2006 USBC Junior Gold Long
Junior Gold
The 2006 USBC Junior Gold Long presents an exceptionally flat pattern at 44 feet with a 1.94:1 ratio that severely constrains angle development and rewards precision over power. The medium oil volume of 25.7mL combined with a forward-biased load (14.2mL vs 11.45mL reverse) creates minimal friction differential, forcing bowlers to trust controlled speed and line selection rather than relying on backend reaction to recover from poor starts. This demanding layout punishes careless footwork and favors strokers with disciplined releases, as the flat ratio leaves virtually no margin for error in either direction.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 9,250 |
| 2 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 10 | 1,550 |
| 3 | 9 | 31 | 1 | 50 | 10 | 1,150 |
| 4 | 11 | 29 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 950 |
| 5 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 750 |
| 6 | 15 | 25 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 550 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 26 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 50 | 26 | 450 |
| 3 | 15 | 25 | 1 | 50 | 26 | 550 |
| 4 | 14 | 26 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 650 |
| 5 | 10 | 30 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 1,050 |
| 6 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,350 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 50 | 18 | 7,400 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel