🎳 EQUALIZER DOUBLES TOURNAMENT – EVENT #6
Presented by TK’s Tournaments
The Equalizer Doubles is designed to level the lanes and give all skill levels a fair shot at winning. This event uses a Class-Based Handicap system instead of traditional percentage handicap, creating balanced and competitive play from start to finish.
💰 $4,180 Total Prize Fund
🥇 $1,200 First Place
👥 Cap of 48 Teams
📅 EVENT DETAILS
🗓 Sunday, January 11th, 2026
⏱ Practice: 9:30 AM
📍 Lucky Strike – Grand Rapids
5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI
💵 ENTRY FEE
💲 $120 per team ($60 each)
⚠️ IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFO
To reserve a spot, teams MUST click “GOING” on this Facebook event.
Spots are filled in the order teams mark going. Once full, a waitlist will be created.
🎳 FORMAT
• 4 Games Qualifying
• Top 8 Teams Advance to Baker Bracket Matchplay
• Baker Matchplay = 2-Game Total Pinfall per Match
• House Shot
⚖️ HANDICAP FORMAT – EQUALIZER SYSTEM
This tournament uses a Class-Based Handicap system.
• Bowlers are placed into classes based on verified averages
• Each class receives a fixed number of handicap pins per game
• Team handicap is the combined pins of both bowlers
• Handicap is calculated using a 215 Scratch Base
• Maximum individual handicap: 50 pins per game
Handicap is based on a 215 scratch foundation. Each bowler is placed into a class based on verified average and receives the following handicap pins per game:
Class A: 215+ avg — 0 pins (Scratch)
Class B: 205–214 — +5 pins
Class C: 195–204 — +10 pins
Class D: 185–194 — +15 pins
Class E: 175–184 — +20 pins
Class F: 165–174 — +25 pins
Class G: 150–164 — +35 pins
Class H: Below 150 — +50 pins (max)
Team handicap is the combined pins of both bowlers.
This system is designed to create fair competition while still rewarding execution and consistency.
🏆 PAYOUT STRUCTURE (Based on 48 Teams)
🥇 1st – $1,200
🥈 2nd – $800
🥉 3rd – $400
4th – $400
5th–8th – $240 each
9th / 10th – $160
🔥 Top Qualifier Bonus – $120
💵 Total Payout: $4,180
💰 SIDE ACTION
• Pots & Brackets
• 50/50 Raffle
Plenty of ways to cash throughout the day!
📲 MORE INFO
🌐 TKsTournaments.com
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📞 CONTACT
📩 Tyler Kelly
📱 (616) 302-5072
📧 tkstournaments1@gmail.com
🎳 TKS Tournament Series – Road to the Finals
The TKS Tournament Series is made up of 12 guaranteed total events throughout the season. Each event offers its own prize fund, and side action — but all of them lead to the Grand Final Tournament.
🏆 Grand Final Qualification
To be eligible for the TKS Grand Final, bowlers must:
Compete in at least 2 TKS Doubles Series Events during the season.
The Grand Final Prize Fund will include all sponsor contributions + added money from the series.