The Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectrometer uses atom-to-atom molecular radiation absorption to identify a chemical compound and investigate the composition of a material sample. USBC uses this tool to measure pin coatings, bowling ball cover stocks, lane surfaces, lane oil and more conditioners.

Given the complexity of such organic compounds and mixtures, each spectrum obtained over the entire infrared wavelength scan produces an individual unique "fingerprint" known only to the individual sample analyzed. Therefore, this is a powerful tool, especially with modern equipment allowing analysis with very little sample preparation.