2009 USBC Junior Gold Short
Junior Gold
The 2009 USBC Junior Gold Short is a 35-foot pattern with medium oil volume (23mL total) and a 2.5:1 forward-to-reverse ratio that creates a moderately challenging environment for junior competitors. The asymmetrical oil distribution, with 10.71mL forward and 12.29mL reverse across 511 boards, produces a relatively open lane with defined but not extreme oil walls, favoring bowlers who can control their line and adjust to moderate backend reaction rather than those relying on extreme hook. The shorter yardage combined with moderate volume means early read is critical: balls will transition predictably from the front to back end without the exaggerated skid lengths of longer patterns, rewarding precision and consistency over power.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 45 | 10 | 1,665 |
| 2 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 45 | 18 | 1,440 |
| 3 | 6 | 35 | 3 | 45 | 18 | 4,050 |
| 4 | 8 | 34 | 2 | 45 | 18 | 2,430 |
| 5 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 45 | 18 | 1,125 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 26 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 30 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 45 | 18 | 1,080 |
| 3 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 45 | 18 | 2,520 |
| 4 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 45 | 18 | 2,700 |
| 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 45 | 14 | 4,320 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 45 | 14 | 1,665 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel