, Milwaukee is arguably the bowling capital of the United States. Besides the home of the USBC it was the original home of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame (until Anheuser-Busch stole it away to St. Louis). Wisconsin is also home to four of the five oldest active certified alleys and has over 14,000 bowling leagues. Back to Harry, he stands 7 ft in height and can throw the ball at speeds up to 22 mph and revolution rates as high as 600 rpm. However, in 2005, Harry was no match for Defending Masters champion, Danny Wiseman of Baltimore, who defeated "Harry" 5-1 in a race to five strikes. No word on whether Harry used an Ebonite Skull Ball or the rumored rematch with the USBC Pin & Ball.

When Harry Met Alley

The United States Bowling Congress

Bowling research strikes skill and technology balance

The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame

Ebonite Skull Ball