2006 USBC Junior Gold Short
Junior Gold
The 2006 USBC Junior Gold Short presents a notably flat 1.59:1 ratio on a 36-foot medium-oil pattern that demands precision without providing significant margin for error. The nearly balanced forward (11.05mL) and reverse (11.25mL) volumes create minimal track flare differential, forcing bowlers to rely on speed control and angle selection rather than ball reaction to cover inconsistency. This is a pattern that separates technical bowlers from power players, as the tight ratio and moderate volume offer little forgiveness for poor rev rates or aggressive entry angles, making trajectory and release consistency paramount to scoring.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 10 | 3,700 |
| 2 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 10 | 1,650 |
| 3 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 50 | 10 | 3,100 |
| 4 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 10 | 1,350 |
| 5 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 50 | 10 | 1,250 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 26 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 1,350 |
| 3 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 1,450 |
| 4 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,100 |
| 5 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,650 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,700 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel