Bowling — That Purple Stuff

 The questions we get asked all the time are, "How do we use this stuff?" and "When do we use it?" If you like to watch video, check out this video.  If you're a reader, scroll down and we explain it in words. Effective August 2019, USBC only allows cleaning products to be used before and after bowling.  Any products that were previously approved for anytime use automatically switched to before and after use only.  However, in March of 2020, USBC made a temporary rule change in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.  This temporary rule change allows...

After the first day of Qualifying at the 53rd Annual QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup, Arturo Estrada of Mexico leads while using That Purple Stuff.

That Purple Stuff Bowling Ball Cleaner becomes the only cleaner approved for use during QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup 2017.

The explanation given in this blog is valid for 95% of bowlers. However, there are always exceptions to the rule. For this blog, we will stick to the majority of bowlers who will be reading it. If you feel that you are in the other 5%, check out this video to learn more about ball motion. The above pictures are of the exact same ball with two different layouts.  The colors indicate the numerical impact that drilling has on the core shape. As you put holes in a bowling ball, the colors shift based on the size and depth of...

PRESS RELEASE June 1, 2016 Former bowling ball designer for Ebonite International Inc, Ronald Hickland Jr, is Creating the Difference in the Chicagoland bowling market.  He founded Creating the Difference in May 2015 primarily as a coaching company with a vision of helping bowlers and growing the sport of bowling.  With 15 years on the manufacturing side, Ronald decided to focus on listening and helping consumers with his new company.   In September 2015, Creating the Difference launched its first bowling ball cleaner, That Purple Stuff.  The cleaner is approved for use anytime by the USBC and has taken off...