The sport of bowling has a rich history that dates back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians. While the game has evolved a lot since those early days of carving stones to knock down primitive pins, the fundamental premise remains the same - to roll an object down a surface with the goal of knocking down targets at the end. Throughout the previous century, bowling balls were made from basic materials like wood and rubber. The sport was becoming quite popular. But at that point there wasn't a lot of science that went into the design and manufacture of bowling balls.

Around 1960, bowling underwent a big transformation with the incorporation of polyester resin into ball construction. This breakthrough enabled balls to show off on the lanes with bright, shiny colors that added style and flare to the game. Polymers really revolutionized bowling, beginning a new era where the science of ball design really took off. Regulatory bodies like the USBC have since established standards to govern this science, ensuring the quality of equipment and upholding the integrity of the sport around the world.

As bowling tech continues to evolve, a key area of focus has been optimizing the center of gravity and its impact on ball performance. Manufacturers design their balls with calculated pin-to-center gravity distances to achieve specific motion characteristics. The drilling process, including precise positioning of holes and potential weight holes, can then minutely alter these dynamics. They're seemingly small changes but they're critical to optimizing ball behavior.

The research, science, and tech behind bowling has progressed light years since the ancient Egyptians first carved stones and threw them to pass the time! As more people discover the joys of bowling, the underlying technology and engineering continue to advance too. Each year, Brunswick, Storm, Motiv, and other big brands come up with new core and coverstock ideas to help you outpace your competition. Bowling may be timeless but it's certainly not your grandma and grandpa's game anymore! Who knows what advancements will come in the next few years? All I know is I'm glad I'm around to take advantage of them!