This week, during the Dick Weber Open is a good week to discuss the new lane machine being used on the PBA Tour because the pattern being used this week is only possible because of the new technology of the Brunswick Authority 22 lane machine. Both the PBA and the bowlers were very anxious to see the effect of the new technology. The responsibility of PBA lane maintenance belongs to Matt Miller. Matt was afforded only one week of training before the start of the 05-06 tour in October. Adapting the new technology and the patterns to match the lane play characteristics of the PBA is a huge responsibility. 64 bowlers have their eyes on Matt and his decisions. Being the lane man for the PBA is a very difficult position. Only one bowler will win each week so at the end of the week 63 other bowlers are looking for an answer and the first thing that pops up in their minds is almost always the lane conditions. That means Matt and his new technology is going to get a lot of criticism. A Lane man not only has to be knowledgeable and experience but mentally tough and thick skinned as well.