2022 USBC Junior Gold U12 U15 Pattern #1
Junior Gold
The 2022 USBC Junior Gold U12/U15 Pattern #1 is a 37-foot medium oil pattern with a 2.3:1 ratio that presents a moderately challenging environment for developing bowlers. The asymmetrical oil distribution (13.45mL forward, 11.6mL reverse) across 501 boards creates a relatively playable yet defined oil line, rewarding shot makers who can navigate the midlane transition without over-skidding or burning up the backend too quickly. This pattern favors controlled, line-conscious bowlers over high-rev players, as the moderate volume and medium distance leave minimal margin for error: the 2.3:1 ratio provides enough friction differential to punish wild angles while still allowing small adjustments in speed and rotation to move the breakpoint laterally.
• Reverse Drop Brush
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,850 |
| 2 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 50 | 18 | 6,200 |
| 3 | 7 | 33 | 4 | 50 | 18 | 5,400 |
| 4 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 7 | 33 | 4 | 50 | 18 | 5,400 |
| 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 50 | 18 | 6,200 |
| 4 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel