Bowling Pin : What is it?
| Bowling pins come in several types – candlepins, duckpins, and tenpins. They are usually made of maple wood coated with a layer of plastic. They come in standard white with red stripes, although some pins are multi-colored. |
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Kinds of Bowling Pins include the following: |
Tenpins
Tenpins are traditionally made of hard maple wood and are 15 inches tall and 4.75 inches wide.
One tenpin weighs approximately three pounds and 10 ounces.
Duckpins
Duckpins are smaller and stubbier than traditional tenpins.
Also made of hard maple wood, they are used in duckpin bowling and weigh up to 3.5 pounds.
Candlepins
The tallest of all types, candlepins are 15 3/4 inches tall. They weigh 2.8 pounds and are approximately two inches wide.
They have a signature cylinder shape resembling candles, and may be set on both ends. |
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Regulation sizes: Choose bowling pins that follow standard federation sizes. The American Bowling Congress (ABC) has set standards for bowling pins fit for any type of bowling game. Check your pins’ product manual to determine if they have the ABC seal.
Materials used: Choose bowling pins that are made of durable maple wood. Maple wood is the traditional bowling pin material that is coated with plastic for shine and protection. Consider plastic bowling pins as these are an environment-friendly and are great alternatives to real wooden pins. |
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