I believe it is acceptable but will let the resident rullies weigh in. Any bowling alley pro shop should carry them.
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The use of rosin to dry one's hands appears to be within the Rules according to 14-3(c)(ii).
"Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment (see Appendix IV for detailed specifications and interpretations), or use any equipment in an unusual manner:
a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play; or
b. For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions that might affect his play; or
c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that:
(i) gloves may be worn provided that they are plain gloves;
(ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and
(iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip."
This isn't a dress rehearsal. Enjoy yourself. There's no do-over.
The use of rosin to dry one's hands appears to be within the Rules according to 14-3(c)(ii).
"Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment (see Appendix IV for detailed specifications and interpretations), or use any equipment in an unusual manner:
a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play; or
b. For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions that might affect his play; or
c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that:
(i) gloves may be worn provided that they are plain gloves;
(ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and
(iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip."
Interesting. Yesterday I spilled Gatorade on my right hand and it did help me grip the club as my palm got sticky. By the letter of the law, I would say I'm in violation of the rules.
Interesting. Yesterday I spilled Gatorade on my right hand and it did help me grip the club as my palm got sticky. By the letter of the law, I would say I'm in violation of the rules.
I think you may have miss read the rule:
c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that: (i) gloves may be worn provided that they are plain gloves;
(ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and
(iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip."
Gatorade can be considered as a moisterizing agent and as such is allowed.
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