GUELPH, Ont. — Here we go again: Broomgate is back at the WFG Masters with curlers calling to action over the latest sweeping technology.
On the eve of the Grand Slam of Curling tournament, 30 of the top men’s and women’s teams signed off on a document sent to World Curling detailing their concerns for the recently released BalancePlus RS 2.0 Firm and Goldline Pursuer. Although both products met World Curling’s specifications and were approved for use in competitive play, the teams believe the firmness of the foam allows sweepers to have too much control over the rock and runs counter to the spirit of the rules previously established.
The proposal aims to unite all stakeholders — curlers, equipment manufacturers and…