Update: This story originally was published on April 24, 2018. This update was published on June 16, 2018, after the United States Bowling Congress posted this video, "Bowling Technology Study Conclusion: Research Summary and Updated Specifications"&nbsp;and this news release.
Starting Aug. 1, 2018, bowlers will have a choice between the current static weight rule of a maximum 3 ounces of top/bottom and 1 ounce of side/finger/thumb weight with or without a weight hole, or a maximum 3 ounces of...

The main changes are the elimination of weight holes with an increase in maximum static weight to 3 ounces from the current 1 ounce for side and finger/thumb weights (for balls weighing more than 10 pounds), and the new coverstock oil absorption standard.

Update: USBC slightly alters new ball specs; Best advice to bowlers on new USBC ball specs is R-E-L-A-X