2017 USBC Junior Gold Boys Qualifying (AMF)
Junior Gold
The 2017 USBC Junior Gold Boys Qualifying pattern is a 50-foot marathon that demands precision and patience, with a stark 1.93:1 ratio creating an exceptionally flat oil landscape that offers minimal margin for error. The light 20.1mL volume spread across 503 boards (12.36mL forward, 7.76mL reverse) leaves the backend exposed and reactive, making this a pattern where small adjustments in line and speed produce dramatic changes in reaction, favoring bowlers with controlled rev rates and the discipline to play direct lines rather than chase the dry boards. The FIRE & FIRE conditioner combination amplifies the pattern's unforgiving nature, rewarding technical execution and punishing overpower, making it equally challenging for both strokers and crankers who must abandon aggressive angles and trust in ball control.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 5 | 40 | 18 | 7,400 |
| 2 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 40 | 18 | 4,960 |
| 3 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 18 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 11 | 29 | 2 | 40 | 22 | 1,520 |
| 3 | 10 | 30 | 1 | 40 | 22 | 840 |
| 4 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 40 | 18 | 1,840 |
| 5 | 6 | 34 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 2,320 |
| 6 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 40 | 14 | 1,240 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel