Groundbreaking new research has come out to suggest that a significant lack of hair on the scalp can lead to much more positive results on the bowling lanes.

It's a known fact that men who lose their hair before the age of 30 are known to carry more testosterone in their system. With this, it seems, comes a larger appetite for bowling and a better success rate on the lanes.

Independent research has been carried out by scientists at Balbert Bew's University London, and the findings have been quite convincing. The graph (left) tracks hair loss and bowling ability over time. It is evident that the Strikes per Frame (SpF) rate grows exponentially with the continued loss of hair.

Scientists at BBU claim this is a breakthrough for understanding more about how hair loss can affect sporting ability. It is also assumed that we will be seeing more professional sports people turning to shaving their heads to improve their sporting output.

These findings are congruent with the recent performances from Aidan 'The Tickler' Hickman as he continues to score consistently. Adam 'Z. Ibrapinovic' Hackett, recently anointed as a new member of the Bald Society, has seen a large increase in strike rates. Along with Alex 'Balbert' Lewis also seeing one of the best frames (and a new Personal Best) with a score of 132 in the last match up. Davy Slapz also sees consistent scores and continued lack of hair on top.

Further research will be conducted across approved panels, but as things stand, it appears that Bald = Bowling.

**PLB Fact Checker - Research conducted across a sample size of 3 bowlers. Results were conclusive within the given data range. Research cannot be scrutinised by any party outside of PLB.