Ever since its introduction to the bowling marketplace, the acceptance and popularity of the Twister^® pin has steadily grown. Proprietors worldwide are viewing the Twister^® as the "pin of the future" and are realizing the many benefits the Twister^® has to offer. In addition, many prestigious bowling events have selected the Twister^® as their pin of choice. The ABC Championships in Reno in both 2001 and 2004 have chosen the Twister^® as their "official pin" and it has been used in the ABC Masters events several times since 2001.