Abstract: A bowling pin includes a bar secured on top of a core for forming a neck portion of the bowling pin, and a reinforcing rod engaged in the core and the bare for reinforcing the core and the bar. The bar may include a projection engaged into the core for solidly securing the bar to the core. The reinforcing rod may include an outer thread for threading to the core. One or more outer panels may be engaged around the core and around a portion of the bar for solidly securing the bar to the core. An outer cloth layer may be engaged around the outer panels for reinforcing the outer panels.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.