The Fourth Men's World Championship just ended this past weekend. First thing first, I want to say Congratulations to Team USA on their outstanding bowling. Very consistent! We unfortunately did not win any Gold Medals this year but still made a strong statement in the bowling world that we are still one of the Best.

Korea looked to be the most powerful team at this year's event. They recorded 4 Golds along with 4 Bronze to their name. Each one of their players hits the ball up quite strongly. Putting them easily in the 450+ rev rate range based on watching them play the lanes.

It is great to watch some of the most dominating bowlers in the world represent their country. Obviously Team USA is stacked with pros, Marshall Kent, Sean Rash, Chris Barnes, Bill O'Neill, Tommy Jones, and Mike Fagan. Australia has Jason Belmote. England has Dom Barrett and Stu Williams. Dan MacLelland from Canada. The point is, the world is starting to catch up to abilities of Team USA.

Correct me if I am wrong here, I hate being second best in anything I do. I am sure that goes for a lot of U.S. players in any sport. We will always have the drive to be the best. That is how we are raised.

With Team USA Trials coming up in January 2015, it should push everyone to work a little harder at their game to become the best. Right now, Korea stand on top of that throne. Equipment is the same no matter where you go now. Storm has made a name for themselves globally. Most of the countries were using some sort of Storm piece down the lane. Urethanes still seem to be very popular to use even with today's technology available.

They used 2 patterns for the entire event. 38' Atlanta and 43' Tokyo. Those patterns may be found at worldtenpinbowling.com.

Medal Count:

- Korea - 4 Gold and 4 Bronze = 8 Medals

- United States - 4 Silver and 1 Bronze = 5 Medals

- Australia - 3 Bronze = 3 Medals

- Canada - 1 Gold and 1 Bronze = 2 Medals

- Denmark - 1 Gold

- UAE - 1 Silver

- Japan - 1 Silver

- Finland - 1 Bronze

- Sweden - 1 Bronze

6 Golds, 6 Silver , 11 Bronze Medals were awarded.