Edge String, the Official String Machine of the PBA

Watch the String of Strikes Highlights with EJ Tackett

Powered by QubicaAMF’s EDGE String pinspotter, the PBA All-Star Weekend made history as the first-ever televised PBA event to utilize certified string pinspotters.

PBA All-Star Weekend brought the electrifying Strike Derby, where bowlers went head-to-head in a high-speed, high-intensity showdown of power and stamina. In a race against the clock, the competitors gave it their all, but EJ Tackett dominated, claiming the title of 2025 PBA Strike Derby Champion!

Watch the Strike Derby video at the top of the page to see how EJ lights up the lanes!

The competition was fierce in the intense showdown of the top five one-handers against the top five two-handers, as determined by PBA Tour points.

Baker Format Battle

One-Handers: EJ Tackett, Andrew Anderson, Graham Fach, Jakob Butturff, and Kris Prather

Two-Handers: Kyle Troup, Jason Belmonte, Chris Via, Matt Ogle, and Tim Foy Jr.

In a tough battle, the one-handers emerged victorious.

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