Archery Targets vs. Bowling Lanes
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
Official target archery dimensions are governed by World Archery (WA Rules Book 3–Target Archery). In Olympic Recurve competition, archers shoot at a distance of 70 m (76.6 yd) at a 122 cm (48.0 in) target face divided into 10 concentric scoring rings across 5 standard colors (Gold, Red, Blue, Black, White). The central 10-ring has a diameter of 12.2 cm, with an inner X-ring of 6.1 cm.
Tenpin bowling lanes are regulated by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC Equipment Specifications Manual) and the International Bowling Federation (IBF). The lane measures exactly 60.0 ft (18.288 m) from the foul line to the center of the headpin (Pin 1), with an overall bed length of 62 ft 10³/₁₆ in (19.156 m). The lane surface is 41.5 in (105.4 cm) wide, comprised of 39 individual tongue-and-groove wood boards or synthetic laminate panels.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Olympic Recurve Target Diameter
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122.0 cm (48.0 in at 70 m competition distance) | — |
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Compound Target Diameter
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80.0 cm (31.5 in / 6-ring spot at 50 m distance) | — |
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Indoor Archery Target Diameter
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40.0 cm (15.75 in at 18 m indoor distance) | — |
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122 cm Target 10-Ring Diameter
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12.2 cm (4.80 in gold center) | — |
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122 cm Target X-Ring Diameter
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6.1 cm (2.40 in inner tie-breaker ring) | — |
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Target Face Ring Width
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6.1 cm (uniform increment per scoring zone on 122 cm) | — |
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Target Center Height (from Ground)
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130.0 cm (51.2 in ±5 cm to gold center) | — |
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Target Butt Incline Angle
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10–15 degrees backward tilt from vertical | — |
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Foul Line to Headpin Distance
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— | 18.288 m (60.0 ft / 720.0 in exact to Pin 1 center) |
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Lane Bed Width
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— | 105.4 cm (41.5 in / 39 boards of ~1.06 in width) |
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Approach Length
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— | 4.57 m (15.0 ft minimum approach behind foul line) |
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Pin Triangle Layout
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— | Equilateral Triangle with 30.48 cm (12.0 in) Center-to-Center Spacing 10 Pins |
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Pin Height
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— | 38.1 cm (15.0 in / 15.0 in ±0.031 in) |
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Pin Weight
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— | 1,531–1,644 g (3.0 lb 6.0 oz to 3.0 lb 10.0 oz per pin) |
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Maximum Bowling Ball Weight
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— | 7.26 kg (16.00 lb maximum weight) |
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Bowling Ball Diameter
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— | 21.59–21.83 cm (8.500–8.595 in / 27.002 in circumference) |
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Gutter Width
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— | 23.5–24.1 cm (9.25–9.50 in circular drop gutters) |