2021 USBC Junior Gold Qualifying (U18 U20) 35ft.
Junior Gold
The 2021 USBC Junior Gold Qualifying 35ft pattern presents a moderately challenging test with its 2.64:1 forward-to-reverse ratio and medium oil volume, demanding precision from the approach. The forward-heavy oil distribution (18.75mL vs 8.85mL reverse) creates a relatively flat front with defined walls in the back, rewarding controlled speed and line selection over excessive revs: strokers and tweeners gain an advantage here over crankers. At 35 feet with 552 boards crossed by the KEGEL conditioner, the pattern compresses the typical reaction window into a shorter distance, so even small adjustments in targeting or ball selection become magnified, making it an ideal stage for evaluating junior bowlers' fundamentals and adaptability.
• Reverse Drop Brush
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,850 |
| 2 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,800 |
| 3 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,750 |
| 4 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,100 |
| 5 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 4,200 |
| 6 | 9 | 33 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 3,750 |
| 7 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 2,300 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 22 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 4 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,000 |
| 3 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,650 |
| 4 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,700 |
| 5 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel