2006 USBC Open Championships
USBC Open Championships
The 2006 USBC Open Championships pattern is a 39-foot medium oil track with a 3.65:1 ratio that creates moderately challenging lane conditions requiring precision ball selection and shot execution. The light 19mL total volume, split between 8.8mL forward and 10.2mL reverse, produces a relatively flat oil profile that minimizes carrydown buildup and keeps the backends reactive throughout competition, favoring bowlers who can control ball speed and axis rotation on a pattern that won't offer excessive margin for error. At 475 boards crossed, this KEGEL-conditioned pattern demands aggressive line management: the moderate ratio won't allow skid-dominant styles to dominate, making it an ideal test of versatility where both strokers and speed players must adapt their game to stay in the pocket.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 40 | 10 | 4,440 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 40 | 10 | 1,160 |
| 3 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 40 | 14 | 1,080 |
| 4 | 10 | 30 | 1 | 40 | 14 | 840 |
| 5 | 12 | 28 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 680 |
| 6 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 600 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 22 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 26 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 26 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 520 |
| 3 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 1,360 |
| 4 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 1,680 |
| 5 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 2,000 |
| 6 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 2,160 |
| 7 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 2,480 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel